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Ingle & Rhode predicts 2012 trends

2011 was quite a year at Ingle & Rhode. We designed so many beautiful rings for our clients, and because they were bespoke, there are so many varied designs to showcase on our website. 

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An Historic Bespoke Engagement Ring

star sapphire bespoke engagement ring

We recently had the pleasure of making a beautiful bespoke engagement ring for Joe Cripps and his fiancé Louise. Read More >>

A History of Engagement Rings

Even if a couple haven't yet tied the knot, a diamond ring on the fourth finger of a woman's left hand is a clear statement that she is off-limits to other men, pending the coming marriage. But the conventions weren't always the same; the symbolism behind the tradition of the engagement ring runs deep, and the practice has changed extensively through the centuries. Read More >>

The origins of bespoke jewellery

Since prehistoric times, people have adorned themselves with uniquely individual jewellery. But bespoke jewellery as we now understand it really stems from the nineteenth century. This period witnessed the rise of the European ‘Grands Joailliers’, notably Cartier, Boucheron and Van Cleef and Arpels. On the other side of the Atlantic, their success was matched by now-legendary brands like Tiffany and Harry Winston.These companies became synonymous with luxury, and with the idea that they could make for their clients more or less any piece of jewellery that they might want. Read More >>

Choosing bespoke rings

When a man chooses an engagement ring for his lady, it is an affirmation of commitment, affection and love for the women they wish to spend the rest of their lives with. A diamond ring is traditionally seen as the ultimate choice when it comes to engagements. For the man that wants to go a step further, the choice of bespoke engagement rings adds uniqueness to this very special event. Read More >>

Bespoke means one of a kind

We live in an instant society where franchises serve the same food across different continents. The clothes we buy, even with brand labels, simply means that you are wearing clothes that a certain group will also be wearing. The cars we buy, the appliances we use in our homes all form part of the uniformity of mass production. No matter where you go, there will be other people doing the same thing, eating the same thing and wearing the same thing. Read More >>

Help with getting engaged

Sometimes the big decisions can seem daunting. This can be particularly true if the decision involves making a considerable investment, such as getting married or having children.

When a client has made that decision to get engaged, they need to know that they are working with people who take their proposal as seriously as they do – people who understand that getting the ring right is absolutely critical.   Read More >>

A look at how we create bespoke engagement rings

Making bespoke engagement rings is a process that starts with the design. We are proud to say we work with award winning jewellery designers on our team, designers who have achieved the pinnacle of success in the jewellery industry. Read More >>

Visit us for a personal jewellery experience

Buying diamond jewellery isn’t usually something that people do lightly, and nor should it be. After all the client is placing their trust in us, and investing in something which can last a lifetime‚ or longer. All good things do start with an idea.

Whether it’s a custom engagement ring or any other piece of bespoke jewellery that the client requires, they still need to feel comfortable with the company they are dealing with.
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