Rings
Low bezels, fine claws and hairline stacking bands, comfortable enough to forget you're wearing them.
- Hairline stacking bandfrom $240
- Riverbend bezel solitairefrom $2,450
- Jacaranda opal halofrom $2,980
Handmade jewellery · Paddington, Brisbane
Opal light, set by hand.
Rings, earrings and necklaces made one at a time in our small Paddington studio — in 18ct gold and sterling silver, with every stone chosen with you at the bench.
- Studio by appointment
- Made in Brisbane
- Custom rings from 6 weeks
The collections
Three trays, one bench
Every piece starts as a pencil sketch at the studio table. These are our standing designs — each one can be made in any of our four metals, and most can take the stone of your choice.
Earrings
Studs for every day, opal drops that move with you, and small hoops that sit close to the lobe.
- Crescent huggie hoopsfrom $290
- Seed opal studsfrom $360
- Raindrop opal dropsfrom $680
Necklaces
Pendants on fine trace chains, adjustable at 40 and 45 cm so they sit just where you want them.
- Fine trace chain, 45 cmfrom $160
- Moonrise opal pendantfrom $540
- Bezel lab-grown diamond pendantfrom $1,150
Sample prices in AUD. “From” prices are for sterling silver or the smallest stone — gold and larger stones cost more.
Signature · Ring designer
Design your ring
Pick a metal, a centre stone, a setting and a band width. The sketch, the shimmer and a sample price range update as you go — then bring your design to a consultation and we'll refine it together.
Your ring
18ct yellow gold · Australian opal · Solitaire · 2.4 mm band
$2,300 – $3,950Sample price range · AUD
Sample price range only — it covers metal, making and a typical stone of each type. Stones are described generically; no grading, origin or certification is implied. Your written quote follows the consultation.
Custom design
From sketch to bench
Most custom rings take six to eight weeks from first conversation to collection. Nothing is made until you've approved the drawing and the written quote.
Consult
45 minutes · studio or video
We talk about how you'll wear it, try sample bands for width and look at loose stones in daylight.
Sketch & quote
Usually within 10 working days
Hand sketches and a to-scale drawing with a written quote. Changes are welcome here — it's the cheapest place to make them.
Make
Around 4–6 weeks
Your ring is carved or hand-fabricated, cast, set and polished at the bench, with a progress photo along the way.
Collect & care
At the studio
We check the fit together and show you how to care for it. A clean and claw check is on us for the first year.
Care guide
Wear it often, look after it well
Handmade jewellery is made to be worn. A little care keeps claws tight, metal bright and opals happy — and any piece we've made can come back for a clean.
Opal
- Opal is softer than sapphire or diamond — take it off for gardening, the gym and the dishes.
- Wipe with a soft, damp cloth. No ultrasonic or steam cleaners, and never soak doublets or triplets.
- Store it on its own in the pouch so harder stones can't scratch it.
Gold — yellow, rose & white
- Warm water, a drop of mild dish soap and a soft toothbrush; rinse and pat dry.
- White gold is usually rhodium-plated and may need re-plating every year or two with daily wear.
Sterling silver
- Silver darkens with air and skin oils — wearing it often actually helps.
- Keep it in the zip pouch and use a silver polishing cloth. Avoid chlorinated pools and spas.
Sapphire, morganite & diamond
- Hard-wearing for every day, but claws can loosen with knocks — book a claw check once a year.
- Faceted stones collect hand cream and sunscreen; a gentle soapy clean brings the sparkle back.
Everyday habits
- Put jewellery on last, after sunscreen, perfume and hairspray.
- Take rings off for weights, swimming and cleaning products.
Ring sizing guide
Find your ring size
- Cut a thin strip of paper about 10 cm long.
- Wrap it around the base of your finger — snug, but able to slide over the knuckle.
- Mark where it overlaps, lay it flat and measure the length in millimetres.
Measure at the end of the day when your hands are warm. Between sizes, choose the larger. For bands 3 mm and wider, consider half a size up. Australian ring sizes use letters, the same system as the UK — we'll confirm with sizing rings at your appointment.
Circumference to size
mm
Approx. Australian sizeabout 17.2 mm inside diameter
Visit the studio
Come and try things on
We're a two-bench studio in Paddington, Brisbane QLD. Appointments mean there's always time to talk, try sample bands and see stones in daylight.
| Tue – Fri | 10 am – 5 pm |
| Sat | 9 am – 2 pm |
| Sun – Mon | Closed · bench days |
(07) 5550 3827
studio@example.com
The studio is up a short flight of stairs — tell us if you need step-free access and we'll arrange a ground-floor room nearby.
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