Buying an engagement ring shouldn't feel like a transaction—it should feel like the start of a story. But the world of fine jewellery can often feel closed off and overwhelming. You select a piece, pay the price, and hope for the best.

At Nude Jewellery, we believe the process of commissioning your engagement ring should be just as beautiful and transparent as the finished piece. When you choose a bespoke ring from our Surrey studio, you aren't just placing an order; you are starting a collaboration.

We’re inviting you behind the velvet curtain. Here is a step-by-step guide to the unique, personal journey of commissioning your piece from our UK artisans.

1. The Collaborative Conversation: Defining Your Vision

The first stage is all about trust and defining the vision for your one-of-a-kind ring. This is the moment where your ideas—the cuts you love, the mood you want to evoke, and the budget you are working with—meet our technical expertise.

Hand-Selecting Your Gemstones

Unlike mass-produced jewellers, we invite you to be a part of the most crucial decision: selecting your gemstones.

Whether you’re choosing a classic diamond, a vibrant sapphire, or perhaps a mix of unusual cuts like those in our Atlantis Collection, we personally present a curated selection of stones that meet your exact quality, and colour specifications. You will have complete confidence in the stone you choose because you personally approved it. This collaboration ensures the final ring is not just high-quality, but genuinely yours.

Learn more about our process and explore our collection of unique bespoke engagement rings.

2. The Technical Transformation: UK Craftsmanship in Action

Once the design and stones are approved, your vision moves from concept to creation within our Surrey studio. This is where our decades of experience in traditional, high-end craftsmanship ensures your ring is built to last forever.

Designing for Unconventional Elegance

Our signature lies in unconventional, sophisticated design, often utilizing mixed cuts and striking geometry. We don’t just set stones; we engineer the setting to maximize the fire and brilliance of each individual gemstone.

For instance, using marquise and brilliant cuts together (as seen in our popular Allsorts designs) requires meticulous technical skill to ensure seamless setting. Your ring is not machine-stamped; it is individually cast, set, and finished by Nikki who specialises in the subtle complexities of fine bespoke jewellery. For many of our rings/collections we design each one individually using CAD software to fit your exact gemstone sizes and finger sizes meaning we can alter any design for you. Every ring is a one-of-a-kind.

View our Atlantis Collection for examples of rings with mixed cuts and striking geometry.

3. Your Peace of Mind: Witnessing the Creation

This is perhaps the most unique part of the Nude Jewellery experience: we manage the timeline, but we ensure you are never left guessing.

Progress Photos and Updates

We understand that commissioning a bespoke ring involves a high level of emotional investment. That’s why we take you behind the scenes. As your ring moves through the key stages—from the initial CAD drawing to the setting and polishing—we provide you with exclusive progress photos.

You get to witness your ring being created first-hand. This level of transparency not only builds immense trust but adds another layer of emotional value. You will see the hours of dedication and skill that go into your piece, confirming the quality before it ever reaches your hand.

Timeline Transparency

While true craftsmanship takes time, we keep you fully informed on the estimated completion date and time predictions on the next steps. Knowing the expected timeline allows you to plan your proposal or anniversary celebration with complete peace of mind, knowing the finished piece will be exactly as you dreamed.

Ready to Start Your Journey?

Commissioning a bespoke engagement ring is the ultimate expression of love and commitment. By choosing our UK studio, you are choosing unparalleled transparency, exceptional craftsmanship, and a collaborative journey from the first sketch to the final sparkle.

Contact us today to arrange your first design consultation and begin the process of choosing your unique gemstones.

Start your bespoke journey and design your unique engagement ring with Nude Jewellery.