Bespoke Jewellery London & Surrey: Custom Engagement Rings & Remodelling

Transforming a vision into a bespoke engagement ring or a one-of-a-kind statement piece requires a rare blend of artistic intuition and technical mastery. At Nude Jewellery, we move beyond the limitations of the high street, specialising in handcrafting future heirlooms in our tranquil Surrey studio.

Led by award-winning designer and goldsmith Nikki Galloway—a Central St Martins alumna with a career at the bench spanning over 30 years—our process is a true collaboration. Whether I am hand-carving a wax original to be cast in your own gold, or hand-fabricating a geometric necklace from scratch, every piece is built with a master’s understanding of metallurgy and structure.

• Pre-1998 | The Foundation: Nikki’s journey at the bench began well before her degree, honing the fundamental skills of a goldsmith. This technical base led to her being a Finalist in the prestigious Ayrton Metals Platinum Awards in 1993.

• 1998 | Central St Martins: Graduation from the world-renowned Central St Martins in London, merging her technical bench skills with avant-garde design.

• 2000 – 2015 | The Mayfair Era: Founded Nude Jewellery in the historic Shepherd Market, Mayfair. For 15 years, Nikki’s boutique and workshop were a destination for London’s elite. Her avant-garde style gained significant national press acclaim, with her designs featured in Vogue (you can read my full story on the Our Story Page and leading fashion publications. During this residency, she became a go-to for global style icons, including Elle Macpherson, for high-end bespoke commissions.

• 2012 & 2015 | Professional Excellence: Two-time Finalist in the Boutique Awards for Best Designer Boutique, recognised by the industry for excellence in independent retail and bespoke service.

• 2014 Named one of the UK’s Top 50 Inspiring Independents by Retail Jeweller.

• 2016 – Present | The Surrey Studio: Nikki continues to work daily at the bench in her Surrey studio, combining 30 years of heritage with modern innovation.

Many modern studios offer 3D-printed designs, but they lack the foundational knowledge of how metal actually behaves. Because I have been a working goldsmith since before 1998, my approach to custom jewellery design is fundamentally bench-led.

When we use 3D imagery, it is informed by my decades of physical experience. I know how a prong will wear and how a band will sit because I am still the one cutting, filing, and soldering the final piece. Whether I am hand-carving a bespoke pendant in wax for a traditional lost-wax casting or using precision engineering for a modern cluster, you are getting a piece that is structurally sound and built to last a lifetime.

One of our most sought-after services is jewellery remodelling. This is where true bench skills are essential. I specialise in the delicate art of transformation—taking your inherited gold and sentimental gemstones and breathing new life into them.

My process goes far beyond simple design; I physically repurpose and reform your materials. From melting down family gold for a new casting to cutting apart existing settings to create a contemporary geometric necklace, I bring the same Mayfair-standard care to your family heirlooms that I have provided for 30 years. This sustainable, artisan approach ensures your history is preserved in a design that is authentically yours Read our 2025 Review to see how we transformed family gold into modern sculptural stories.

Choosing an engagement ring is a defining moment. For over three decades, my studio has stood as a beacon for the independent British jewellery movement. My commitment to the unconventional began in 1993 and was solidified during my tenure in Mayfair. Today, every ring that leaves my Surrey bench is a testament to that history—a blend of Central St Martins innovation and the rigorous technical standards of a working goldsmith.