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From initial inspiration to final piece, each and every item of bespoke jewellery is created in our workshop.

Element is one of the few remaining Jewellery Quarter jewellers to house a traditional working goldsmith's workshop.

Our jewellery is hallmarked at the Birmingham Assay Office and we work with only the best most skilled stone setters and engravers, all based within the Jewellery Quarter.

Create your very own bespoke heirloom of Jewellery Quarter history.

Diamond Engagement Rings Birmingham

The Process

There is a beauty and marvel to a truly handcrafted piece of jewellery. The stunning transformation of molten metal and loose stones.

Discover the handcrafted process below.

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Bespoke Made

The benefits of a handcrafted item of jewellery are that it can be made from exisitng sentimental metal. It also works to your timescale if you have a tight deadline and time doesn't allow for a CAD design.

Melt

Melt

Gold is recycled and melted together. We are able to use new gold or your own, this is a special touch if you have sentimental gold or would like to re-modelling an existing piece of jewellery.

Roll

Roll

The melted gold is filed and rolled into the desired profile using a rolling mill. Once shaped it is then pulled through a drawer plate to make a length of wire. 

Form

Form

The wire is shaped by hand and with pliers and other hand tools to create the basic form of the jewellery. Joints are pierced, filed and prepped for soldering.  

Solder

Solder

Once the joints are neat and clean, they are soldered together using solder to match the metal grade and type. The solder runs into the joint at high temperature. Once buffed and polished the solder join is seamless and completely invisible.

Stone Set

Stone Set

The last stage is stone setting, you choice of gemstones are expertly set by hand by our stone setter. Whether it's flush, grain, microclaw, rubover, tension or the classic claw.  

Collect

Collect

We arrange for you to come and collect your dream piece of jewellery, the first time you will see it in all it’s finished glory, ready for a lifetime of admiration with it’s very lucky owner.

Making beautiful bespoke jewellery and providing an excellent, personal service for our customers is at the heart of what we do.

Testimonials

See what some of our customers have to say about their bespoke jewellery experience

"Following the birth of our first son, we returned to Element to have an eternity ring crafted from scratch, that would fit perfectly alongside my wife's other rings and engraved with our son's date of birth.

Both rings were crafted to the highest of standards for prices I would never have believed possible for something so unique, in an extremely welcoming and inviting store.

I've never experienced a jewellery shop with such warm customer service that despite living hundreds of miles away from I will always return to for any jewellery needs.

With hundreds of jewellery shops to choose from in Birmingham, Element seriously is a must visit one before making such an important decision."

John B

"Element made both rings for my wife, both absolutely stunning and bespoke. Many people comment that it is the most beautiful ring they have seen, and my wife also adores it. Good value too.

The engagement ring was unusual in that I requested a Moissanite rather than a diamond, however - they were more than happy to make it for me even though they had little prior experience with that stone. The result is perfect compared to my expectations, with the stones very well set to show off their considerable shine. 

The wedding ring was designed specifically to match the contours of the engagement ring, and was made with fantastic craftsmanship."

Eliot D

"I was looking for an eternity ring for my wife and wasn't having much luck, so a friend recommended Element. I emailed to ask if they could help with a design that I had seen. From that moment on Joe couldn't do enough for me - he asked my budget and based on that sourced the diamonds and sapphires, and designed the ring for me.

He sent photos of the stones & made a wax model so I could see how it would look. Once the ring was made I was planning on driving the 2 hour trip to Birmingham to collect but Joe kindly posted it to me.

I was over the moon, it was exactly what I wanted and he even engraved inside the ring for me. Needless to say my wife loved it when I gave her it for her birthday."

Andrew B

Bespoke Jewellery Examples

Diamond Art Deco Statement Dress Ring

Diamond Art Deco Statement Dress Ring

Every so often a real show stopper comes along, step back in time to the glitz and glamour of the 1920s with one of our all time favourite creations.  The customer came to us with...
Pear Shape Emerald Diamond Twist Ring

Pear Shape Emerald Diamond Twist Ring

One of the more unconventional rings to depart our workshop recently - a pear shape emerald and diamond twist.  Grain set diamonds decorate opposing shoulders, leading into a split head.  We love the split head, it's...
2ct Round Brilliant Diamond Set Into a Six Claw Twist

2ct Round Brilliant Diamond Set Into a Six Claw Twist

  Six claws are one of the less opted for setting styles, but perhaps that's because not everyone is lucky enough to own a 2 carat diamond. A large stone with a longer circumference -...
Platinum Trilogy Of 1.5ct Princess Cut Diamond & Baguette Rubies

Platinum Trilogy Of 1.5ct Princess Cut Diamond & Baguette Rubies

After seeing a trend for the dainty and delicate over the past few years, it's been fun this year to work on several rings that are quite the opposite. One being this princess cut stunner. ...
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