One of our most cherished projects recently was the creation of a truly special ring for Frankie—a beautiful 18ct yellow gold Sapphire & Diamond Constellation Dome Ring.
Frankie’s ring was made from a collection of deeply sentimental family pieces. The journey began with jewellery passed down to Frankie for her 21st birthday, including her mother’s and late father’s wedding rings, as well as her grandmother’s sapphire cluster ring. Each piece held a special place in Frankie’s heart, and our task was to honour their legacy while creating something entirely new.
The Making Process
We started by hand carving the dome form of the ring from wax and gently removing the stones from the claws. The gold was then melted and poured into a sandcast cavity made by the wax form. This method ensured that the integrity and essence of the original materials were preserved while allowing us to create a piece that was uniquely Frankie’s. A portion of the white gold was then melted, reshaped and formed into the rubover setting to hold the large oval sapphire.
The transformation didn’t stop there. We used the white gold from the center of Frankie’s late father’s ring to craft a delicate pinky ring. This touch ensured that a part of his memory would continue to be a part of Frankie’s daily life.
A Celestial Vision
The centrepiece of Frankie’s new ring is a stunning blue sapphire, accompanied by sparkling diamonds. These gemstones were sourced from her grandmother’s claw set halo ring, and they truly are the “stars” of this show. The sapphire was set into a rubover setting crafted from white gold, providing a striking contrast against the rich yellow gold of the dome ring. We chose to scatter the diamonds down the shoulders of the ring to compliment but not overshadow the beauty of the vibrant blue sapphire.
Creating this ring was a real pleasure and a deeply fulfilling experience. It’s always wonderful to see how old pieces can be reimagined into new forms, continuing their stories in a way that honors their past while looking forward to the future.
Kind words from Frankie
I could not recommend April Dace Jewellery enough. Her professionalism, kindness and patience throughout the whole process has been second to none. She is an expert in her field!
We came to April in January with my parent's wedding rings and a beautiful Sapphire and diamond ring my Grandma had given me. The idea was to remodel all 3 rings into 1 ring for my 21st birthday. April instantly understood my vision and we created a gorgeous first sketch of the ring - a gold, dome shaped ring with the sapphire on top and multiple diamonds set in stars. Along the way, April had the ingenious idea of saving my late Father's wedding ring and transforming it into a little pinky ring, as it has a very unique millennia hallmark on the outside. I unfortunately don't have many of his things so it is now very special to have an item of his which I can wear permanently. I can't thank April enough for this idea. The main ring itself has received so many compliments (from friends and strangers!), it truly is one of a kind. It has been finished to an incredibly high standard. I cannot say enough good things about the process, the rings themselves and April!
We had multiple recommendations for April via the Secret Norwich Recommends Facebook group, which is a testament to her excellent reputation. Her quote was also by far the most reasonable
Thank you thank you April for letting my vision come to life. I will always treasure these rings and wish April the very best for her business in the coming years.
At April Dace Jewellery, we believe that every piece of jewellery has a story to tell. If you have treasured family items that you’d like to transform into something new, we’d love to help you bring that vision to life. Contact us to start your own jewellery transformation journey, and let us create a piece that will be cherished for years to come.
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