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Yes, in most cases, hammered wedding rings made from traditional precious metals (gold and platinum) can be resized.
Hammered wedding rings come is a variety of textures and styles. They vary between smooth, highly polished undulating curves to crisp textured facets depending on the type of hammer used, along with the direction and strength of impact.
A hammered textured gives a ring a beautifully tactile, handcrafted finish and due to the handmade nature of these rings, no two pieces are ever exactly the same.
If you’re drawn to a ring with rustic charm and something that feels natural and characterful, a hammered band may be the perfect choice for you.
We think of nature-inspired wedding rings as little celebrations of the world around us. Think delicate leaves, twisting vines, blooming florals, and branches that seem to grow straight from the wedding band. Some even weave in the rich, organic warmth of wood, bringing the forest to your finger in a truly unique way.
The hammered finishes, different textures and hand-engravings created for our nature-inspired collection are all done by hand in our Wetherby workshop. Our talented team of makers are able to take a design from a photo, or the natural world (like a piece of bark), and recreate it on your wedding band.
And for those who want their rings to honour nature not just in design but in practice, choosing recycled metals and ethically sourced diamonds or gemstones is the perfect way to wear your values.
For a wishbone or curved wedding ring, the traditional approach is to wear the point of the “V” facing your wrist. This orientation not only honours tradition but is practical, helping the ring sit comfortably and catch less on clothing. Your engagement ring will then nestle beautifully in the curve.
If you love the idea of stacking, you can also wear a wishbone ring at the top and bottom, creating a gentle frame around your middle ring — a stylish, unique way to highlight all your rings together.
There are many ways to make your wedding ring meaningfully unique.
Our bespoke design service allows you to shape every detail of your wedding ensuring your ring is unlike any other.
No, they don’t. While the tradition of matching bands stems from the idea of two people becoming one, wedding rings are symbols of your commitment whether they match or not. Since they are pieces of jewellery you’ll wear every day, they should be designs you truly love that also suit your individual styles.
When we create a pair of wedding rings – matching or not – if they are made from the same precious metal, we always cast them from the same molten bead. This means they are forever chemically inseparable. The traditional metaphor of ‘two becoming one’ is still beautifully achieved through the physical origin of the rings themselves.
Other ways to stay “connected” without being identical:
If you want your rings to feel like a set without being carbon copies, you could consider:
Ethics are woven into everything we create. Every gold and platinum ring is crafted from recycled precious metals, and our gemstones are either recycled or carefully selected lab-grown stones. Each piece is made to order in our workshop, ensuring nothing is wasted and every ring is created with purpose and with a home to go to helping to make all of our unusual engagement rings as responsible as they are unique.
You can learn more on our Ethics & Sustainability page.
Uniqueness is wonderfully personal and easy to achieve. A design that feels unusual to one person may be familiar to another, but the details you choose can make your engagement ring truly yours. For example personal engravings (either on the inside or outside of the band), using gemstones from an heirloom piece, or designing a new ring using different elements you’ve always loved can add a layer of individuality and sentiment.
For those seeking something special, these personalisations transform standard jewellery into unique engagement rings for women. Every ring we craft is handmade-to-order and created especially for the person who will wear it. This in itself helps to make each ring unique and personal to you but another special touch is the natural river we add to every ring. You get to choose the location of your river gold, based on a place of special meaning to you. We have river gold from all over the world and we gift this in every piece we create which help create an engagement ring uniquely and sentimentally yours.
Yes. We love being able to design and create bespoke engagement rings for our clients. Whether you have a clear vision of exactly what you want or are just beginning to explore ideas we can guide you through the journey and bring your ideas to life. Together, we can craft a piece inspired by your favourite vintage elements, handmade with care using traditional techniques and ethically sourced materials.
Contact us or book a workshop visit to begin your bespoke journey.
A vintage-style engagement ring is a newly created ring which draws design inspiration from different time periods. For example, the Victorian period typically used coloured gemstones like sapphires and rubies and ornate nature-inspired engravings. Compare this to the delicate elegance of Edwardian engagement rings which are known for their milgrain edges and striking diamond cuts often accented with pearls, sapphires or emeralds. And then there’s the Art Deco period which is synonymous for it’s distinctive and bold geometric designs using stone cuts like emerald, asscher and baguette.
We love paying homage to the past by creating these timeless pieces with the same traditional techniques originally used to craft them.
You can book an appointment to visit our workshop and see how we’re keeping the traditional jewellery making craft alive in Yorkshire. You can also talk to us about how we can help create your perfect vintage-inspired ethical engagement ring.
While traditional women’s engagement rings often centre on a prominent solitaire stone, men’s engagement rings offer a broader range of styles. For example, many opt for a silhouette similar to a wedding band but with extra details to signify the engagement.
This might include an inlay of wood or granite or some personal material, like a piece of clothing you wore on your first date together.
Or flush-set stones like diamonds or sapphires set level with the surface of the metal like in an eternity band. More men are also embracing the men’s solitaire or signet-style engagement ring too.
Yes, in most cases, hammered wedding rings can be resized. If your ring is crafted in gold or platinum, resizing is usually quite straightforward.
While the size of your finger can change over time, if you are unsure of your ring size, we recommend using our two stage ring sizing service so you get the right fit first time. If you have used this service and your ring doesn’t fit, we will resize it free of charge.
Yes, all of our ethical engagement rings and jewellery are handmade and made-to-order, so you can customise our designs however you would like, including for example swapping out a diamond for a sapphire or changing the stone shape from round to pear.
Just get in touch with us to let us know what you would like, and we can help to create your perfect engagement ring.
There’s no set rule and this is entirely up to you as a couple. Traditionally, the groom would buy the bride’s ring, and vice versa. This was viewed as a “gift” of commitment and a mutual exchange of tokens. Nowadays, many couples who we meet and speak to enjoy choosing their rings together as it feels like an important and thoughtful journey to go on before their wedding.
Traditionally, the wedding ring sits on the ring finger of your left hand. For women, your wedding ring typically goes on your finger first (closest to your heart), followed by your engagement ring. But there are no hard rules, how you wear your rings is entirely up to you. If another finger or hand feels more comfortable, follow what feels right. Your comfort and preference are what matter most.
No, your wedding rings don’t need to match. Many couples prefer coordinating styles instead of identical bands. That said, if matching rings feel right for you, that’s a lovely choice too. Ultimately, your wedding ring should reflect your style and you should feel comfortable and confident wearing it.
When creating a pair of wedding bands for a couple, if they are made from the same precious metal, they we will always be made using the same molten bead of metal meaning your rings are chemically inseparable. This forms a connection beyond their style or design, making them beautiful and meaningful handmade wedding bands.
Yes. You can either modify one of our existing hand-engraved wedding ring designs, or we can create a completely new design for you. You might know exactly what design you would like, but if you don’t that’s fine too, we can work with you to create something truly unique and personal. Contact us to discuss a new hand-engraved wedding ring design or book a workshop visit and speak directly to one our makers about the type of wedding ring(s) you’d like.
Yes. We have just started to introduce 9ct gold into our collection of wedding rings. While you can’t currently order a 9ct ring directly on the website, you can contact us via email or phone (01937 538 384) and we’ll be able to give you a quote for a 9ct wedding ring in either yellow, rose or white gold from our online collection.
The process changes depending on the Client, but normally a Client comes to us with a concept which we work on together using drawings and/or a mood board to create a preliminary set of designs following which we move to final design. You may have drawings of your own, or wish to leave us with free reign. The choice is yours.
No. In order to keep our design work free for our Clients and gradually increase our range of jewellery, we own the designs we create and reserve the right to recreate them for other Clients should they wish to enjoy the same piece. If you wish to pay for exclusivity – so that your design would be a one-off and would never be repeated – the cost of this would be higher.
Not necessarily, no. The cost of a bespoke engagement ring is the same as any comparable ring on our website, because we offer a free design service for all our rings. The only exception would be if you wish to pay for exclusivity – so that your design would be a one-off, and would never to be repeated – the cost of an exclusive design would be higher. All our rings are made by hand from molten metal, so the work required to make a bespoke design is the same as that required for an existing one.
You are entitled to a 14 day money back guarantee on all products bought from our online collection if you return the ring in an unworn condition. If your ring is almost what you wanted but you feel it is not exactly right, we offer a free adjustment service should your ring just need a little ‘tweak’. Take a look at our terms & conditions for further details.
We understand things can change so we have a no questions asked cancellation policy meaning you can cancel your order at any time for a full refund unless this relates to the booking of a gold panning experience. Take a look at our terms & conditions for further details.
If you want to cancel your order, it is really easy. Just send us an email with your order number and request it is cancelled and we will take care of your refund for you. Take a look at our terms & conditions for further details.
For UK orders we use Royal Mail Next Day Tracked 24 and in most cases will be delivered the next day as soon as your order has been made and hallmarked.
For International orders outside the UK we use DHL, delivery times will vary depending on where in the world you live.
We’ll email you to let you know as soon as your order is ready for delivery and you’ll also receive tracking details.
Your parcel will be unbranded, so there’s no need to worry about the delivery giving away a surprise proposal.
Yes. We offer free delivery on all UK orders being delivered to a UK address. All orders over £150 are sent via Royal Mail Special Delivery, all other orders are sent via Royal Mail Tracked 24. Delivery typically takes 1-2 business days.
For all orders outside the UK, there will be a delivery charge based on where we are delivering your order. Take a look at our Terms & Conditions for our international delivery charges.
All international orders are sent using DHL. Orders within the EU typically take 1-3 business days while all international orders typically take 3-5 business days.
Whilst you will not be charged VAT for our pieces when the shipping address is outside of the UK, you are responsible for the costs of your own import and duty charges.
Yes. We ship worldwide, although there may be additional shipping charges, taxes and import duties for most countries outside the UK. Customs processes and import duties are the responsibility of the customer.
All our pieces are handmade and made-to-order which is why we can’t offer a next day delivery service when you make your order. However, we offer three making time options which are:
If you need your order any sooner just give us a call on 01937 538 384 and we’ll try our best to accommodate.
You can select your required making time at the point of ordering.
We accept the following payment methods:
Yes, we can help. If your knuckles are only moderately pronounced, we can add sizing beads or a spring to help it fit on your finger and remain comfortable. For particularly prominent knuckles we can create a bespoke hinge for your ring so that you don’t need to worry about getting it over your knuckle at all.
Sizing beads are beads or strips of the same precious metal that your ring is made from that are added to the inside of the ring to help it fit comfortably and reduce excessive movement.
Sizing beads can be used if you have large or swollen knuckles, depending on severity. Adding sizing beads allows the ring to be big enough to fit over the knuckle but then stops the ring from being too loose once on your finger and helps to stop the ring moving around and feeling as loose.
Sizing beads are not suitable for all situations. In other circumstances, springs or hinges may be more appropriate.
Don’t believe everything you read on the internet. We’ve sat down with hundreds of customers and have simply tried different profiles on their wedding finger without a leading question to influence them one way or another – and the usual answer…court profile. We have found that for around 75% of people, court profile is the most comfortable, but some people do prefer a flat surface against their finger (often people who are knuckle driven because it provides a little more stability). There is no one rule for all though.
We normally allow two weeks to get your resized ring back to you. If you are in a rush, just drop us an email and we’ll figure out a plan together.
No. All bands are the same price to resize, but then costs can increase depending on the ring’s complexity and therefore the time and materials required to complete the work.
Most rings can be resized, at least to some extent, but the degree to which a ring can be resized depends on the style. The cost of resizing a ring depends on the complexity of the ring and therefore the time it takes. ]We recommend you contact us if you have any doubts about whether or not your ring can be easily resized in the future. Some examples of rings that can be difficult, and occasionally impossible, to resize include inlay rings, those with deep engraving, eternity rings, or very complex engagement rings.
Yes, we offer a free ring resizing service for all customers who have bought an engagement ring with us. We recognise it is almost impossible to get the size right the first time, so we have developed a free, remote service which takes around 2 weeks to get your perfect size, and to then resize your ring. Take a look at our Engagement Ring Resizing Service
Yes. The time of day, altitude, temperature, and exercise are all things which can change your ring size. For some people (those whose ring size is driven by their knuckle), the effect can be minimal to none existent. For other people (those whose ring size is driven by the fleshy part behind the knuckle), the effect can be minimal or it can be significant, spanning anything from 1/2 to 3 sizes!
Worry not, we provide a free resizing service for those people who have been through our ring sizing service, or you can purchase our ring resizing service and we’ll take care of that for you, all from the comfort of your own home.
If you used our ring sizing service, please call us on 01937 538 384 to arrange for your rings to be resized.
Worry not, we provide a free resizing service for all our engagement rings, so just get back in touch after the big question and we’ll take care of it for you, all from the comfort of your own home and at no cost.
No. For example, some jewellers measure from the leading edge, others from the trailing edge of the ring, which can really matter, particularly for wider rings. We’ve also found that different brands of jewellers’ sizing mandrel will measure the same ring to different sizes. Our ring sizing service can help you get the perfect size, first time.
We would discourage you from going into a jewellers just to get your ring size for a couple of reasons. Firstly, we’re really proud of the accuracy of our remote ring sizing service, that will size you for the specific width and profile of the ring you want. And secondly, we think it’s a bit unfair on other businesses when you don’t intend to buy from them.
Yes. As a general rule of thumb, the flatter and wider the ring, the larger the size you will need. Because of this, we have developed our unique ring sizing service which uses the exact width and profile of the ring you intend to buy. Find out more about our Ring Sizing Service
We recommend getting your ring finger sized to get an accurate fit as the last thing you want is to receive your ring, only to have to send it back to be resized. There are lots of things that can impact the size of finger, including your finger changing shape over the course of the day and the style of ring you are considering (e.g. the flatter and wider the ring, the larger the size you will need). You can read more about how you find your perfect ring size, as well as the factors that affect your ring size here.
When considering your ring size our advice is to look for a ‘push on, twist off’ fit. You want your ring to sit comfortably on your finger, and not be sliding around. To achieve the best fit, we would encourage you to use our remote ring sizing service. This is a two stage sizing service we have developed which uses the exact width and profile of the ring you intend to buy.
Find out more about our Ring Sizing Service.
Yes. We understand plans can change so we offer the following cancellation policy:
Cancellation 3 months before the date of your scheduled trip – full refund.
Cancellation 2 months before your scheduled trip – 50% refund.
Cancellation within 1 month of your scheduled trip – no refund will be given. This is because we are unable to fill this slot again within such a short time frame.
You can request to amend the date of your gold panning experience by giving us at least 2 months notice before the scheduled date of your trip. We will do our best to accommodate your requested alternative dates. Only one confirmed amendment can be made to your booking.
If you need to cancel or amend your gold panning experience just email enquiries@jacquelineandedward.com or give us a call us on 01937 538 384.
Not all ticks carry Lyme disease and we are not aware of any cases of Lyme disease in the area where we pan for gold. However, it is important to remain vigilant, and if a tick is found on your skin, it should be removed using a pair of fine-tipped tweezers or tick removal tool as soon as possible. The chance of getting ill is low, and as per NHS guidance, you do not need to do anything else unless you notice a circular rash around the tick bite or you develop flu-like symptoms such as fever, headache, muscle and joint pain, and tiredness or lack of energy. If you develop any of these symptoms in the three months following the bite, you should see your GP.
There are both midges and ticks in the area we will be panning. Midges can be a nuisance, particularly if there is little or no wind, but a good midge repellent can help – you may already have some, or there are effective midge repellents available to buy at the Green Welly Stop, and if you forget, our panning guide will always have some – we typically put on some before setting out from the parking spot.
Ticks can carry the bacteria that cause Lyme disease. You can reduce the chances of being bitten by:
We try to leave the river no later than around 4pm and you should arrive back at the Green Welly Stop no later than 5pm.
The exact location for our Gold Panning Experiences is top secret (we spent a long time finding the best place to pan), but we meet at the Green Welly Stop in Tyndrum (FK20 8RY), Scotland and from there we drive in convoy to the panning location.
We recommend wearing walking boots, plenty of layers of lightweight, outdoor clothing and a waterproof jacket. A pair of thick socks are a good idea to wear with your waders, and don’t forget to bring a belt so you can clip your waders onto it. We recommend you avoid wearing jeans as they take a long time to dry (you should stay dry, but it’s not guaranteed).
We provide you with a pair of waders to keep you dry while in the river as well as all the equipment you need to pan for your river gold. Normally we walk up the river in the waders, so the walking boots are really on standby.
Yes, you’ll need to bring your own packed lunch and we recommend bringing a few snacks too and plenty to drink.
As a general rule of thumb, we go out in all weathers, rain or shine. The only risk is if the weather is particularly severe and the rivers are in flood, in which case it may be too dangerous to enter the water. If this happens you will be offered a full refund.
It’s usually about a 30-minute walk to the panning spot, along a forestry track up a slight gradient, which requires a moderate fitness level. Panning itself is very physically demanding on the arms, legs and back and is comparable to a good all-body workout at the gym. The river bed can be slippery underfoot, so having strength and agility is an advantage when manoeuvring in the river, unless you don’t mind getting wet – in fact, it’s a pretty good idea to come prepared for the occasional splash regardless. But remember, it’s your day to enjoy – you’re free to do as much or as little panning as you wish.
Yes. Any gold you pan is yours to keep and you do not have to use it to create a ring or any other piece of jewellery. Alluvial river gold is stunning in its natural form and we are more than happy for you to simply join us on the river and learn about gold and gold panning.
It is meticulously cleaned and is then melted into the alloy we use to make your rings, incorporating the memories of your special day into the very fabric of your ring.
Scottish river gold is incredibly rare, so expect to find at least a few grains, which we will add to the recycled precious metals during the initial melt. Some of our luckier panners have found the occasional larger piece over the years, and you might too, but not enough to make an entire ring from.
Yes. We have never had anyone go home empty-handed and are confident that with our expert panning guide to help you, you will find at least a few grains of natural Scottish river gold.
Yes. We offer two gold panning experience packages – a shared experience, for up to four people (often two couples), or an exclusive experience for a maximum of two people or one couple where you have the undivided attention of your panning guide. The gold you pan can be added to an engagement ring or wedding ring(s) or any piece of jewellery. Alternatively of course, you might just want to take your hard-won grains of gold home with you to treasure.
Potentially. Each metal has its own characteristics and whilst your choice of metal is unlikely to fundamentally change the design, it may be that small adjustments to the design are needed to accommodate the properties of the metal used, for example, due to variations in the durability and strength of certain metals.
Yes. We accept family gold as part payment for a Jacqueline & Edward piece. We will carry out some simple tests to determine the carat of the gold and its value, and will confirm with you what the balance will be before we start working on your rings.
Some alloys, particularly those with a carat of less than 18ct, or alloys that were originally intended to be cast, may not be suitable for hand working due to their physical properties, and may result in an unsatisfactory colour or finish, depending on the alloy of the original gold. In these instances we may not be able to use your family gold within a custom piece. If we find that any of your gold is unsuitable for your commission we will discuss this with you – it may be that its value can be used as part- or full payment towards the purchase of a new Jacqueline & Edward piece, or it can of course be returned to you .
Yes. We can use your heirloom jewellery or other family gold to make a brand new ring or other piece of jewellery. We prefer to work with 18ct or 22ct gold as the working properties and colour of lower carat jewellery can be difficult to predict and can make for unsatisfactory results, even when alloyed up to 18ct by the addition of pure gold. Your gold is melted down to create your bespoke commission, or one of the pieces from our collection. If we find that any of your gold is unsuitable for your commission we will discuss this with you – it may be that the value of the gold can be used as part- or full payment towards the purchase of a new Jacqueline & Edward piece, or it can of course be returned to you.
Our metals decrease in strength in the following order: 950 platinum (the strongest) > rose gold > yellow gold > white gold (the weakest). Any metal can be used to make your ring but we recommend giving some consideration to how your lifestyle and/or your job might help to determine which precious metal you should choose.
No. From a purely aesthetic point of view, this is a subjective question and comes down to your own preferences. There simply is no right and wrong, and we have worked across all combinations you can think of. However, some metals are harder than other metals, so some consideration is advised when it comes to ring design and the way in which two rings are likely to interact with each other as they are worn. As such, if you are thinking of mixing metals it’s worth having a chat.
Ethics is a complex issue, encompassing environmental, socio-economic and humanitarian factors, and there is no one right answer. We have chosen to only use recycled precious metals because these metals are already in circulation in the world and do not therefore contribute further to the potentially adverse effects that mining can have on ecosystems and communities.
Some of our metals go beyond simple recycled metal and have a super cool backstory embedded in the world of planetary remediation. For example, our copper comes from the electrical wiring of a remediation system I installed nearly 20 years ago to clean up a kerosene spill residing atop a groundwater resource used for public drinking water.
Needless to say, ethical sourcing is central to everything we create. All our gold and platinum rings are crafted from recycled precious metals, and every gemstone we use is either recycled or a carefully selected lab-grown.
You can find out more on our Ethics & Sustainability page.
Yes. All of our engagement rings, wedding rings and jewellery you see on the website can be made in recycled 14ct or 18ct yellow gold, white gold and rose gold or 950 platinum.
All our precious metals are ethically sourced. Learn more here
No, the colour of our white gold is achieved by the addition of palladium into the alloy, which produces a nice, earthy tone, and which means it’s the same colour throughout, so there is no need to have it re-plated. You can of course have your white gold ring plated in the future, should you wish to alter the colour tone.
Our platinum rings and white gold rings are almost identical in cost now. Whilst platinum is denser, so you need around 30% more in weight for a ring of the same size, palladium-rich white gold is more expensive per gram. Platinum is also harder and is generally a more labour-intensive metal to work in, and takes more skill to finish to a high standard. All of these things mean that the cost of making a ring in platinum or in white gold is very similar.
Rhodium plated white gold is what is most commonly encountered in high street jewellery shop windows. It is super-white (whiter than platinum). Whilst the colour appeals to some tastes, the plating will eventually wear off in areas which suffer the most abrasion (e.g. the underside) and show through the true colour of the metal. This means it will need replating every few years to keep it looking its best. We use palladium-rich white gold which includes 16% palladium. We like the slightly earthier tone of palladium-rich white gold compared to rhodium plating, and it means our white gold is the same colour all the way through and never needs replating.
There are several differences between white gold and platinum – metal characteristics, colour, durability and cost.
Yes. Just like our lab-grown and recycled diamonds we use lab-grown coloured gemstones and recycled coloured gemstones like rubies, sapphires and emeralds in our work. We are open to the use of other stones and are certainly happy to discuss potential options with you if you have your heart set on something else, but we would need to be satisfied that our ethical approach would not be compromised.
Yes. As all our rings and jewellery are handmade and made-to-order, you can customise our designs anyway you like.
Just get in touch with us to let us know what you would like and we can help to create your perfect engagement ring, wedding ring, or other piece of jewellery.
No. This is a complex and on-going debate. Some mining activities have as close to zero impact as it’s possible to imagine, such as some small-scale artisanal sapphire mines in Australia where dry subterranean gravel beds are excavated by hand. The gravel is washed only with water, sifted and replaced in-situ, with minimal impact. Most mining activity however, has the potential to cause significant harm, especially if appropriate risk mitigation measures are not put in place. We have chosen to remove ourselves from the mining sector, at least for now, until we can confirm first hand the absence of environmental, socioeconomic and humanitarian harm which will be done on a mine by mine basis should our stance change.
This is a complex question with no clear answer and really depends more on your own ethics and values are placed. We consider both to be a very ethical choice.
No. Moissanite looks very similar to a natural diamond or lab-grown diamond and can easily pass as a diamond. It’s a great alternative to both natural and lab-grown diamonds and is more affordable. Moissanite does have a little more fire than a typical diamond, which attracts many people. Although moissanite is lab-grown, the natural mineral was originally found in a meteorite impact crater, making it a perfect choice for people who love their astronomy.
You are more than welcome to see all three gemstones by booking in a visit to our workshop
No. To the naked eye you can’t tell the difference. If you were a gemologist and had specialist equipment you could identify certain features within a lab-grown diamond to indicate it wasn’t a natural diamond.
Don’t worry. This is the perfect opportunity to use our bespoke wedding ring service.
Something as simple as cutting out a strip of paper at the different widths you are interested in and wrapping them around your finger can give you an understanding of what suits you best. Or you can request some different ring widths during stage 1 of our ring sizing service.
Yes. We have a number of Curved Wedding Rings you can choose from which come with a free ring contouring service. This allows you to take a mould of your engagement ring from the comfort of your own home, which we can then use to create a bespoke contour to your wedding ring so it fits perfectly against your engagement ring.
If you can’t see a curved wedding ring you like, you can purchase our Ring Contouring Service along with any wedding ring on the site.
We don’t cast our rings, But for a pair of wedding rings we can do even better than casting them from the same mould. Every ring we make is individually handcrafted using traditional techniques, from making our own alloys, to drawing our own wire. If you buy a pair of rings in the same metal, we always make both your rings from the same melt, meaning they are chemically inseparable. If you buy a pair of rings but in different metals, we can usually incorporate a bead of each metal in the underside of each of the others’ rings, so your rings can still be connected at the atomic scale.
Yes. We have a number of matching wedding ring sets you can choose from.
We can also turn any of our individual rings into a matching set, just get in touch to enquire.
Yes. It’s a personal choice of course, but having diamonds in your wedding band can certainly help to make it more unique. You should never feel any pressure to buy diamond wedding rings because your decision should be down to your own personal style and taste, or perhaps be influenced by the design of your engagement ring. Diamond wedding rings can have just one diamond, or may comprise a full eternity of pavè set diamonds.
We have a range of diamond wedding rings to choose from.
Don’t worry, if you can’t find the advice you need from a close friend or relative of your partner, or find inspiration from your partner’s existing jewellery, you can always use our proposal ring service for a risk-free ring!
Yes. Not all styles of engagement ring are suitable for everyone, particularly those with very active lifestyles or perhaps a physically-demanding job. We always recommend rings be removed before undertaking physical activities, but there are certainly some styles of setting and metal finishes that are better suited to people with active lifestyles or hands-on jobs. Contact us to discuss further.
For optimal care, it’s wise to have your engagement ring professionally checked every six months to a year. This ensures everything is secure, particularly for intricate or multi-stone designs. If you’re active or notice any changes, never be afraid to get in touch and we’ll be more than happy to assist.
I named Jacqueline & Edward after the two loves of my life, my amazing wife Jacqueline and my father Edward with whom I discovered and shared a love for gold and adventure. Learn more about us.
Yes. We can use your heirloom jewellery or other family gold to make a brand new ring or other piece of jewellery. We prefer to work with 18ct or 22ct gold as the working properties and colour of lower carat jewellery can be difficult to predict and can make for unsatisfactory results, even when alloyed up to 18ct by the addition of pure gold. Your gold is melted down to create your bespoke commission, or one of the pieces from our collection. If we find that any of your gold is unsuitable for your commission we will discuss this with you – it may be that the value of the gold can be used as part- or full payment towards the purchase of a new Jacqueline & Edward piece, or it can of course be returned to you. Learn more about our Ring Remodelling Service
It’s really easy to book a workshop visit using our online calendar. We book sessions in 1 hour slots.
You can book a workshop visit here
If none of the times suit, get in touch to see if we can accommodate an evening or additional weekend visit.
Yes. We’d love for you to come and visit our workshop to see how we hand make our jewellery.
Workshop visits are by appointment only – you can book a workshop visit here
No. We don’t have a showroom but everyone who visits us, without fail, says that what we have is better – a workshop, which you are very welcome to visit.
All our jewellery is made-to-order so whilst we don’t hold a lot of stock we have all the tools at our disposal to assist you through the decision making process from what metal to choose, to what style. We love seeing our Clients and we can show you how we make our engagement rings, wedding rings and other jewellery. We don’t take money in the workshop, so you can relax and just enjoy your time. You’ll learn about gold in the natural environment, our ethical approach to the materials we work with, and our traditional processes – it’s also a great opportunity to see genuine artisans creating our pieces in real time. No doubt you’ll see a few of our pieces both in creation and at completion and if you have any questions whatsoever, we really do love what we do and will be more than happy to chat to you.
Workshop visits are by appointment only – you can book a workshop visit here
This depends on how prominent your knuckle is. Sizing beads can be effective if your knuckle is only somewhat prominent, followed by ring springs, and then hinged rings for very prominent knuckles. Each of these solutions increase the complexity, and therefore the cost of making a ring.
Yes, we offer a bespoke ring contouring service with all our Curved Wedding Rings or you can order our bespoke contouring service to be used on any other ring from our wedding ring collection. It is super-easy and can be done from the comfort of your own home without your engagement ring leaving the safety of your home. The result – a bespoke curved wedding ring made specifically for your engagement ring.
Learn more about our Ring Contouring Service
We can work with you to design and create your unique engagement or wedding ring. You might have a specific design in mind, or a Pinterest board with lots of ideas, or you might have no idea what you want! Whatever scenario it is, we can help and talk you through the whole process.
Take a look at our bespoke engagement ring service or bespoke wedding ring service or get in touch with us to start your bespoke journey.
All of our rings are packaged in one-of-a-kind ring boxes which are handmade here in Wetherby by our very own Grandpa Ray using fallen tree branches foraged sustainably from the woodland floor. The branches are cut to size and hand carved, and then felted to keep your ring safe and secure.
Yes. We make every piece individually by hand and love to modify our existing collection or create something completely new. We love nothing more than bringing your ideas to life and creating pieces that will be loved and cherished for life.
That depends. Certain designs are somewhat generic, featuring the same basic concept, and are produced by several different companies (e.g., a collet solitaire). We are happy to make such designs using our traditional handmade techniques, ethical metals and the addition of our natural river gold. However there are designs which are specific to a jewellery company or designer – often they look very unique, and whilst not necessarily protected by copyright, we believe in respecting their work and would encourage you to work with them directly if that is the piece you want. We are happy to use other designs as inspiration though, so if you like a particular design and want to see our interpretation of that concept we would love to hear from you.
Yes we do. We’re really proud of the accuracy of our ring sizing service, – so much so that, if you use our ring sizing service and your rings do not fit, we’ll resize them free of charge.
Don’t worry we offer a free resizing service. We find it almost inevitable that you will need to resize the engagement ring if you are trying to keep the proposal a secret. Our resizing service can be done without the need to leave the comfort of your own home.
A couple of ideas which might get you close:
1) If they wear a ring on the opposite hand but the same finger, it is worth knowing the fingers on your dominant hand are typically 1/2 to 1 size bigger than your non-dominant hand;
2) If you think you can use your ninja skills, we can send you out some ring sizing loops to slip over their while they sleep;
3) Gently wrap a piece of paper around their finger and draw a line where the two overlap (least accurate way); and
4) If you have no idea, a general description of their hands (small, medium, large, prominent knuckles, etc.) would give us a steer.
Worst-case scenario, it is always better to go larger than needed so you can slip the ring over her finger in that special moment. The ring can always be resized later.
You can read more about how to find your partner’s ring size here.
There are several places you can stay around Tyndrum.
The Drovers Inn 2* – 15 min drive from the meeting point.
The Tyndrum Inn 3* – 2 minute walk from the meeting point.
Bridge of Orchy Hotel 4* – 9 minute drive from the meeting point.
Tyndrum Lodges – 10 minute walk or 2 minute drive from the meeting point.
Tyndrum Holiday Park – 10 minute walk or 2 minute drive from the meeting point.
Glengarry House B&B – 14 minute walk or 2 minute drive from the meeting point.
Airbnb also have several properties available in Tyndrum
We recommend reading the reviews for these properties before you book. We have not tried and tested these properties ourselves as we always stay in our campervan!
Scottish river gold is incredibly rare, so expect to find at least a few grains, which we will add to the recycled precious metals during the initial melt. Some of our luckier panners have found the occasional larger piece over the years, and you might too, but not enough to make an entire ring from.
Yes. We have never had anyone go home empty-handed and are confident that with our expert panning guide to help you, you will find at least a few grains of natural Scottish river gold.
Yes, we can resize your wedding ring and if you bought your wedding ring(s) from us, we will resize them for you free of charge if you have been through our remote ring sizing service. Take a look at our Ring Resizing Service.
You are entitled to a 14 day money back guarantee on all products bought from our online collection if you return the ring in an unworn condition. If your ring is almost what you wanted but you feel it is not exactly right, we offer a free adjustment service if it just needs a little ‘tweak’. Take a look at our terms & conditions for further details.
You are entitled to a 14 day money back guarantee on all products bought from our online collection if you return the ring in an unworn condition. If your ring is almost what you wanted but you feel it is not exactly right, we offer a free adjustment service if it just needs a little ‘tweak’. Take a look at our terms & conditions for further details.
If you haven’t been able to find what you’re looking for, our frequently asked questions might be able to help. Alternatively, you can reach out to us anytime.
