Commission a Handmade Diamond Ring in Hatton Garden

Commissioning a handmade diamond ring in Hatton Garden, EC1N, gives you something a high-street display case never can: a piece built around your exact wishes. London's diamond quarter has been crafting fine jewellery for generations, and its benches still hand-make engagement rings from raw metal and loose stones. Many clients arrive with a photograph, a paste sample, or a much-loved heirloom, then watch a skilled jeweller reproduce or reimagine it in platinum or gold. If you are at the start of this process, our engagement rings makers can talk you through the whole journey from first sketch to finished band.

Why a handmade ring is different

A handmade ring is built up from solid metal rather than cast from a mould. The jeweller mills the platinum or gold, forms the mount, and sets the stones by hand, which produces a denser, more robust piece.

That weight and precision are immediately noticeable. A hand-finished band feels substantial, the settings sit crisply, and the proportions can be tuned to your finger rather than to a standard size.

Choosing the centre diamond

The centre stone sets the tone for the whole ring. Cut governs how brightly a diamond returns light, while carat, colour and clarity shape both appearance and budget.

Ask to see stones with independent reports from GIA or IGI so you know exactly what you are buying. Our diamonds specialists near Leather Lane and Greville Street can show certified stones side by side under proper light.

The commissioning process

It usually begins with a consultation, where you discuss the design, metal and stone. Bring any imagery or reference pieces, since they help the jeweller understand the style you love.

From there the mount is made, shoulders and side stones are added, and the piece is hand-finished. Chancery Lane and Farringdon stations both sit a short walk from the workshops, making appointments easy to keep.

Fun fact: A handmade platinum ring can contain more than 95% pure platinum, which is why these pieces feel noticeably heavier than their gold equivalents.