Business Details
41 Years
experience
Bespoke Engagement & Wedding Rings in Glasgow & Edinburgh
Established in 1985, The Ringmaker has evolved into a renowned independent design studio with locations in Edinburgh and Glasgow. Our expertise lies in crafting bespoke engagement rings, wedding rings, and other fine jewelry pieces using precious metals and ethically sourced gemstones. Our team of art school graduates combines traditional craftsmanship with modern technology to create unique, handcrafted designs tailored to individual love stories. With over three decades of experience, we offer a complimentary design service, stone sourcing, and jewelry repairs, ensuring every client receives personalized attention.Our studios provide an accessible, welcoming environment where customers can explore inspiration pieces or commission one-of-a-kind creations. We maintain extensive archives for replacement pieces and specialize in remodelling heirloom jewelry into contemporary designs. Our commitment to quality extends to using conflict-free diamonds and responsibly sourced colored gemstones, supported by expert guidance throughout the design process.
Services
Bespoke Engagement Rings
Wedding Ring Design
Diamond Jewelry
Gemstone Sourcing
Jewelry Repairs
Custom Eternity Rings
Bespoke Dress Rings
Stone Re-cutting
Jewelry Remodelling
Handmade Pendants
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- We have over 35 years of experience in bespoke jewelry design
- Our team consists of certified experts with extensive experience
- We offer a complimentary design service with no sales pressure
- We use only the highest quality materials including conflict-free diamonds
- We provide a stone re-polishing and re-cutting service
Services
Bespoke Engagement Rings
We specialize in creating unique engagement rings tailored to individual love stories. Our designers work closely with clients to develop personalized designs using precious metals and ethically sourced gemstones. Each piece combines traditional craftsmanship with modern technology for exceptional quality and detail.
Wedding Ring Design
Our expert team crafts matching wedding rings that complement engagement designs. We offer extensive customization options including metal choices, finishes, and stone arrangements. Every ring receives meticulous attention to ensure perfect fit and lasting durability.
Gemstone Sourcing
We provide conflict-free diamonds and responsibly sourced colored gemstones from global suppliers. Our specialists offer personalized viewing sessions to help clients select perfect stones. We also provide re-cutting services to restore brilliance to existing gems.
Jewelry Repairs
Our skilled artisans perform all types of jewelry repairs including resizing, stone replacement, and polishing. We offer valuation services and can recreate lost pieces from archival records. Both in-house and external repairs are handled with professional care.
Bespoke Dress Rings
We create distinctive dress rings featuring diamonds and colored gemstones for special occasions. Designs range from classic to contemporary with no creative limitations. Clients can choose from existing collections or commission completely original pieces.
People
John Gilchrist
Founder & Managing Director
Established The Ringmaker in 1985, John combines artistic vision with technical expertise. He leads design projects and developed the company's signature approach to blending traditional craftsmanship with modern technology.
Nicola
Gemstone Specialist & Senior Designer
As lead gemstone expert, Nicola sources exceptional stones and guides clients through selection. Her design expertise ensures perfect integration of stones into bespoke creations while maintaining ethical sourcing standards.
Valerie
Production & Metal Manager
Valerie oversees metalwork and production processes across both studios. With decades of experience, she ensures technical precision in transforming designs into finished pieces using traditional and contemporary techniques.
Questions
Do I need an appointment to visit your studios?
Appointments are recommended but not required. Our Glasgow studio is open Monday-Saturday 10am-6pm, Edinburgh Monday, Wednesday-Saturday same hours.
Can you work with heirloom jewelry?
Yes, we specialize in remodelling inherited pieces into contemporary designs while preserving sentimental value. Bring your jewelry for design consultation.
How long does bespoke creation take?
Handmade pieces typically require 8-10 weeks. We'll confirm timelines during design consultation and work to accommodate special deadlines.
Are your diamonds ethically sourced?
All diamonds are conflict-free with responsible sourcing practices. We provide documentation and can source specific certified stones upon request.
Do you offer repair services?
Yes, we perform all types of jewelry repairs including resizing, stone replacement, polishing, and rhodium plating at both studio locations.
Can I view gemstones in person?
We offer complimentary stone viewing appointments to examine diamonds and colored gemstones before making selections for your custom piece.
