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Hi everyone,
I’m looking for recommendations for a trustworthy and responsive jeweller who may be able to take on a bespoke engagement ring at fairly short notice. Hatton Garden would be ideal, but I’m open to reputable jewellers elsewhere in London or the UK if they can work remotely and deliver within a tight timeframe.
The ring I’m hoping to have made is:
Approximately 3-carat lab-grown radiant-cut diamond
Eye-clean, ideally a high colour grade
IGI or GIA certified
Plain 18k yellow-gold band
Four-prong setting with a discreet hidden halo
Setting raised sufficiently for a straight wedding or eternity band to sit flush alongside it
Clean, elegant and understated overall—nothing bulky or overly ornate
I had been speaking with one jeweller who initially seemed very promising and was supposed to provide a CAD design, diamond details and pricing. Unfortunately, communication has now stopped and I haven’t received the promised CAD or even an update, so I’m exploring alternatives before I lose any more time.
The ring is needed by the end of the month. so I realise the timescale is challenging. I’m ready to make decisions quickly, but I don’t want to compromise on certification, stone quality or workmanship.
Can anyone personally recommend a jeweller who:
Produces good-quality bespoke CAD work
Is experienced with radiant cuts and lab-grown diamonds
Communicates reliably
Can provide videos and full certification for the exact stone
Offers clear pricing and realistic delivery dates
Has handled a genuinely fast turnaround successfully
First-hand experiences would be especially helpful. If possible, please mention how long your ring took, approximately what you paid, and whether the aftercare was good.
Thank you—I’d really appreciate any recommendations.

Hi everyone,
I’m looking for recommendations for a trustworthy and responsive jeweller who may be able to take on a bespoke engagement ring at fairly short notice. Hatton Garden would be ideal, but I’m open to reputable jewellers elsewhere in London or the UK if they can work remotely and deliver within a tight timeframe.
The ring I’m hoping to have made is:
Approximately 3-carat lab-grown radiant-cut diamond
Eye-clean, ideally a high colour grade
IGI or GIA certified
Plain 18k yellow-gold band
Four-prong setting with a discreet hidden halo
Setting raised sufficiently for a straight wedding or eternity band to sit flush alongside it
Clean, elegant and understated overall—nothing bulky or overly ornate
I had been speaking with one jeweller who initially seemed very promising and was supposed to provide a CAD design, diamond details and pricing. Unfortunately, communication has now stopped and I haven’t received the promised CAD or even an update, so I’m exploring alternatives before I lose any more time.
The ring is needed by the end of the month. so I realise the timescale is challenging. I’m ready to make decisions quickly, but I don’t want to compromise on certification, stone quality or workmanship.
Can anyone personally recommend a jeweller who:
Produces good-quality bespoke CAD work
Is experienced with radiant cuts and lab-grown diamonds
Communicates reliably
Can provide videos and full certification for the exact stone
Offers clear pricing and realistic delivery dates
Has handled a genuinely fast turnaround successfully
First-hand experiences would be especially helpful. If possible, please mention how long your ring took, approximately what you paid, and whether the aftercare was good.
Thank you—I’d really appreciate any recommendations.

My husband and I are celebrating our 10-year wedding anniversary, and I’d really love to mark it with a couples photoshoot.

We’ve never particularly loved our wedding photos, so this feels like an opportunity to create some images that feel much more like us and that we’ll genuinely want to keep.

We are definitely not naturals in front of the camera, and it has taken quite a lot of convincing to get my husband to agree to this!

We’re both likely to feel a bit awkward at first, so I’m looking for someone warm, patient and confident at giving direction, helping couples relax and creating natural moments without expecting us to know how to pose.

In terms of style, I’m drawn to editorial, documentary and fashion-inspired photography rather than traditional couples portraits. I love images that feel stylish, cinematic, playful and intimate, with plenty of movement and interaction rather than lots of static posing.

I’m imagining something like a chic city date: walking through streets with beautiful architecture, stopping at a stylish bar or hotel, having a drink, laughing, moving around and generally being photographed while actually doing something together. I also love a mix of direct-flash images, rich colour and timeless black and white, alongside close-up details such as hands, rings, drinks and little in-between moments.

I’m not looking for someone to copy another photographer’s work or recreate specific images exactly. I’m looking for someone who understands this overall aesthetic and can make it feel natural and personal to us.

I won’t attach other people’s photos publicly, but I have a collection of inspiration images that I’d be very happy to share privately with any photographers who think they may be a good fit.

Recommendations are very welcome

My husband and I are celebrating our 10-year wedding anniversary, and I’d really love to mark it with a couples photoshoot.

We’ve never particularly loved our wedding photos, so this feels like an opportunity to create some images that feel much more like us and that we’ll genuinely want to keep.

We are definitely not naturals in front of the camera, and it has taken quite a lot of convincing to get my husband to agree to this!

We’re both likely to feel a bit awkward at first, so I’m looking for someone warm, patient and confident at giving direction, helping couples relax and creating natural moments without expecting us to know how to pose.

In terms of style, I’m drawn to editorial, documentary and fashion-inspired photography rather than traditional couples portraits. I love images that feel stylish, cinematic, playful and intimate, with plenty of movement and interaction rather than lots of static posing.

I’m imagining something like a chic city date: walking through streets with beautiful architecture, stopping at a stylish bar or hotel, having a drink, laughing, moving around and generally being photographed while actually doing something together. I also love a mix of direct-flash images, rich colour and timeless black and white, alongside close-up details such as hands, rings, drinks and little in-between moments.

I’m not looking for someone to copy another photographer’s work or recreate specific images exactly. I’m looking for someone who understands this overall aesthetic and can make it feel natural and personal to us.

I won’t attach other people’s photos publicly, but I have a collection of inspiration images that I’d be very happy to share privately with any photographers who think they may be a good fit.

Recommendations are very welcome