A bespoke emerald cabochon ring handcrafted in 18ct white and yellow gold, created as a deeply personal remodel using my client’s own jewellery.
The Story Behind the Piece
This ring was commissioned as a transformation piece as a way for my client to mark how far she had come in her life. She brought with her a collection of unworn gold and diamond jewellery, pieces that no longer reflected who she was, but still held value and meaning. The intention was not simply to reuse materials, but to reshape them into something powerful, contemporary, and entirely her own.
The Design Process
We began by carefully assessing her existing jewellery, selecting diamonds that could be reset into the new design and identifying which gold elements could be reused. Some of the original gold was incorporated directly into the piece, while some was refined and exchanged for new material due to technical limitations, ensuring the final ring would be structurally sound and made to last.
She knew she wanted to introduce a coloured gemstone. After exploring a selection together, she chose this vibrant emerald green cabochon from my collection.
The design evolved into a statement jewel, combining 18ct white gold with a rich 18ct yellow gold setting. Her reclaimed diamonds were set into the surface, adding subtle detail and continuity from her original pieces. The ring is finished with my signature frosted texture.
The Finished Piece
The final ring is bold, tactile, and quietly powerful, a one-of-a-kind jewel that carries both past and present within its form. The emerald cabochon sits prominently within its yellow gold setting, contrasted by the softness of the frosted white gold band and the understated sparkle of her reclaimed diamonds.
It is a modern heirloom, designed to be worn every day
Considering a Bespoke Jewellery Commission
If you have jewellery that no longer feels like you, or you would like to create something deeply personal from scratch, I offer bespoke jewellery commissions from my London studio, working with clients across the UK and internationally.
You can begin with a conversation tamara@tamaragomez.com
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