$1,061.24
About Specimental:
•Handmade in Vancouver, Canada since 2008
•I am a small-scale, independent jeweller who builds each bespoke piece by hand in my home studio; I am an actual artisan who creates hand-built one-of-a-kind pieces by myself
•If you choose to work with me, you and your project receive as much attention and communication as you desire
•I am available for project consultations via phone, email, Zoom, or text messaging: you let me know what works best for you
•I never ship my custom pieces until you have approved a high-resolution photo set and video of your jewelery; it won’t ship until you are 100% ecstatic with the result of my work
•Check out my most recent one-of-a-kind pieces on my Instagram, @specimentaldesign
•Check out my customer feedback going back to 2008 in my Etsy shop; I’ve been making clients happy with my work for years
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Please note that the rings in the photos have been sold. Your ring will be made to order, using one of the stones in the final photos. Please see my shop announcement for my current production time. Contact me if you need a rush order, prior to purchasing. You may contact me through my shop, or via email at treloar [!at] telus.net
Stone 12 (sold) is shown set into the matte/brushed finish 14k rose gold ring in the first five photos.
This custom ring is built around a gorgeous rose cut diamond. The diamond was purchased directly from my cut diamond dealer, who owns the factory where the stone was cut and polished.
The history of rose cut stones dates back almost 600 years. This antique cut is thought to be named for the compass rose, or for the rose stained glass windows seen in churches. This cut consists of a flat bottom being given to the stone, and facets that rise up the surface of the stone to its peak or crest. These ones are all well-cut teardrop and lozenge shapes.
I will set your chosen diamond in a ring hand-forged from solid gold. My gold is recycled and certified conflict-free- it is smelted at a large American refinery that has been in business for over 100 years. This ring has been finished in a high-shine polish. You may choose from 14k white, 14k yellow, or 14k rose gold. Also available with this design are 18k white or 18k yellow gold- 18k gold is an additional $400; please get in touch for this upgrade.
Please choose your stone from the options available to the right of the screen. About these stones...
1- 2.25 carats 8.5mm silver
2- 1.25 carats 7.5mm cream
3- .75 carats 7mm clear/palest silver with red inclusions
4- .75 carats 7mm clear with black inclusions- SOLD
5- 1.05 carats 5.5mm icy lemon yellow- SOLD
6- 1.00 carats 6mm dark orangey/cognac
7- .75 carats 6mm mixed cognac tones with red inclusions- SOLD
8- .65 carats 6mm pale blue/silver with red inclusions
9- .90 carats 6mm palest cream with a few reddish/brown inclusions
10- .60 carats 6.5mm mixed cognac
11- .45 carats 5mm bright lemon yellow with single red inclusion- SOLD
12- .40 carats 5mm mixed cognac- SOLD
Any finish is possible, including high-shine, matte lustre, satin finish, hammered, and pinbrushed. The band is 2.5mm x 1.5mm.
Please be sure to check the dimensions of your chosen diamond on a metric ruler- the best way to get an idea of scale is to look at a ruler for the dimensions of the stone. Each of these diamonds is a different size, so your diamond may look larger than, smaller than, or similar in size to the original ring once your ring is built.
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IMPORTANT: When purchasing from Specimental, please be aware of and in agreement with the Shop Policies- please read them here: https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/Specimental?ref=seller-platform-mcnav#policies This section contains important information about production, shipping, sales taxes, and returns/exchanges. Have questions? Contact me through the shop, or at treloar [!at] telus.net
But please contact me if you have any problems with your order.
I am always open to hearing your design ideas. Please contact me through the shop, or at treloar@telus.net to discuss design possibilities.
If you are unsure of your ring size, the best way to be sized accurately is by visiting two commercial jewelers. Please ensure they size you using their thin sizing tools- not the wide band sizing tools, nor by having you try on rings from their display.
If any questions arise around being properly sized, I am always happy to help- contact me through the shop, or at treloar@telus.net
I don’t provide a gift wrapping service. Rings and earrings ship in jewelry boxes that are hot foil stamped with the Specimental logo.
If the person for whom you are purchasing the piece shares your address, please be aware of the following: International export law dictates that the detailed contents of packages, and their value, be clearly marked on the outside of the package. This means that if they see the package before you do, they can easily tell what they are being gifted with.
Need secrecy for this delivery? The very best option is to have your package held for you at your closest Fed Ex store- if you are unsure of its location, I'm happy to help.
Our hands are busy objects, and any ring worn on a finger can become accidentally damaged. All rings need regular maintenance. Make sure you are buying your raw diamond ring from a jeweler with the knowledge and experience needed to ensure your stone stays put. Ask them about their warranty and their repair/upkeep policy. Look at how frequently they work with raw diamonds, and assess whether they have the technical experience to create a ring that will last your lifetime.
I stand behind each piece of jewellery I make. If something goes wrong with your ring, at any time- you slam your finger in a drawer and crush the band, you break a prong, you smash and crack your stone- you can count on me to support you with the repair.
My gold is all recycled- the metal plant I purchase it from has been in business for over 100 years. They smelt their metals to the highest environmental standards, to cause the least impact on the environment. They do not deal with newly mined metals, as these metals cause much greater destruction to the environment.
There is no visible difference between recycled metals and newly-mined metals. There is also no difference as far as the karat of the metals go- 18k recycled gold is exactly the same in constitution as 18k newly mined gold. The vast majority of my clients prefer their metals recycled, as environmental impact is of concern when choosing the perfect piece of jewelry.
I can use your heirloom stones in a new design. The stones must be pulled from their settings and checked for stability by a professional jeweler prior to shipping them to me. I cannot recycle your gold. I am not set up to smelt gold in the studio, so am not able to melt down your old gold pieces for you.
My current production times are listed in my shop announcement. If you need something more quickly, please get in touch via the shop, or at treloar@telus.net
Depending upon my work and family schedule, I am happy to accommodate your rush orders. There is no additional charge for a rush order. However, please do get in touch prior to ordering to discuss your deadline with me.
Yes! All of my pieces are completely hand fabricated in the studio by me, from raw materials. I am able to create any of my designs with any stone, in any composition. In short, you can have your ring absolutely any way you like it. Contact me through the shop, or via treloar@telus.net to get the discussion around your perfect piece of jewelry started.
A raw diamond is an exceptionally difficult stone to set properly. Their unique shape means that a custom setting needs to be fabricated for each and every stone. The way in which the setting is closed around the diamond must be approached in a very particular fashion.
I began setting these stones into my rings in 2009, when only a small handful of jewelers were working with this type of stone. As the appeal of raw diamonds has exploded, countless numbers of jewelers are now incorporating them into their designs. I have set thousands of raw diamonds into my pieces since then. Please check out my client feedback, as a testament to my workmanship and design skills: https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/Specimental?ref=hdr_shop_menu#reviews