Eco gold

Discombobulate is John’s word of the moment. (it really is a word - I looked it up, it means confuse or disconcert. )  He was talking about the dilemma over gold at present – do you buy new, sell old, save the planet or what . 

Eco-gold is a new watchword in the jewellery industry but it’s not easily available at present although we always use the most reputable of metal suppliers, all UK based.  (Our own workshop and craftsmen are UK based too. There are no questions over un-ethical labour conditions or product quality but that’s a whole other subject!)

We have been remodelling with customer’s own gold for years, we do actually use the exact gold you give us which keep any sentimental value in it. This means you and your own eco-gold have done your bit for the planet. Our own workshop will melt it down and form it into a usable piece of metal ready to be made into a unique new piece of jewellery you will love again.  

You pay for the processing of the gold but retain your metal’s value and with gold at an all time high it makes sense to use what you have rather than buy new or sell it for a low scrap value.  We make it easy for you.  Both our shops offer a free design service, call in with your old and unwanted jewellery and our fully qualified designers will advise you.

More About The Ringmaker

The Ringmaker was established in 1985 to address the divide between the traditional and costly Arthouse jewellery creations privately commissioned by the wealthy and an increasing public demand for affordable, readily accessible yet individual statement jewellery.

We have combined the design studio environment with a contemporary gallery layout incorporating ready to wear pieces, inspirational design books and imagery with well equipped individual design areas. We have no pushy sales representatives, remote design office - our fully qualified jewellery designers are our public face as well as your advisors and guides through the cost and detail of the whole process.

The Ringmaker design experience is tailored to meet our customers' individual needs. Gather inspiration from our in house design books and stock, our website, your own ideas and research and spend as long as you need with one of our designers who will draw in front of you developing ideas through conversation to an accurate scale design. We can work in any style from classic through to cutting edge design.

Our in house design service is free and no appointment is necessary, however if there is a time that suits you best you may want to call or email in advance to book your design consultation.         

We can also make arrangements for you to view and choose from a selection of diamonds / gemstones to your exact specification either in advance of your appointment or while your order is in progress. We can guide you to make an informed choice. All our stones are conflict free. 

If you have your own diamond or have sourced one from the internet we can design and make a beautiful original ring with your stone. We can also remodel your jewellery adding stones and metal if required to make you a piece of jewellery that you will be delighted to wear

Your designer will provide a quote for handmaking the design you have chosen and will then make practical suggestions for any adaptions necessary to accommodate your budget. 

Some may claim to provide 'bespoke', 'original' and 'designed' jewellery. Often these products are assembled or adapted from mass produced component parts or are produced in bulk from overseas suppliers, all our materials are sourced in the UK to ensure the highest quality and our highly talented craftsmen are all UK based.

Practical, wearable and breathtaking design is our primary aim - the choice is yours alone.

New advert

We have an advert and featured jewellery in The Best Scottish Weddings Magazine this month, who would believe the things you can get for weddings apart from rings!

About The Ringmaker

The Ringmaker specialises in engagement, wedding and eternity rings and bespoke handmade jewellery. We have been designing and handcrafting beautifully made, one-off jewellery to original design, especially for you in platinum, gold, palladium and silver for over 25 years. .

The Ringmaker design experience is unique, guiding you all the way through to a breathtaking end product, whether that is a diamond engagement ring, wedding ring, commitment ring, necklet or earrings.

We are a company of committed, degree qualified jewellery designers with a collective aim to make bespoke design more accessible and affordable We are proud to say that all our craftsmen are UK based and we only use conflict free diamonds and source our materials from UK suppliers.

On average we produce the finished item, from concept to completion, in around 6 weeks. Our design service is also available on-line.

You can call into our shop in Glasgow or Edinburgh or contact us by e-mail or phone. Our shops in Glasgow and Edinburgh have an exciting range of jewellery in stock and designs to inspire you, and provide a free, friendly one to one in-house individual design service

Why not recycle old or unwanted jewellery into something new and very wearable. if you have your own precious stone we can design and make the perfect piece to complement it.

We also repair, remodel, provide insurance valuations and we have gift vouchers

Any questions, please contact us by e-mail at info@theringmaker.co.uk or phone 0141 221 7076 and we will be happy to advise you.