Published, and held to
Prices
Fine jewellers rarely publish prices. We do, because a commission should start with a number you can plan around. The first hour fixes the price in writing, inside the band.
The bands
By piece, in 18k gold
Before the stone. Platinum adds about a third; sterling silver is about a third of the gold price. Stones are listed below with their own bands.
| Piece | Band | Made in |
|---|---|---|
| Engagement ring | $1,400 – $2,600 | 6 to 8 weeks |
| Wedding band | $450 – $1,100 | 4 to 6 weeks |
| Eternity band | $1,200 – $2,400 | 5 to 7 weeks |
| Pendant | $600 – $1,400 | 4 to 6 weeks |
| Earrings, a pair | $700 – $1,600 | 5 to 7 weeks |
| Signet ring | $800 – $1,500 | 4 to 6 weeks |
| Remodel of your piece | $500 – $1,400 | 5 to 7 weeks |
Stones, about one carat
Smaller stones are priced pro rata; larger stones rise faster than their weight, and we quote them individually.
| Stone | Adds | Source |
|---|---|---|
| No stone | — | — |
| Lab-grown diamond, ~1 ct | $900 – $1,600 | Surat, India — one grower, IGI report |
| Natural diamond, ~1 ct | $4,800 – $9,500 | Botswana or Canada — named mine, GIA report |
| Blue sapphire, ~1 ct | $1,100 – $3,200 | Ratnapura, Sri Lanka — our cutter since 2013 |
| Emerald, ~1 ct | $1,500 – $4,000 | Muzo, Colombia — treatment stated |
| Your own stone | — | Yours — checked under the loupe first |