David Ashton
Commissioning Jewellery
Making an Appointment
Whether you are commissioning a piece directly from this website or you want something altogether different, contacting us begins the fascinating two-way process of inspiration and discussion, which is entirely personalised.
David Ashton works in 18ct gold and Platinum, with diamonds, rubies, sapphires and emeralds. Using only stones of natural origin in a stunning range of colours.
To ensure you have plenty of time and space, we invite you to book a private appointment to visit us on the Southbank in the OXO tower. We appreciate this isn’t always possible, so we are happy to offer virtual appointments. Please contact us to discuss the options.
David will listen to your ideas, offer technical advice, and produce a piece of beautiful, timeless jewellery guaranteed to be treasured for years to come.
We have a stunning selection of loose diamonds and gemstones for you to select from. Every detail must be perfect as David sets about making your flawless piece of bespoke jewellery.
Following acceptance of the design and price, we generally require a 25% deposit and up to 6 weeks for production and delivery, often sooner.
Perfect sizing
When you commission a ring, we provide a silver “sizing” band that matches the ring to be made– wearing this over a few days enables you to get a perfect fit. Many other jewellers and websites use templates and gauges, we know this doesn’t work. Fingers fluctuate throughout the day due to levels of exertion and temperature. Ring width, profile and order on the finger also makes a massive difference. Your ring should be perfect.
Prices are guides for the exact item shown. The stone type, weight and quantity, band width, finger size, number of dots and circles will dictate the final cost. Any size, width and profile of the ring can be made.
If you see a design you like in our collection but would like it in a different combination of metal and gemstone, please contact us to discuss the options.
We have extensive records; if you’ve purchased from us in the past, we can access these to ensure a new purchase is a perfect match.
The Best Materials
Gemstones are a lifetime passion, prompting studies at the Gemological Association in London of gemstones & diamonds. We have significant experience in sourcing and selecting gemstones and have a unique selection of beautiful diamonds, sapphires, rubies & emeralds. David makes rings that are designed for life, durable, comfortable, and designed to be worn, all day every day. Bespoke London Jewellery
We will gladly show you a selection, and discuss and explain the technical and aesthetic considerations to ensure the stone you choose meets your requirements and is an ongoing delight.
Meeting us considerably enhances this process. It means that you will be able to try on pieces, see what suits you, and what proportions and sizes are best. We understand this isn’t always possible so are happy to offer a mail order service, using numerous technologies, to ensure all the details are perfect.
If you would like to make an appointment to discuss a commission, email or call.
Ethical, bespoke, quality, sustainable jewellery For Life
David’s attention to detail is legendary, everything he produces is perfect.
Metalwork and stones calibrated to 0.01mm, appropriate to his training as a scientific & medical instrument maker in Cambridge. Thus we welcome you to come in and see for yourself. The perfect balance of technical precision, superlative standards & unrivalled artistic passion.
We pride ourselves on the highest levels of customer care and aftercare, with us it’s a lifelong relationship. Family & children are welcome in the shop, sometimes well-behaved pets!
David Ashton is committed to ensuring all our diamonds & gemstones are sourced in a manner that upholds the social, ethical and environmental expectations we share with our customers.
David Ashton only uses and has always used natural diamonds and gemstones.
Acting sustainably is at the core of everything that we do. Our stringent sourcing procedures, selection processes and certification requirements mean that the diamonds & gemstones in every piece of David Ashton jewellery are guaranteed to be ethically produced and 100 per cent conflict-free. Where possible we use independent family-owned suppliers.
A diamond is a mineral created by nature; a “diamond” should always mean a natural diamond.
A gemstone is a mineral of natural origin that is used in jewellery for reasons of combined beauty, rareness and intrinsic value.
Because every diamond & gemstone is unique, each with its precise gemological characteristics, pricing is unique to each piece. We will be happy to work within your budget or specifications.
You will not find David Ashton jewellery anywhere else.
Bespoke London Jewellery.
OUR WEBSITE PROVIDES AN INDICATION OF DAVID’S CONTEMPORARY DESIGNS AND STYLE. A STARTING POINT IN OWNING A PIECE OF UNIQUE JEWELLERY HANDMADE IN HIS LONDON WORKSHOP.
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