Making a bespoke 2.5ct diamond engagement ring.

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  • Опубликовано: 26 сен 2024
  • Making a bespoke 2.5ct light yellow diamond engagement ring.
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    This is a cut of my last three videos all together, with added footage of the design drawing stage. This video is a little on the long side so make a cup of tea and sit back and relax. I might do a shorter version at some point.
    Each piece of this beautiful ring is made by hand using a blend of ancient and modern techniques to the highest standards. Great care is taken over even the smallest part. This is the in the series taking an in depth look at my jewellery making process.
    This video will take you through every stage of making this amazing ring from start to finish. Including melting gold, forging and rolling out the metal, saw piercing fine parts, making a 4 claw setting from scratch, soldering platinum and gold, laser welding, micro setting, engraving scrollwork, diamond setting, and polishing. I plan to also do a version with the design drawings as well.
    If you have any questions regarding any of the techniques used in this video or want to find out more about having a ring made please get in touch.
    Andrew Ashcroft FIPG
    Goldsmith and Jewellery Designer

Комментарии • 315

  • @jojomart
    @jojomart 2 года назад +53

    Imagine someone loving you so much that they thought you deserved that stunning piece of jewelry. I am in awe.

    • @ashcroftjewellery
      @ashcroftjewellery  Год назад +2

      Thanks for your comment, much appreciated:)

    • @s.lavonnecockerell8382
      @s.lavonnecockerell8382 Год назад

      Beautiful. Beautiful.

    • @alysonpreval4241
      @alysonpreval4241 Год назад +3

      Nothing to do with love, it’s all about affordability. Btw I still think the ring is stunning ❤

    • @jojomart
      @jojomart Год назад +4

      @@alysonpreval4241 It has EVERYTHING to do with love! Why else would you propose to someone?? And of course, you buy what you can afford, but to say love has nothing to do with it makes it a transaction and nothing more.

    • @hohocheb8111
      @hohocheb8111 Год назад

      Just beautiful

  • @duelenigma7732
    @duelenigma7732 Год назад +15

    Beautiful work Andrew . I recently retired after 40 years as a goldsmith in Vancouver , Canada and enjoy the different videos from jewellers world wide . I am curious where you trained . Very nicely made , I'm betting you had a good apprenticeship .

    • @ashcroftjewellery
      @ashcroftjewellery  Год назад +10

      Thanks:) I apprenticed with an Australian goldsmith named Rodger who was working here in the UK at the time. After he went home, I set up on my own but continue, to this day, to find experts in particular areas to learn from 👍

  • @IntentionsandCo
    @IntentionsandCo 4 дня назад

    absolutely stunning! I love how you included the sketching process. In awe!

  • @kniversenfalliox3902
    @kniversenfalliox3902 3 года назад +26

    Your artwork is very, very, VERY underrated!

  • @jacquiventurini8844
    @jacquiventurini8844 2 месяца назад +1

    So many skills. Gorgeous gorgeous ring!

  • @pamelafaraci213
    @pamelafaraci213 3 года назад +9

    An amazing work of art! I would be proud to wear this!

  • @BladeRunner.43
    @BladeRunner.43 3 года назад +7

    Amazing! The drawing in the beginning was more than i could achieve lol.

  • @lyons1960
    @lyons1960 3 года назад +4

    Your talent and skill is a cut above and that ring is stunning!!!!

  • @kathrynsinclare8459
    @kathrynsinclare8459 7 месяцев назад

    Oh that Jade with the diamond was so unique and pretty. Lovely!

  • @carolwalker858
    @carolwalker858 7 месяцев назад +1

    As a relatively new Jeweler I would have really appreciated you talking about what you were doing and why. If you didn't want to talk through the video some notes on the screen from time to time explaining what you were doing, tools you were using, etcetera would have been enjoyable. Your work is stunning

  • @jimcoppa6946
    @jimcoppa6946 2 месяца назад +1

    Absolutely incredible job well done that was awesome thank you

  • @EbonyRivers1
    @EbonyRivers1 6 месяцев назад +1

    That is absolutely gorgeous. And the craftsmanship is top notch!❤❤

  • @fracturedangel1835
    @fracturedangel1835 7 месяцев назад

    That added engraving underneath is such a special touch! Just an amazing work of art all around❤

  • @TheGoldpolisher
    @TheGoldpolisher 4 года назад +2

    Totally handmade no CAD! Great job Andrew 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

  • @nanisap
    @nanisap 4 года назад +6

    Wow!! This is gorgeous! So much detail - love the perfectionism!

  • @flambojan_lab
    @flambojan_lab 8 месяцев назад +1

    Notevole lavoro artigiano e complimenti anche alle riprese video che rendono ben visibili i dettagli delle lavorazioni. Saluti da orafi italiani

  • @SusanBooker-g9j
    @SusanBooker-g9j 7 месяцев назад

    What an awesome piece. I loved the close ups during the creation. I especially loved the engraving on the inside of the ring. You are a true artist with a high level of craftsmanship. Thank you for showing us start to finish of this exquisite ring.

  • @number1beastielover
    @number1beastielover 3 года назад +4

    Absolutely stunning!!

  • @angelamaria2239
    @angelamaria2239 2 года назад +3

    Beautiful and amazing amount of work!!!

  • @cherylacampora670
    @cherylacampora670 Год назад +1

    WOW! What an amazing talent you have. That ring is georgeous!

  • @Dandeb19
    @Dandeb19 6 месяцев назад

    Besides this being one of the most beautiful pieces of jewelry I've seen, your artistic process was so moving to me. I felt like I was witnessing a great artist create an amazing work of art. This is going to sound nuts but between your work and the music I was almost moved to tears. It is stunning...

  • @michellemwilliams8264
    @michellemwilliams8264 2 года назад +3

    Words can’t compare …stunning …wish I was the Lucy one to wear something so beautiful 😍….

  • @TheSofres
    @TheSofres Год назад +1

    I follow you on IG but I really appreciate watching the longer process. That and the music definitely is calming

  • @harooomoses4385
    @harooomoses4385 3 года назад +2

    There is no word explane that job .
    Well done 👌👍💟

  • @Alirezakh41
    @Alirezakh41 5 месяцев назад

    Excellent work and attention to details! Very nice

  • @clementine6760
    @clementine6760 Год назад +2

    What a lovely creative line of work. Thanks for sharing.

  • @rachelhele7827
    @rachelhele7827 2 месяца назад

    That’s the kind of ring I’d like to have one day.

  • @ewaimioczyk-glinska2194
    @ewaimioczyk-glinska2194 Месяц назад

    Niesamowita jest twoja praca, pierscionek to prawdziwe dzieło sztuki. Na początku rysunek zrobił na mnie ogromne wrażenie 😊😊😊

  • @moonowl4912
    @moonowl4912 Год назад +1

    This is one of my favorites. Beautiful work.

  • @michellelee396
    @michellelee396 3 года назад +2

    Wow, your craftsmanship is amazing!

  • @theresafeeney2756
    @theresafeeney2756 7 месяцев назад

    Absolutely stunning ring and amazing workmanship!
    Thanks for sharing!

  • @kolapyellow7631
    @kolapyellow7631 3 года назад +2

    Seeing this makes me appreciate the art. Beautiful piece indeed.

  • @jennygoodwin8740
    @jennygoodwin8740 2 года назад +1

    I enjoyed watching the design sketches being made.

  • @Suboptimalconditions
    @Suboptimalconditions 11 месяцев назад

    Wow. That was quite impressive.

  • @javierpiano9546
    @javierpiano9546 3 года назад +6

    Hermoso trabajo, muy prolijo y exacto, te quedó perfecto, es como un anillo de sueño.

  • @giorgio19770
    @giorgio19770 3 года назад +2

    WOW! This is beautiful 💎💎💎

  • @nene_lcy2868
    @nene_lcy2868 2 года назад +1

    Absolutely beautiful, it’s a close resemblance to my wedding ring

  • @janeshelswell6868
    @janeshelswell6868 3 года назад +3

    Thank you for sharing this fascinating video. Incredible talent you have and what a fabulous ring!

  • @lulusunboxing1678
    @lulusunboxing1678 3 года назад +2

    Wow! I love the design as well as your editing skills!

  • @KohlHosein
    @KohlHosein 3 года назад +8

    At first I was like... this guy is doing too much. But then you got to that first polish and I was like ok... clearly you knew what you were doing lol

  • @donyfactory365
    @donyfactory365 3 года назад

    Hi, Bobby. I am Donny Factory who is working on jewelry in Korea. I was impressed by your video so I took a video of myself. Thank you. I will show you how much I can improve.

  • @skepticalmom2948
    @skepticalmom2948 2 года назад +1

    I have a ring that looks almost like that one, incredible artistry. Very talented.

  • @yadiraforteza2160
    @yadiraforteza2160 2 года назад +1

    I'm in love... thank you for sharing your talents

  • @Momo-wi3ul
    @Momo-wi3ul 3 года назад +2

    Absolutely amazing!!! Your talented is indescribable.

  • @lfuentes4098
    @lfuentes4098 7 месяцев назад

    Wow. I applaud you on your dedication and beautiful work.
    I took jewelry making in high school a long time ago. I made a few things of silver with wire and pre made ring molding. I remember how difficult it was to work with such a small object. I even carved a ring out of wax and unfortunately didn’t measure the amount of metal correctly. I ended up with the ring missing the top part of the carving. I was so devastated. It took hours to carve the ring.

  • @JeanneConnell
    @JeanneConnell 7 месяцев назад

    What a magnificent piece of artistry. You have amazing talent.

  • @sheilahogan8703
    @sheilahogan8703 3 года назад +1

    Omg😊 that is the most beautiful ring I have ever seening. You have a God given talent. BRAVO BRAVO BRAVO.🌷🌷🌷👍👍👍👍

  • @Denaesartisanjewelry
    @Denaesartisanjewelry 3 года назад +1

    This is BEAUTIFUL!!!!! Your detail is simply perfection! Thank you so much for sharing your work!!

  • @degacci
    @degacci 3 года назад +2

    Amazing work, incredible craftsmanship and dedication.

  • @irisklug-gramer8339
    @irisklug-gramer8339 3 года назад +1

    What a brilliant filigree work! Very, very beautiful 💖

  • @DomartelloArteeamor
    @DomartelloArteeamor 3 года назад +1

    Congratulations for the great work. Thank you for sharing with us. Greetings straight from Brazil.

  • @mavil64
    @mavil64 Год назад

    nice choice of drafting pencil!

  • @christophermedeiros1806
    @christophermedeiros1806 4 года назад +3

    Beautiful Ring & Design !!
    Incredible talent and work Sir ..

  • @SFV_Aurora
    @SFV_Aurora 3 года назад +1

    Wow this turned out so beautiful! You are very very skilled in your trade. I love the two toned and design in the interior of the ring! Gorgeous

  • @kaylecotton5301
    @kaylecotton5301 7 месяцев назад

    Love your work. I just found you on RUclips shorts and had to subscribe 😮😮

  • @mariaDC63
    @mariaDC63 Год назад

    WOW thats a beautiful ring

  • @clayfeathers
    @clayfeathers Год назад

    My dream ring is a wide 15k yellow gold band with a 2.5 carat round, yellow (Canary) Diamond on it. Plain. Simple. Classic. I wouldn’t mind a lab grown canary Diamond.

  • @eunyoungsuh6767
    @eunyoungsuh6767 3 года назад +1

    Great video, but more so, the craftsmanship and attention to detail on making the ring was amazing. Really enjoyed watching his work!👍

  • @claudiacordova3374
    @claudiacordova3374 3 года назад +1

    Ay que belleza Dios mío!!! Felicitaciones por tan bello trabajo.
    Saludos desde Viña del Mar, Chile.

  • @ArtOfDavidAmos
    @ArtOfDavidAmos 2 года назад +2

    So beautiful..

  • @laftasreda6965
    @laftasreda6965 3 года назад +2

    all is beautiful music ring and diamond thankyou for sharing

  • @willcookmakeup
    @willcookmakeup 7 месяцев назад

    Wow so beautiful

  • @deborahnorthover5304
    @deborahnorthover5304 Год назад

    A joy to watch and a beautiful ring

  • @kymberliethefreespiritedone
    @kymberliethefreespiritedone 8 месяцев назад

    What an artisan you are! So beautiful!😊

  • @Forever_OctobersJ
    @Forever_OctobersJ 3 года назад +28

    Wow!!!! I have a new appreciation for my ring now. The amount of work that goes into one, absolutely amazing. What a beautiful ring you made.

  • @josephmccann2642
    @josephmccann2642 3 года назад +1

    See your work and name on SoBJ all the time! Had no idea you produced content like this! Well done!

    • @ashcroftjewellery
      @ashcroftjewellery  3 года назад

      I've only just started making videos as well. It's quite a bit of work! Hopefully I'll find time for more soon:)

    • @ashcroftjewellery
      @ashcroftjewellery  3 года назад

      @7BlackSwans Silversmithing the Society of British Jewellers. Search on Facebook

  • @ozgetoktas2537
    @ozgetoktas2537 3 года назад +1

    Marvellous! Thank you for the video showing all the details

  • @nejlaandme9698
    @nejlaandme9698 3 года назад +2

    It's about who's that coming from. Perfect ring doesn't mean diamond. That means the ring comes from the heart 😊 👍♥️🙏

    • @ashcroftjewellery
      @ashcroftjewellery  3 года назад

      I totally agree:)

    • @deborahduthie4519
      @deborahduthie4519 3 года назад

      Nejla and me romantic. The emotion behind the token promise for the endless story. I’m a Lapidarist and cut stones but I’ve just taken up my other now hobby of Silversmithing. Everyth8ng made, has emotion. You’re worried about the ‘giver’ being honest, I think. You are correct. A real Zircon ring is about 25 times more valuable than common diamonds. Most real stones have survived for way more than 10,000 years, plus a stone can be repolished on a Lapidary Wheel so any stone you choose will be perfect for you. Choose your partner well friend.

  • @samanthamarie3295
    @samanthamarie3295 3 года назад +2

    this is quality work

  • @leslien3582
    @leslien3582 11 месяцев назад +1

    Stunning! Thank you for sharing

  • @robertking4688
    @robertking4688 3 года назад +1

    Fantastic work, absolutely love the video. You have done a great job of showing your amazing talent

  • @RebeccaVinyard-h1c
    @RebeccaVinyard-h1c 6 месяцев назад

    Stunning ❤

  • @Bunefoo401
    @Bunefoo401 7 месяцев назад

    Beautiful

  • @jwellerydesigns8561
    @jwellerydesigns8561 3 года назад +1

    Beautiful ring & desing

  • @cristinadetwiler4036
    @cristinadetwiler4036 Год назад

    This is incredibly beautiful, so intricate and graceful. I shudder to think what it cost, actually.

  • @vipinrajpsvipinrajps2196
    @vipinrajpsvipinrajps2196 3 года назад +1

    Hey Andrew fantastic ring I like it..

  • @mildredking5947
    @mildredking5947 3 года назад +6

    Awesome! I really admire your talent, and your patience. How many hours did it actually take to finish this ring? It’s absolutely beautiful. Thankyou for sharing.

    • @ashcroftjewellery
      @ashcroftjewellery  3 года назад +3

      Thanks, I didn't keep a close track of that one. But it's most of a weeks work.

  • @girlwithanindianemerald2021
    @girlwithanindianemerald2021 3 года назад +2

    Beautiful for every day use 3 cts is perfect :)

  • @kayjones9757
    @kayjones9757 3 года назад +1

    Just STUNNING! Thank you for sharing.

  • @oneshotme
    @oneshotme 3 года назад +1

    Very beautiful and a great job making it as well
    Enjoyed your video and I gave it a Thumbs Up

  • @deathruddlesdeathruddles5438
    @deathruddlesdeathruddles5438 3 года назад +1

    Absolutely fantastic video and the ring looks amazing! Don't think much of that jam though...

  • @polosandoval
    @polosandoval 2 года назад

    Masterfully done. Thank you for the lovely video. Cheers

  • @Valentincatabay-d5t
    @Valentincatabay-d5t 8 месяцев назад +1

    Phililppines# watching a perfict gold Smith greatfull

  • @mahtoosacks
    @mahtoosacks 4 года назад +1

    Beautiful work. True artist.

  • @carianin5293
    @carianin5293 3 года назад +1

    Stunning.

  • @Zav19844
    @Zav19844 3 года назад +7

    From one jeweller to another, beautifully done mate! I’m interested as to where you got the attachment for your torch to take the needle? I assume you’re using oxy/acetylene for it to stay lit?

    • @ashcroftjewellery
      @ashcroftjewellery  3 года назад +2

      Thanks, It's a microflame, there are a few brands. www.hswalsh.com/product/microflame-model-30-ts7011

    • @Zav19844
      @Zav19844 3 года назад +2

      @@ashcroftjewellery cheers for the reply 👍, appreciate the link.

  • @goldsmithmodelmaker9736
    @goldsmithmodelmaker9736 3 года назад +1

    Nice design

  • @beauford731
    @beauford731 2 года назад

    Nailed it on that one

  • @javigasgas8685
    @javigasgas8685 3 года назад +1

    Una auténtica obra del arte de la orfebreria, felicidades

  • @jeannecooke4862
    @jeannecooke4862 3 года назад +2

    Exquisite!

  • @Lara-EL
    @Lara-EL 2 года назад

    Breathtakingly stunning!!! ✨💖✨

  • @miguelmarin8419
    @miguelmarin8419 2 года назад +1

    Master

  • @liamlovatary
    @liamlovatary 3 года назад +2

    I mean, the drawing is ☝️☝️ already

  • @maderodiazexpositi1453
    @maderodiazexpositi1453 2 года назад +1

    Es precioso,desde luego que merito tiene ,eso es ARTE

  • @MoniqueSinha
    @MoniqueSinha 3 года назад +1

    Wow such a process, thank you for sharing ❤️

  • @blyawakes
    @blyawakes 3 года назад +1

    Awe struck!

  • @ZELLKRATOR
    @ZELLKRATOR Год назад

    Great work!!!

  • @pantsbulldog3973
    @pantsbulldog3973 3 года назад +1

    Poner el anillo en una pata de pollo nunca falla.

  • @deadlyindian
    @deadlyindian 3 года назад

    I’ve just had my fiancé’ to be’s engagement ring made bespoke and I’m currently waiting for it. If it turns out any close to your finished product I will be a happy man! If I’d have known beforehand I would’ve messaged you!

  • @terribudesa4659
    @terribudesa4659 7 месяцев назад

    Beautiful ring! It’s a little too modern for my taste.