The Bespoke Journey: Creating a One-of-a-Kind Piece with Tide & Trove
Daisy creating a gold wedding band.
Commissioning a bespoke piece of jewellery is a rare and special experience—an opportunity to create something truly unique and deeply personal. Whether you're searching for the perfect engagement ring, reimagining an heirloom, or marking a milestone, the process is designed to be exciting, collaborative, and seamless. At Tide & Trove, Daisy Munn will guide you through every step, ensuring it's a journey to be enjoyed rather than a daunting task.
An Approachable, Personal Experience
Bespoke jewellery doesn’t have to mean complexity or an overwhelming number of choices. With years of experience and a genuine love for craftsmanship, Daisy makes the process effortless and enjoyable, offering as much or as little guidance as you need. daisy’s approach is warm, relaxed, and entirely personal—no intimidating jargon or sales pressure, just an open conversation about your vision and how we can bring it to life. Take a look at our bespoke archive and testimonials for inspiration.
Many people assume a custom-made piece is significantly more expensive than an off-the-shelf design, but that’s not always the case. Bespoke allows you to prioritise what matters most to you, whether that’s gemstone quality, design intricacy, or overall scale. With a transparent and thoughtful approach, we ensure that your investment aligns with your priorities while maintaining the highest standard of craftsmanship.
Step One: Understanding Your Vision
Our journey begins with a conversation—whether in person or via Zoom—to discuss your ideas, preferences, and budget. If you’re looking for an engagement ring but have no idea where to start, that’s absolutely fine. Daisy is adept at guiding clients (men and women alike) through every step, from choosing a diamond to understanding the subtleties of setting styles, ensuring the entire experience feels effortless.
For those with a clear vision, Daisy will refine and develop your ideas into something beautifully wearable, considering every detail from proportions to longevity.
Step Two: Crafting the Perfect Design
Once we have a sense of your style, we explore different possibilities. This could involve sketches, gemstone selections, or refining small but significant details that make the piece uniquely yours. Daisy will encourage you to share any inspirations—whether it’s a specific era, an architectural detail, or a sentimental motif—to create a design that feels meaningful and considered, within the Tide & Trove aesthetic.
Step Three: Selecting Your Materials
At Tide & Trove, every piece is crafted using solid gold and ethically sourced gemstones, including Ocean Diamonds—natural diamonds discovered in the sea rather than mined from the earth. If you have an heirloom piece, we can also explore remodelling, repurposing existing materials into something fresh and contemporary while retaining its sentimental value.
Granulation, a signature of our work, can add depth and texture, enhancing the way light plays across the piece for a finish that feels both intricate and timeless.
Step Four: The Making Process
Once the design is finalised, your jewellery is crafted using traditional goldsmithing techniques by the finest anrtisans. Each stage is carried out with precision, care, and respect for the materials—nothing rushed, nothing compromised. Throughout, we keep you updated, ensuring the process remains as engaging as the final piece.
Step Five: The Unveiling
When your bespoke piece is complete, it’s carefully presented, ready to be worn and cherished for a lifetime. There’s nothing quite like seeing a design transform from an idea into something tangible—something that will become part of your story.
Start Your Bespoke Journey
Whether you’re planning a proposal, creating a future heirloom, or simply looking for a piece that feels entirely your own, we would love to hear from you. The process is as rewarding as the final piece itself—thoughtful, creative, and personal from start to finish.
Timescales & Budgets
Timing for fully bespoke designs will vary. For pieces such as classic wedding bands the lead time can be as little as 3-4 weeks, with complex bridal pieces and remodels taking 10-12 weeks with additional time added where sourcing of rare materials or having diamonds cut is required.
In terms of budget, this was vary on a case by case basis. Daisy will give you options of what is possible within your budget, recommending alternative designs and materials to ensure that you are comfortable. When working with precious metals and rare gemstones, the sky is the limit, so it is wise to give consideration to your budget in the initial stages of contact.