Making a bespoke 2.5ct diamond engagement ring.

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

Пікірлер: 308

  • @jojomart
    @jojomart2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @ashcroftjewellery

    @ashcroftjewellery

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your comment, much appreciated:)

  • @s.lavonnecockerell8382

    @s.lavonnecockerell8382

    Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful. Beautiful.

  • @alysonpreval4241

    @alysonpreval4241

    11 ай бұрын

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

  • @jojomart

    @jojomart

    11 ай бұрын

    @@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

    11 ай бұрын

    Just beautiful

  • @duelenigma7732
    @duelenigma7732 Жыл бұрын

    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

    Жыл бұрын

    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 👍

  • @Forever_OctobersJ
    @Forever_OctobersJ3 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @pamelafaraci213
    @pamelafaraci2132 жыл бұрын

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

  • @ashcroftjewellery

    @ashcroftjewellery

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks:)

  • @kniversenfalliox3902
    @kniversenfalliox39023 жыл бұрын

    Your artwork is very, very, VERY underrated!

  • @BladeRunner.43
    @BladeRunner.433 жыл бұрын

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

  • @ashcroftjewellery

    @ashcroftjewellery

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, it was a fun project:)

  • @EbonyRivers1
    @EbonyRivers13 ай бұрын

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

  • @fracturedangel1835
    @fracturedangel18353 ай бұрын

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

  • @kathrynsinclare8459
    @kathrynsinclare84593 ай бұрын

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

  • @louiselyons5187
    @louiselyons51873 жыл бұрын

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

  • @ashcroftjewellery

    @ashcroftjewellery

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your kind words:)

  • @michellelee396
    @michellelee3963 жыл бұрын

    Wow, your craftsmanship is amazing!

  • @number1beastielover
    @number1beastielover3 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely stunning!!

  • @janeshelswell6868
    @janeshelswell68683 жыл бұрын

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

  • @Dandeb19
    @Dandeb192 ай бұрын

    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...

  • @Momo-wi3ul
    @Momo-wi3ul2 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely amazing!!! Your talented is indescribable.

  • @kimyv7693
    @kimyv76933 жыл бұрын

    No wonder is so expensive. Amazing !

  • @cherylacampora670
    @cherylacampora670 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @nanisap
    @nanisap3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @ashcroftjewellery

    @ashcroftjewellery

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching:)

  • @kathrynash6117

    @kathrynash6117

    3 жыл бұрын

    Qqà

  • @angelamaria2239
    @angelamaria22392 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful and amazing amount of work!!!

  • @kayjones9757
    @kayjones97573 жыл бұрын

    Just STUNNING! Thank you for sharing.

  • @user-jb7fb9mf3m
    @user-jb7fb9mf3m4 ай бұрын

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

  • @moonowl4912
    @moonowl4912 Жыл бұрын

    This is one of my favorites. Beautiful work.

  • @user-mo8eq2pk2t
    @user-mo8eq2pk2t3 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @clementine6760
    @clementine6760 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @jennygoodwin8740
    @jennygoodwin87402 жыл бұрын

    I enjoyed watching the design sketches being made.

  • @ozgetoktas2537
    @ozgetoktas25373 жыл бұрын

    Marvellous! Thank you for the video showing all the details

  • @harooomoses4385
    @harooomoses43853 жыл бұрын

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

  • @SFV_Aurora
    @SFV_Aurora3 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @ashcroftjewellery

    @ashcroftjewellery

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks:)

  • @Alirezakh41
    @Alirezakh412 ай бұрын

    Excellent work and attention to details! Very nice

  • @eunyoungsuh6767
    @eunyoungsuh67673 жыл бұрын

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

  • @kolapyellow7631
    @kolapyellow76313 жыл бұрын

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

  • @ashcroftjewellery

    @ashcroftjewellery

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks:)

  • @lfuentes4098
    @lfuentes40983 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @theresafeeney2756
    @theresafeeney27563 ай бұрын

    Absolutely stunning ring and amazing workmanship! Thanks for sharing!

  • @lulusunboxing1678
    @lulusunboxing16783 жыл бұрын

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

  • @ashcroftjewellery

    @ashcroftjewellery

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks:)

  • @TheSofres
    @TheSofres10 ай бұрын

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

  • @user-gj3ov8ud3w
    @user-gj3ov8ud3w3 жыл бұрын

    WOW! This is beautiful 💎💎💎

  • @MoniqueSinha
    @MoniqueSinha3 жыл бұрын

    Wow such a process, thank you for sharing ❤️

  • @nene_lcy2868
    @nene_lcy28682 жыл бұрын

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

  • @TheGoldpolisher
    @TheGoldpolisher4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @ashcroftjewellery

    @ashcroftjewellery

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Stephen:)

  • @robertking4688
    @robertking46883 жыл бұрын

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

  • @ashcroftjewellery

    @ashcroftjewellery

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks:)

  • @skepticalmom2948
    @skepticalmom29482 жыл бұрын

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

  • @yadiraforteza2160
    @yadiraforteza21602 жыл бұрын

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

  • @user-sg8vu4dn7t
    @user-sg8vu4dn7t3 жыл бұрын

    Masterpiece!

  • @degacci
    @degacci3 жыл бұрын

    Amazing work, incredible craftsmanship and dedication.

  • @ashcroftjewellery

    @ashcroftjewellery

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks:)

  • @jwellerydesigns8561
    @jwellerydesigns85613 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful ring & desing

  • @DomartelloArteeamor
    @DomartelloArteeamor3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @deborahnorthover5304
    @deborahnorthover53048 ай бұрын

    A joy to watch and a beautiful ring

  • @Denaesartisanjewelry
    @Denaesartisanjewelry3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @ashcroftjewellery

    @ashcroftjewellery

    3 жыл бұрын

    My pleasure:) thanks.

  • @irisklug-gramer8339
    @irisklug-gramer83392 жыл бұрын

    What a brilliant filigree work! Very, very beautiful 💖

  • @ashcroftjewellery

    @ashcroftjewellery

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks:)

  • @flambojan_lab
    @flambojan_lab4 ай бұрын

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

  • @Lara-EL
    @Lara-EL Жыл бұрын

    Breathtakingly stunning!!! ✨💖✨

  • @javierpiano9546
    @javierpiano95463 жыл бұрын

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

  • @ashcroftjewellery

    @ashcroftjewellery

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you:)

  • @KohlHosein
    @KohlHosein2 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @sheilahogan8703
    @sheilahogan87033 жыл бұрын

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

  • @ashcroftjewellery

    @ashcroftjewellery

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much!

  • @mariaDC63
    @mariaDC63 Жыл бұрын

    WOW thats a beautiful ring

  • @michellemwilliams8264
    @michellemwilliams8264 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @polosandoval
    @polosandoval Жыл бұрын

    Masterfully done. Thank you for the lovely video. Cheers

  • @christophermedeiros1806
    @christophermedeiros18063 жыл бұрын

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

  • @ashcroftjewellery

    @ashcroftjewellery

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks:)

  • @carianin5293
    @carianin52933 жыл бұрын

    Stunning.

  • @javigasgas8685
    @javigasgas86853 жыл бұрын

    Una auténtica obra del arte de la orfebreria, felicidades

  • @sergioortega5869
    @sergioortega58693 жыл бұрын

    Te quedó hermoso la verdad. Tienes un canal fabuloso amigo

  • @sudhir28111967
    @sudhir281119673 жыл бұрын

    Wow so nice ring you deserve more

  • @kymberliethefreespiritedone
    @kymberliethefreespiritedone4 ай бұрын

    What an artisan you are! So beautiful!😊

  • @ashcroftjewellery

    @ashcroftjewellery

    4 ай бұрын

    Thank you:)

  • @mahtoosacks
    @mahtoosacks3 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful work. True artist.

  • @ashcroftjewellery

    @ashcroftjewellery

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you:)

  • @Suboptimalconditions
    @Suboptimalconditions7 ай бұрын

    Wow. That was quite impressive.

  • @laftasreda6965
    @laftasreda69653 жыл бұрын

    all is beautiful music ring and diamond thankyou for sharing

  • @AngelSanchez-uf8ts
    @AngelSanchez-uf8ts2 жыл бұрын

    Dear Sir. Thank you very much for sharing your expertise. From Lima-Peru

  • @ArtOfDavidAmos
    @ArtOfDavidAmos2 жыл бұрын

    So beautiful..

  • @mildredking5947
    @mildredking59472 жыл бұрын

    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

    2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @maderodiazexpositi1453
    @maderodiazexpositi14532 жыл бұрын

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

  • @ZELLKRATOR
    @ZELLKRATOR Жыл бұрын

    Great work!!!

  • @leslien3582
    @leslien35827 ай бұрын

    Stunning! Thank you for sharing

  • @halinakajfoszova4354
    @halinakajfoszova4354 Жыл бұрын

    Just beautiful

  • @claudiacordova3374
    @claudiacordova33742 жыл бұрын

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

  • @ashcroftjewellery

    @ashcroftjewellery

    2 жыл бұрын

    thanks

  • @jeannecooke4862
    @jeannecooke48623 жыл бұрын

    Exquisite!

  • @girlwithanindianemerald2021
    @girlwithanindianemerald20213 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful for every day use 3 cts is perfect :)

  • @carlosali1406
    @carlosali14062 жыл бұрын

    Trabajo de excelencia!!!!

  • @josephmccann2642
    @josephmccann26423 жыл бұрын

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

  • @ashcroftjewellery

    @ashcroftjewellery

    3 жыл бұрын

    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 жыл бұрын

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

  • @kaylecotton5301
    @kaylecotton53014 ай бұрын

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

  • @carolwalker858
    @carolwalker8583 ай бұрын

    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

  • @donyfactory365
    @donyfactory3653 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @totnguyen4665
    @totnguyen46653 жыл бұрын

    Excellent job 👍🙏☘️

  • @willcookmakeup
    @willcookmakeup3 ай бұрын

    Wow so beautiful

  • @samanthamarie3295
    @samanthamarie32953 жыл бұрын

    this is quality work

  • @ashcroftjewellery

    @ashcroftjewellery

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you:)

  • @cristinadetwiler4036
    @cristinadetwiler4036 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @mavil64
    @mavil649 ай бұрын

    nice choice of drafting pencil!

  • @oneshotme
    @oneshotme3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @ashcroftjewellery

    @ashcroftjewellery

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much 😀

  • @beauford731
    @beauford7312 жыл бұрын

    Nailed it on that one

  • @vipinrajpsvipinrajps2196
    @vipinrajpsvipinrajps21963 жыл бұрын

    Hey Andrew fantastic ring I like it..

  • @carloscarlos7693
    @carloscarlos76932 жыл бұрын

    Acojonante !! 👏👏👏👏

  • @Bunefoo401
    @Bunefoo4014 ай бұрын

    Beautiful

  • @user-er4mg5vi7m
    @user-er4mg5vi7m3 ай бұрын

    Stunning ❤

  • @tammihughes6229
    @tammihughes62292 жыл бұрын

    Stunning

  • @deathruddlesdeathruddles5438
    @deathruddlesdeathruddles54383 жыл бұрын

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

  • @idreesjewelrymaker8568
    @idreesjewelrymaker85683 жыл бұрын

    Nice work

  • @goldsmithmodelmaker9736
    @goldsmithmodelmaker97363 жыл бұрын

    Nice design

  • @rajatsoni6408
    @rajatsoni64083 жыл бұрын

    Awesome

  • @Aravallistoneshows
    @Aravallistoneshows Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful 🥰

  • @maristelamirandadefreitas3087
    @maristelamirandadefreitas3087 Жыл бұрын

    Anel 💍 maravilhoso, quero um🤩🤩🤩🤩

  • @Zav19844
    @Zav198442 жыл бұрын

    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

    2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @Zav19844

    @Zav19844

    2 жыл бұрын

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