Lab grown stoneSolitaire pendant
One round lab grown diamond on a 45 cm chain
$420
Jewelry that marks the moment
Lumen and Gold sells rings, necklaces, earrings and bracelets in gold and platinum, and designs engagement rings to commission. Buy a finished piece online, or tell us about the ring you imagine and sit down with our jeweler to draw it.
14k and 18kgold, plus platinum
4 to 6 weeksfor a custom ring
30 daysto return unworn pieces
- Metal and stones named on every piece
- Gift boxed and insured
- Resizing at our own bench
- Claw checks for life
The jewelry case
Every piece below is in the showroom and ready to send. Pick the metal, ring size or length on the card before it goes in your bag.
Lab grown stone
Fine cable chain
Solid 14k gold with a spring ring clasp
$190
Stacking band
A slim 2 mm band, polished or hammered
$180
Oval signet ring
Heavy 14k gold, engraved by hand on request
$360
Pearl drop earrings
Cultured pearls of about 8 mm on gold hooks
$165
Huggie hoops
Small hinged hoops for wearing every day
$210
Link bracelet
Polished oval links closed with a box clasp
$380
By consultationEngagement ring, made to commission
Designed with you around a stone you choose
Price on enquiry
EnquireDelivery is priced at checkout from your address, and every parcel is insured. Unworn pieces can come back within 30 days; engraved, resized and commissioned pieces cannot.
Engagement rings, designed around your stone
Three classic settings to start the conversation. Each ring is made to commission, so the final price follows the stone, the metal and the size you settle on.
Solitaire
from$1,800
- Four or six claws, or a bezel
- Diamond, lab grown diamond or sapphire
- Platinum or 18k gold band
Three stone
from$2,900
- Side stones matched by eye at the bench
- Oval, round or emerald cut centre
- A low profile that sits close to a wedding band
Halo
from$2,400
- Makes a modest stone look larger
- Pavé or plain band
- Matching curved wedding band available
Starting prices assume a lab grown centre stone of about half a carat set in 18k gold. Mined diamonds and larger stones are quoted at the consultation, before anything is made.
How a custom ring is made
Four to six weeks from the first conversation to the ring in your hand, with your approval at every stage.
Consultation
Meet our jeweler in the showroom or by video to talk through styles, budget and the stones that suit both.
Stone and sketch
We source two or three stones for you to compare side by side, then draw the setting to scale around your pick.
Wax model
A wax copy of the ring is carved for you to try on, so the shape and height are right before any metal is cast.
Setting and collection
The ring is cast, set, polished and checked under magnification, then collected in person or sent insured.
Ring size guide
Measure the inside of a ring that fits the right finger and match it to the closest row. Fingers swell in heat and shrink in cold, so measure at room temperature, late in the day.
| US and Canada | UK and Australia | Inside diameter | Inside circumference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | J½ | 15.7 mm | 49.3 mm |
| 6 | L½ | 16.5 mm | 51.9 mm |
| 7 | N½ | 17.3 mm | 54.4 mm |
| 8 | P½ | 18.1 mm | 57.0 mm |
| 9 | R½ | 19.0 mm | 59.5 mm |
| 10 | T½ | 19.8 mm | 62.1 mm |
Much of Europe sizes rings by the inside circumference in millimetres. Unsure? Ask us to post a ring sizer, or call in and be measured in a minute.
Choosing a metal
Each metal wears a little differently over the years. All four are used across the case and for commissions.
Yellow gold14k or 18k. The warmest colour, and the classic choice for pieces passed down.
White goldGold alloyed with white metals and plated in rhodium, which is renewed every few years.
Rose goldCopper in the alloy gives the soft pink tone, which deepens gently with wear.
PlatinumDense, naturally white and hard wearing. It gains a soft patina rather than wearing thin.
Looked after at our own bench
Any piece bought here can come back for a clean, a polish and a look at its claws for as long as you own it. Claws wear thin after years of daily wear, and catching that early is how stones stay where they belong.
Resizing, chain repairs, replating white gold and restringing pearls all happen at the bench behind the showroom, usually within a week. Every job is quoted before work starts, and nothing is sent away to another workshop.
- Cleaning and claw checks on anything we sold
- Resizing quoted before the work begins
- Pearls restrung on silk, knotted between each one
From the people wearing them (example reviews)
Came in with a sapphire from a grandmother's brooch and left with a sketch the same afternoon. The finished ring looks as if it was always meant to hold that stone.
The wax model made the decision easy. Seeing the height of the setting on a real finger settled a question no drawing could.
Bought the huggie hoops as a birthday gift. They arrived boxed and insured a day early, and swapping the size afterwards took one short email.
Questions before you buy
What if a ring arrives in the wrong size?
Send it back to the showroom and we resize it. The first resize of a plain band within 60 days of purchase is done at our cost; set rings are quoted first, since stones can limit how far a band can move.
Are your diamonds mined or lab grown?
We sell both, and every listing says which one it is. The two look the same to the eye and differ in origin and price. Larger stones come with a grading report from an independent laboratory, and the report names who graded it.
Can you rework jewelry that was inherited?
Often, yes. Bring the piece to a consultation and we check the stones and test the metal. Stones can usually be reset, and old gold can sometimes be reused, depending on its alloy and condition.
How long does a custom ring take?
Four to six weeks for most rings once the design is approved. With a date in mind, mention it at the start; we will tell you plainly if the bench can meet it.
How should fine jewelry be cared for?
Take rings off for the gym, the garden and the pool, since chlorine is hard on gold. Store pieces apart so stones cannot scratch each other, and wipe pearls with a soft cloth after wearing.
Do you send jewelry abroad?
Yes, insured and tracked to most countries. Import duties and taxes depend on the country and are paid by the buyer on arrival.
Book a ring consultation
Tell us what you have in mind and when it is needed. We reply within one working day with times for a consultation in the showroom or by video, and the price is agreed in writing before anything is made.
- Consultation in person or by video
- A written quote before work begins
- Payment arranged directly with the showroom
Visit the showroom
Walk in to browse the case, or book a private viewing on a Thursday evening to compare stones in quiet.
Contact
Showroom on the old market square, private viewings by appointment
Showroom hours
| Tuesday to Friday | 10:00 to 18:00 |
| Thursday evening | Until 20:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 to 17:00 |
| Sunday and Monday | Closed |
Private viewings
Thursday evenings are kept for engagement ring appointments. Mention it in any message and a tray of stones will be ready when you arrive.