Creating your unique engagement ring with Cushla Whiting means embarking on a truly personal journey guided by expert hands. Our founder brings her architectural eye to each design, balancing proportion, composition, and setting to perfectly showcase your chosen gemstone. From tailoring classic silhouettes to developing completely bespoke creations, Cushla personally oversees every detail of your ring's development.
Working with Cushla personally transforms your engagement ring journey into an architectural design experience unlike any other. Drawing on her formal architectural training, Cushla begins by understanding your vision and preferences, carefully sketching concepts that balance aesthetic beauty with structural integrity.
The design process unfolds through thoughtful conversations where Cushla's expert eye guides you through proportion, form, and detail—helping you visualise how different gemstone shapes interact with various settings and metals. As your ideas take shape, she'll incorporate subtle design elements that make your ring uniquely yours, whether it's the perfect claw shape, a distinctive profile, or the precise curve of a band. Cushla excels at translating abstract concepts into tangible beauty, often creating hybrid designs that combine elements from different styles.
Throughout this collaborative journey, she ensures every angle and dimension is considered, resulting in a harmonious piece that not only captures your story but stands as a testament to thoughtful, enduring design.
Each piece reflects not only our distinctive aesthetic but your individual story—resulting in an heirloom that carries both exceptional craftsmanship and profound meaning. With Cushla's creative direction and your vision, we transform rare, ethically-sourced gemstones into contemporary treasures designed to be cherished for generations.
Custom engagement rings typically take 8-10 weeks to complete:
Our custom engagement ring process includes:
Yes, all our gemstones are ethically sourced. Our diamonds are Kimberley certified conflict-free, and we go beyond this by purchasing directly from major international sightholder companies. Our coloured gemstones are sourced from trusted suppliers and small-scale artisanal mines that follow ethical practices.
Yes, when requested we are happy to provide detailed 3D rendered images for CAD-designed rings for your approve before production begins. For handmade pieces, we provide detailed sketches and can discuss the design thoroughly before production.
Yes, we offer:
Yes, we offer all engagement rings in:
Each metal can be combined with others for two-tone designs if desired.
We can also work with 9 and 14 karat gold by request.