from the bench
A collection of writing from the bench at Rare Thing in Brighton. Exploring jewellery making, workshops, bespoke work and the process behind each piece
what matters when choosing an engagement ring?
There’s a lot of noise around engagement rings. Advice, rules, expectations of what you should choose, what you should spend, what’s considered “right”. Most of it isn’t particularly helpful. What matters is much simpler than it’s made out to be.
designing an engagement ring
Designing an engagement ring isn’t just about choosing something pretty and shiny—it’s about creating a piece that actually means something. It’s the one ring that’s going to be worn every day, through everything, so it needs to be right. Here’s how to approach the process without losing your mind, your money, or your partner’s trust.