A ring made for you, by hand
Every Wabi Mokume commission begins with a conversation. We listen first — then we make.
From first word to finished piece
Every commission follows a carefully considered process — designed to ensure that the piece we create is exactly the piece you envisioned, made to the highest possible standard at every stage.
The consultation
Everything begins with a conversation. We meet — in person at our Birmingham atelier, or privately by video — to understand your vision, the occasion, and the story you want the piece to carry. There is no brief too open, no idea too ambitious.
We'll discuss metals, patterns, gemstones, and the way you want to wear the piece. We listen far more than we talk at this stage.
Design & billet composition
Following the consultation, we present a design proposal — including the metal combination for your Mokume-gane billet, the pattern style we aim to achieve, and any gemstone selections. We work in close dialogue with you throughout this stage, refining until the design is exactly right.
Once confirmed, the billet is composed — each sheet of metal chosen and sequenced by hand, ready for fusion.
The making
This is where the piece is born. The billet is fused under heat and pressure, then worked — rolled, carved, and shaped — until the grain pattern reveals itself. The Mokume-gane is then formed into its final shape and gemstones are set entirely by hand.
At key milestones we share progress with you — photographs of the billet pattern as it emerges, the piece taking form. You are part of the making.
Hallmarking & finishing
Every Wabi Mokume piece is submitted to the Birmingham Assay Office for hallmarking — the official certification of the precious metal content. The piece is then finished, polished, and subjected to a final quality review before it leaves the atelier.
Delivery
Your piece arrives presented in a Wabi Mokume keepsake box, accompanied by full documentation — the hallmark certificate, the metal composition of your billet, and a record of the gemstones set. It is fully insured in transit and delivered to a UK address of your choosing.
This is not just a delivery. It is the moment your piece comes home.
Honest, considered pricing
Our approach
Every commission is priced individually — the investment reflects the metals chosen, the complexity of the design, the gemstones selected, and the time the piece requires. We discuss investment openly and honestly during the consultation, with no surprises at any stage.
Starting point
Commissions typically begin at £2,500. Simple single-metal rings begin around this level. Multi-metal compositions, platinum pieces, and designs with significant gemstones will be priced accordingly. We work across a wide range of budgets and will always be candid about what is achievable within yours.
Payment
A deposit of 50% confirms your commission and covers materials. The remaining balance is due when your piece is complete and approved, before delivery. We accept bank transfer and all major credit cards.
"From our first conversation to the moment your piece arrives — expect six to twelve weeks, depending on the piece."
This allows proper time for design dialogue, careful billet construction, and the Mokume-gane process itself — which cannot be rushed without compromising the result.
Everything you need to know
If your question isn't answered here, please don't hesitate to get in touch.