It is believed that the ancient Romans began the practice of placing the engagement ring on the left ring finger, which they believed contained the "vena amoris" or vein of love which supposedly connected directly to the heart. Other ancient cultures, including the Egyptians, also used such symbolism, and even today the tradition persists both with engagement rings and wedding bands. In fact, wedding bands are placed first on the left ring finger to be closest to the heart.
All of these were specially commissioned, bespoke pieces of jewellery. I particularly enjoy this avenue of work, as it allows me to interact on a very personal level with the client and ascertain what their specific requirements, desires and needs are. I find it incredibly rewarding to be a part of the creative process when working with bespoke clients, because of the attention to detail and constant communication throughout the design and manufacturing progression, from the conceptual phase to the final and ultimate wearing of the piece of jewellery. One thing that also especially stands out in this experience is that I’m always able to see the client’s reaction to their jewellery – something which I don’t have the privilege of enjoying when manufacturing for the trade.
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