If you’ve been getting my newsletters, you know every bespoke piece tells a story. I’d like to share one such story with you—the project of Forest and Adam’s wedding rings.
I first met Forest and Adam through Adam’s dad, Kerry, a good friend of mine. Over the years, I got to know them at Kerry’s annual Christmas parties. Forest and I quickly bonded over our shared love of all things vintage and food, and we hit it off right away.
When it came time for the couple to choose their wedding rings, they reached out to me. I visited their lovely home, where we discussed their vision for the rings. Forest knew she wanted an understated engagement ring that felt elegant and timeless. Together, we envisioned a yellow gold tone-on-tone design, paired with an oval yellow sapphire in a low-profile setting. For the wedding bands, both Forest and Adam were clear—they wanted simple, thin bands that were comfortable yet stylish. They wanted the entire set to feel timeless, understated, and wearable for everyday life.
example of the design direction for Forest's engagement ring
example of design direction for the couple's wedding bands
my sketch concept for the wedding rings
After hearing their vision, I set to work. I created the engagement ring using CAD, while the wedding bands were fabricated in 18K yellow gold, chosen for its rich, buttery hue.
CAD design for Forest's engagement ring
Below is an image of the first version that I made for the couple. Forest mentioned she loved the idea of a satin finish, but felt that the texture was just a little too pronounced. She also asked if the engagement ring could be slightly more delicate, as it felt a bit bulky. I took her feedback to heart and made the necessary adjustments, refining the texture and tapering the engagement ring to give it a more dainty feel. The first version wasn't bad, but it also wasn't totally perfect for them either. I'm so thankful that Forest expressed her real desires for what she wanted with the rings. These slight adjustments, made all the difference in how much they love their rings.
first version of the rings before small adjustments
For the original photoshoot of the rings, I used a tin of butter cookies. After I modified the rings, I needed to photograph them again, but the left over butter cookies in the pantry by that time had “disappeared. So call me a perfectionist, I went back to the store and bought another tin of butter cookies to photograph the rings a third time.
small adjustments made to the rings, experimenting with a different cookie prop
third and final photoshoot with the understated wedding set and original butter cookies
I’m so grateful to have been part of Forest and Adam’s journey. It’s these personal stories and connections that make bespoke jewelry so meaningful. The experience was a reminder of how, in both design and life, sometimes you need to tweak the recipe to get it just right.
the adorable couple on their wedding day
Thank you for being part of this community, and please feel free to reach out if you’re ready to begin your own bespoke jewelry project.
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