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New rings designed with Rumour's new software:

2012-01-31T12:07:00.000Z

Asscher Cut Sapphires... a new concept!

Please note that these are all virtual rings - not the real thing. They do look amazing, my career as a jewellery photographer may be over!

21st Century Design

2011-11-30T11:49:00.001Z

For the entire decade that Rumour has been designing bespoke jewellery, CAD (Computer Aided Design) for jewellery has not been able to provide the levels of detail that our bespoke designs require.... until now.

From next year all our rings can be virtually created in 3d and are then made as exact versions in time for delivery three weeks later. This entire design process can all be done without having to leave your desk.

The 3d jewellery design is 100% adaptable to your ideas, it can even take the specifics for an existing precious stone and accurately show it as part the design. Bespoke jewellery can then be created without any changes from design to reality. Not only that, but it is excellent value.

New Christmas Sparkle!

2011-11-15T20:09:00.001Z

New Collection preview

Sapphire and diamond eternity ring

2011-07-08T12:33:00.001+01:00

Sapphire and diamond eternity ring, originally uploaded by rmrayner.

These full eternity ring are tricky when you have to get the size to fit exactly... but still keep the pattern of three square sapphires and a baguette diamond going all the way around it.... bespoke creation is the only way!

New Brilliance

2011-06-01T15:05:00.002+01:00

New Brilliance, originally uploaded by rmrayner.

This brilliant diamond ring is now on it's way to the client in the far east. It's taken 6 months for him to be happy with the diamonds and the design... must be a record. Anyway... all done now and it's a great ring.

New Leopard design brooch in the making

2011-05-31T12:13:00.000+01:00

The inspiration for this new brooch:

Triple brilliant cut diamond necklace

2011-03-30T18:00:00.001+01:00

A triple brilliant cut necklace designed to go with the below ring. 18ct white gold settings for 1ct of round brilliant diamonds (one 0.50ct and two 0.25ct) G colour, Si Clarity

Oval Diamond Eternity Ring

2011-03-22T17:21:00.001Z

A great Eternity ring for someone wanting a full eternity ring a little different from the norm. Oval diamonds are tricky to get right as they have to go all the way around and still fit the finger exactly. 3.50mm x 2.50mm diamonds in a platinum claw-set ring.

Engagement ring "Deep Blue"

2011-02-22T17:47:00.003Z

Engagement ring "Deep Blue", originally uploaded by rmrayner.

Version 2 of a really great design we made about 10 years ago.... it takes this long for it to go out again.... but this one looks different as the central stone is a bit more sparkly in the latest version

Eternity Ring

2011-02-01T17:41:00.005Z

Perfect 6.24ct of F colour VVS Emerald Cut diamonds in a platinum setting.
Full Eternity Ring for a new mother (as nearly all these "Maternity Rings" are)

Oval Cushion Diamond Engagement with brilliant aquamarines

2011-01-19T12:59:00.004Z

Oval Cushion Diamond Engagement with brilliant aquamarines, originally uploaded by rmrayner.

Forget the recession, you need to get engaged and buy nice sparkly things!

0.25ct Oval diamond with claw-set 2x3mm aquamarine shoulders in 18ct white gold.
Note the double claw setting for the central stone, very secure but still looks great.

New Madison ring....

2010-10-07T17:41:00.001+01:00

In 18ct yellow gold this time. Always a very popular design but just the third version we have ever made... staying exclusive as they are not the same as each other.

0.72ct Princess cut diamond (G, VS1) claw set with a 0.41ct diamond pave set shank.

Pink sapphire and diamond earrings

2010-09-22T10:48:00.002+01:00

Pink sapphire and diamond earrings, originally uploaded by rmrayner.

Bespoke earrings made with princess cut stones and matt finished white gold. Designed to work with the wedding ring and engagement ring set below.

Pink Sapphires are increasingly popular making a pretty stone to combine with diamonds.

Pink sapphire enagement ring with princess cut diamonds and matching wedding ring

2010-09-22T10:45:00.004+01:00

Pink sapphire with princess cut diamonds and matching wedding ring, originally uploaded by rmrayner.

Pink sapphire and princess cut diamond ring. An unusual engagement and wedding ring set designed with the Art Deco era in mind.

Photographed for our bespoke jewellery portfolio and website.

Oval Aquamarine Engagement Ring

2010-06-04T10:00:00.002+01:00

Oval Aqua 2, originally uploaded by rmrayner.

Oval aquamarine with a four claw setting and pave set diamond shank. Set in platinum.

An great example of simple design and elegance. A classic look with a big aquamarine and the all round sparkle of the the pave set band and setting. This stone was the one brought out of the safe with a guard!

Smooth and Sapphire

2010-05-20T22:13:00.003+01:00

Smooth and Sapphire, originally uploaded by rmrayner.

Emerald cut Sapphire with princess cut diamonds engagement ring. We made this design several years ago.. but someone (shock-horror!) ordered it... again! Always nice to have another go at it.

Classic with Emerald Ring

2010-05-20T22:10:00.002+01:00

Classic with Emerald Ring, originally uploaded by rmrayner.

Emerald cut emerald engagement ring with step-down baguette cut diamonds in 18ct white gold

Irregular wedding!

2010-05-20T22:07:00.003+01:00

Irregular wedding!, originally uploaded by rmrayner.

Irregular wedding ring in palladium.... this is unusual I don't expect to asked to make another one... it is totally random! We like.

We don't normally work in palladium - the jeweller HATES it as it is a. not what he is used to and b. tricky to work with... but gold and platinum prices have gone up so far that sometimes a compromise needs to be made.

My Israelite

2010-05-20T22:03:00.002+01:00

My Israelite, originally uploaded by rmrayner.

Unique men's wedding ring designed with Hebrew script.... in platinum

Diamond set with a rough matt finish on the base.

Facebook group for Rumour

2010-05-18T15:30:00.001+01:00

Rumour's Facebook group for up to date news and images

Madison Engagement Ring

2010-05-07T17:01:00.002+01:00

Madison Engagement Ring, originally uploaded by rmrayner.

1.80ct F VS square cushion cut diamond with pave set claw set in platinum.

We've made this design before but this time it has a square cushion cut instead of the princess cut.... looks even better in reality.

Emerald cut emerald ring

2010-05-05T16:28:00.003+01:00

Emerald cut emerald ring, originally uploaded by rmrayner.

A yellow gold variation on this very nice classical design. 2.22ct Emerald cut emerald with double step-down 0.33ct baguette diamonds set in 18ct yellow gold.

This engagement ring was handmade at the Rumour workshop in London.

Previous white gold version: http://rumouronline.blogspot.com/2009/10/emerald-cut-emerald-engagement-ring.html

Purple sapphire engagement ring

2010-05-05T16:08:00.004+01:00

Purple sapphire engagement ring, originally uploaded by rmrayner.

If at first you don't succeed... make it again! This ring was just re-made as the client wasn't happy with the original design (he unfortunately did not look at the original design specs.... so this had to be altered quite a bit)

Purple sapphire and aquamarine engagement ring: 1.96ct Emerald cut purple sapphire in a rub-over setting and six 3 x 2mm channel set baguette aquamarine shoulders. Set in 18ct white gold.

This is the original which we had to remake: http://rumouronline.blogspot.com/2010/02/purple-sapphire-custom-engagement-ring.html You will notice that the central stone was higher on this version (as it was in the very first version we made in 2005)

"Huntress" Oval sapphire diamond cluster engagement ring

2010-04-20T16:15:00.003+01:00

"Huntress" Oval sapphire diamond cluster engagement ring, originally uploaded by rmrayner.

Front view of this very large engagement ring.

3.5ct oval Ceylon Sapphire with 2.50cts brilliant cut diamond cluster set in platinum and 18ct yellow gold.

The client for the ring bought the sapphire in Sri Lanka not being 100% sure that they were buying a real stone. It is!

"Huntress" Oval sapphire diamond cluster engagement ring

2010-04-20T16:13:00.003+01:00

"Huntress" Oval sapphire diamond cluster engagement ring, originally uploaded by rmrayner.

3.5ct oval Ceylon Sapphire with 2.50cts brilliant cut diamond cluster set in platinum and 18ct yellow gold.

The clients for the ring bought the sapphire in Sri Lanka not being 100% sure that they were buying a real stone. It is!

Katia in smokey quartz necklace

2010-03-21T10:11:00.002Z

Katia in smokey quartz, originally uploaded by rmrayner.

My first attempt at taking model photos. I took several model shots for our 2004 Rumour Jewellery catalogue front cover... this was one we didn't use. A nice shot but not quite what we wanted for the pearl and smoky quartz disc necklace.

I had previously posted this, but the image was recently mildly tweaked (Katia says she's a bit vain...!)

Oval sapphire with diamond cluster engagement ring

2010-03-21T10:04:00.002Z

Oval sapphire with diamond cluster engagement ring, originally uploaded by rmrayner.

Can you believe that this is our only stock ring...? Everything we make goes to the owner immediately so this is a rare thing.

A really nice oval Ceylon Sapphire with a diamond cluster all in platinum. Classic and pretty. If someone makes a sensible offer I suppose we will have to let it go!

"Aqua Rocks" bespoke engagement ring

2010-03-03T13:05:00.002Z

"Aqua Rocks" bespoke engagement ring, originally uploaded by rmrayner.

Another view of this 11 x 9mm Emerald Cut Aquamarine with step-down trapezoid diamonds and baguette diamonds set in platinum. From the side you can see the way that the diamond trapezoids flow from the central emerald cut aquamarine into the side baguettes.

Photographed for Rumour Jewellery Bespoke portfolio

"Aqua Rocks" engagement ring

2010-02-12T12:17:00.002Z

"Aqua Rocks" engagement ring, originally uploaded by rmrayner.

11 x 9mm Emerald Cut Aquamarine with step-down trapezoid diamonds and baguette diamonds set in platinum. We were particulary pleased with the setting around the trapezoid diamonds and the double claws on the aquamarine... more impoprtantly so was the owner!

One of the very best aquamarine engagement ring designs we have done in my humble opinion! Photographed for Rumour Jewellery Bespoke portfolio

Purple sapphire custom engagement ring

2010-02-11T17:36:00.005Z

Purple sapphire custom engagement ring, originally uploaded by rmrayner.

1.96ct Emerald cut purple sapphire in a rub-over setting and six 3 x 2mm channel set baguette aquamarine shoulders. Set in 18ct white gold. The aquarmarines are delicate so our setter was very nervous setting this one!

An unusual purple sapphire with a total of 0.61cts baguette cut aquamarines. Photographed for Rumour Jewellery Bespoke portfolio

Yellow and rose gold cocktail ring

2010-02-08T14:22:00.003Z

Yellow and rose gold cocktail ring, originally uploaded by rmrayner.

This perfectly made yellow and rose gold double-decker diamond cocktail ring is shown here with a briliiant cut diamond, but if you wanted to keep it in the realms of the affordable it can be set with any other coloured stone too. If you look at the shank you will see our little hidden diamond on the inside... our signature.

Cushion cut sapphire and brilliant engagement ring

2010-02-05T12:11:00.002Z

Cushion cut sapphire and brilliant engagement ring, originally uploaded by rmrayner.

A classic sapphire and diamond engagement ring I snapped for our bespoke jewellery portfolio and website. Note the double claws on the settings and knife edge shank... all little design features that help set this ring apart from any imitators.

Oval diamond engagement ring with pear shoulders

2010-02-03T13:00:00.002Z

Oval diamond engagement ring with pear shoulders, originally uploaded by rmrayner.

"Oval and Pear" 0.42ct Oval Diamond with 0.40ct pear shaped diamond shoulders.

Traditional elegance in this simple 18ct gold engagement ring that although not the most exciting ring does suit many buyers. I have another view of this ring posted in June last year, but this one gives you a bit of a better idea about the design.

'Madison' Princess cut diamond engagement ring

2010-02-02T22:38:00.003Z

'Madison' Princess cut diamond engagement ring, originally uploaded by rmrayner.

This is an older image but one of the most popular shots I have taken with 50,000 views on Flickr.

Princess cut diamond with pave band engagement ring I photographed for our bespoke jewellery portfolio and website rumouronline.com.

Diamond daisy engagement ring

2010-02-01T16:34:00.002Z

Diamond daisy engagement ring, originally uploaded by rmrayner.

This is the ring I get asked about the most... the simplest one!

Diamond daisy engagement ring I photographed for Rumour's bespoke jewellery portfolio and website quite a while ago.

Chequer

2010-02-01T16:32:00.002Z

Sapphire & diamond Chequer ring, originally uploaded by rmrayner.

Princess cut sapphire & diamond chequered ring with trillion diamond shoulders set in platinum.

Designed to be totally original and stylish, this ring is made in platinum for strength whilst the art deco form is thanks to the client's love of the era. The shoulder diamonds were added to the design three days before it was actually completed.

Diamond engagement ring

2009-12-11T01:05:00.003Z

Diamond engagement ring, originally uploaded by rmrayner.

A little careworn this one....back for a service, this ring was made about eight years ago.

1.30ct brilliant cut diamond with baguette barrels with little brilliants in the ends... a complicated ring that I needed to re-photograph as the original snap was when I was learning how to do this!

Diamond and baguette sapphire engagement ring

2009-10-02T20:59:00.003+01:00

Diamond and baguette sapphire engagement ring, originally uploaded by rmrayner.

Off to Paris this weekend for a date with it's future owner.... another bespoke ring.

Brilliant cut 0.95ct VS1 clarity H colour diamond with baguette cut sapphire side stones set in platinum. Good luck Mr X!

Emerald cut emerald engagement ring

2009-10-02T20:45:00.005+01:00

Emerald cut emerald engagement ring, originally uploaded by rmrayner.

Emeralds always have flaws in them (the ones without are fakes) I have enhanced this so you can see everything. 2.62ct (9x7mm) emerald cut emerald with a total of 0.61cts baguette cut diamonds. Set in 18ct white gold with a 3mm band.

Bespoke emerald cut emerald engagement ring with step-down diamond baguettes for a Rumour client's secret engagement this weekend.

Pearl & Diamond engagement ring

2009-09-26T09:27:00.002+01:00

Pearl & Diamond engagement ring, originally uploaded by rmrayner.

Another variation on this very nice pearl and diamond theme. Natural pearl set in 18ct white gold with diamond cluster of 12 0.07ct brilliant cut diamonds.

We manged to make this one in only 5 days! Cliented wanted it for Friday... commisssioned it on Monday. No problem!

"Criss-Cross " diamond enagagement ring

2009-09-26T09:24:00.002+01:00

"Criss-Cross " diamond enagagement ring, originally uploaded by rmrayner.

Brilliant cut diamond engagement ring with cross-over setting design.
This could come out looking gimmiky.... but I am quite pleased with the result here, nice flowing metal.

0.78ct Brilliant Cut F VS diamond.

Photographed for the www.rumouronline.com website and portfolio

Santa Maria (top-down)

2009-09-08T15:37:00.002+01:00

Santa Maria top-down, originally uploaded by rmrayner.

Top-down view of this fantastic cushion cut aquamarine engagement ring.
View On White

9.8ct Cushion cut aquamarine with 1.60ct brilliant cut pave set diamonds.

Perfect jewellery in this 18ct white gold engagement ring using a wonderful 14 x 12mm aquamarine and G/ VS diamonds

Princess Full Eternity Ring

2009-09-08T14:40:00.003+01:00

Princess Full Eternity Ring, originally uploaded by rmrayner.

I love these princess cut eternity rings.... they always look perfect within the channel setting. A continuous band of G VS quality diamonds.

Photographed for our http://www.rumouronline.com portfolio and made in just three or four days as the client needed it badly!

Cushion cut aquamarine engagement ring

2009-07-17T14:56:00.004+01:00

Cushion cut aquamarine engagement ring, originally uploaded by rmrayner.

9.8ct Cushion cut aquamarine with 1.60ct brilliant cut pave set diamonds.

Perfect jewellery in this 18ct white gold engagement ring using a wonderful 14 x 12mm aquamarine and G/ VS diamonds.

Photographed for the rumouronline.com website and portfolio.

A very serious but still fun ring!

Peridot and Citrine Cocktail Ring

2009-07-15T16:51:00.003+01:00

Peridot and Citrine Cocktail Ring, originally uploaded by rmrayner.

Another variation on our perennial Cocktail Collection rings...the one where you decide what the mix of colours in your cocktail is going to be.

Oval Citrine and two peridots claw set in 18ct white gold. Initially the ring was set with a Madera Citrine (much darker) but we didn't really like it as the colours were all combined to be a little muddy... so we swapped it for a golden citrine which goes much better with the uprated peridots.

Single step-down diamond ring

2009-07-14T17:25:00.003+01:00

Single step-down diamond ring, originally uploaded by rmrayner.

Art Deco style emerald cut diamond with step-down baguette diamonds engagement ring is set in platinum.

Central emerald cut diamond 0.84ct H colour, VS1 Clarity. Side baguette diamonds 0.12ct each.

A very standard ring for us to make... but popular for a reason... everyone likes these! This is on the smaller end of the scale of what we usually make... but it still works well.

Tanzanite & Diamond Engagement Ring

2009-07-01T12:50:00.002+01:00

Tanzanite & Diamond Engagement Ring, originally uploaded by rmrayner.

Oval Tanzanite set with diamond cluster engagement ring recently finished for a Rumour Jewellery customer and photographed for the Rumour portfolio and website.

Simple conservative design with the twist of the modern Tanzanite. As you might know these stones are only found in Tanzania and will one day have run out!

Diamond oval engagement ring with pear shoulders

2009-06-23T18:23:00.003+01:00

Diamond oval engagement ring with pear shoulders, originally uploaded by rmrayner.

"Oval and Pear" 0.42ct Oval Diamond with 0.40ct pear shaped diamond shoulders.

Traditional elegance in this simple 18ct gold engagement ring that although not the most exciting ring, it does suit many buyers.

Photo for the Rumour portfolio and website.

A tough one to photograph, but I like how it has turned out.

Cushion Cut Ceylon Sapphire Engagement Ring

2009-05-31T10:05:00.002+01:00

Cushion Cut Ceylon Sapphire Engagement Ring, originally uploaded by rmrayner.

One of the all time most popular styles we make at Rumour. Four claw set cushion cut sapphire with a pair of 0.50ct brilliant cut diamond side stones in matching settings. Set in platinum.

Similar to one of our other cushion cut sapphire designs, but, as ever, subtely different. This ring just came back for a tune-up and clean. My photography has got a lot better since we made it a few years ago so a good opportunity to re-take it.

Sapphire-diamond pave Eternity Ring

2009-04-06T20:38:00.003+01:00

Sapphire-diamond pave Eternity Ring, originally uploaded by rmrayner.

The perfect eternity ring pave set diamonds and sapphires set in platinum. For a Rumour Jewellery client.

Curved wedding diamond ring set

2009-04-06T20:35:00.003+01:00

Curved wedding diamond ring set, originally uploaded by rmrayner.

Specially made curved diamond set wedding band in 18ct yellow gold designed by Rumour to fit around the client's oval sapphire engagement ring.

This came back from our workshop a little too thick... so I had to send it back for a little alteration as it has to be perfect!

SpRING is Sprung! A guide to getting engaged.

2009-04-02T14:59:00.009+01:00

After the long winter of gloomy weather and gloomier economic downturn a step-change is detectable in the air. It's nearly Easter, the weather is warming up so it must be 'Engagement Season' when a young man's fancy turns to... settling down! This year, more than any other, everyone needs a reason to celebrate and one of the best celebrations around is a wedding day.

Here's a short guide to Stage 1.

The first thing to get right is to very carefully choose the correct arrangements for popping the question . Too many people don't plan it out properly and end up "bottling it" (British) or "choking" (North American). If you've planned it all out in advance with your engagement ring, venue and proposal less can go wrong. This is an occasion to be enjoyed not feared!

Bespoke jewellery allows the proposer to find exactly the right design. It's important to get the right advice when choosing the design. If in doubt ask an expert, and enlist the help of a friend if required. Remember that the ring is going to be worn forever so it needs to be practical and of a timeless design. Spend what you are comfortable with.... and then a bit more so you are really happy with it! Why have a Vauxhall if you really wanted a Mercedes?

The next stage is to smuggle the engagement ring to your preferred location. If this means travelling abroad (Lake Como is popular this time of year) remember to put the ring and box into your hand luggage and not your pocket; when you invariably get searched your plans will be in ruins.

Now make that proposal at the specific moment you have decided on. If you need another person to set things up for you make sure that you keep it simple for them. Especially if you don't speak the same language.

Finally do not come back home with the ring still in the box. Failure is not an option... you've spent too much money and everyone needs a party to go to!

Diamond Engagement Ring "Victoriana"

2009-03-16T17:57:00.004Z

Diamond Engagement Ring "Victoriana", originally uploaded by rmrayner.

0.71ct D coloured VS1 (excellent cut) brilliant cut diamond ring in a Victorian style carved platinum setting designed for a client at Rumour Jewellery and photographed for the www.rumouronline.com website.

A very traditional ring, the type we don't have much demand for (everyone wants something different at the moment!)... but we do love to make them when we are asked to!

"Atlantic" Emerald Cut Ruby Engagement Ring

2009-03-13T12:41:00.003Z

"Atlantic" Emerald Cut Ruby Engagement Ring, originally uploaded by rmrayner.

Emerald cut ruby ring with step-down diamond baguette shoulders on a brilliant cut diamond set shank. Set in platinum and 18ct yellow gold..

Art Deco design lives on in this engagement ring created by and photographed for Rumour Jewellery

"Aqua Trillian" Engagement Ring

2009-03-13T12:39:00.002Z

"Aqua Trillian" Engagement Ring, originally uploaded by rmrayner.

Brilliant cut 0.90ct diamond in a four claw setting with aquamarine trillian shoulders. Set in platinum. You can see our secret diamond on the inside of the ring shank here. (all our rings have them in fact)

A discreet and simple engagement ring. The brilliant cut 0.90ct diamond is complimented by the pretty aquamarine trillian shoulders. Photographed for www.rumouronline.com.

Emerald cut sapphire engagement ring

2009-03-09T19:19:00.004Z

Emerald cut sapphire engagement ring, originally uploaded by rmrayner.

2.55ct emerald cut blue sapphire set in 18ct white gold. The step-down baguette diamonds are 0.16cts each.

Not the best sapphire but it's a lovely ring and a great bargain because the stone is less than perfect.

Photographed for the www.rumouronline.com website portfolio.

Mary struts our stuff!

2009-02-24T10:35:00.003Z

Rumour's Catwalk, Moonwalk, Can't Walk show in 2006, originally uploaded by rmrayner.

One of my rare attempts at a jewellery-model shot. This was at Rumour's Catwalk, Moonwalk, Can't Walk show in 2006

Sapphire, diamond and pearl earrings

2009-02-24T10:23:00.003Z

Sapphire, diamond and pearl earrings, originally uploaded by rmrayner.

Brilliant sapphire and diamond drumtop earrings with detachable pearl drops.
Set in white 18ct gold.

One of our old classics... came back in for a clean.. always nice to see the old work once in a while. Photographed for the Rumour portfolio.

Aquamarine-fleur-de-lis engagement ring

2009-01-29T20:49:00.004Z

Aquamarine-fleur-de-lis engagement ring, originally uploaded by rmrayner.

Occasionally I try photograph enagagement rings a little differently... this one isn't good enough for the Rumour website, but it is quite fun.

Oval aquamarine with fleur-de-lis brilliant cut diamond shoulders trefoil set in platinum. For the www.rumouronline.com portfolio

2009-01-26T11:33:00.006Z

The diamond tennis bracelet.

We have made few of these bespoke diamond tennis bracelet. They remain perenially popular. This example has 61 brilliant cut VS, G coloured diamonds claw set in 18ct white gold. 0.05cts per stone and 3cts in total.

This elegant piece of jewellery is reputed to be named after an incident in 1987 when tennis star Chris Evert lost her diamond line bracelet during the U.S. Open. The game was halted as she searched the court for the missing bracelet. Rumour's tennis bracelets have safety clasps!

Asscher cut diamond engagement ring 2008

2008-12-18T15:52:00.002Z

Asscher cut diamond engagement ring 2008, originally uploaded by rmrayner.

A new version of an old favourite. This version is more square compared to the previous ring's bevelled edges.

The bespoke Asscher cut diamond engagement ring remains one of our most popular designs... and most expensive, so we don't make them very often!

2.01ct Asscher cut G VS2, excellent cut, excellent polish.

"Empire" Art Deco Sapphire engagement ring

2008-12-08T14:29:00.004Z

Art Deco Sapphire, originally uploaded by rmrayner.

Ring design "Empire". Art Deco for the 21st century.

A real challenge this one... all the stones needed to be specially cut to be the right shape. 1.85ct sapphire and 0.60cts diamond ring set in 18ct white gold

This ring was designed to match the glamour of the Art Deco era that it was inspired by, but with state-of-the-art computer aided design to make sure the stones were cut exactly. The renders from the new software are so good that you might be forgiven for being fooling inot believing them the real thing!

Photographed for Rumour Jewellery website and portfolio.

Simple Solitare diamond

2008-12-08T14:27:00.003Z

Simple Solitare diamond, originally uploaded by rmrayner.

Another easy one.... I took the stone out of something horrible and made a new simple ring for it to sit in... looks much better now as the stone is able to really shine.

E colour VVs1 0.98ct brilliant cut diamond set in 18ct white gold

A simple ring designed to be totally subtle.

Photographed for Rumour Jewellery website and portfolio.

Ruby & diamond eternity

2008-12-08T14:25:00.003Z

Ruby & diamond eternity, originally uploaded by rmrayner.

Brilliant cut ruby and peridot eternity ring set in 18ct yellow gold..

This full eternity ring combines a colourful style with minimalist design.

Photographed for Rumour Jewellery website and portfolio for the second time (I had the graduated and smaller stones at the front by accident last time!)

Bullet

2008-10-22T22:30:00.004+01:00

Brilliant rubover solitaire, originally uploaded by rmrayner.

Ring design "Bullet"

Brilliant cut 1.50ct diamond in a rub-over platinum setting.

A uncomplicated, subtle design literally hewn from solid platinum. The brilliant cut diamond is shown off in magnificent unadulterated style. We made this ring a few years ago but I got it back to re-polish and re-photograph it for http://www.rumouronline.com.

Aquamarine and diamond ring

2008-10-12T11:03:00.003+01:00

Aquamarine and diamond ring, originally uploaded by rmrayner.

G colour S1 0.50ct brilliant cut diamond with two aquamarines set in platinum. Made for a secret engagement for a client I have not actually met... just done entirely on email.

Our use of the scalloped rub-over settings for the side stones works very well to create a smoother look to the overall design.

Green sapphire and diamond ring

2008-10-12T11:00:00.006+01:00

Green sapphire and diamond ring, originally uploaded by rmrayner.

E colour VVs1 0.50ct brilliant cut diamond with two green sapphires set in platinum, our use of the scalloped rub-over settings for the side stones works very well to create a smoother look to the overall design.

A simple ring with unusual side stones makes this design a truly unique ring. This design seems to be getting rather popular... see the next post!

More bling please!

2008-09-17T16:20:00.004+01:00

More bling please!, originally uploaded by rmrayner.

"More bling please!" Said the client, about the ring I designed for her back in March. "Certainly Madam... this we can always arrange". So we took apart the old one and made this instead.

2.01ct E colour, VS1 emerald cut diamond.

Approximately 20 x 1 point brilliant cut diamonds pave set around the central stone. Four corners and centre of gallery diamond set with 8 x 0.10ct stones, and two x 0.20ct stones.

The ring shank is set with 5 pairs of graduated baguettes (1.34cts), a pair of trapezoids (0.41ct) and approximately 0.40ct 1 point brilliant cut diamonds set around in the shank.

Set in platinum. Photographed for rumouronline.com portfolio..... and the client's insurance company!

Spin three

2008-09-04T19:54:00.003+01:00

Spin three, originally uploaded by rmrayner.

A round sapphire with two brilliant cut diamonds and alternate gold beads set in 18ct yellow gold. Photographed for http://www.rumouronline.com website and portfolio.

Brilliant-trillian diamond ring

2008-09-04T19:51:00.003+01:00

Brilliant-trillian diamond ring, originally uploaded by rmrayner.

One of our old favourites...

Brilliant cut diamond engagement ring with trillian side stones in a platinum setting..

A classic Rumour ring design with beautiful complimentary shapes and symmetry.

Photographed for http:www.rumouronline.com and portfolio.

Another one to be smuggled out to Lake Como!

2008-09-04T00:36:00.005+01:00

Another one to be smuggled out to Lake Como!, originally uploaded by rmrayner.

4.65ct oval aquamarine with six 0.10ct brilliant cut diamonds set in 18ct yellow gold. Photographed for the Rumour website and portfolio.

This image is a three shot High Dynamic Range image, something I normally use on Landscapes, but looks cool on this doesn't it?

Diamond helicopter in 18ct gold & black rhodium

2008-08-29T23:49:00.005+01:00

Diamond helicopter in 18ct gold & black rhodium, originally uploaded by rmrayner.

This is what bespoke design is all about.

I designed this for a newly qualified helicopter pilot. The blade rotates with rubies on one side and diamonds on the other. I photographed for our bespoke brochure and website website wwww.rumouronline.com

Brilliant diamond with trillion aquamarines engagement ring

2008-08-29T23:43:00.005+01:00

Brilliant diamond with trillion aquamarines engagement ring, originally uploaded by rmrayner.

One of our most popular designs... with a twist. Aquamarines instead of diamond side trillion stones.

Brilliant diamond with trillion aquamarines engagement ring

Brilliant cut 0.90ct diamond in a four claw setting with aquamarine trillion shoulders. Set in platinum.

A discreet and simple engagement ring. The brilliant cut 0.90ct diamond is complimented by the pretty aquamarine trillion shoulders. Made for a client and photographed for our website www.rumouronline.com.

Diamond cross pendant

2008-08-29T23:32:00.007+01:00

Will we ever be bored of this design...? I hope not!!

Celtic sapphire engagement ring

2008-08-06T10:18:00.004+01:00

Celtic sapphire engagement ring, originally uploaded by rmrayner.

This is another unusual ring. Oval Ceylon sapphire set into a Celtic inspired platinum ring with 1 point diamonds set into the patterns. The base of the ring is matt finished. Another "eclectic" ring design, we do love a challenge! Photographed for website and portfolio.

Emerald cut aquamarine engagement ring

2008-07-31T00:23:00.003+01:00

Emerald cut aquamarine engagement ring, originally uploaded by rmrayner.

This is quite a monster.... 8.2ct emerald cut aquamarine with trapezoid cut and tapered diamond step-down shoulders set in platinum..

The ultimate aquamarine ring made by Rumour Jewellery.

Baguette Eternity

2008-07-28T22:00:00.003+01:00

Baguette Eternity, originally uploaded by rmrayner.

Trying out my new reflective trick (with white rather than black). New ring made today... classic eternity ring with baguette cut diamonds all the way around totalling 2.78cts.

Photographed for Rumouronline.com

Banned!

2008-07-28T21:50:00.007+01:00

One of the images we decided was a little too 'racy' for the website....

The end of eternity

2008-07-25T17:49:00.003+01:00

The end of eternity, originally uploaded by rmrayner.

New ring made today... classic eternity ring with baguette cut diamonds all the way around totaling 2.78cts.

Photographed for www.rumouronline.com

18ct yellow gold 'Compass' ring with Peridot and Aquamarine

2008-07-23T13:15:00.004+01:00

18ct yellow gold 'Compass' ring with Peridot and Aquamarine, originally uploaded by rmrayner.

Rumour cocktail collection Compass ring photographed originally for our brochure and website rumouronline.com. Note the secret diamond inside the ring shank... one of our nice little features.

I had to create a white background for this image for the Daily Mail as they ended up featuring it in the magazine last weekend.... tricky when I had originally photographed it on black.. I rather liked the effect of keeping the reflection and might use the technique a bit more.

18ct yellow gold 'Compass' ring with Aquamarine and Iolite

2008-07-23T13:14:00.004+01:00

18ct yellow gold 'Compass' ring with Aquamarine and Iolite, originally uploaded by rmrayner.

Rumour Cocktail Collection Compass ring. Note the secret diamond inside the ring shank... one of our features.

I had to create a white background for this image for the Daily Mail as they ended up featuring it in the magazine last weekend.... tricky when I had originally photographed it on black.. still looks quite cool though.

This ring is being given away by the Daily Mail in a readers offer right now.

Rumour princess eternity ring

2008-07-18T23:25:00.003+01:00

Rumour princess eternity ring, originally uploaded by rmrayner.

This is one of mine.... ie it belongs to my wife and is designed entirely by me! This unique to Rumour eternity ring has three clusters of four princess cut diamonds with diamond baguettes between them. A powerful and dazzling eternity ring using 16 diamonds weighing approximately 1.90cts.

I have photographed this ring before, but I thought I would have another go on a white background this time.

Rumour's Amethyst cocktail ring

2008-07-10T19:26:00.005+01:00

Rumour's Amethyst cocktail ring, originally uploaded by rmrayner.

A shot designed to entice you after dark! Amethyst cushion and pear shaped blue topaz ring handmade in 18ct white gold. This is one of our most popular Cocktail Collection rings.

I photographed this for the front of our 2006 jewellery brochure and website www.rumouronline.com. Made in our Singapore workshop.

This image features in the Treasures of The Dragon book published 2008.

Spirit of Britannia Brooch

2008-07-09T15:55:00.006+01:00

Spirit of Britannia Brooch, originally uploaded by rmrayner.

Brixham Trawler Brooch designed for the Three Ships appeal for the Trinity Sailing Trust 'Sea Picnic' event on 28th June 2008. Designed and created by Rumouronline. 18ct yellow gold with red gilt sails and black rhodium with an emerald starboard light.

Photos from the event will be posted at http://www.flickr.com/photos/8628676@N06/
Trinity Sailing Trust helps disadvantaged children by getting them out of inner city areas and putting in charge of a sailing trawler for a week www.trinitysailingtrust.org/

Diamond belly-bar

2008-06-30T18:46:00.003+01:00

Diamond belly-bar, originally uploaded by rmrayner.

The things I have to do... yet to find someone to model this for me! 0.75ct diamond 18ct white gold belly-bar made by rumouronline.com

Swiss blue topaz diamond ring

2008-06-30T18:45:00.004+01:00

Swiss blue topaz diamond ring, originally uploaded by rmrayner.

Blue topaz bespoke ring with channel set bespoke diamonds in 18ct white gold. Thhis was commissioned by one of our online/ internet clients as a present to herself... and very nice it is too! Made and photographed by www.rumouronline.com.

V shaped diamond ring

2008-06-30T18:43:00.004+01:00

V shaped diamond ring, originally uploaded by rmrayner.

A V shaped diamond wedding ring to go with the marquise diamond engagement ring. I photographed these for the www.rumouronline.com website and portfolio. Here are the rings laid out next to each other.

Marquise diamond ring with V shaped diamond wedding ring

2008-06-30T18:42:00.003+01:00

Marquise diamond ring with V shaped diamond wedding ring, originally uploaded by rmrayner.

A V shaped diamond wedding ring to go with the marquise diamond engagement ring. I photographed these for the www.rumouronline.com website and portfolio.

Diamond enagagement ring "Norse"

2008-06-17T17:14:00.003+01:00

Diamond enagagement ring "Norse", originally uploaded by rmrayner.

Emerald cut diamond with diamond baguettes set in white gold..

A beautiful design for practical everyday glamour with a very low profile.

Brilliant cut diamond 1.02cts

2008-06-10T21:43:00.003+01:00

Brilliant cut diamond 1.02cts, originally uploaded by rmrayner.

Brilliant cut diamond bespoke ring
1.02cts F colour VVS2 diamond, claw set with 6 x 10 point brilliant cut diamonds channel set in platinum. Handmade by and photographed for Rumour Jewellery website and portfolio.

Emerald cut aquamarine

2008-06-07T07:50:00.003+01:00

Emerald cut aquamarine, originally uploaded by rmrayner.

4ct emerald cut aquamarine with tapered diamonds set in 18ct white gold.

A timeless design for art deco style.

Photographed for the Rumour Jewellery portfolio. A ring we made a while ago that came in for a service and stone re-condition

Diamond drop necklace

2008-05-27T17:08:00.005+01:00

Diamond drop necklace, originally uploaded by rmrayner.

Brilliant cut diamond set 18ct gold bespoke necklace.

18ct yellow gold chain with two 0.30ct diamonds, two 0.20ct diamonds, one 0.50ct diamond and one 0.70ct diamond rub-over set in 18ct white gold.

Aquamarine coloured wooden necklace

2008-04-24T17:18:00.002+01:00

Aquamarine coloured wooden necklace, originally uploaded by rmrayner.

Aquamarine coloured wood necklace (19" long) that we played around with for our website rumouronline.com and then discontinued. I photographed this in 2006. Rather annoyingly I see them now in the "Must have one" sections in various glossy magazines!

Pink tourmaline pendant

2008-04-24T17:14:00.004+01:00

Pink tourmaline pendant, originally uploaded by rmrayner.

Six pink tourmalines pendant I photographed for our bespoke jewellery portfolio and website rumouronline.com. This is for sale at £250 (bargain price)

Pink sapphire vine ring with original design drawing

2008-04-08T16:49:00.002+01:00

Pink sapphire vine ring with original design drawing, originally uploaded by rmrayner.

This wouldn't be my choice of ring... but we can and do make anything the client wants! In this case a heart shaped pink sapphire set in a vine like, organic lattice of platinum and diamond flowers. The main thing was to make it look as the client wanted it and this meant drawing a detailed design first!

Aquamarine fleur-de-lis engagement ring

2008-03-24T14:11:00.003Z

Aquamarine fleur-de-lis engagement ring, originally uploaded by rmrayner.

Aquamarine fleur-de-lis engagement ring

Oval aquamarine with trefoil set shoulder diamonds set in platinum.

Starting with just an idea about colour, Rumour Jewellery developed the design from the bottom up to be totally original. This is the second version we have made of this design (very rare to make more than one).

Emerald cut diamond engagement ring

2008-03-10T18:04:00.004Z

Emerald cut diamond engagement ring, originally uploaded by rmrayner.

2ct E colour emerald cut diamond surrounded by 50 1 point round diamonds, step-down diamond trapezoids and tapered baguettes set in platinum.

This ring has further diamonds set on the sides, I was worried that the central stone is set too high, but it is up to the client in this case!

Remember... this year the Girls can propose to the BOYS!

2008-02-22T17:20:00.000Z

29th February is the traditional time that women can propose to their men. Even in these enlightened days it is still quite rare for a woman to propose marriage. When the rules of courtship were stricter, women were only allowed to pop the question on the 29th February / leap years.

Baguette and sapphire eternity

2008-02-22T17:17:00.002Z

Baguette and sapphire eternity, originally uploaded by rmrayner.

Eternity Ring design "Binary"

0.08ct baguette cut diamonds with alternate 0.14ct round sapphires channel set in 18ct yellow gold. This is a 3/4 eternity ring but can be 1/2 or full.

Diamond Star

2008-02-19T17:05:00.002Z

Diamond Star, originally uploaded by rmrayner.

Simplicity is best!

1.50cm across 18ct white gold star pendant with pave set diamonds on 18ct gold chain.