Can I create a ring without a clear idea?

“I don’t know what I want, but I know I don’t want boring.”

It’s always a good day at Wyatt Jewellery when a client comes along with just a spark of an idea. Nothing fully formed, but with enough energy to begin... That’s exactly what happened recently when the conversation began:"I don’t know what I want, but I know I don’t want a boring wedding ring."

This is an excellent place to start.

If you’re not entirely sure what you want, don’t be put off by that — because knowing what you don’t want is surprisingly useful

The first question was simple: what does "boring" mean to you?

As we talked, the client began painting a picture — not with specifics to begin with, but by feeling their way through. Ruling out ideas until we found the ones that resonated. We discovered they were after something bold, something that stood apart and didn’t follow the usual path. A ring that felt alive and spoke to their wilder side.

With the help of some rough sketches and a few well-chosen references, an idea began to take shape. A thorn — sharp, natural, a little untamed. A motif that carries strength and elegance in equal measure.

It’s a shape with a rich design history too. Notably used by both Shaune Leane and Stephen Webster — two eminent designers who began their careers here in Hatton Garden — the thorn has long been a symbol of beauty edged with strength.

The idea struck a chord instantly.

We chose red gold for the band — warm, slightly unconventional, and rich in tone. Being the least commonly used of the 18ct alloys, it gave the piece a subtle air of rebellion, without straying into theatricality.

And at the centre of it all: the diamond.

The engagement ring, already designed, was more traditional — a clean, bright stone, full of life. Our challenge was to honour that classic shape while building something that could hold its own beside it.

Diamonds have a way of anchoring a piece. Their geometry and brilliance naturally become the centre of attention, anything placed around them needs to be in concert not competition. In this case, we wanted the thorn motif to wrap around the diamond, as if it had grown there naturally — protecting, framing, but never overpowering. It’s this kind of relationship between materials that elevates a design from good to lasting.

The design came together slowly and with care. Every detail was considered — from the curve of each thorn to the way the red gold caught the light, right down to how the ring would sit on the hand and feel through the day.

When it was finished, it was exactly what the client had hoped for — even if they hadn’t known it at the start.

A ring with edge and elegance. Something with presence and intent. A piece that performs a traditional function, but does so on its own terms.

This is the beauty of bespoke. It doesn’t begin with a template — it begins with a feeling, a sentence, sometimes even just a refusal to settle.

So if you find yourself saying, "I don’t know what I want" — that’s not a limitation. That’s an invitation.

We’d be delighted to take it from there, we are here to assist you.