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Matt Wiles • November 4, 2020
Handmade Diamond Engagement Rings

Aurum designer-jewellers in Worthing, West Sussex is a jewellery business specialising in handmade engagement rings and wedding rings. 


For more than thirty years we have been creating handmade engagement rings for discerning clients, not just from Sussex but from right across the UK.

Propose with a handmade engagement ring created just for you

Whereas normal retail jewellers will want to sell you a ring that they have in stock, Aurum will design and make the ring that's perfect for you.


Yes, we do occasionally sell a ring from our stock, but we really do specialise in creating handmade one-off engagement rings for individual customers.


We believe the best way to buy an engagement ring is to deal direct with the craftsman who will make it.   


This is why Aurum doesn't employ sales-people. - If you come to our showroom for a design-consultation you will speak to one of the skilled designer-goldsmiths from our on-site workshop.

Sussex jewellers with customers across the UK

We happen to be based in Sussex, but we are not just a "local jeweller".


Over the years we have worked with many clients from East Sussex and West Sussex, but we actually get far more clients from outside the locality.


Many people from London come to Worthing to purchase their engagement ring from us rather than going to Hatton Garden.


We often receive commissions from across the UK and Worldwide.


Our highly-skilled goldsmiths design and hand-make each piece in our workshop which is situated above the showroom.


We supply GIA certificated diamonds of all sizes and qualities, as required.

Designing your own unique engagement ring

When you opt for a bespoke engagement ring anything is possible!


First we listen to any initial ideas you might have about the design. We can then focus our discussions on ideas that are appropriate for you.


We'll do sketches and probably illustrate ideas by showing similar features on rings in our stock. Gradually, between us we'll come up with a design that is perfect for you.


Naturally, we'll talk about the diamond or other gems that you would like in the ring. Sometimes we'll have exactly the right stone in our stock, but if not, we can have a selection of suitable stones sent to us for you to view.


Because we start from scratch we are able to tailor the design to suit the budget of the individual customer.


Contemporary handmade engagement rings from Aurum jewellers

At Aurum designer-jewellers we have a "signature style" of engagement ring that was developed by our lead-designer Andrew Leggett. 

The Flick engagement ring is what you might think of as a "Contemporary Classic".


We find that the Flick design appeals to those people seeking an engagement ring that's a a different to the styles found in virtually every retail jeweller. 

The  Flick Engagement Ring.


Customers searching for ideas for their own engagement ring often find inspiration in the selection of handmade engagement rings that we have in our stock. Features from different rings can be combined to create a unique ring.


 The Infinity Engagement Ring is another style that is unique to us.


 If you want something totally different to anything we have in stock. - That's not a problem. With decades of experience of producing unique handmade rings for individual clients, we have the experience to work in any style you wish.

Handmade Engagement Rings

When shopping for an engagement ring don't limit your choice to the factory-made rings on the High Street! Aurum jewellers can design and produce a handmade engagement ring just for you in our Worthing workshop!


Why not book a free design-consultation to discuss ideas with one of our goldsmiths?  You can have a hand in the design process. Whether you are intending to surprise your partner or are shopping as a couple, we'll lead you gently through the design process. Some people arrive with a clear idea in mind, and others are just looking for inspiration. Everyone is different.


We start every consultation by listening to your ideas. There's no rush. - We'll spend as much time as it takes to design a ring that is perfect for you. We offer you helpful suggestions and expert advice you need.


For inspiration take a look at our engagement ring images showing pieces we have made for customers.

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