Custom Design

Designing a bespoke piece of jewellery should be as exciting as it is meaningful. Explore the custom design process, gather inspiration from other Saint Teneu creations, and share your vision with me - I can’t wait to help you bring it to life!

Custom Design Process

1.

Initial Enquiry

Start by getting in touch! Tell me about your dream ring - your inspiration, budget, timeline, and any specific ideas. Complete a short custom questionnaire, and we’ll schedule your consultation. Appointments can be held in person at the Glasgow studio or via Zoom, with flexible availability during lunch breaks, evenings, and Saturdays.

2.

Design Consultation

During your one-hour consultation, we’ll explore your design preferences, stone options, and ring size. This is where the magic begins! Afterwards, I’ll draft initial designs and start sourcing gemstone options - this step typically takes up to two weeks.

3.

Gemstone Viewing

I’ll curate a selection of responsibly sourced gemstones tailored to your style and budget. During your viewing, we’ll refine your design together. Once you’ve chosen your centre stone, secure it with a deposit (usually 50% of the total ring price payable within two days of viewing), and I’ll begin bringing your vision to life!

4.

Design & Production

This stage begins with creating detailed 3D renderings for you to review. You’ll have the opportunity to request adjustments to ensure the design is exactly as you imagined. Once approved, your ring enters production, moving through casting, hallmarking, stone setting, and engraving - all expertly handled with care. I’ll provide fortnightly updates to keep you in the loop, and this stage typically takes 4-8 weeks.

5.

Completion & Delivery

After passing final quality checks, your ring will be ready for you! You’ll receive close-up photos and videos before settling the remaining balance. Choose to collect your stunning new piece in person at the Glasgow studio or have it shipped discreetly via Royal Mail Special Delivery Guaranteed. And of course, I’m just a message away for any support you might need to keep your ring sparkling!

East West trilogy ring with emerald cut diamond and pear cut emeralds in platinum

Christopher & Claire

“There was so much care and attention to detail put into every single stage from initial consultation and design to resizing the finished ring with great communication and updates through the whole process. The end result is a stunning, one a kind piece of jewellery. We couldn’t be happier with how our engagement ring turned out.”

Inspiration Gallery

  • Solitaire ring featuring an oval diamond in platinum

    Sean & Gillian

    Solitaire ring featuring an oval diamond in platinum

  • Alternative engagement ring featuring salt & pepper, black & white diamonds in platinum

    Danny & Abby

    Alternative engagement ring featuring salt & pepper, black & white diamonds in platinum

  • Ethereal engagement ring featuring a pink sapphire with champagne & white diamonds in yellow gold

    Dannielle & Stephen

    Ethereal engagement ring featuring a pink sapphire with champagne & white diamonds in yellow gold

  • Sunburst halo ring featuring oval, round, marquise & tapered baguette diamonds in yellow gold

    Martin & Claire

    Sunburst halo ring featuring oval, round, marquise & tapered baguette diamonds in yellow gold

  • Modern vintage style ring featuring radiant & round diamonds in yellow gold

    Jamie & Holly

    Modern vintage style ring featuring radiant & round diamonds in yellow gold

  • Toi-et-moi ring featuring a bicolour Montana sapphire & pear diamond in yellow gold

    Andy & Cara

    Toi et moi ring featuring a bicolour Montana sapphire & pear diamond in yellow gold

  • Sunshine-inspired ring featuring a round Montana sapphire with a wavy yellow gold band

    Ida & Murray

    Sunshine-inspired ring featuring a round Montana sapphire with a wavy yellow gold band

  • Cluster ring featuring an Australian sapphire with baguette, round & pear diamonds in platinum

    Marie & James

    Cluster ring featuring a bicolour Australian sapphire with baguette, round & pear diamonds in platinum

  • Nature-inspired ring featuring oval, marquise & round diamonds in yellow gold

    Najim & Anisa

    Nature-inspired ring featuring oval, marquise & round diamonds in yellow gold

  • Asymmetric cluster ring featuring oval, pear & round diamonds in yellow gold

    Sarah & Callum

    Asymmetric cluster ring featuring oval, pear & round diamonds in yellow gold

  • Trilogy ring featuring an oval green sapphire & round diamonds in yellow gold

    Jamie & Jade

    Trilogy ring featuring an oval green sapphire & round diamonds in yellow gold

  • Ocean-inspired ring featuring a princess cut diamond with blue & green diamonds and sapphires in platinum

    Rosie & Iain

    Ocean-inspired ring featuring a princess cut diamond with blue & green diamonds and sapphires in platinum

  • Three-stone ring featuring Cairngorm quartz, Australian sapphire & Californian benitoite in platinum

    Chris & Maisie

    Three-stone ring featuring Cairngorm quartz, Australian sapphire & Californian benitoite in platinum

  • Solitaire ring featuring an oval blue sapphire in platinum

    Sophie & Andrew

    Solitaire ring featuring an oval blue sapphire in platinum

  • Asymmetric cluster ring featuring a blue sapphire with white & champagne diamonds in yellow gold

    Hassan & Becky

    Asymmetric cluster ring featuring a blue sapphire with white & champagne diamonds in yellow gold

  • Asymmetric cluster ring featuring trilliant, marquise & round diamonds in platinum

    Heather & Michael

    Asymmetric cluster ring featuring trilliant, marquise & round diamonds in platinum

  • Delicate engagement ring featuring pear & round diamonds in platinum

    Olivia & Naomi

    Dainty engagement ring featuring pear & round diamonds in platinum

  • East-West trilogy ring featuring an emerald cut diamond with pear cut emeralds in platinum

    Chris & Claire

    East-West trilogy ring featuring an emerald cut diamond with pear cut emeralds in platinum

A wee note from Megan:

You may have noticed the inspiration gallery doesn’t reveal whether the diamonds are lab-grown or natural. That’s because the choice is deeply personal, and it’s entirely yours.

I love working with both and creating jewellery that beautifully reflects your story, however you choose to tell it.

Let’s work together