Cadence No. 1 Slimline – Silver Birthstone Rhythm Ring

*I will send you a stone layout to approve before setting.

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The Rhythm of My Craft

The Cadence Collection was born from those moments where I find a stillness within the noise. It’s the result of feeling music that moves my soul and entering a deep, meditative state through the absolute intricacy of tiny, precise mark-making. In my Ludlow workshop, everything but the metal and the music melts away as I hand-engrave every pattern and hand-set every stone.

Each Cadence ring is bespoke and made-to-order by my own hands, ensuring that your piece is as unique as the rhythm it represents. These are not mass-produced; they are hand-carved stories, using traditional tools and methods I’ve spent years honing.

The Composition

Each piece begins with absolute precision - clean lines and sharp settings that require intense, unwavering focus. But once that foundation is laid, it’s time to add soul.

Melted spheres from my scrap pot become the beat. Each is placed by eye rather than ruler. There is a beauty in the subtle shift of a note - the intentional release from a perfect grid to find a more human timing.

The Scribble Over A Masterpiece

To finish, I stamp the edges of the ring to force a rippled, distorted texture. It is a deliberate act of creative rebellion - a moment of vandalism that breaks the restraint of the setting process to find something more honest beneath.

Just like a record with its own unique crackle and hiss, your ring carries the marks of its making. If it were wholly perfect, the soul would be missing.

BIRTHSTONES

Steeped in centuries of folklore and rooted in ancient lapidaries, these gems carry a legacy of traditional wisdom, cherished for the specific virtues they are said to impart.

Garnet
Jan Garnet Grounding
Amethyst
Feb Amethyst Intuition
Aquamarine
Mar Aquamarine Expression
Diamond
Apr Diamond Radiance
Emerald
May Emerald Artistry
Alexandrite
Jun Alexandrite Harmony
Ruby
Jul Ruby Passion
Peridot
Aug Peridot Focus
Sapphire
Sep Sapphire Vision
Tourmaline
Oct Tourmaline Composition
Citrine
Nov Citrine Growth
Tanzanite
Dec Topaz Manifest

Rhythms

Select a pattern to view the cadence of the hand-engraved stones.

01. I Walk The Earth
02. Forest Nativity
03. Rose Rouge
04. Pyramid
05. Protean
06. Float On
07. Marionette
08. Star Of The East
09. One Day
10. Off Shore
11. Immunity

01. I Walk The Earth

8 Stone Configuration

Engraving Pattern Scale
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Choosing
Your Size

Each ring is made to order - any size is possible.

UK sizes I-Q are listed as standard.

For half sizes please select 'bespoke size' & input your size into the birthstone box.

*Please ensure you read the 'important bits' below for sizing notes. Sizes R and above, require a bespoke quote to calculate the variation in metal weight.

I have all my gold and platinum pieces officially hallmarked at the Birmingham Assay Office with my personal ‘ELI’ makers mark. Silver is exempt, but I can have it hallmarked for you for an additional £45.

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Finding
Your Rhythm

There are eleven patterns to embellish the band & sing with the stones.

Choose the one that moves you from the Rhythm Chart in the product carousel.

*I cut every mark by hand and adapt the rhythm to your ring size; while it may differ slightly from the sketch, it will be a very close likeness.

I spend 4–6 weeks hand-crafting each piece from scratch. If you require the piece sooner please let me know at the time of ordering as it may be possible to work to your timeline.

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Scattering
Your Stones

Refer to the birthstone chart to find your selection and view the number of stones in your rhythm. List your stones in the text box. Please list by stone rather than month.

  • The Sequence: If you have fewer stones than the pattern shows, I will create a repeating sequence of your chosen birthstones.
  • The Order: If you have a specific order in mind, please write them from Left to Right in the text box.

I use all-natural gemstones, with the exception of diamonds which are lab-grown (if you prefer natural diamonds, please message me for a quote).

The Important Bits

  • Because I engrave these patterns by hand and set delicate stones, getting your size right at the start is the kindest thing we can do for your ring! These pieces can't be easily stretched without affecting the artwork.

    My recommendation: Pop into a local jeweler to be measured, or come visit me at my Ludlow studio for a coffee and a fitting! If we do need to resize later, I use a specialist laser expert to ensure your stones stay safe, but there is an additional cost for this.

    Because of the intricate hand-engraved patterns and the delicate nature of some gemstones, getting your size right is the most important part of the process. These rings cannot be stretched, and the heat required for traditional resizing can spoil fragile stones.

    • My Advice: I strongly recommend being measured by a professional jeweller before you buy. Alternatively, you are more than welcome to visit my studio in Ludlow to have me measure you personally.
    • Resizing: If a resize is possible, there will be a charge. Depending on the stones, I may have to send the ring to my specialist laser contact in the Jewellery Quarter to protect the integrity of the piece.
  • Each piece is a labor of love, so please allow 4–6 weeks for me to craft it for you.

    Fancy a trip to Ludlow? You’re more than welcome to collect your finished piece from my workshop—just select 'Local Pick-up' at checkout. Otherwise, I’ll send it via Royal Mail Special Delivery, fully insured and tracked to your door.

    Collection:
    I would love to meet you! You can collect your ring in person from my Ludlow workshop when it’s ready. Just select "Local Pick-up" at checkout.

    Insured Shipping:
    For secure delivery, I use Royal Mail Special Delivery, which includes full insurance for your jewellery. Based on current Royal Mail rates:

    • Up to £500 value: ~£7.35
    • Up to £1,000 value: ~£8.35
    • Up to £2,500 value: ~£10.35
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Process & Story

The Hands Behind the Marks

I am a designer-maker and a graduate of the School of Jewellery in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter. While I have been designing and making since my graduation, this collection is particularly special to me.

My journey into stone setting has been largely self-taught, fueled by my own curiosity and guided by tips from two close stone-setter contacts whom I respect immensely. I am so excited to have mastered these skills and to finally share my first collection of stone-set pieces with you.

Want a Bespoke Rhythm?

If you have a specific pattern, a family crest, or a unique design you’d like me to engrave or set, please email me your ideas. I love collaborating with my customers to work out a design that is perfectly "you."