Welcome to the Aimee Winstone Blog
Here, I share stories from the bench, inspiration behind bespoke jewellery, and the emotional moments that make jewellery meaningful.
From engagement rings and wedding bands to heirloom redesigns and jewellery-making workshops, this is your peek behind the scenes of craft, creativity, and connection.
Whether you’re planning a proposal, exploring bespoke jewellery, or simply love beautiful design, there’s something here for you.
Explore, be inspired, and discover the stories behind the pieces.
Curious to create your own piece or start a bespoke design? Explore commissions and workshops here and start your jewellery story today.
From Two Rings to One Diamond Band: Emily's Platinum Remodel | Aimee Winstone Jewellery
Emily brought two worn rings to my Bristol workshop, a damaged Dubai dress ring and her wedding band. I removed every diamond by hand, sourced 14 new stones, and transformed them into one fully diamon... ...more
Jewellery Commission Stories
April 23, 2026•3 min read
Make Your Own Engagement Ring Workshop Bristol | Vesko's Platinum Diamond Ring
How Vesko Made His Own Platinum Engagement Ring in Bristol , A Story of Skill, Patience and a Very Big Question ...more
Make Your Own Engagement Ring
April 16, 2026•3 min read
Peter's Platinum Three Stone Engagement Ring — Made By His Own Hands
Peter travelled 120 miles to make his own platinum engagement ring at Aimee Winstone Jewellery in Bristol. Read how he created a beautiful three stone claw set ring from scratch in our hands-on worksh... ...more
Make Your Own Engagement Ring
April 16, 2026•4 min read
How James Made His Own Engagement Ring in Bristol
James had no jewellery experience. He spent a full day at the bench, made a platinum diamond engagement ring by hand, flew to Iceland and proposed. She said yes. This is his story. Read more at aimeew... ...more
Make Your Own Engagement Ring
April 03, 2026•5 min read
Make Your Own Engagement Ring: 5 Reasons People Choose to Make Their Own
Handmake your partner's engagement ring in a day at my Bristol jewellery workshop. No experience needed. Choose your metal, gemstones and design to create a completely unique ring — and the most incre... ...more
Make Your Own Engagement Ring
March 12, 2026•4 min read
Keil's Engagement Ring Story
A one-of-a-kind proposal story: Keil secretly made his partner’s engagement ring in a jewellery workshop, with no experience, creating a ring, a memory, and a moment to last a lifetime. ...more
Make Your Own Engagement Ring
January 30, 2026•3 min read
Why Old Mine Cut Diamonds Make the Perfect Vintage-Inspired Engagement Ring
Why Old Mine Cut Diamonds Make the Perfect Vintage-Inspired Engagement Ring. If you’re someone who wants an engagement ring that feels unique, full of character, and steeped in romance, an old mine cu... ...more
Jewellery Inspiration
August 29, 2025•3 min read
The Complete Guide to Guessing UK Ring Sizes (Plus What to Do When You’re Wrong)
How to Crack the Ring Size Code Without Going Full Detective Mode. You’ve found your person, you’ve got the proposal speech memorised (sort of), and now you’re staring at ring size charts like they’re... ...more
Jewellery Inspiration
August 22, 2025•5 min read
How to choose an unusual gemstone for your engagement ring
I love unusual colourful engagement rings! Being a little bit unconventional, alternative and individual shows you have thought more about the design of the ring, has more meaning, romance and sentime... ...more
Jewellery Inspiration
March 01, 2018•3 min read
Speaking of engagements…I get to design my own ring
Aimee shares the deeply personal process of designing her own engagement ring, from a lotus flower inspired design to tracking down a rare Padparadscha sapphire whose name means lotus blossom in Sinha... ...more
Jewellery Inspiration
November 28, 2017•3 min read
So you want to choose the perfect surprise engagement ring?
Terrified of choosing the wrong engagement ring? Propose with the perfect gemstone, then design the ring together. The most personal proposal story you'll ever tell, and a ring she'll truly love. ...more
Jewellery Inspiration
November 14, 2017•2 min read
How To Sneak Your Engagement Ring Abroad & Propose
Planning a proposal abroad? Here's how to sneak an engagement ring through the airport undetected, with real client stories, practical packing tips, and advice to keep your secret safe. ...more
Jewellery Inspiration
April 19, 2017•3 min read
Hand make your own ring workshop Bristol
Mike wanted to make his wife's Christmas gift by hand. Here's how a complete beginner made a beautiful silver ring from scratch, hammered, soldered, engraved and finished in a day. ...more
Jewellery Inspiration
December 26, 2016•2 min read
