5 Textured Wedding Ring Designs

Traditionally, wider wedding rings were almost always a plain, polished, low dome band. While these are still a long lasting classic, more and more wedding rings now include texture in their design. Whether subtle or detailed, textured finishes are a magnificent way to make your wedding ring unique.

Here are 5 textured wedding ring designs to inspire your own custom design.

1. Matte Wedding Ring with Polished Lines

A matte finish brings a modern style to a classic wedding ring, while keeping its timeless appeal. This matte wedding ring is personalised with horizontal and vertical polished lines to create a unique detail. Customise your own version of a ring like this with your own arrangement of straight or angled line patterns.

2. Brush Textured Wedding Ring

A wedding ring with a brushed texture makes for a practical low maintenance style, given marks from everyday wear are cleverly concealed in the design. Brush textured bands work well in both narrower and wider designs. This one is applied to a classic low dome profile wedding ring, creating a classic-meets-modern style.

3. Wedding Ring with Contrasting Textures

Two contrasting textures create a striking effect in a wedding ring design. Here, polished edges either side of a brushed texture centre create interest in a white gold wedding band. For extra contrast, choose a different colour metal for the polished and textured sections, such as 18ct yellow gold, or 18ct rose gold.

4. Polished Hammered Wedding Ring with Milgrain Edging

While most textured wedding ring designs are (by definition) not polished, it’s possible to include texture yet also have a timelessly polished look. This wedding ring has a surface rippled from hammering, and is finished off with a polished surface. Milgrain edging on each side of the band adds a modern vintage element to the design.

5. Rough Textured Wedding Ring

Textures can be created to be as rough and rugged as you’re willing to wear, especially for pieces that are made by hand. Here, an ultra rough finish is created with hand carved textured patchwork-like segments. Especially when created by hand, a piece like this is entirely unique, with no two textured wedding rings being exactly the same.

To design your very own textured wedding ring, book an appointment directly with the Australian jeweller that handmade each of these textured bands.

The Australian Engagement Ring Trends to Watch in 2026

Engagement ring styles shift as time goes by, with new styles and design elements bringing a freshness to designs. Unlike fashion which moves at a fleeting pace, engagement ring trends are more thoughtfully curated. The key is designing new elements into a piece, while also creating a timeless design that will feel as beautiful on your hand now as it will in decades’ time.

Here are 3 emerging trends I’m seeing at our Australian jewellery studio, to inspire your very own modern-yet-timeless engagement ring design in 2026.

1. Solitaire Engagement Rings with Unique Design Elements

Solitaire engagement rings have long been a favourite for custom diamond ring designs in various ways. While round diamonds are a traditional choice, we’re seeing more and more clients choosing a unique design elements for their solitaire engagement rings.

Even with a simple concept of one single stone in an engagement ring, it’s the detail of these elements that allow a piece to be made personal. Clients are increasingly customising their designs with alternative diamond shapes, band textures, and setting orientations to bring modern elements to their designs. Incorporated into a classic single stone design, it becomes a beautiful blend of modern design alongside timeless simplicity.

2. Engagement Rings with Local Australian Gemstones

Diamonds have been a loved choice of gemstone for an engagement ring for many decades, though Australian couples are increasingly looking for alternatives for their custom ring designs. We’ve seen a particular interest in locally sourced gems, and take great joy in incorporating Australian gemstones into beautiful handmade ring designs.

Australia is home to stunning gemstones, many of which can be incorporate into an engagement ring design that will be worn every day. We’re seeing a growing interest in Australian coloured diamonds in neutral shades, as well as Sapphires in shades of classic blue and unique green. Creating an engagement ring with Australian gemstones is a wonderful way of supporting our local industries, while also capturing an element of your engagement story in your design.

3. Trilogy Engagement Rings with Unique Shapes and Colour

Trilogy engagement rings have a long history, with their three gemstones thought to represent a couple’s past, present and future as they embark on their next chapter of life together. Traditionally, trilogy rings are made with three round white diamonds, though the three-stone framework creates so many opportunities to customise a design.

We’re seeing a growing creativity in shaking up the design elements of a trilogy ring in unique ways. Alternative diamond shapes, coloured gemstones, bezel settings, and gemstone proportions have all been incorporated into custom engagement ring designs to change the style and personality of a ring. Each of these combinations creates a personal design while also maintaining the classic essence of a trilogy engagement ring.

These trends have brought a fresh new shift to the custom engagement ring design realm, while keeping the timeless essence of a ring that’s going to be worn for many years. Whether you’ve found some inspiration for your own ring, or have sparked a new idea for a unique design, creating a ring that’s uniquely yours is a beautiful way to celebrate your engagement story.

To begin a conversation with a jewellery maker and bring your unique vision to life, book your complimentary appointment for our Canberra studio or virtual appointment.

5 Engagement Rings with Australian Gemstones

Australia is home to some incredible gemstones. Many are strong, durable varieties. perfect for creating a unique engagement ring featuring locally sourced gem. Here are 5 custom engagement ring designs from our Canberra jewellery studio that include Australian gems, to inspire your very own design.

1. Australian Champagne Diamond Engagement Ring

A diamond solitaire engagement ring has been a classic design choice for many decades. Choosing a natural Australian champagne diamond brings a touch of local flair to a classic design. With the same strength as a classic white diamond, and a neutral tone that complements any style, this piece is one to delight in every day.

2. Freeform Australian Sapphire Engagement Ring with Diamonds

For those who love creativity, freeform shapes offer endless design possibilities that defy traditional design. This incredible multi tone Australian Sapphire showcases flashes of green and blue as it catches the light, within a uniquely faceted gem. Variations in colours and shape within every freeform gem makes each ring made with this style entirely one of a kind.

3. Australian Blue Sapphire Engagement Ring

Coloured gemstones with exceptional colour make a statement in minimalist designs. This solitaire ring features an Australian blue sapphire surrounded by flowing shapes, creating a piece that is both unique and practical to wear.

4. Australian Pink Diamond Engagement Ring with Double Halo

Australia is renowned for its pink diamonds from the Arygle region of Western Australia. This radiant cut Australian pink diamond is complemented by a sparkling double halo of pink and white diamonds, creating a remarkable design to celebrate an engagement. With the Argyle mine now closed, gems like these are also a snapshot of Australian jewellery history.

5. Australian Green Sapphire Engagement Ring

While sapphires are commonly associated with the colour blue, they come in a wide range of colours both in Australia and throughout the world. The green sapphires found in Australia often display elegant forest green tones, making them an exceptional choice for a timeless engagement ring design. This one combines an elegant shape with brilliant cut faceting to showcase the wonderful natural colour.

Australian gemstones make for engagement ring designs that are both unique and beautiful. Home to gems in a wide range of colours and styles, designing a piece that’s perfectly yours is a true delight. To begin exploring Australian gemstones for your design, book an appointment to find your unique inspiration.

Garnet Isn't Just Red: 3 Incredible Garnet Colours for Fine Jewellery

Garnets are most commonly known as January’s deep red birthstone. However, Garnets aren’t only red. Naturally occurring gemstones in the Garnet group are found in a breath-taking array of colours. Here are 3 of my favourite Garnet colours to use in custom jewellery designs.

1. Deep Purple Garnets

Like a blip in the gemstone industry’s history, incredible deep purple garnets appeared on the jewellery scene in recent times, with buyers quickly snapping up the available supply. With a colour like this, it’s no surprise that they’re now incredibly rare to get hold of. Described as deep grape or aubergine in colour, their captivating purple colour has an intensity like no other purple gemstone around. Given their rarity, you won’t find these deep purple Garnets in a mass produced retail setting. Instead, these beautiful gems only appear in specialised custom made jewellery pieces.

2. Green Tsavorite Garnets

While Emeralds have long held the top place as the most coveted green gemstone, other green gemstone varieties like the Tsavorite Garnet are gaining popularity as a practical choice for jewellery. Tsavorite Garnets are a bright, fresh, clear green, which make for magnificent statement pieces with larger sized gemstones. Their colour also holds well in small sizes, making tiny bright green Tsavorites a beautiful addition alongside diamonds in jewellery as an accent gem.

3. Peach Mahenge Garnet

For jewellery wearers that adore Padparadscha Sapphires, I have great news for you: the Garnet gemstone family offers you another alternative in a similar colour shade. Mahenge Garnets can be found in a stunning peachy pink colour similar to the highly coveted sapphire variety, as well as darker more reddish gems. These lesser known gemstones are a beautiful choice for a unique custom jewellery piece.

Mahenge Garnets are found in beautiful peachy pink colours.

Custom jewellery studios are a wonderful place to explore rare coloured gemstones you’d never find in a retail setting. While Garnet is most commonly thought of as red, these three beautiful colours of Garnet are lesser known gemstones that make for beautifully unique jewellery pieces. To explore a unique gemstone for a custom piece of jewellery, book an appointment with our jewellery maker for our Canberra studio or online.

5 Eternity Ring Design Ideas

An eternity ring is a third ring for your engagement and wedding ring set, that celebrates a milestone in your marriage. Whether you’re looking for an understated ring that complements your existing set, or a statement piece that brings a burst of personality, there are endless ways to make your eternity ring uniquely yours.

Here are 5 design ideas from our Canberra jewellery studio to inspire your eternity ring design.

1. Match Your Eternity Ring to Your Wedding Ring

If you love a symmetrical look, an eternity ring that mirrors your wedding ring allows for a beautifully cohesive ring stack. It’s a great option to celebrate a new milestone or anniversary, while keeping your original engagement and wedding set design. It’s also a thoughtful option if you’re surprising your partner for an occasion - you know it’s a design they already love.

My tip for matching designs: Request a unique marker on the inside of your ring, so you know which is your wedding ring and which is your new eternity ring - an engraving, or a hidden gemstone inside the ring is a beautiful touch.

For this set, an eternity ring that matches the wedding band creates a cohesive, symmetrical style.

2. Add Diamonds to a Polished Set

If you have a plain polished band for your engagement and wedding rings, choosing a diamond band for your eternity ring adds a beautiful sparkle to your ring set. To complement your existing set, choose the style of faceting - brilliant cut or step cut - that matches the faceting style of the gemstone in your engagement ring.

My tip for diamond bands: You don’t need to have diamonds all the way around your ring - consider leaving a plain polished portion at the base to allow for easy resizing in future.

A classic diamond band is a beautiful choice for your eternity ring if your engagement and wedding ring bands are polished.

3. Include Colour in Your Eternity Ring Design

Diamonds are a classic for engagement, wedding, and eternity ring designs, though coloured gemstones are a beautiful way to incorporate colour, personality and meaning to your set. Small coloured gemstones are available in almost every colour you can imagine. Choose a colour that’s a favourite, that represents a birthstone, or holds a heartfelt meaning for the new moment you’re celebrating, to create an eternity ring design that’s uniquely yours.

My tip for including colour: You don’t need to use all coloured gemstones. Alternating diamonds with colour, or even one single coloured gemstone, can have a wonderful effect in an eternity ring design.

In this custom set, two blue diamonds add a pop of colour to an otherwise all-diamond engagement and wedding ring set.

4. Design Custom Shaping for Your Eternity Ring

Most wedding bands are made with straight, parallel edges, which makes your eternity ring a perfect opportunity to explore more sculptural shapes. Even with designs using standard gemstone shapes (like round brilliant cuts), ring profiles can be shaped with elegant sweeping designs.

My tip for shaped designs: Play with how you wear the ring to unlock more options for styling your set day to day. Rings with custom shaping are beautiful to wear on their own, with only your wedding ring, or with both your engagement and wedding ring.

In this custom eternity ring, elegant marquise and round shaping is set with round brilliant cut diamonds for a unique profile that can be mixed and matched with other parallel rings.

5. Wear Your Eternity Ring on a Different Finger

Your eternity ring doesn’t have to sit beside your engagement and wedding rings. While that’s the traditional option, your ring collection is yours alone - you can design your eternity ring to be a standalone piece for a different finger entirely.

Whether you love your engagement and wedding ring set just as it is, or you’ve fallen in love with a style that doesn’t match them, designing your eternity ring for your right-hand ring finger instead of the left allows for complete freedom to create a freestanding design, from scratch.

My tip for right hand rings: I’ve created right hand eternity rings in every style - from pieces matching the wedding ring, through to large statement coloured gemstone pieces. The possibilities are endless. Don’t let traditional designs limit you.

A custom eternity ring design for your right hand gives you complete creative freedom to choose designs, colours, styles, and profiles you love, regardless of whether they match your engagement and wedding ring designs.

More Eternity Ring Design Inspiration from our Gallery:

Designing an eternity ring is a chance to celebrate a new milestone in a way that feels personal and beautiful. With the right balance of design, practicality and meaning, your eternity ring becomes a piece you’ll love for decades. Book an appointment to begin exploring ideas for your unique eternity ring design.

4 Green Gemstone Varieties

An intriguing colour for a unique piece of jewellery, green gemstones have been used in jewellery for centuries. If you love the colour green, you’ll undoubtedly have a type of green you love most. From deep forest greens, to bluish green tones, to bright sunny greens, the world of gemstones has them all. Here are my 4 favourite green gemstones to use in custom made jewellery.

1. Green Sapphire

While best known for their blue colour variants, Sapphires offer an incredible variety of green hues that make for wonderfully unique jewellery. From deep rich greens, to pastel bluish green ocean tones, to parti colour gems (which feature green alongside one or more other colours within the same gem), there are so many Green Sapphire variations to explore.

Sapphire is also one of strongest green gemstone varieties, making it an excellent option for a green engagement ring. Australia is home to beautiful Green Sapphires, so it’s possible to find a locally sourced gemstone for your custom ring design.

2. Emerald

By far the most famous green gemstone variety, Emerald have been loved in jewellery for centuries. From bright green colours, to bluish green hues, and ‘jardin’ stones with dreamy garden-like scenes with the gem, Emeralds are timelessly elegant.

Best suited for pendants, earrings, and well protected designs in rings, they’re a statement green gemstone that creates beautiful custom jewellery designs.

3. Green Tourmaline

A stunning gemstone variety in many colour shades, Tourmalines offer a wonderful variety of greens. They’re more commonly found in longer rectangular shapes due to the way this gemstone naturally forms, though can also be found in a wide variety of shapes. A particular favourite at the Harlequin studio are vibrant bluish-green hues, that create pieces with a wonderful story.

4. Green Garnet

More commonly associated with the colour red, Garnet actually offers one of the most diverse range of colours in its gemstone family. Due to the way the garnet species forms at a structural level, nuances in Garnet formation leads to a huge range of variations in colour, tone, and characteristics.

Of the greens, two garnet types are the most sought after. Tsavorites are often a bright fresh green, and vibrant in colour even in small sizes, making them perfect as either feature gems or accents in a piece. Demantoid garnets are often a more subdued yellowish green colour, and can feature beautiful “horsetail” inclusions within the gemstone.

Looking to design a piece of jewellery with your very own green gemstone? Book an appointment to explore these beautiful green gemstone varieties.

Thin Engagement Ring Bands

Thin bands on engagement rings are a style that some love in a ring design. Whether you’re looking for a minimalist style, or are seeking the gemstones to be the star of a piece, barely-there setting styles with delicately thin bands may be the designs you’re drawn to.

However, for an engagement ring, which is typically worn every day over many years, there are two important things to think about before deciding on a thin band in your ring design.

1. Precious metals bend.

First, the precious metals used to make high quality jewellery are not only rare, but also malleable. Gold and Platinum bend with force, which makes them excellent metals for creating hand-forged jewellery with. This malleability means they need a certain amount of thickness to be strong and durable enough for an engagement ring that will be worn every day. Too thin, and the ring can buckle even from everyday activities as simple as pulling a door handle.

This is particularly important for engagement rings that have diamonds or other gemstones set along the band. Allowances in the metal structure to incorporate the gems means that the thickness and width of the band must be well designed, to be structurally strong.

For durability reasons, I don’t make engagement rings with bands any narrower than 2mm at the Harlequin workshop. I want to make sure you can confidently enjoy wearing your ring for many years to come.

2. Ring designs need balance.

Second, a beautiful and timeless engagement ring style needs balance. A band on an engagement ring needs to be in proportion to the rest of the ring design for it to look like a great design.

The size of the gemstones in an engagement ring is one part of the design that will influence the band width you need. For example, a ring with a 5ct round brilliant cut diamond at its centre would appear disproportionate on a slim 1.8mm band. A wider band would better suit such a statement diamond, and provide the strength needed for the setting of the ring.

Similarly, ring size also dictates what width will suit your finger, to create an engagement ring you’ll love to wear. A band that is too narrow can appear out of proportion and reduce the strength of the ring. Instead, a ring width in proportion to the ring size creates a beautifully proportioned ring style that can hold up well to the demands of everyday wear.

So, if you’ve been looking for an engagement ring design with a thin style band, I encourage you to consider what will be best width for your unique ring. Your ring size, gemstones, personal style, and overall ring design, will all influence what band will best suit your custom ring design.

There are always ways to achieve the style you’re after, while also making sure your ring is well designed for balance and durability. Details like the setting style, metalwork, proportions, and gem choice all work together to create a style in an engagement ring. Beautifully delicate rings are achieved not only with a thin engagement ring band, but through all the details of the ring design as a whole.

For help designing your perfect engagement ring, book a time directly with a jeweller to get practical advice.

3 Mokume Gane Wedding Ring Designs

Mokume Gane is an ancient metal forging technique that creates incredible, multi-coloured, swirling patterns. While the Mokume Gane style is recognisable from piece to piece, the nuances of each one is entirely unique. This makes it a wonderful choice for a one of a kind, custom made wedding ring. From the metal colours, to the shape of the band, and the patterns that emerge as the precious metals are worked, every detail comes together to create a design that no one else in the world will own.

Here are 3 Mokume Gane wedding ring designs showing the versatility of this type of ring making, to inspire your own unique piece.

1. Yellow, White and Grey Mokume Gane Ring

Classic yellow gold swirling through this Mokume Gane wedding ring creates a traditional feel to the design, emphasised by the classic low dome profile. A yellow gold sleeve lines the inside of the ring bringing an element of luxury and satisfying heft to the handmade piece.

2. White and Grey Mokume Gane Ring

While multiple colours are needed to create a Mokume Gane design, using metals in the same colour family allows for patterning with contrast, not colour. Light grey (silver) and dark grey (white gold) in this Mokume Gane wedding ring create a distinct pattern with their contrast alone, while remaining an all ‘white’ metal piece. The flatter profile with slightly curved edges creates a modern look, with the comfort of a well shaped band.

3. Rose, White and Grey Mokume Gane Ring

Rose gold is an often overlooked metal choice for wedding rings, and is an excellent metal to include in Mokume Gane designs. Here, its warmth contrasts beautifully with the deep grey and bright white tones of the metals alongside it. A solid rose gold sleeve finishes off the wedding ring beautifully, for a modern, one of a kind, statement wedding ring design.

Design your very own unique Mokume Gane wedding ring with the help of our Canberra based jewellery designer and maker, by booking a time online.

Where are our Blue Sapphires found?

The king of blue coloured gems, the Blue Sapphire, is a well loved and highly sought after gemstone. They’re found in many places across the world, with each revealing Sapphires with beautiful characteristics in their own ways. Here are 4 of my favourite places to source Sapphires from.

1. Australian Blue Sapphires

Australian Sapphires are somewhat disparaged on the worldwide jewellery scene, on the assumption that it is a source of unworkably dark gemstone material. These inky, navy tones also make for beautiful jewellery, though Australian Sapphires with magnificent vibrant blue hues do also exist - if you know where to look. With the right material, skilled faceters create exceptional gems with vibrant blue flashes of colour. These are an excellent choice for Australians looking for a locally sourced gemstone for their engagement ring or a dress piece.

Sapphire and Diamond earrings, made with Australian Blue Sapphires faceted to display vibrant blue colour flashes.

2. Montana Blue Sapphires

Turning our attention to the other side of the world, the USA produces gem-quality sapphires in only one location - the state of Montana. Blue Sapphires found here are often in beautiful light blue shades, including stunning ocean-like greenish blue gems. While many Sapphires are heat treated to enrich their naturally beautiful colours, unheated gems from Montana can also be found in beautiful colours. Sapphires found in Montana are often smaller than in other Sapphire deposits around the world, though their beautiful colour range is a favourite for those who love lighter colours for their gemstones.

A wedding ring with a Blue Sapphire sourced from Montana, USA, in a light shade this area is best known for.

3. Sri Lankan Blue Sapphires

Home of the most historically significant Ceylon Blue Sapphires, Sri Lanka is the place that made Blue Sapphires famous. Gems found here are renowned for setting the standard for what makes a Sapphire beautiful. Rich, velvety, cornflower blue Sapphires have been found in Sri Lanka for thousands of years, and are traditionally the most highly sought after shade of Sapphire. It’s this reason that Ceylon Sapphires make stunning engagement rings and statement dress piece are timelessly sophisticated.

A classic Blue Sapphire and Diamond halo ring, with the centre Sapphire sourced from the infamous Sri Lanka.

4. Madagascan Blue Sapphires

Relatively new to the gemstone scene, as a source that has only appeared on the jewellery scene this century, Madagascar now produces an incredible range of gemstones in a stunning array of colours. Blue Sapphires are their most famous, with beautiful finds that make for magnificent engagement rings and dress pieces. The remarkable variety in Sapphire characteristics from light right through to vivid shades makes

A Diamond and Sapphire trilogy ring, with vivid Blue Sapphires sourced from Madagascar.

Looking for the perfect Blue Sapphire for your next jewellery piece? Book an appointment to explore Sapphire options for your unique piece, directly with our jewellery designer and maker.

6 Vintage Inspired Engagement Ring Designs

Lovers of vintage style jewellery have a treasure trove of inspiration for their engagement ring design. From intricate metalwork, unique setting styles, and iconic layouts, there are so many beautiful design elements throughout the history of ring making to weave into a modern engagement ring.

Here are 6 vintage inspired engagement rings custom made at our studio, that bring the beauty of decades past to modern engagement stories.

1. Peach Gemstone Engagement Ring with Vintage Style Halo

The subtlest of details have a powerful impact on the look and feel of an engagement ring. Here, a modern halo engagement ring is given a vintage inspired touch with its elegantly shaped outline, reminiscent of a bygone era. The peachy pink of the centre oval gem (which can be found in Tourmaline, Morganite, or Sapphire) works beautifully with the rose gold band, alongside the bright white platinum and diamond halo.

2. Filigree Diamond Engagement Ring

A true vintage ring is a stunning treasure, though often presents with structural issues stemming from decades of wear. Here, a vintage heirloom was re-created, allowing the new wearer to keep all the incredible history and style of their family’s ring, while ensuring it’s strength for another generation of wear. Hand shaped filigree and milgrain-edged elements are the replicated in the new ring, true to its original design, with a custom designed wedding ring to perfectly match.

3. Art Deco Inspired Sapphire Engagement Ring

Few design periods throughout history are as instantly recognisable as the Art Deco era, with its signature bold geometric elements. Here, the gemstone selections, structural arrangements and finishing details bring a distinctly Art Deco inspired feel to a timelessly modern sapphire engagement ring design.

4. Illusion Set Diamond and Ruby Engagement Ring

Originally created to give the illusion of a diamond appearing bigger than it is, illusion settings evolved into a beautiful design element in their own right. Stunning shaping and carvings create light reflections in the ring itself and give a distinctly vintage style.

5. Floral Milgrain Halo Engagement Ring

Milgrain edging is the tiny raised metal beads applied to the edges of a ring element, which rose to popularity over a century ago. It’s a seemingly small detail, yet has a powerful impact on the texture and style of a ring. Here, it’s applied around the small round diamonds of the engagement ring halo, giving it a fancy, vintage inspired style.

6. Swirling Vintage Style Halo Engagement Ring

Before the rise of digital design tools and manufacturing methods, all jewellery was made entirely by hand, making the intricate designs and structures of vintage style engagement rings all the more impressive. This ring captures that fully, not just in style, but in how it was created. Entirely handmade, its vintage inspired swirls, details, and structure are a nod to the beautiful style and skilful metalwork methods of generations past.

These 6 vintage inspired engagement ring designs are beautiful ways to bring the designs of a bygone era to a modern engagement ring story. See our custom jewellery gallery for more designs, or book an appointment to begin designing your very own custom piece.