FAQ’s

Of course everyone is different. Thank goodness otherwise my job wouldn’t be half as interesting as it is!

I get asked a lot about what the most usual widths of wedding bands are, especially for men for whom their wedding ring may be the one and only piece of jewellery they will ever wear.

For him
In my experience, 5mm is the most requested width, and the one that many jewellery companies class as the “standard men’s band width”.

6mm tends to work well on particularly large hands and gives the same visual proportions as 5mm.

8mm I would say is classed as a wider band giving a different look and feel.

For her
For women the style of the engagement ring can often determine what wedding band works best, as well as her personal style and aesthetic.

3mm however tends to be the most requested width.

2.5mm comes a close second.

Sea glass has been tumbling around in the ocean for years, sometimes for decades and as such already has frosting and tiny scratches all over it, which is what gives it its distinct character.

Once the sea glass is set into metal, the little "stone" itself, and the shaped edges that I have cut and polished (and that you don't see), are protected by the setting in the same way that other stones are.

A bezel setting is more secure and protective than a claw setting, which allows more of the stone to be exposed.

The surface of your sea glass may well become more shiny over time, as it is worn, depending what you do whilst wearing the ring.

I am asked for silver engagement and wedding rings a lot.

Some people just really love silver (including me)!

Silver is a relatively soft metal, so over time, it will scratch (which generally looks like a mellowing of the shine) and over the years it will eventually start to wear down, especially if you wear it with harder metals or do heavy manual work while wearing it.

That said, Glasswing silver rings tend to be relatively chunky so it would take many years for them to wear down and, of course, if you keep an eye on them you can always get them repaired and strengthened by adding more material to your ring/s.

What I wouldn’t recommend though, is a really delicate design in silver if you intend to wear it daily.

White gold or platinum would be far more practical and will still blend in with your other silver jewellery.

If in doubt, discuss your needs with me before ordering.

Yes!

You can find jewellery for bridesmaids in the bridesmaids, ready-to-go and wedding party sections of the shop.

However, depending on my workload, I may be able to make bespoke pieces for bridesmaids.

I’d advise planning this early, and contacting me to see if I have the capacity at the moment.

Fine jewellery is one of the most important purchases we make.

Taking care of your jewellery keeps it looking its best as well as ensuring it can be worn and enjoyed for generations to come.

I’ve compiled a list of hints and tips about how to care for your purchase - check it out here.

For the first 10 years of running Glasswing single-handedly, I made everything myself. Absolutely everything!

But, much as I love working at my bench, running a small business takes a lot more than just benchwork. It simply can’t be done if I am to move forward with the business and keep things fresh around here!

So I’ve now been joined by a small, hand picked team of amazingly skilled UK based jewellers and specialists that I work with on some pieces to make the different elements of my designs.