DESIGN TECHNIQUES
Ogden of Harrogate uses the very latest technology in design and manufacturing, and depending on the commission will employ Computer Aided Design and model making alongside more traditional hand-crafted routes. The sheer variety of technical expertise available to our design team means that a huge range of work can be carried out, whether re-modelling an heirloom or the creation of a brand new item of bespoke jewellery. The client is invited to be closely involved at every stage, including seeing their creation brought to life in the workshop.
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HAND DRAWN DESIGN A key stage of the design process is usually the production of detailed hand-drawn designs by the designer, who works closely with the client. A hand drawing is often the best way to unlock the creativity of the mind, and to explore all the possible options. The designs are all to scale and draw on the collective experience of the designer, the gemmologist and the workshop to produce pieces that, while beautiful and unique, are also achievable in the workshop. |
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COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN (CAD) Another route is using Computer Aided Design (CAD). This 3D process can either be employed to enable the client to more closely visualise how the finished piece will look or can also be an intrinsic part of the manufacturing process, allowing for pieces of jewellery that often defy expectations and push the creative envelope. |
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DESIGN OPTIONS Customers wishing to design their own piece of jewellery, or have a bespoke creation made especially for them are able to benefit from our considerable skills and experience throughout the design process. Our team of talented jewellers will then bring the piece to life in our state of the art workshop. We are also able to advise on re-modelling jewellery. We find that this is very popular with clients who have inherited an heirloom and who want to keep it for sentimental reasons but find it is not suited to their personal style. We are able to use the stones and precious metal to create a more contemporary piece, better suited to the client’s needs. To find out more about our design services, please contact us or simply visit one of our showrooms at any time. |
A spectacular statement in blue and white, these important Ceylon sapphire and diamond pendant earrings epitomise the drama and refinement for which we stand for. Each earring is set with a vivid oval Ceylon sapphire of exceptional colour and clarity, the stones totalling an impressive 10.13 carats, their bright cornflower hue immediately marking them out as gems of rare quality.
Surrounding each sapphire is a halo of fine white diamonds, with additional graduated diamonds articulating the drop to catch the light at every movement. Crafted in 18ct white gold, the clean lines of the setting allow the sapphires to dominate, while the diamonds lend scintillation and lift. Perfect for black‑tie occasions, weddings or red‑carpet moments, these earrings are the sort of jewels that become part of a family history: worn rarely, remembered always.
Brimming with late Victorian charm, this antique three‑stone ring showcases the timeless pairing of deep blue sapphire and old‑cut diamonds in a beautifully balanced design. The central sapphire displays a rich, velvety hue, flanked on either side by chunky old‑cut diamonds whose soft, romantic sparkle is so characteristic of jewellery from around 1900.
Set in warm 18ct gold with delicately carved shoulders, the trilogy arrangement sits low and comfortably on the finger while still offering plenty of presence. Traditionally symbolising past, present and future, three‑stone rings make particularly meaningful engagement or anniversary pieces, and this example has the added allure of more than a century of history already behind it.
An extraordinary gem of true collector status, this 24.59ct Ceylon colour change sapphire is a once‑in‑a‑generation stone. Cut as a generous cushion, it displays the classic “Ceylon” character – a bright, open tone with remarkable clarity – while its chameleon‑like shift in different lights adds a layer of magic that photographs can only hint at.
Under cool daylight the sapphire shows a vivid bluish hue; move it into warmer, indoor light and it transforms towards rich violet tones, the colour change rolling gracefully across the facets. At over twenty‑four carats this is not only a substantial gemstone but also a highly wearable one, with proportions that would sit beautifully in a bold ring or pendant designed to frame – rather than compete with – its natural beauty.