The short answer: Hong Kong buyers can commission a bespoke engagement ring from our Manchester workshop online, approve the design in writing and receive it by insured, tracked FedEx delivery. Import duty and taxes are paid by the customer, and our standard making time is 5 to 6 weeks, varying with location and how busy we are.
Hong Kong is dense, fast and full of jewellery knowledge. Buyers there often arrive with firm views on diamonds and want to talk about the details.
For the informed buyer
Many Hong Kong clients already know the language of cut, colour and clarity, and want to compare options closely. We are happy to go through reports, show stones on video and explain how the proportions affect sparkle. See diamond report cheat sheet and the jewellery glossary.
A ring for a humid city
Hong Kong is warm and humid for much of the year, so hands swell and skin oils collect. Clean the ring weekly with warm soapy water. Take it off for swimming and sport, and store it safely when travelling. See travel storage for rings.
What bespoke adds
Where a ready made ring offers a fixed design, a bespoke commission lets you shape the proportions, the setting height and the band width around your stone and your hand. We show renders from several angles, so you can judge the result before anything is made.
Sizing
Sizing systems vary between buyers, so tell us which scale you used and send a millimetre measurement as well. We confirm the size in writing before making.
Time difference
Hong Kong is eight hours ahead of the UK in our winter and seven hours ahead in our summer, since it does not change its clocks. An evening call in Hong Kong reaches us at lunchtime.
Process, delivery and duty
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Design | Sketch and render, refined with you. |
| Approval | In writing, before making. |
| Making | Standard 5 to 6 weeks, varying with location and how busy we are. |
| Delivery | Insured and tracked with FedEx. |
| Duty and tax | Paid by the customer, with rules that differ, and we explain what to expect. |
Proposal ideas
A harbour view, a hilltop at dusk or a quiet coastal trail would all suit. Check access, weather and visibility.
See ordering a ring for a partner in another country and written approval. Browse diamonds and lab grown colourless diamonds. Pieces start from £600.
Paying from Hong Kong
Our prices are shown in pounds. If you pay in another currency, your bank converts them at its own rate, perhaps with a fee. Ask us to confirm the currency and payment method in writing before you order. Our guide to paying a deposit safely online covers what to check.
Natural or lab grown
Both are real diamonds, and we label every stone clearly so you can compare like with like. Lab grown stones are often priced below comparable natural diamonds, which can allow a larger or higher grade stone for the same budget. Natural stones appeal to buyers who value their formation in the earth. We explain the differences plainly and leave the choice to you.
Keeping records
Keep your invoice, design approval and any stone report together, with daylight photographs of the finished ring from several angles. They help with insurance, any customs query and future valuations. Our guide to reading your invoice and certificate explains what each document shows.
Frequently asked questions
Can we discuss reports in detail? Yes.
Who pays duty? The customer.
Can we talk in Hong Kong evenings? Yes.
Do I need to visit Manchester? No, we work by video consultation and message.