The short answer: À Vie Diamonds is a UK registered bespoke jeweller based in Manchester, England, making engagement rings, wedding bands and other fine jewellery for clients in the UK and abroad. This page gives journalists quick facts and tells you how to reach us.
We are happy to help with articles about bespoke jewellery, diamonds and gemstones.
Quick facts
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Business | À Vie Diamonds, a UK registered bespoke jeweller |
| Founded by | Two friends who met at secondary school |
| Website | aviediamonds.com |
| Based in | Manchester, England |
| What we make | Engagement rings, wedding and eternity bands, signet rings, bracelets, necklaces and cufflinks |
| Stones | Natural and lab grown diamonds and gemstones, labelled clearly. Certified diamonds are graded by IGI or GIA. |
| Prices | Pieces start from £600 |
| Making time | Standard 5 to 6 weeks, varying with location and how busy we are |
For other company details, such as registration information, ask us and we provide what you need for your piece.
What we can comment on
- Natural and lab grown diamonds.
- Coloured gemstones and treatments.
- Bespoke ring design.
- Buying jewellery from abroad.
- Ring care and servicing.
- Choosing a setting, a metal or a stone shape.
How we work
Clients approve a design in writing and pay the 70 percent production payment before anything is made. After that the commission cannot be cancelled. We prepare a sketch and a render, refine it with the client and inspect the finished piece before it is sent. Delivery is by insured, tracked FedEx, and customers outside the UK pay any import duty and tax that apply in their country.
Story angles we can help with
- How a bespoke engagement ring is designed, step by step.
- What to ask when you buy a ring from another country.
- The differences between natural and lab grown stones, explained plainly.
- How couples plan a proposal across time zones.
Images
Ask us for images for press use, and tell us where they will appear. We agree the terms with you.
Press contact
Email enquiries@aviediamonds.com, or contact us through the website, mentioning the publication and your deadline.
Useful background
See our story, who we are and how we work, the diamond report cheat sheet and lab grown diamonds. Browse diamonds.
Frequently asked questions
Can we interview you? Email us with your outline and deadline.
Can we use your images? Ask us for terms.
Can you supply a sample? Ask us, and we talk through what is possible.
Do you comment on prices? We can explain how a bespoke ring is priced in general terms.