TL;DR: we send rings to Ireland by insured, tracked FedEx delivery. Since the UK left the EU, a ring sent to Ireland is treated as an import, so expect import VAT and possibly duty, which the customer pays. Standard making time is 5 to 6 weeks, varying with your location and how busy we are. Pieces start from £600.
How delivery works
Delivery is insured and tracked with FedEx, so you can follow the parcel from dispatch to your door. Ireland is close to the UK, so the courier journey is usually short, but customs can add time, and we cannot promise a delivery date. Tell us your address and your deadline at the start.
Customs and charges
A ring sent from the UK to Ireland passes through customs. The customer pays import duty and tax, and the rules differ by country and change over time, so we explain what to expect rather than quote figures that may go out of date. The courier will tell you what is due, and a prompt reply keeps the parcel moving. Our guide to ten questions international customers ask covers the wider process. Our note on how tax differs between Northern Ireland and the Republic goes into the border question.
North and south of the border
Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland are treated differently for goods and customs, so tell us exactly which address the ring is going to. If you live in one and your partner in the other, that is worth discussing before you order.
A sensible order of events
- We talk by video or message about the ring you have in mind.
- We share sketches and CAD renders, and refine them with you.
- You approve the design in writing. Nothing is made before this.
- We make the ring, which takes 5 to 6 weeks as standard.
- We check the ring and dispatch it by insured, tracked FedEx.
- You follow the tracking, deal with any courier message about charges, and receive the ring.
Choosing a delivery address
Choose an address where someone can receive the parcel safely. If you are keeping the ring a surprise, our guide to ordering a surprise ring secretly has practical ideas.
Design by video consultation
You do not need to visit us. We work by video consultation and message, share sketches and CAD renders for you to review, and make nothing until you have approved the design in writing. Our guide to how written approval works explains the step.
Sizing
Measure the inside of a ring that fits well in millimetres and tell us how you measured. Our guide to sizing a finger for a bespoke ring from abroad explains the principles.
If you are planning around a date
A proposal, a birthday or a wedding all have fixed dates, so work backwards from the day. Take off a margin for delivery and customs, then the 5 to 6 weeks of making, then the time needed for the design. If the date falls near Christmas, allow extra. We cannot promise a delivery date, but we will say honestly in writing whether your date looks realistic. Our guide to when to order for a Christmas proposal in Ireland covers the festive season.
When it arrives
Check the ring against your approved design and take photographs for your records. Our guide to what comes in the box explains what arrives. Insure the ring as soon as it is yours.
Frequently asked questions
How do you ship to Ireland?
By insured, tracked FedEx delivery.
Do I pay tax on arrival?
Expect import VAT and possibly duty. The customer pays, and we explain what to expect.
Does Northern Ireland differ?
Yes, rules differ, so tell us the exact address.
Do I need to visit the UK?
No. We work by video consultation and message.