Commission your bespoke ring remotely
Consultation, stone selection, CAD approval and insured delivery — all handled clearly online. You do not need to sit in a showroom with a tray of diamonds to commission a considered engagement ring. À Vie is built for remote clients across the UK and beyond, with every important decision shared, explained and approved before anything is made.No showroom visit needed
The whole process is designed to work from wherever you are
Most people assume a bespoke ring has to start in person. In reality, the important parts of the process are clarity, documentation and approval: understanding the brief, comparing certified stones, reviewing the CAD design and agreeing the price before production begins.
Those steps work naturally online. You can ask questions by video call, phone, WhatsApp or email, then approve every stage in writing.
HOW REMOTE COMMISSIONING WORKS
From first message to finished ring
STEP ONE
We talk through the brief
Share the occasion, budget, timeline, metal preference and any images you have saved. We can do this by video call, phone, WhatsApp or email.
No obligation.
STEP TWO
You receive stone options
We send a curated shortlist with GIA or IGI certificates, millimetre measurements and plain-language notes on each option, so you can compare like for like.
No tray. No guesswork.
STEP THREE
The CAD is shared digitally
You review the ring from multiple angles, request changes and approve the final design in writing before a single piece of metal is worked.
You see the design first.
STEP FOUR
Payment is staged clearly
No payment is due until you have approved the CAD design and chosen stone. The balance is due only after completion and checks.
No surprise costs.
STEP FIVE
Your ring is delivered safely
The finished piece is checked, documented and sent by insured tracked courier. The same process works across the UK and internationally.
Tracked and insured.
Common concerns
What replaces the showroom visit? Better information.
Holding a stone in a showroom can feel reassuring, but it does not tell you everything. Independent certificates, exact measurements and design renders give you a clearer record of what you are choosing.
The CAD approval stage also removes much of the guesswork. You are not imagining a finished ring from loose stones and samples; you are reviewing your design before production begins.
Useful next guides
Useful guides before a remote consultation
Remote clients usually want clarity on price, design choices and how much value can go into the finished piece.
Budget
Check the pricing guide
See typical cost ranges and what affects the quote before sending your brief.
Design
Explore ring design choices
Compare settings, stones, metals and finishing details before the first consultation.
Value
Why bespoke can cost less
Understand how a leaner appointment-led process can direct more of the budget into the ring.
Remote commissioning FAQ
Questions clients ask before commissioning remotely
The short version: you approve the stone, design and price before production, and every important detail is documented.
Every diamond we source is supplied with a GIA or IGI certificate. We share the certificate details with you before approval, including the report number, carat weight, measurements, colour, clarity and cut information. You receive the certificate with the finished ring.
Yes. The design stage exists for that reason. You can request changes to proportions, setting height, prong style, shank width or other details before signing off. Production only begins once the design and stone are approved in writing.
We help you estimate size as carefully as possible before production. If the ring needs adjustment later, resizing is usually available depending on the setting style, stone coverage and metal. We will flag any design that limits resizing before it is made.
Yes. The same remote process works for clients in Ireland, Australia, the UAE and elsewhere. Delivery timing, insurance and any local import duties are discussed before dispatch so there are no surprises.
Ready to discuss an idea from wherever you are?
Tell us about the ring you have in mind
Share what you know: budget, timeline, metal preference, stone shape, saved images or anything else that helps. We will respond personally with the next clear step.
What are you looking to create?
Tell us about your engagement ring
How high the stone sits above the finger.
Tell us about your wedding band
Tell us about your eternity ring
Tell us about your signet ring
Tell us about your necklace or pendant
Tell us about your earrings
Tell us about your bracelet
Tell us about your cufflinks
All our cufflinks use a whale-back or chain-link fitting as standard.
Tell us about your piece
A few more details
All prices in GBP. We are happy to discuss currency conversion for international orders.
Useful if your range depends on diamond size, natural vs lab-grown, timeline, or whether you are comparing another quote.
Helps us advise on lead times and any import considerations.