Gold
Pure (24 carat) gold is bright yellow and very soft, and for these reasons is rarely used for jewellery.
Instead, we mix the gold with other metals to make a harder alloy and, depending on the quantity and nature of the other metals, we achieve different colours and carats.
The most commonly used metals are copper, silver bronze and palladium. An alloy of gold, copper and bronze gives us the traditional yellow shade, one of gold and copper creates red gold and one of gold, silver and palladium gives white gold.
I love playing with different shades of gold and that's the reason I always experiment with different alloys for future collections.
– MARIA FRANTZI
An ethical approach to elegance
Knowing that gold mining isn’t environmentally-friendly, I choose to use only recycled gold. I purify it to 24 carats, then make my own 18 carat alloys. My preferred mix is gold with pure silver and a trace of copper (for strength, not colour), creating a distinctive pale yellow known as “green gold”. I also love using palladium and silver for a grey-white gold. I’m always experimenting with alloys to explore new shades for future collections.
I use 925 sterling silver (92.5% pure) and 999 silver (99.9%) for encasing stones, and recycle silver wherever I can.
My mortality is inevitable, but my work is made from materials which will remain long after I return to dust. I don’t seek immortality through my work, I seek immortality for the objects I make. I want them to express the eternal.
– MARIA FRANTZI
It was so exciting to design our own rings, chose the stones and know that they were unique and handcrafted from the same piece of gold. Many people comment on how beautiful and unusual my engagement ring is. Maria is great to work with and we were delighted with the rings she made.
– TESSA & CHARLES
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Bespoke wedding and engagement rings, made with meaning. Handcrafted designs, personal details, and a process that begins with you.
Start your journey
Bespoke wedding and engagement rings, made with meaning. Handcrafted designs, personal details, and a process that begins with you.