We designed this ring to be a wide bold statement. It incorporates a Celtic Triskele style found in the illuminated pages of the Book of Kells and an Interlace/Loveknot first found in the ancient Book of Dimma. It is 10mm wide and 1.8mm thick. A bit thicker than most...
Setting a diamond or gemstone in a precious metal makes it come alive. Our client wished to upcycle her gold and reset their diamonds into a new and modern slide pendant which had an organic flow. A slide pendant will allow a chain to thread through a part of it,...
This pendant captures the 4 elements in a feminine form. Fire, Earth, Air and Water define the shape of this pendant and give her motion. Pictured is the pendant in yellow gold. The top two triangular shapes are fire, the peirced area where the circle is is...
Pictured is a 14K solid yellow gold Claddagh with a diamond appropriately set into the crown. Our client wished us to make the space in the hands unpierced as she prefers solid rings. This model is the R309 Large Traditional Claddagh. The Claddagh is an Irish symbol...
I had the privilege of creating these three new rings using cherished family gold from our client. It adds a touch of heritage and sentimental value to each piece. It's a beautiful way to carry forward the legacy and create something meaningful for the future. Our...
Star Rubies will always have red as the primary colour and can range from Pink to red to purple.
Pictured is one of the watches I built to celebrate my shops 20th anniversary in the Talbot Centre Mall here in London. I made a limited number of 20. Ten of these self-winding watches are my 'Le Bâton' model, which feature a Japanese caliber NH34 movement and a dial...
We set our clients own half carat diamond (5.0mm radius) into a gorgeous 14K white gold ring with natural accent diamonds half way down each shank and on the halo. Setting faceted diamonds and gemstones is our specialty. We do it in our shop. Halo rings have a pretty...
Pictured is a 1.08 carat fancy green sapphire with an oval cut set into a custom yellow gold ring. There are natural diamonds set into the shank and partially in the halo as well. Setting a faceted shaped stone takes 4-5 times longer than a round brilliant cut gem....
A simple Mjölnir in white gold was commissioned by one of our clients. The oath-ring, chain ends and chain are all white gold as well. Mjölnir is the name of the Scandinavian god Thor's hammer. Thor is the God of Thunder and the guardian of the Rainbow Bridge...
Wedding rings have been around since goldsmiths have. Sometimes something that underlines your style and simply says "Taken" is all one needs. Take these White Sterling Silver bands which we forged for an order. They are 1.8mm thick and were made in a 6mm and a 10mm...
Pictured is the our first gold ring using 3d design called the Burt Diamond Ring. The shop at Bellchamber's has had a 3d Printer since the beginning of 2023. We have been diligently researching and learning techniques of jewellery CAD design and resin printing. The...
This band was the gents ring in a Claddagh wedding set. It is 10mm wide and contains a bezel set purple sapphire. The Claddagh is an Irish design symbolizing Faith, Friendship and Love. The interlace is a repeating triquetra design from the Ancient Book of Durrow....
A client asked us to make a custom Gold Ring Splint for her and set a birthstone on the larger ring. She wanted one which was stronger than silver but still pretty with the gemstone. It is made of yellow gold with 2.5mm wide bands. A ring splint is an effective way to...
This 8mm wide Eternity Triskele has been one of Bellchamber's mainstay designs for over 25 years. It features a repeating triquetra pattern originating from 8th century Pictish Standing Stones. The earliest being the Rosie Priory stone from Angus Scotland. The...
This white gold Claddagh Engagement ring contains 2 fine emeralds in the crown and a 0.1ct diamond in the heart. The fitted wedding band fits snugly beneath it. The shank of the Claddagh features is a Celtic Loveknot 4mm wide from the Irish book of Durrow. .
Jason set an exotic sized 3.33 carat Tanzanite into a 11mm Amphreville Triskele ring. Our client wanted the bezel setting to look ancient and fit for royalty. The purple/blue/violet trichroism of the Tanzanite and the deep yellow gold of the ring makes the...
This is an 8mm wide 14K yellow gold version of the Saxon Rune ring found in the British Museum. The main page for it is here. Runes predate the English language and where prevalent in Norther Europe, Scandinavia, Ireland and the British Isles over 1000 years ago. The...
This charm is a gold Maple Leaf and is the same shape and scale from the ones in the Canadian Air Force. Jason was inspired by the crest on the wing of the Avro CF-105 Arrow, a supersonic jet from the 1950's. It is the same design we use in our Maple Leaf Signet...
Set into a custom designed 14K yellow gold ring, this diamond is a North American lab grown 2+ carat diamond. Setting was done at the bench at Bellchamber's by Jason. Exotic sizes are anything 1ct (6.5mm diameter) or larger. An ideal cut diamond like this one shows...
You don't have to be big to be strong. This white gold ring is just over 4mm wide and is the smallest we can fit a Celtic pattern onto. It features the first Celtic interlace called a Triquetra which represents the unbreakable number 3. The earliest instance which I...
Wedding rings don't always have to match. They are an expression of the individual as well as the couples union. Pictured here is a set with a Lion Signet in solid yellow gold and a Dianne Loveknot wedding set in white gold. The Dianne Loveknot is set with an antique...
Jason set a 3/4 carat diamond into an classic style gold pinky ring we custom made in 14K yellow gold. Our client wished to repurpose their diamond and wanted something which reminded him of his uncle. The finished product is an old school gents pinky ring. Keep in...
Our client helped us create this memorial ring using our Thistle Flower design and a large inky blue Sapphire. The bezel's setting was designed to be closed so that a small amount of ashes could be permanently set beneath the gemstone. The Thistle is the flower of...
This custom cuff design features an Eternity Triskele Celtic interlace in 10mm wide. The have cuff is made of solid yellow gold and the link is a Figaro style gold chain. The production of these has to be absolutely perfect and the result is a lifetime heirloom piece....
Thor is the Scandinavian God of Thunder and the guardian of the Rainbow Bridge separating Valhalla (Heaven) & Earth. His Hammer Mjölnir made him invincible versus any foe. From about the 5th Century to the 12th Century AD Thor's Hammers were popular amulets worn...
This gift giving season Bellchamber's has over 200 estate rings with precious gemstones (diamond, emerald, ruby, sapphire or tanzanite) or semi precious gems. Some of these rings have never been worn. Metal choices are 18K gold, 14K or 10 Karat, or in solid Sterling...
It is the 20th anniversary of Bellchamber Custom Jewellery in the Talbot Centre. Please visit us in person Saturday Nov 19th between 10-3pm for in-store specials and food and cheer. Kevin Love will be playing live music in the food court.
The Lilac Sapphire gold ring.
Sigent Rings are a very established style of ring. In this case the Rampart Lion is in bas-relief in a 'square' shield, popular in 14th century designs. Finished in yellow gold a custom ring like this takes about 4-6 weeks for us to make. The Lion is native to Africa...
A solid sterling tie clip with a bezel set natural star sapphire. The sapphire measures 8x6mm and was a clients heirloom which they wanted set horizontally. The asterism or star in some sapphires is due to inclusions of rutile, a compound of titanium ozide.
These two rings we made to celebrate the family of our clients. We upcycled their gold material (added new gold to their gold material) to produce the rings and then reset the diamonds from their old family jewellery. This gives the new piece a personal provenance of...
Using a tree branch pattern from a local park, Bellchamber made the ring pattern with space for the birthstones. One for each member of the family. A Red Oak tree is the pattern for this ring which measures 7.5mm wide. The rings here are sterling silver.
Custom engraving characters inside a ring makes it unique and increases the heartfelt message. Inside ring engraving is starts at $45 for 16 characters (including spaces) and fonts include script or Roman block as in the photograph. Bellchamber's can also copy...
This custom Spinner ring was made using client gold. Fabricating a ring like this is an exacting process. The inner ring must be comfortable and not too bulky, the inner spinning ring must be just a bit bigger so that it spins freely when it is worn. Note the hammered...
The Whitehorn Triskele Ring in platinum with raised borders.. This particular interlace is an early Celtic design found in the Book of Durrow on pg 83v. Note that it is made of 2 ribbons which each change direction 3 times before repeating. Symbolizing 2 halves of a...
A 2/3 carat round light blue sapphire is bezel set in a yellow gold Bailey Triskele. Inspired by strength, elegance and balance the Bailey Triskele ring features a mirrored Celtic Triskele pattern from the 7th century. Note the interlace is hand pierced. This design...
Our client wanted us to create a ring for a retired firefighter. She brought us the design and together we created a square signet tapering ring with custom lettering and the numbers. The top of this signet is just under 15mm square and has an inside engraving as...
A solid gold wedding set of the Scottish Wild Boar Triskele ring in white gold with raised yellow gold borders. The boar represents nature’s wild ferocity, the thistle is the flower of Scotland, and the Loveknot interlace represents eternity. This wider band is 10mm...
The wide Claddagh band has wolves and interlace going around it's shank and the smaller band is a Luckenbooth with interlace (5mm wide). Both of these rings are solid sterling silver with a 2mm emerald set in the top of each. Claddaghs are uniquely Irish (heart, hands...
This pendant features a design from the 29th page of the Irish Book of Kells. It is a design bas relief of three wolves in a circle with their legs and tails interwoven in Celtic interlace patterns. The Celtic Wolf is a symbol of Strength, Loyalty and Intelligence and...
Our client wanted a version of her copper plated ring on the left made in rose gold. With some modifications we made a copy with slightly wider dots and waves. This one is finished in 14K Rose gold and is 3.5mm wide.
An heirloom piece for sure. This two tone gold Cuff with Figaro bracelet was handmade in 14K yellow with white gold borders. The pattern is the ancient Eternity Triskele Celtic pattern which represents 2 souls as one. Width is 10mm wide. Prices available on request.
Accoutrements for the wrist is something Bellchamber's does as a special request. Most of our ring patterns can be made into a Bangel, however it takes 3-4 times the material which a regularly sized ring will require. Cuffs can be made with a figaro bracelet linking a...
This 2 carat oval Garnet is set into a 4 claw gold setting. The ring has a matching feather interlace designs on both sides of the shank. Feathers represents wisdom. Bellchamber was inspired to make this ring design was made from a red tail hawk feather. The Garnet is...
Platinum is a very rare precious metal. Pictured is an 8mm wide Eternity Triskele Ring without borders custom cast in <950> Platinum. Note that it has a scalloped edging. The interlace is a 8th century Pictish design first found on the Rosy Priory stone. It is a...
Set at Bellchamber's into pretty 4 claw gold ring, this gorgeous oval diamond weighs 1.02 carats. A very special engagement ring we made for our clients. Lab-grown diamonds do take work to create and are usually about forty to less than half of the price of a mined...
A very small bracelet needed to have a name engraved. The proud papa wanted a custom first letter with his own design and the other letters in an easy to read font. The bracelet is a gold baby bracelet which he brought us. This work was done in house at our shop.
Our client had a ring they inherited with some marquis shaped blue sapphires and small melee diamonds. We upcycled her yellow gold material in the new ring and reset her gemstones to make this more modern low profile design. It's a 6mm wide half-round which is a bit...
Gemstones can be cut into a number of shaped. Round brilliants are being the most common in the modern age, cabochon (a rounded dome) being the oldest style of polishing/cutting a gem. A lapidarist is one who cuts rough gems. Setting them into a jewellery is what a...
A 6mm Padparadscha Sapphire with a deep colour is set into a 4 claw yellow gold ring. Sapphires are found in every colour except red, that is when they are called Rubies. Sapphires are the 2nd hardest gemstone next to diamond and symbolize royalty, blessings and...
Family Crests are a special source of pride for the owner. Pictured is a ring our client brought us to engrave the family crest of Bingham on it. If you have a special engraving you would like please contact us. We can usually do them in 2 weeks or less.
We can guarantee delivery for Christmas Delivery when shipping is for Monday December 20th. This means our deadline for ordering our handmade jewellery is Friday December 17th. If you want something with a gemstone please don't hesitate to telephone or email our shop.
This elegant interlace pattern can be found around the world. The triple braid is one of the strongest physical knots. In Celtic artifacts the interlace pattern is found from the 5th century CE onwards. It's may also found in Roman, Asian and Medieval mosaic. The...
Hand engraving by a master graver can transform a ring or even give it new life. This ring was one a client brought us to size and commissioned us to add classic scroll work to three quarters of the shank and symmetrical leaf patterns on the top of shank too....
During our annual Customer Appreciation day come and see Kevin Love play classical guitar. Between 11 and 1pm. Mr. Love is an award winning composer and recording musician from California. His website is here.
You are Invited! Bellchamber Rings Holiday Open House and Sale Saturday November 27th At this time of year I would like to thank you for supporting our small business during such an interesting year! In appreciation, I would like to invite you to drop the store on...
A Custom Claddagh wedding band set finished in yellow gold. The interlace features an Eternity Triskele design which spans the shank on both sides back to the sizing bar. One is 7mm and the other is 10mm. The Claddagh is an Irish symbol of Faith, Love and Friendship....
This Custom Claddagh wedding band set is finished in yellow gold. The interlace features an Eternity Triskele design which spans the shank on both sides back to the sizing bar. One is 7mm and the other is 10mm. A unique feature is that the gold is 'antiqued' showing a...
Sterling Silver is the brightest and whitest metal. It is also a precious metal and perfect for jewellery. This Bellchamber Tree of Life design is based on the symbolism of the Tree. A tree connects heaven and earth by rooting in the ground and rooting in the sky. It...
The Wolf is found in Celtic art from the Iron age and the golden age of illuminated gospel books. Even Rome was founded by twins raised by a she-wolf. It is an auspicious symbol of a family (the pack), intelligence and loyalty. The Claddagh is a classic Irish symbol...
Jason has assembled over 30 lock-back knives with custom handles since 2005. Pictured is number 32 which has coca-bola handles and hand-engraved scroll work on the white brass bolsters. Our clients initials are engraved on the ends of each bolster. Each rivet is hand...
A wedding band set with a Kalevala design. The Kalavala is the Finnish story of the worlds creation. The symbol represent the four seasons and the four corners of heaven held up by the four directions, in essence the cycle of life. Widest is 8mm and it...
Pictured is the pierced version of the Celtic Tree of Life handmade at Bellchamber's. A lovely design representing the Family, strength and the connection of heaven and earth. It roots in the ground and the sky. This model (P299) is 2.4cm in diameter and comes shipped...
The Two Hearts Interlace pendant pictured is made of 14K yellow gold and features hand-pierced interlace. Note that there are two hearts in one all connected by Celtic interlace. The modern symbol of love, the Heart was first seen in the 1200’s in an illustration of a...
The Book of Kells has many secret designs everywhere within it. It has been theorized that there was three groups of artists who produced it, or even three single monks who worked tirelessly. One of them is called the 'goldsmith' because of his use of gold leaf...
The idea to model a tree branch for a wedding ring was from our clients who wanted us to reset their 1 carat diamond as well. Tree Branches have come to symbolize peace, unity and are the feminine part of the tree whilst the trunk can be considered the masculine part....
Welcoming a new life into the world is has many different traditions. A keepsake will mark that time. Ours are hand-made in our shop and come with a free engraving on the top (in either a script font or block font). They measuring 3cm long x 0.5cm wide and the solid...
Pictured is a Raven illustrated by my friend Edgar Allen Rossetti. Edgar is First Nations and a fantastic and talented artist. We met when I had a booth at the Vancouver Celtic Festival in 2011. We collaborated to make this pendant made in sterling silver, it measures...
The Anglo Saxon artifact this ring is inspired from is found in the British Museum. It is a heavy gold ring from the 8th century decorated with runes and and three character inside engraving. Bellchamber used the same runes in bas relief to create this 10mm wide ring...
The Traditional Claddagh pictured here is made of solid <950> Platinum. It was custom designed with a 3.5 mm interlace design from our Dimma ring selection. This is the smallest space we can make an interlace design in, and it looks fantastic. A 0.12 carat round...
A custom Highland pin for a cap and sporran was ordered with our clients personal design. We also made a sterling silver version as a small pendant for a chain. One pin was to have a silver feather and be over 8cm tall, the one without the feather was 4.5cm in...
We were commissioned to make a pair of custom signet rings with a bezel set carved gem. Kanji characters inspired by Japanese Anime was the inspiration. One was for a character named 'Pein'. The second ring we made has the character for 'Steel'. We custom made a large...
Our client wanted a 0.50 carat white diamond to be set into a 1/2 bezel setting and a simple cable chain permanently attached to the bezel. We sourced a very fine E colour gem for her. Once we made the bezel we welded o-rings to the outside of the bezel and carved a...
A replacement family ring was required for our client, we were able to reset one of the original gems. The diamond on her original was able to be reset into the new mount. Pictured is a white gold family ring with 4 x 2.5mm round gemstones (peridot, 2 x amethyst and a...
The Diane Loveknot is named after my mom, who asked me to make the design over 20 years ago. Pictured is a white gold version with scalloped edges. A 6x4 Cabochon cut Emerald is bezel set in to the center of the interlace. Every gemstone is hand-set at the work bench...
Our client had a very nice story about finding a ring for his partner right in a stream bed right the time he wanted it. Sometimes it feels like the universe really does gives little nudges of help here and there. The ring he had was very special and had a pattern on...
The word Drui is Gaelic for Oak. The Oak of course is the most sacred tree to the Druids and Celts. It is a symbol of Wisdom, Strength and Love. I named this ring the Oak Druid ring because there are motifs of three different Oak Leaves. Black Oak, White Oak and Red...
We used a photo of a maple tree in a local park to create the motif on these rings. It's branches with custom arranged birthstones (2mm each) gypsy set in the same style. When ever you look at a ring you are reminded of so many things in this case your family, where...
A specific Tudor Rose symbol and a Triquetra with a circle was to be used in this wedding band's design. The Tudor Rose is the traditional floral heraldic emblem of England and takes its name and origins from the House of Tudor. The Triquetra is the interlace design...
DVM stands for Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. Our client wanted to made a simple band to commemorate the graduate in their family. SO we set out collaborating on a Veterinary graduate ring. It was to be between 5 and 6 mm wide with her favourite gemstones (pink...
Our Client wanted us to design a Memento Mori ring with skulls. The would alternate different profiles around the ring. Rubies were to be set into the eyes when if each was facing up. Pictured here is the yellow gold skull ring in 10K with diamond cut rubies repeating...
Water is the main idea behind this ring and how it was the first scientific principle or thought. It began with the philosopher Thales of Miletus and his idea that Water was the originating principle of nature. This idea was completely radical in 2550 year ago Greece....
Bellchamber Rings offers hand and machine engraving on rings and other pieces of jewellery. If we do not hand make it, we must examine each item to be engraved before giving a go ahead. Most can be done in less than a week. Engraving styles range from standard block,...
Pictured are a custom set of Lucky Horseshoe wedding rings. They are both 14k yellow gold with a white gold horseshoe plate on the top set with 19 diamonds and finished with hand-engraving. In terms of scale the gents size is about the size of a quarter and the ladies...
Turtles have been on the planet Earth longer than people. They can live for more than a century and seem to be their own islands. The Turtle represent longevity, wisdom and the support of the world itself. A client of mine wanted me to make a ring for his partner to...
Our client wanted the nickname "gypsy" for a personalized 18K yellow gold charm. This one could alternate as a bracelet or anklet. There is quite a bit of design layout to consider in the details of such a small charm; the font and characters should match and some of...
Our client wanted us to make a custom Sterling Silver Tie bar for a graduation gift. To customize it we set one of the clients star sapphires into a white gold 4 claw setting. We gemstone was supplied her moms jewellery collection and this made it a very special...
Forged rings like these are handmade and not cast from wax models. They are not produced en-masse by stamping machines either. These ones were made using fire and tools of steel, leather and wood. Some of the metal was from our clients own family gold material. They...
I was able to receive a Covid shot (AZ) on Wednesday last. The side effects kept me at home and in bed for 48 hrs. I wasn't even able to focus on emails or the #thecelticgoldsmith video update. Sorry about that, I'll be back at the shop tomorrow ready and back at...
Raised gold borders on Bellchamber rings add about 0.5mm to the thickness of the band and are about 1.2mm wide. This set of rings feature raised gold borders in yellow on yellow gold rings. The pattern is a Lovebird Tree of Life designs from the Book of Kells. The...
A nice sunny day today. Current repair orders are all complete, custom jobs are now the priority. Graduation gifts, mothers day and anniversary gifts are the priorities. Finished a small Celtic Tree of Life Charm for shipping to Ottawa. It is 14K yellow gold and just...
I've been operating the shop by myself for 3 months now. We've been through 3 lockdowns in the last 13 months and we are in the 3rd wave of COVID-19. Demand for jewellery repairs and gifts have slowed, as might be expected, but is consistent. I am grateful to have...
A Gryphon and Dragon ring (R76) in white gold with raised yellow gold borders. The animals are complimentary elements of water and fire intertwined. Each ring is made to order.
Pictured is a 14mm wide signet ring with a solid yellow gold top. The ring portion we made in sterling silver. Our client brought us the 'Stanley" family crest he wanted engraved on the top and he also wished to have Scottish thistles on the shoulders of each side....
The Luckenbooth is an 18th-20th century Scottish Love charm. Antique versions utilize one or two hearts intertwined and capped with a crown. Scots and Highlanders could be a superstitious lot and a Luckenbooth was given as a token of love and protection. Usually made...
This custom belt buckle features Celtic interlace surrounding a Dragon. It is large! Once it was cast in sterling silver the finished weight was over 110grams. The dimensions are 78mm x 58mm (3" x 2.25"). The eye of the dragon has a brilliant cut ruby set in it. The...
How do you say "I love you" on Valentines day? By giving your heart away.-We handmade these pendants especially for the 14th. Delivery is free within North America. They are also 14% off the regular price. Each includes a free sterling silver chain and description....
Our curbside location is at 140 Fullarton st. The photo shows the entrance at the South East end of the Talbot Centre. Appointments are necessary and we require your name, telephone number and email. For repairs an email of your item on top of a quarter on a flat...
The Heart Triskele handmade in 14K yellow gold. The modern symbol of love, the Heart was first seen in the 1200’s in an illustration of a knight offering his heart to his love. It is recognized as the shape of Cupids arrow. The triangular Celtic Interlace is the shape...