This unusual stone was set in a ring Alice's client no longer wore but had huge sentimental value. She took the stone out of the ring, added some other pieces for extra gold and made this simple chunky ring to showcase this beautiful opal.

Here's what the client said:

"I first saw Alice's work in the lovely Greenfinch gallery in Ticehurst. I love her jewellery style and, after my first meeting with her I knew she was the right person to trust with a very special commission for me. I wanted my mother's and grandmother's wedding rings, the ring my mother gave me for my 18th birthday and a necklace I inherited from my other grandma made into a single piece I can wear now. She completely understood what I wanted and took such great care with the commission.

The ring is perfect and the setting has really made the bright opal glow. I wear this beautiful ring everyday and it never fails to draw comments.

I've returned to Alice to have a necklace made and have very happily brought friends to her to have their commissions designed and made. She listens, absolutely understands what you want and is a really lovely person to deal with."

Sara, July 2023