Commission a Piece
Custom engagement rings, wedding bands and one-of-one jewelry, designed and handmade in Manila.
Work directly with Nathan to create a ring designed specifically for you. Start with a gemstone, a photograph, an idea or simply something you haven't been able to find elsewhere. Your piece is developed with you and individually handmade at the Rings by NK bench in Manila.
Most custom rings are completed within approximately 4–6 weeks after design approval and gemstone confirmation. More complex pieces may require longer.
Private Consultations
Private consultations are available by appointment in Makati, online, or at a convenient location within selected areas of Metro Manila.
You do not need to arrive with a finished design. A commission can begin with a gemstone, an idea, an existing piece, an inspiration image, or simply something you have not been able to find elsewhere.
Most bespoke engagement rings can be designed and handmade in approximately 4–6 weeks from design approval. More complex commissions or specially sourced gemstones may require additional time, and your anticipated completion date is confirmed before you proceed.
We will discuss the person who will wear the piece, the occasion, your ideas, preferred materials and gemstones, approximate budget and required timing before developing the creative direction.
How a Custom Commission Works
1. Tell Me What You're Looking For
We begin with the person, the occasion and what you want the piece to become. You may already have a clear idea, or we can develop the direction together from a gemstone, reference, existing piece or starting concept.
2. Design and Quotation
I develop the design specifically for you, considering proportion, materials, gemstones, construction and how the piece will be worn.
You receive the proposed design, gemstone options where applicable, a fixed quotation and confirmed production timeline. Most bespoke engagement rings are completed approximately 4–6 weeks after design approval.
3. Approval and Deposit
Once the design, materials and specifications are agreed, the commission is confirmed through a written agreement and a 50% deposit.
4. Handmade at the Bench
Your piece is individually hand-fabricated at the Rings by NK bench in Manila. I form, construct, assemble, set and finish the piece by hand, using traditional techniques including granulation where the design calls for it. Progress photographs are shared at key stages of the build.
5. Completion and Handover
The remaining balance is due upon completion, before collection or delivery. Your piece is supplied with its written specifications and applicable gemstone documentation.
What Does a Commission Cost?
The cost of a commission depends on the design, finished gold weight, gemstone selection and complexity of the making process.
Simple handmade commissions generally begin from ₱60,000. Bridal and gemstone commissions commonly fall between ₱100,000 and ₱300,000, while complex one-of-one collector pieces may exceed this range.
A detailed quotation confirms the approved design, materials, gemstone specifications and anticipated completion period. A 50% deposit begins the commission, with the balance due upon completion and before collection or delivery.
What You Receive
A Rings by NK commission is a personal, documented making process carried out directly with the designer and maker.
An Individually Handmade Piece
Designed and made specifically for you rather than selected from a catalogue or adapted from a standard production design.
Direct Access to the Maker
Work directly with Nathan throughout the design and making process.
Progress Updates
Receive photographs and updates at key stages while the piece is being made.
Certificate of Making and Specifications
A signed record of the materials, gemstones, ring size and finished specifications.
Gemstone Documentation
Original grading reports or gemstone documentation supplied where applicable.
Presentation Box
Presented in a high-quality timber ring box for safekeeping and presentation.
Continuing Care
Complimentary annual inspection and professional cleaning for Rings by NK pieces.
Frequently Asked Questions
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For custom commissions, a wider range of precious metals are available. Traditional granulation is reserved for 18k yellow gold. For 14k, white-gold and platinum interpretations, alternative hand-finished details such as milgrain may be used in place of granulation.
Where a commission includes traditional granulation, I will recommend 18k yellow gold, as it offers the finest balance of colour, craftsmanship and durability for this ancient technique. For other styles, I'm happy to discuss the material that best suits your vision during our initial consultation.
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Yes.
Both natural and laboratory-grown diamonds are available for bespoke commissions. During our consultation, I'll explain the advantages of each and help you choose the option that best suits your priorities, budget and design.
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Most commissions are completed within four to six weeks, depending on complexity and current workshop schedule.
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A 50% deposit confirms the commission and allows materials and gemstones to be secured. The remaining balance is due when the piece is complete and before collection or delivery. The payment stages are recorded within the commission agreement.
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Yes. Photographs and updates are shared at key stages of the making process. The number and timing of updates will depend on the design and how the piece is constructed.
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Independently graded center diamonds are supplied with their original laboratory report where applicable (GIA or IGI). Smaller accent diamonds and colored gemstones are recorded in the finished piece specifications but may not carry individual laboratory reports.
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Rings are marked with their gold fineness (14k, 18k). These details are also recorded in the accompanying Certificate of Making and Specifications.
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Many Rings by NK rings can be resized, although the available adjustment depends on the design. Continuous diamond settings, uninterrupted granulation and certain patterned bands may have limited resizing capacity. This will be discussed before the commission is approved.
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Because Rings by NK pieces are handmade and many are made to order, customized or individually sized, returns and exchanges are not accepted for change of mind.
Returns will only be considered where an item is confirmed to be defective. Please contact us promptly with your order details and clear photographs of the issue. The piece will be assessed, and an appropriate repair, replacement or refund will be arranged where applicable.
Damage caused by normal wear, accidental damage, improper care, incorrect sizing information, or alterations undertaken by another jeweler is not considered a manufacturing defect.
Custom commissions, personalized pieces, engraved items, custom sizes and specially sourced stones cannot be returned or exchanged unless they are defective.
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Most bespoke engagement rings are completed in approximately 4–6 weeks from design approval. The exact timing depends on the complexity of the design, gemstone sourcing and current workshop schedule. More intricate one-of-one pieces may take longer, and the anticipated completion period is confirmed before your commission begins.
Recent Commission
Every commission begins with a different story. These matching wedding rings were developed directly with their future owners and individually handmade at the Rings by NK bench in Manila.
Client Experiences
Sheila & Eric - Anniversary Bands
★★★★★
“Our wedding bands are exquisitely crafted with elegance that captures the beauty and depth of our love. We made the right choice.”
Mark - Returning Client
★★★★★
“I dislike shopping for mass-produced jewelry, but i return to Nathan for his consistently unique, high-quality pieces.”
Heiner - Custom Wedding Bands
★★★★★
“Working with Nathan has been an absolute pleasure from start to finish. He created our custom wedding rings, and we couldn’t be happier with the result.”
Begin a Commission
Tell me a little about the piece you have in mind. You do not need to have every detail resolved—the first step is simply to establish the occasion, creative direction, approximate budget and preferred timing.
You don't need to have the design figured out before getting in touch.