Say Yes to a Bespoke, Illustrated Cece Jewellery Engagement Ring

By Cathleen Freedman

Meet the Over The Moon team’s current obsession: Cece Jewellery. Helmed by Over The Moon Bride Cece Fein-Hughes, Cece Jewellery is creating some of the most dainty, whimsical, and downright ethereal accessories you’ll see on your Instagram feed. We are of the firm belief that fine jewelry is an art form, and the British brand is—in their own words—an ode to the alchemy of the craft. With each enamel illustration, every accessory tells a story.

And no other Cece Jewellery piece is more personal and heartfelt than a bespoke engagement ring.

The process starts with you, your love, and your vision for the ring. “Depending on where you are located in the world, we can do the appointment virtually or even in person in London, where Cece Jewellery is based,” Cece explains. “This is brought to life through an intricate, time-honored process that spans approximately six months from first sketch to final flourish.”

We of course had to ask if this is something soon-to-be engaged couples usually do together. “Some come to us in secret, ready to surprise their loved one with a piece full of hidden meaning,” Cece shares. “Others arrive as a couple, bringing their ideas and memories to life together.”

During this first appointment, they will uncover the details that make your love story unique, along with the hopes you have for the ring: diamond preference and the meaningful symbols you’d like included.

“Whether it’s the celestial constellations from the night you met, a treasured place captured in miniature, or symbols of your journey together, every design is created with the same level of artistry and storytelling that defines Cece Jewellery,” she says. As for the gems, they source stones in any shape from 2-carats and higher. From there, master artisans bring your story to life through Cece’s hand-drawn sketches, allowing you to see your dream ring take shape.

After the design is perfected and approved, the team’s goldsmiths and enamelers get to work and make the sketches tangible. They meticulously craft the ring, setting the finest diamonds and delicately painting the enamel by hand. It’s a months-long endeavor that takes painstaking precision and tender patience. But the end result is a ring unlike any other, completely one-of-a-kind, and infused with meaning that is meant just for you. Handmade through and through, no two rings are alike. Inquire to book your appointment here.

“Our signature use of champlevé enamelling, an ancient technique where rich pigment is painted into delicate gold recesses, allows us to create vibrant, enduring colours that never fade, designed to be treasured and worn every day,” Cece notes.

“This isn’t just an engagement ring, it’s a wearable love story, an heirloom in the making, and the most unique piece of jewelry you will ever own,” Cece says. “Together, we craft more than a ring. We create a miniature 18-karat gold canvas that captures your story in enamel, to be treasured for a lifetime.”

When asked what their favorite bespoke engagement ring is, Cece had to think before deciding on one truly special ring with a 2.5-carat oval diamond in the center. “Nestled around it, delicate hand-painted enamel details told a deeper story: a butterfly and a mountain, each chosen with purpose,” she remembers. “Together, they spoke of two unlikely souls, opposites in spirit, yet perfectly balanced and drawn together by fate to create something rare, grounded, and free.”

The only thing better than a bespoke engagement ring is a bespoke wedding band. An engagement ring by us is a statement piece of jewelry, designed to sit center stage in your collection and on your finger, so if you have a ring in mind for your wedding band beforehand, discuss this with me on how these might sit together,” she divulges.

Whenever we hear of a bride or groom-to-be browsing for an engagement, ring we always advise that they keep their wedding band in mind, and Cece Jewellery is all the wiser. You can even shop Cece’s own wedding band, The Sweetheart Ring. It features a quintet of heart-shaped diamonds with a complementary arch shape to outline your engagement ring.

The Granny’s Ring is a timeless option with its satin finish and graceful curves. The band can be engraved with your own precious words, further leaving your love story’s indelible mark on your bridal jewelry.

If you can’t wait long enough for a bespoke ring, you can browse their ready-to-ship jewelry.

Also, Cece Jewellery’s engagement ring collection practically speaks for itself and features such beautiful options that you may not even need to pursue a bespoke consultation. Everything is better in pairs, and each ring—The Apple of My Eye, The Secrets of The Sea, and Window to The Soul—has a complementary locket necklace counterpart to match. Cece Jewellery has also created their first-ever bangles in their latest drop.

Even if you do not have a proposal in store, Cece Jewellery offers an incredibly luxe assortment of other special styles for any milestone in life. The newest 22-piece collection is what myths are made of and tells a story in three parts: The Underworld, Earthly Delights, and The Realm of Dreams. “It was so inspiring to create a collection based on the classic triple-paneled Triptych, an iconic altarpiece for art throughout history,” Cece adds. “There is something deeply romantic about opening doors to another world, especially a miniature enameled Cece Jewellery world!”