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Choosing an engagement ring is about more than selecting a beautiful gemstone. The right design should reflect your personal style, suit your lifestyle and feel timeless enough to be worn every day for the rest of your life. From the colour and shape of the spinel to the setting, precious metal and diamond details, every element contributes to the finished piece.
We'll guide you through each step of the design process, helping you compare gemstones and refine your ideas until every detail feels right. Every spinel is personally handpicked by our founder and jewellery designer, Maria Lizunova, for its beauty, colour, cut, clarity and individuality, creating a ring that's truly one of a kind.
Spinel is a beautiful choice for those seeking a distinctive engagement ring featuring a rare natural gemstone. Known for its exceptional brilliance, excellent durability and remarkable range of colours, spinel offers something different from more traditional choices while remaining timeless enough for everyday wear.
Every natural spinel displays its own unique colour and character, making each engagement ring genuinely one of a kind.
Both spinel and sapphire make beautiful engagement rings, and the right choice comes down to your personal preferences. Sapphires rank 9 on the Mohs hardness scale, while spinel ranks 8, making both highly durable gemstones suitable for everyday wear. Sapphires are renowned for their exceptional durability and wide range of colours, while spinels are admired for their exceptional brilliance, remarkable rarity, beautiful natural colours and outstanding value. We'll help you compare both gemstones and select the one that best reflects your personal style, lifestyle and budget.
We'll help you compare both gemstones and select the one that best reflects your personal style, lifestyle and budget.
Every engagement ring is individually quoted based on the selected spinel, precious metal and design. During your consultation, we'll source suitable gemstones and provide a transparent quotation tailored to your preferences and budget.
Yes. Spinel has a hardness of 8 on the Mohs scale, making it an excellent gemstone for everyday wear. Combined with a thoughtfully designed setting, it offers a wonderful balance of beauty and durability for an engagement ring.
As with any fine jewellery, we recommend removing your ring during activities that may expose it to heavy knocks or unnecessary wear.
Yes. We specialise in natural spinels, individually selected for their beauty, colour, clarity and individuality. Every gemstone is personally handpicked by our founder and jewellery designer, Maria Lizunova, ensuring every bespoke engagement ring begins with an exceptional centre stone.
We source natural spinels from some of the world's most renowned deposits, including Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Vietnam and Burma (Myanmar), depending on the colour and characteristics you're seeking. Every gemstone is selected for its individual beauty rather than its origin alone.
Yes. Ethical sourcing is central to our business. We work with trusted gemstone suppliers who share our commitment to responsible sourcing, transparency and quality.
Every spinel is personally selected by our founder and jewellery designer, Maria Lizunova, before being incorporated into a bespoke engagement ring that's ethically handcrafted in Sydney.
The best setting depends on your lifestyle, aesthetic preferences and the size and shape of your spinel. Claw settings maximise light and showcase the gemstone, while bezel settings offer additional protection and a clean, contemporary aesthetic.
During the design process, we'll recommend a setting that complements your chosen gemstone while balancing beauty, durability and everyday wearability.
Yes - we specialise in bespoke engagement rings. Every detail can be customised, from selecting the spinel itself through to the setting style, precious metal and diamond accents. Whether you have a clear vision or are just beginning to explore ideas, we'll guide you through the design process to create a ring that's uniquely yours.
Yes. We can source natural spinels in a variety of colours, including grey, blue, teal, lavender, pink, peach, red, violet and champagne, as well as a wide range of shapes including oval, cushion, round, pear, emerald and radiant cuts. As every gemstone is unique, we'll present a carefully curated selection based on your preferences.
Yes. You're welcome to visit our Sydney studio (by appointment) to view available gemstones, explore our engagement ring designs and discuss your ideas.
We also work with clients throughout Australia and internationally via video consultations, detailed gemstone videos and photography, making it easy to commission a bespoke engagement ring from anywhere in the world.
Our bespoke engagement rings are typically completed within five weeks. If you're working towards a proposal date or special occasion, please let us know and we'll do our best to accommodate your timeline where possible.
Our natural spinels are sourced exclusively for bespoke jewellery and are not sold as loose gemstones.
We specialise in bespoke engagement rings featuring exceptional natural gemstones, including carefully selected spinels sourced from around the world. Every gemstone is personally handpicked by our founder and jewellery designer, Maria Lizunova, for its colour, cut, clarity, brilliance and individuality.
You'll work directly with Maria throughout the entire journey, from selecting the perfect spinel to creating a ring that's uniquely yours. Whether you're inspired by one of our designs or envisioning something entirely original, every engagement ring is individually designed around the gemstone and your personal style, rather than chosen from a collection of pre-designed settings.
Every ring is ethically handcrafted in Sydney by our team of highly experienced jewellers and gemstone setters using high quality Australian precious metals and conflict-free natural diamonds (with lab grown diamonds also available on request), resulting in a beautifully crafted, one-of-a-kind ring designed to be cherished for generations.
Every Lizunova engagement ring is ethically handcrafted in Sydney, Australia by our talented and highly experienced team of jewellers and gemstone setters. Every piece is thoughtfully designed and individually crafted with exceptional skill, care and attention to detail, reflecting our commitment to ethical, local manufacturing and enduring quality.
Yes. We regularly create bespoke engagement rings for clients throughout Australia and around the world. Consultations can take place in person at our Sydney studio or virtually via video appointments, supported by detailed photography and videos of our gemstones.
Once complete, your ring is shipped via fully insured courier, making it easy to commission a bespoke engagement ring regardless of your location.
FINEST SAPPHIRES, DIAMONDS & GEMS
Each gemstone is carefully handpicked for its quality, beauty and rarity. We use only high-grade, conflict-free diamonds.
SUPERIOR DESIGN & CRAFTSMANSHIP
Exquisitely designed and expertly handcrafted rings and jewellery, to be cherished forever.
LOCALLY MADE IN SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA
Ethically handcrafted in Sydney by our team of master craftspeople, using ethical Australian precious metals.
LIFETIME WARRANTY
We are so proud of our quality, we provide voluntary lifetime manufacturing warranty, ensuring peace of mind.
FREE INSURED GLOBAL SHIPPING
We offer complimentary worldwide shipping and your parcel is insured in transit.