Blackacre Reviews 

I can’t thank Laura, Henrietta and Sam enough for my dream engagement ring and my fiancé’s wedding band!

When I and my partner first met Laura and Henrietta, we had very little knowledge about colour, clarity and cuts but both Laura and Henrietta took the time to explain everything - very informative and practical!

They really personalised the designs of our rings and sent regular updates from CAD designs to manufacturing!

Cannot recommend them enough!!

I had a 4 month journey from my original call with Sam from Blackacre on my initial ideas for the engagement ring, to going to pick up from ring in person from the office. The whole process was hugely enjoyable and interesting, and the Blackacre team were always quick with expert advice and insight to help my own concept take the form of a beautiful and unique ring. The details that I learned were amazing and I can now hold my own when discussing jewellery. I could not recommend them more for a perfect ring and all done in such an engaging and personal way.

From the moment I received my engagement ring, I was in awe of its design and craftsmanship. Though I wasn’t involved in the design process—my husband wanted to surprise me with the perfect ring—I immediately fell in love with it. So when it came time to choose my wedding band, I knew I had to return to Blackacre.

Working with Laura and Henrietta on the design of my wedding band was an absolute delight. Their expertise and attention to detail were evident from the very first consultation. I instantly understood why my husband chose Blackacre for this special moment. The entire experience was both personal and professional, and the end result was a wedding band that perfectly complements my engagement ring.

We hadn't commissioned a piece of jewellery before so were hugely grateful for being guided through each stage of the process with great knowledge and integrity. We're extremely pleased with the end result and can't thank Laura, Henrietta and Sam enough.

I knew nothing about rings or jewellery but a friend recommended Blackacre to me and they were amazing throughout. Put in an inquiry through the website with a rough budget and had an email back within the day. Booked an appointment and went in having sent some ideas of what I wanted before. They were amazing and so helpful in the meeting. Explained the whole
process to me and over a couple of appointments helped me design a ring that I loved. Took about 8 weeks for the ring to be made and I was updated on the progress throughout that. Was so cool to see the way it was being handmade and designed by people who cared from start to finish. Easy pick up of the ring and it was better than I could have imagined and (more importantly) my fiancé absolutely loved it. Couldn’t recommend Blackacre more to anyone. So helpful at every stage and enabled me to design and buy a ring that is completely unique when beforehand I had known nothing about this area. Definitely going to use them for the wedding rings! 10/10 would recommend.

Finding the right engagement ring can be a daunting prospect. It’s a significant expense and I for one, wasn’t particularly knowledgable about production process, sourcing of gem stones etc.

Sam, Laura and Henrietta were fantastic through out the process. Very knowledgable and able to work to a variety of budgets. While I had a specific idea on the design, they provided valuable guidance and suggestions on how to enhance to really make the engagement ring unique and special.

I particularly appreciated their communication, providing timely updates on key milestones during the production process.

I am , and more importantly my fiancé is, delighted with the final product. A beautiful finished ring that is classy and unique. An extremely enjoyable process from start to finish. We will be back in contact with Sam and the Blackacre team when we purchase future jewellery and couldn’t recommend highly enough.

Thank you, Blackacre.

The whole process from start to finish with Blackacre was great. Laura and Henrietta helped me with the picking the perfect design and diamond and I was over the moon with the final product. Would highly recommend!!

An absolute pleasure.

I spent hours upon hours trying to find the perfect ring along with trying to understand what made a good ring. For someone who finds online shopping highly stressful and confusing, due to so many options it was turning into a challenging experience.

Then along came Blackacre. They met with me and explained everything, the process was seamless and the experience made my engagement that much easier. The team were amazing, they sat me down and explained how everything was made, the difference in stones and listened to what I wanted. There was a range of options and at no point did I feel pressured, they clearly wanted me to have the best thing I thought was right and just gave me the answer to any question I had. I then got to explain all of this to my partner who was blown away by the whole thing and it made it that much more special for her.

I genuinely don't think I could have done it without them, I highly praise their friendliness, kindness and professionalism with the whole thing, it was unlike any other purchase I had ever made.

Once I had made my decision it was quickly handcrafted to a quality that is still a big talking point amongst friends and family.

If you want an extremely high quality ring and to take all the stress away from the experience of buying one I could not recommend them enough.

I was fortunate enough to be able to commission Blackacre to create an incredible bespoke engagement ring. We worked together for several weeks, refining the design, and viewing some exceptional stones. The team were very patient, teaching us about the cuts of stones, colour, and clarity.
My fiancé could not be more thrilled with the outcome and I can't recommend them more highly.

The prospect of buying a ring is daunting, with all the different variables and decisions! However, knowing I would buy the ring from Blackacre, a growing brand focusing on quality with exceptional customer experience, was massively helpful.

Sam and the team spent a lot of time with me (multiple trips!), explaining the process and selecting diamond options to choose from, that helped to create a bespoke and special final piece that we love. They understand the challenges and are very supportive to help you feel comfortable and confident in your decisions.

I’d highly recommend the experience.

Amazing experience from start to finish! Sam and Laura were incredible to work with! Their attention to detail, professionalism and kindness made it an absolute pleasure to work with them.
After a bad experience with another jeweler, I did a lot of research and came across Blackacre. They made me my dream ring setting; timeless and elegant - exactly as I described it to them. The craftsmanship is at par and even better than the big jewelry names. Sam and Laura helped and guided me, but also left me plenty of room with decision making. I really appreciated the great responsiveness and overall kind and swift communication. The process is very unique and you will always feel valued. If you want to have an outstanding experience, amazing craftsmanship and a young progressive team who cares (they are b-corp certified!) and produces your future family heirlooms, you should book an appointment ASAP! :)

We couldn’t recommend Blackacre enough. Working with Sam and Laura to design a ring that was special to us was an easy, thoughtful and enjoyable process. We feel very proud to say our ring was created by Blackacre.

Truly exceptional. Significant attention to detail while giving you a very personalised customer service. Found them very pleasant and easy to work with and very friendly, approachable while giving all the best options (which weren’t necessarily the most expensive ones which I really appreciated and showed they hear what the customer wants and needs). They keep you informed through the entire 4-6 week process when your bespoke ring is made (prototype, how it looks so you’re always in the know before they proceed further). Heard about them through a referral from a friend and was not disappointed at all. You’re definitely not getting this level of attention from the bigger commercial houses.

Before embarking on the daunting journey of finding the perfect engagement ring, I didn’t know where to start and I was full of worry that I would not be able to find the perfect ring for my partner.

A few months on, my fiancée now has the ring she’s always wanted and I couldn’t have been made to feel more reassured and full of confidence, all thanks to the Blackacre team.

My first meeting with Sam & Laura beat all my expectations. They astonished me with their extensive knowledge, how much I felt they truly cared about creating the perfect ring, and how relaxed they made me feel.

I was swiftly provided with design options which fit the exact brief. There was such a high level of care that clearly went into the designs, everything that I wanted was being captured and visualised, which made choosing just one design very difficult!

One of my personal highlights has to be when I was given a brilliant education on diamonds by Laura, and when I left our second meeting, I felt like an expert myself.

Blackacre truly stands head and shoulders above the rest. I couldn’t recommend them more to those that feel the same way I did at the start of a daunting, but exciting journey.

Thank you to the Blackacre team for making our engagement so special.

My experience with Blackacre was first class from start to finish. The initial meeting I had with Sam and Laura put my mind very much at ease for what is such a significant life decision. Both Sam and Laura placed great emphasis on ensuring that I knew exactly what constituted a high quality diamond and therefore ultimately what I would go on to buy.

The design process was extremely smooth and, whilst I had a good idea on what design I was after, Sam set out a number of different design options building upon a central theme that we had discussed. The communication throughout the design stage was outstanding and I had a very clear picture on each step of the process, along with the overall timing to completion.

The finished product exceeded expectations and was (thankfully!) extremely well received by my fiancé.

I would throughly recommend the Blackacre team to anyone looking for a special piece of jewellery and am already looking forward to my next visit for the wedding bands!

Sam, Laura and Henrietta all made my ring buying experience excellent. They put me at ease, offered a personal, friendly service and demonstrated expert knowledge. I was absolutely delighted with the quality and design of the engagement ring, as is my fiance! I could not recommend Blackacre more highly and feel very lucky to have been supported through this important milestone by the team.

I embarked into the jewellery world when decided to propose to my then-girlfriend. Visited so many jewellery stores and none made me feel they cared about what I was doing.
Blackacre was something else. From the get-go the approach was totally different. Laura and Sam welcomed me at their studio and walked me through the process with so much care and professionalism. They took the time to listen and interpret what I was looking for and used their expertise to push me beyond my boundaries.
The result was absolutely fantastic. Not only I had the chance to see the work in progress, but also the final ring was a bespoke beauty from out of this planet. It is not only me saying this, but also my now fiance and all her friends and family too.
We'll most definitely come back to Blackacre for our wedding rings sometime next year!

Amazing bespoke service at blackacre. I went following glowing recommendations from others who had had a similarly great experience. The team are all lovely and provide an enjoyable interesting experience when you are buying the most important piece of jewellery you’ll ever buy. From the initial telephone consultation which helped to focus budgets and styles to the in person meeting where they give you a basic run down on diamond grading and how they make their jewellery, every part of the process was tailored to you. I got the perfect ring and had a stress free experience getting it from beginning to end. Cannot recommend enough!

I had an awesome experience with Blackacre while crafting my now 'fiancée's' engagement ring. Laura and the team were fantastic from start to finish, making the whole process a lot less daunting.

The ring was far beyond my expectations, and my fiancée loves it! We’ve had so so many comments on how beautiful, unique, and well-crafted it is. The attention to detail is incredible.

Laura was super patient and really listened to what I wanted, offering great suggestions along the way. She made everything so easy and enjoyable.

If you’re looking for a jeweller who delivers top-notch quality and excellent service, I highly recommend Blackacre. They made this special moment even more memorable. Thanks guys!

I really cannot recommend Sam, Laura and the whole Blackacre team highly enough. My fiancé absolutely adores her ring, to an extent I actually didn’t think was humanly possible.

I think there are a couple of points worth emphasising: first, it is an amazing experience working with Blackacre to choose the stone, design the ring, and then see a beautiful piece of jewellery come to life over time. It is completely incomparable to walking into a shop (even a very nice shop!) and picking one off the counter. It is an experience I really recommend. Indeed, I cannot think of buying an engagement ring in any other way now.

Secondly, we brought in a family engagement ring that we wanted the design of our ring to reference. Sam did an incredible job of both honouring the original ring whilst creating a design that is both new and special.

Lastly, the ring itself is absolutely beautiful. The workmanship is clearly of an extremely high standard, and it really is one of the most beautiful pieces of jewellery we have seen. As the affordability of lab grown diamonds starts to make regular engagement rings look more and more like costume jewellery, I think Blackacre’s approach of focusing on the quality of the design, the provenance of the stone, and the rigour of the workmanship, is the most meaningful way to create an engagement ring that will stand the test of time.

We really are so grateful that we decided to create our ring with them. Recommended without reservation.