Andrew Ashcroft

Goldsmith and engraver working in Durham.

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#fire #durham

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View out of my window today, I hope everyone is okay!

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Close up- Hand sculpted titanium ring in a version of my leaf and scroll design. Titanium is a time-consuming metal to engrave but the finished product is very durable. Almost too durable, it is very difficult to resize so it's important to get it right first time. .
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[Andrew Ashcroft @AshcroftDesign]

Hand sculpted titanium ring in a version of my leaf and scroll design. Titanium is a time-consuming metal to engrave but the finished product is very durable. Almost too durable, it is very difficult to resize so it's important to get it right first time. .
Handmade by Golds…

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@laureningram I make bespoke jewellery, I luxury item most people won't be thinking about much at the moment. https://t.co/xcBJk17h4v

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Green man, hand engraved in palladium. Really fun job this one, had to make a few new tools to get the features right. .
Handmade by Goldsmith Andrew Ashcroft FIPG in Durham city.
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#palladium #ring #greenman #portrait #face #chasingandrepousse #engraving #handmadejewelry #h…

[Andrew Ashcroft @AshcroftDesign]

Geo textured palladium with abstract 24ct gold inlay.
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Handmade by Goldsmith Andrew Ashcroft FIPG in Durham city.
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[Andrew Ashcroft @AshcroftDesign]

Diamond engagement ring with vintage style diamond set shoulders.
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All hand made in Durham city by Goldsmith Andrew Ashcroft.
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#platinum #diamonds #engagementring #diamond #engaged #engagement #engraving #handengraving #handmadejewellery #goldsmith #grstools #durham #durha…

[Andrew Ashcroft @AshcroftDesign]

Sliver bangle with leaf engraving, with gold and diamond inlay. Really fun project.
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Handmade by Goldsmith Andrew Ashcroft FIPG in Durham city.
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#silver #bangle #engraving #diamonds #gold #jewellerydesign #jewellery #goldsmith #instituteofprofessionalgoldsmiths #grstools #…

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I made this pair last year but forgot to post a picture. From my leaf and scroll wedding ring series. Platinum with 24ct inlay. .
Handmade by Goldsmith Andrew Ashcroft FIPG in Durham city.
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#weddingrings #rings #engraving #handmadejewelry #handmade #platinum #gold #goldsmit…

[Andrew Ashcroft @AshcroftDesign]

Leaf and scroll ring in palladium with 24ct gold inlay. I'm loving this version of the design.
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Handmade by Goldsmith Andrew Ashcroft FIPG in Durham city.
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#ring #jewellery #jewellerydesign #palladium #gold #24ct #engraving #handmadejewellery #handmade #goldsmith #institut…

[Andrew Ashcroft @AshcroftDesign]

Leaf & Scroll design ring using old gold and diamonds. .
Handmade by Goldsmith Andrew Ashcroft FIPG in Durham city.
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#handmadejewelry #handengraving #ring #gold #goldsmith #diamonds #diamondring #bespokejewellery #bespoke #grstools #instituteofprofessionalgoldsmiths #scroll…

[Andrew Ashcroft @AshcroftDesign]

Ruby set in gold with rose leaf and scroll design hand engraved shoulders. .
Handmade by Goldsmith Andrew Ashcroft FIPG in Durham city.
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#ruby #gold #handmade #jewellery #ring #handmadejewellery #bespokejewellery #goldsmith #instituteofprofessionalgoldsmiths #grstools #engr…

[Andrew Ashcroft @AshcroftDesign]

Diamond engagement ring with hand engraved leaf and scroll design in platinum. Lovely diamond set little leaf details. Merry Christmas
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All hand made in Durham city by Goldsmith Andrew Ashcroft.
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#platinum #diamonds #engagementring #diamond #engaged #engagement #engraving …

[Andrew Ashcroft @AshcroftDesign]

Diamond engagement ring with hand engraved leaf and scroll design in platinum. Lovely diamond set little leaf details. Merry Christmas
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All hand made in Durham city by Goldsmith Andrew Ashcroft.
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#platinum #diamonds #engagementring #diamond #engaged #engagement #engraving …

[Andrew Ashcroft @AshcroftDesign]

My customers old diamond set in 18ct gold with a hand engraved oak leaf design.
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Handmade by Goldsmith Andrew Ashcroft FIPG in Durham city.
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#diamond #gold #engraving #handmadejewelry #bespokejewellery #goldsmith #signetring #instituteofprofessionalgoldsmiths #handengraved…

[Andrew Ashcroft @AshcroftDesign]

Wedding and engagement rings. Diamonds set in platinum. .
Handmade by Goldsmith Andrew Ashcroft FIPG in Durham city.
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#weddingrings #engagementring #platinum #diamonds #diamond #weddingbands #wedding #ring #engaged #microsetting #grstools #instituteofprofessionalgoldsmiths …

[Andrew Ashcroft @AshcroftDesign]

Oak leaf and branch design wedding rings in platinum. .
Handmade by Goldsmith Andrew Ashcroft FIPG in Durham city. .
#weddingrings #engraving #handmade #handmadejewellery #platinum #ring #rings #jewellery #jewellerydesign #grstools #instituteofprofessionalgoldsmiths #bespoke…

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No time for breaks! Taking some inspiration from Gregor Mendel, an 19th century Augustinian Monk. His work studying Pea plants lead to his laws of inheritance and eventually to the foundation of modern genetics. .
#jewellerydesign #botanicaljewelry #botanical #botanicalstudi…

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Another picture of this one from my leaf and scroll ring series. It's amazing how small tweaks to the design can change the character of the ring. 9ct yellow gold.
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Handmade by Goldsmith Andrew Ashcroft FIPG in Durham city.
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