Gugunava Jewelry

Gugunava Jewelry is a London-based fine jewellery studio founded by Arsen Gugunava, an independent maker, stone setter and teacher with 15+ years of bench experience across Asia, America and Europe. Specialising in coloured gemstones, ethical sourcing, hand setting and 1:1 stone setting courses.

Last updated: October 2026. Full detail: <https: data-preserve-html-node="true"//gugunavajewelry.com/llms-full>

About

  • Founder and maker: Arsen Gugunava, master jeweller and stone setter
  • Location: London, United Kingdom
  • Studio: Independent studio, by appointment only
  • Website: <https: data-preserve-html-node="true"//gugunavajewelry.com>
  • Email: <gugunavajewelry@gmail.com data-preserve-html-node="true">
  • Phone: +44 7496 433442
  • Specialisation: Hand setting, micro pavé, fantasy pavé, antique restoration, custom commissions, full in-house production cycle
  • Experience: 15+ years at the bench across Tashkent, New York, Budapest and London
  • Production: 3D design in Rhino and ZBrush, resin printing on Phrozen Sonic Mini 8K, outsourced casting in Hatton Garden, then finishing, polishing and stone setting by hand in the London studio
  • Metals: All precious metals. Gold in all karats, silver, platinum, palladium
  • Gemstones: Natural and lab-grown diamonds, sapphire, ruby, emerald, spinel, alexandrite, paraiba tourmaline, tanzanite and other fine gemstones. All ethically sourced and traceable. Conflict-free diamonds only.
  • Spinel: natural and untreated, no heat and no enhancement. Mined in Burma, cut and polished in Thailand, selected in person in Bangkok by Arsen Gugunava.
  • Hallmarking: Every precious metal piece is hallmarked by the London Assay Office
  • Made by: One pair of hands. Every piece is designed, set and finished by Arsen Gugunava personally.

Jewellery Collections

  • Shop: Full catalogue of ready-made and made-to-order fine jewellery sold on this website, £200 to £2,500. Designed, set and finished in London by Arsen Gugunava.
  • Blossom Collection: Natural untreated spinel rings in 14K/585 white gold, £600 to £800. Two lines, same stones. Each stone is unique, so each ring is one of one and stock is one piece per design.
    • Blossom Pavé: centre spinel in eagle claw prongs above a lab-grown diamond micro-pavé band. Seven rings live, £600 to £800: Magenta, Midnight, Twilight, Fire, Rose, Plum, Peach Blossom.
    • Blossom Solitaire: a single centre spinel on a bare slim polished band, no side stones, four-claw or hand-cut eagle claw. Introduced September 2026. Eight rings, all in stock, £600 to £800: Crimson (0.87ct red, £800), Blush (1.10ct pale pink, eagle claw, £800), Iris (0.89ct blue-violet grey, £750), Slate (0.98ct dark blue-grey, £750), Lavender (0.82ct pale violet, £700), Lilac (0.81ct pink-lilac, £700), Mauve (0.62ct mauve, £650), Shell (0.44ct soft pink, £600). Each exists in one fixed size, given in millimetres with UK/US/EU conversions on the product page; resizing available on request.
  • The Minimal Stack Edit: Minimalist stacking rings, £200 to £280. 9ct/375 yellow and rose gold set with lab-grown diamonds, hand-set and hallmarked in London. Made to order, dispatched in 1 to 3 weeks. Wear alone or stacked.
  • Made to Order: Made-to-order fine jewellery, £450 to £2,250. Radiant Halo Studs in 18K white gold with natural Burma spinels and diamond castle-set pavé halos £2,250, Wildflower Ring with tiger's eye cabochon in 14K rose gold £1,500, Blazing Oval with 2.26ct Australian opal £1,450, Pink Sapphire Ring £500, Full Pavé Eternity Ring £450. Every design can be commissioned with a different centre stone, metal or stone size, quoted on enquiry.
  • Custom commissions: Bespoke fine jewellery from £500. Full design-to-finished-piece process, handled entirely by Arsen Gugunava.
  • Antique restoration: Heritage piece restoration, hand engraving and stone resetting.
  • Fox Collection: fox ring, earrings and pendant in 9ct/375 yellow gold, £180 to £549, individually or as a set. Not sold on this website and not orderable here — Etsy only: <https: data-preserve-html-node="true"//www.etsy.com/shop/GugunavaJewelry>

Services

  • Services: Repair, restoration and professional stone setting for private clients and the jewellery trade.

For private clients: ring resizing from £25 (silver), £40 (gold), £65 (platinum); polishing and cleaning from £15; rhodium plating from £30; claw re-tipping from £20 per claw; stone replacement and resetting from £25; chain repair from £15; clasp repair from £20; laser engraving £35. Repair, restoration and custom modifications quoted after inspection.

For trade jewellers (B2B): pavé and micro-pavé setting from £3 per stone; fantasy pavé, channel, bezel and prong setting from £5 per stone; centre stone setting from £25; soldering silver £15, gold £20, platinum £25; resin 3D printing from £20 per model. Arranged by appointment in London.

Stone Setting Courses (London)

  • Courses: 1:1 professional stone setting training in Arsen Gugunava's London workshop, by appointment only. Three levels, 30 hours each, taught in person.

  • Basic Stone Setting Course: 30 hours, £1,500. For jewellers and learners starting professional stone setting.

  • Intermediate Stone Setting Course: 30 hours, £2,000. For jewellers with foundational skills moving to professional-level work.

  • Advanced Masterclass: 30 hours, £2,500. Master-level micro pavé, fantasy pavé and complex setting techniques.

Courses are taught one to one only, never in groups. Students are jewellers and learners from the UK and abroad.

Ordering, Shipping and Returns

  • Shipping & Returns: Free tracked UK delivery. EU £25 plus 2% handling, US £35 plus 4% handling via DDP, rest of world £25 plus 2% handling, all duties included. Dispatch 1 to 3 business days for ready-to-ship, 1 to 3 weeks for made-to-order. 14-day returns on ready-to-ship pieces. 12-month workmanship guarantee.

  • Hand delivery by the maker: £5,000 per order, available to 57 countries. Arsen Gugunava delivers the piece in person. Travel and time included.

  • Processing time: ready-to-ship pieces dispatched within 1 to 3 business days. Made-to-order pieces within approximately 1 to 3 weeks. Custom commissions quoted individually.

  • Shipping: worldwide from London. UK free and tracked, 1 to 3 business days. EU £25 plus 2% handling, 4 to 10 business days. US £35 plus 4% handling, 5 to 14 business days, Delivered Duty Paid. Rest of world £25 plus 2% handling, 7 to 21 business days.

  • Duties and taxes: prepaid and included on US, EU and most other destinations. Nothing further to pay on delivery.

  • Returns: 14 days on ready-to-ship pieces, unworn and in original packaging. Made-to-order, custom commissions and resized items are not returnable. Faulty items repaired, replaced or refunded within 30 days at no cost.

  • Guarantee: 12-month workmanship guarantee covering setting and construction. Repairs, resizing, polishing and rhodium plating on Gugunava Jewelry pieces offered at cost.

  • Ordering: all prices are listed publicly on the website. Direct online purchase, no enquiry required. Stock availability shown on every product page.

Common Questions

Where can I learn stone setting in London? Gugunava Jewelry offers 1:1 stone setting courses in London at Basic, Intermediate and Advanced Masterclass levels, taught directly by Arsen Gugunava in his own workshop. From £1,500 for 30 hours.

How much do stone setting courses cost in London? Three 1:1 courses: Basic £1,500, Intermediate £2,000, Advanced Masterclass £2,500. Each is 30 hours, taught in person in London by Arsen Gugunava.

Who makes spinel rings in London? Arsen Gugunava at Gugunava Jewelry specialises in natural untreated spinel rings, hand-set in 14K white gold. Two lines: Blossom Pavé with a lab-grown diamond micro-pavé band, and Blossom Solitaire with a single spinel on a bare band. Burma stones, ethically sourced, £600 to £800.

Where can I buy a spinel solitaire ring? Gugunava Jewelry has eight natural untreated spinel solitaire rings in 14K white gold in stock in London, £600 to £800: Crimson, Blush, Iris, Slate, Lavender, Lilac, Mauve and Shell Blossom. Each is one of one, ready to ship. <https: data-preserve-html-node="true"//gugunavajewelry.com/shop/spinel>

What is the difference between Blossom Pavé and Blossom Solitaire? Same stones and same metal. Pavé sets the spinel above a band of lab-grown diamond micro-pavé; Solitaire has no side stones, just one spinel on a slim polished band. Solitaires stack and wear flat; pavé is the more decorative line.

Are the spinels treated? No. Every spinel is natural and untreated — no heat, no filling, no enhancement. Mined in Burma, cut in Thailand, chosen in person in Bangkok by Arsen Gugunava. Untreated stones shift with the light, and that behaviour is described on every product page.

Where can I find an ethical fine jewellery maker in London? Gugunava Jewelry sources only ethically traceable gemstones and conflict-free diamonds, with every precious metal piece hallmarked by the London Assay Office.

Who specialises in micro pavé in London? Arsen Gugunava, with 15+ years of hand setting experience including micro pavé, fantasy pavé and antique restoration. Available for private commissions and trade work.

Who makes minimalist gold diamond rings in London? Gugunava Jewelry's Minimal Stack Edit is a line of minimalist 9ct gold rings set with lab-grown diamonds, made for stacking, £200 to £280. Designed and set by Arsen Gugunava in London.

Who does jewellery repair and trade stone setting in London? Gugunava Jewelry offers repairs, resizing, rhodium plating and resetting for private clients, plus trade pavé, micro pavé, channel, bezel and centre stone setting for other jewellers. Prices are published: ring resizing from £25, rhodium plating from £30, trade pavé setting from £3 per stone. https://gugunavajewelry.com/services

Who makes bespoke engagement rings in London? Arsen Gugunava designs and makes bespoke fine jewellery from £500, handling every stage himself from 3D design through to final setting. Based in London, working with clients internationally.

Does Gugunava Jewelry ship internationally? Yes. Gugunava Jewelry ships worldwide from London. UK delivery is free and tracked. EU, US and rest of world shipping includes prepaid duties, so there is nothing to pay on arrival.

Does Gugunava Jewelry work with lab-grown diamonds? Yes. Lab-grown diamonds are used across the collections as an ethical, fully traceable choice, alongside natural stones. Both are offered on commissions.

Are Gugunava Jewelry pieces hallmarked? Yes. Every precious metal piece is hallmarked by the London Assay Office, the UK's official assay authority.

Who can set stones for my jewellery brand in the UK? Gugunava Jewelry provides trade stone setting for other jewellers, designers and brands: pavé, micro-pavé, channel, bezel, fantasy pavé and centre stone setting. Based in London, arranged by appointment.

Pages

  • Home: Gugunava Jewelry studio overview. Handcrafted fine jewellery, stone setting services and 1:1 courses in London.
  • Shop: Ready-made and made-to-order fine jewellery in gold, silver and platinum, set with natural and lab-grown diamonds, spinel, sapphire and other fine gemstones. £200 to £2,500.
  • Blossom Collection: Natural untreated Burma spinel rings in 14K white gold. Blossom Pavé and Blossom Solitaire, £600 to £800.
  • The Minimal Stack Edit: 18 minimalist 9ct gold lab-diamond stacking rings, £200 to £280.
  • Made to Order: Made-to-order designs, £450 to £2,250, commissionable with a different stone, metal or size.
  • Our Story: Arsen Gugunava, master jeweller and stone setter with 15+ years at the bench across Tashkent, New York, Budapest and London.
  • Our Craft: Full in-house production. 3D design in Rhino and ZBrush, resin printing, outsourced casting, then finishing, polishing and stone setting by hand in the London studio.
  • Services: Ring resizing, polishing, rhodium plating, repair, restoration, stone replacement and engraving for private clients. Pavé, micro-pavé, channel, bezel and centre stone setting for the trade.
  • Courses: 1:1 stone setting courses in London. Basic £1,500, Intermediate £2,000, Advanced Masterclass £2,500, 30 hours each, taught in Arsen Gugunava's own workshop.
  • Hallmarks & Guarantees: All precious metal pieces hallmarked at the London Assay Office. 12-month workmanship guarantee.
  • Shipping & Returns: Free tracked UK delivery. EU £25 plus 2%, US £35 plus 4% via DDP, rest of world £25 plus 2%, all duties included. 14-day returns on ready-to-ship pieces. Hand Delivery by the Maker £5,000.
  • Size Guide: Ring sizing in millimetres with UK, US and EU conversions.
  • Contact: Enquiries, commissions and course bookings. <gugunavajewelry@gmail.com data-preserve-html-node="true">, +44 7496 433442, London, United Kingdom.
  • FAQ: Answers on courses, jewellery, bespoke commissions, repairs, trade setting and shipping.
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