Imagined by you,
Created by us
In a world shaped by mass production, we remain devoted to the rare and refined — to the art of jewellery made by hand, and made with heart.
At Peter Gilder, each piece begins as a story — a moment, a memory, a feeling — brought to life in our Constantia studio by a team of master goldsmiths and designers. Together with you, we create one-of-a-kind pieces that honour your vision and celebrate life’s most meaningful milestones.
Crafted with precision, guided by passion, and finished to perfection — our jewellery is made not simply to adorn, but to endure. A reflection of individuality. A celebration of legacy.
This is the romance of true craftsmanship.
This is Handmade in Constantia.
HANDMADE STORY
From Royal Heirloom to Modern Love Story
Originally belonging to the Russian Royal Family and passed down through generations, this antique emerald and diamond pendant held deep personal significance. At Peter Gilder, we were entrusted with reimagining this heirloom into two exquisite new creations: a timeless cluster engagement ring and an elegant dress ring, each crafted to honour its past while embracing its future. The original diamonds were thoughtfully reconfigured around a central stone to form the engagement ring. The remaining stones, including the striking emerald, found their place in a one-of-a-kind statement piece. Both rings were expertly handcrafted in platinum, right here in our Constantia studio, by one of our most experienced goldsmiths.
A legacy preserved. A love story continued.
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HANDMADE STORY
A wedding ring with even more meaning…
The original engagement ring had suffered a lot of wear and tear and had to be cut off the finger. This gave us the opportunity to redesign the ring completely, as the marquise shape diamond is a really beautiful specimen. At the same time, with a spark of creative genius, it was decided to incorporate the initials of the 4 children into the design.
With the assistance of our in-house CAD programme, this was done to perfection and the resultant engagement and wedding ring combination holds so much more meaning for the client.
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HANDMADE STORY
A wedding ring with even more meaning…
The original engagement ring had suffered a lot of wear and tear and had to be cut off the finger. This gave us the opportunity to redesign the ring completely, as the marquise shape diamond is a really beautiful specimen. At the same time, with a spark of creative genius, it was decided to incorporate the initials of the 4 children into the design.
With the assistance of our in-house CAD programme, this was done to perfection and the resultant engagement and wedding ring combination holds so much more meaning for the client.
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HANDMADE STORY
A technical masterpiece!
It is not every day we are asked to create an item of jewellery to such exacting specifications. More of an engineering challenge than a creative challenge, this ring tested the precision skills of our team of goldsmiths and gem setters, and the end result is quite breath-taking.
To enable precise stone sizes to make a perfectly fitting 360 degree circle, to a fixed finger size, requires goldsmith training of the highest order.
We are truly proud to be able to offer these skills.
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HANDMADE STORY
A very special 70th birthday gift
For the lady who has it all, the 3 Cultured Pearls symbolise her 3 children. Made in Platinum and enhanced with small pave set diamonds, this is a classic brooch which will never date, and is worn with great pride and joy.
This type of project somehow makes everything we do, feel more special.
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HANDMADE STORY
A very special 70th birthday gift
For the lady who has it all, the 3 Cultured Pearls symbolise her 3 children. Made in Platinum and enhanced with small pave set diamonds, this is a classic brooch which will never date, and is worn with great pride and joy.
This type of project somehow makes everything we do, feel more special.
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HANDMADE STORY
An engagement ring designed to offset a beautiful hand!
Not all hands, or shall we say fingers, suit all styles of ring designs. In this case, the gorgeous Princess Cut Diamond needed to live up to her gorgeous hands!
It was decided to place the stone on the diagonal and the end result shows what a little creativity and thinking can do. Made in glistening Platinum, the client was able to watch the process from start to finish.
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HANDMADE STORY
True romance is still very much alive!
Spending months away from home training for an “Iron Man”, did not mean this tough guy lacked a romantic side as well!
The “Infinity” element in the centre signifies their endless love and is made from her father’s yellow gold. The hearts represent their 2 daughters. The rest of the ring is made of white gold. Inside the ring are inscribed a “compass” and an “anchor” which are of special meaning to them both. He kept a diary of each stage of the designing process.
The crowning moment came when he presented it to her at the finish line of the “Iron Man” event! We felt truly privileged to be a part of this amazing story.
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HANDMADE STORY
True romance is still very much alive!
Spending months away from home training for an “Iron Man”, did not mean this tough guy lacked a romantic side as well!
The “Infinity” element in the centre signifies their endless love and is made from her father’s yellow gold. The hearts represent their 2 daughters. The rest of the ring is made of white gold. Inside the ring are inscribed a “compass” and an “anchor” which are of special meaning to them both. He kept a diary of each stage of the designing process.
The crowning moment came when he presented it to her at the finish line of the “Iron Man” event! We felt truly privileged to be a part of this amazing story.
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