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Four polished 24k yellow gold signet rings with a cushion-shaped flat top, each featuring a cut-out Jerusalem cross design, photographed together on a marble surface.

Jerusalem Cross Signet Rings in 24k Gold, Family Set

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24k yellow gold

A client wanted to duplicate a simple silver signet ring he already owned, but in 24 karat gold, and asked for three more in his family's sizes. He supplied his own gold bullion for the project and shipped the original ring in as a reference for the design team to match exactly. When the rings arrived, he wrote that his wife and two sons were thrilled to receive them for no special occasion — just a keepsake and a quiet reminder of their shared faith.

'These look wonderful. Would it be possible to do a small engrave inside each?' — on seeing the finished rings before engraving

'So nice, as expected plus! Very much appreciate how easy this was. My wife and two sons were thrilled to receive these rings for no special occasion.' — on delivery

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Daily wear For the whole family Just because For Our Family Family legacy

Quick specs

Design type

Rings Signet

Primary Metal

Yellow gold 24k

Primary Stone

No stone

Accent Stones

None

Style

Classic Cross Cultural heritage Cut out Engraved Religios Signet

Design Complexity

Moderate

Intent

For Our Family Family legacy

Intent: Certainty

High

Size

Four rings: sizes 7, 7.5, 8, 13 US. Signet face engraved on interior band with initials in block font.

How they made it distinctive

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Cast in 24k gold from the client's own bullion, melted down and credited toward the project cost
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Four rings produced from a single master design, sized individually for the client and his wife and two sons
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Cut-out Jerusalem cross design recreated from a physical silver ring shipped in as a reference
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Interior engraving switched from script to block font specifically because pure 24k gold was too soft for the engraver's vice to hold safely with a fine font
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Black oxidized fill from the original silver ring intentionally omitted so the cross reads as an open cut-out in gold

How you'd make it yours

Karat: this set uses 24k gold — a new commission could use 14k or 18k for more everyday durability

Metal source: this client supplied his own bullion — a new commission can use studio-sourced gold instead

Engraving font: this set uses a block font due to the softness of 24k gold — a lower-karat piece can support a script font

Cross fill: this design uses an open cut-out — a new piece could use enamel fill for color and contrast

Set size: this client ordered four matching rings — a new commission could be a single ring or a different-sized set

One of a kind: this exact set of four rings was designed for one family and is not reproduced — a new commission is an original piece inspired by this one, not a copy

Design changes made

The client asked to remove the oxidized black fill from the original design so the cross would read as a clean cut-out rather than a blackened impression. The requested Baskerville-style engraving inside the bands was also changed to a block font after the engraver determined that the softness of 24k gold required a firmer letterform to engrave safely.

Who this is for

This piece is for someone who already owns a design they love and wants it remade in a metal that means more to them — whether for durability, value, or personal significance. It's especially right for a family that wants to share one symbol across multiple people, each with their own ring sized to fit.

How it's made

Because the client shipped in the original silver ring, the team built a 3D model directly from its measurements rather than working from a sketch alone. Once approved, wax models were 3D printed for each of the four sizes, attached to a wax tree, and invested in plaster. The plaster mold was fired in a kiln to burn out the wax, and the client's own 24k gold bullion — melted down and combined with the sprue metal needed for casting — was poured into the resulting molds. After casting, each ring was cleaned to remove the rough casting skin, then polished to a mirror finish across the cushion-shaped face and band. The cut-out cross design was refined by hand to keep the lines of the Jerusalem cross crisp against the recessed background. Finally, each ring was engraved on the interior band with a family member's initials, using a block font after the engraver found that pure 24k gold was too soft to safely hold a script engraving in the vice.

Key note

Pure 24k gold is soft enough that the engraver had to switch from the requested script font to a block font, since the vice used to hold the ring during engraving risked marring the finished surface.

Pricing guidance

A set of four signet rings recreated in solid 24k gold from client-supplied bullion sits toward the higher end for custom signet work, largely because of the metal itself rather than the design complexity. Pure gold cost dominates the price at this karat, with labor and casting making up a smaller share than they would in a lower-karat piece. Producing four sizes from one master design keeps the per-ring design cost down compared to four unrelated commissions.

Moves price up ↑

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Using a higher karat gold (24k) instead of 14k or 18k increases material cost significantly per gram
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Ordering additional rings beyond the original design multiplies casting and finishing labor
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Requesting a script or decorative engraving font, which takes more engraving time than a block font
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Adding enamel fill to the cross design instead of leaving it as an open cut-out
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Sourcing rather than client-supplying the gold bullion

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Choosing 14k or 18k gold instead of 24k for a lower per-gram material cost
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Ordering a single ring rather than a matched set of four
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Supplying your own gold bullion, as this client did, to offset a portion of material cost
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Skipping engraving altogether
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Choosing a lower-karat white or yellow gold alloy for added durability at a lower price point

Questions people ask

Can you make a ring in 24k gold instead of 14k or 18k?

Yes, 24k gold rings can be made, though pure gold is significantly softer than 14k or 18k alloys, which mix in other metals for strength. Because of that softness, fine details like engraving need extra care during production — a firmer letterform such as a block font is often used instead of a delicate script to avoid marring the surface. 24k also has a distinctly warmer, richer color than lower-karat gold. It is a good choice for someone who specifically wants the deepest possible gold tone and is comfortable with the trade-off in durability.

Can I send in my own gold to be used in a custom ring?

Yes, clients can ship in their own gold bullion or coins to be melted down and cast into a new piece. The gold is weighed and its value is assessed against the current market price on the day it's received, and that value is credited toward the total cost of the project. A small amount of additional metal is typically needed beyond the melted gold itself to account for the casting sprue, the channel that molten metal flows through to fill the mold.

What is a Jerusalem cross signet ring?

A Jerusalem cross, also called a five-fold cross, is a large central cross with four smaller crosses in each quadrant, and it's a recognized symbol in Christian iconography. On a signet ring, the design is typically cut out from a flat cushion-shaped face rather than raised or engraved, so the cross reads as an open pattern against the polished gold background. It's a design that works well as a shared family symbol since the same face can be duplicated across multiple ring sizes.

How much does a custom signet ring set cost?

A set of matching signet rings recreated in high-karat gold sits toward the higher end of custom pricing, mostly driven by the cost of the gold itself rather than design complexity. Producing multiple sizes from a single approved design is more efficient than commissioning several unrelated rings, since the design and tooling cost is shared across the set. The final price depends heavily on the karat of gold chosen and whether the client supplies their own metal.

How long does it take to make a custom signet ring like this?

The full process, from building the 3D model to shipping the finished rings, typically takes about four to five weeks once a deposit is made and any client-supplied metal has been received. Model-building and design approval happen first, followed by casting, finishing, and any engraving. Sending in a reference piece, as this client did, can help the design team match an existing ring's proportions more precisely before production begins.

Can you duplicate an existing ring exactly?

Yes, an existing ring can be shipped in and used as a physical reference so the design team can build a 3D model that matches its proportions and design closely. Some small changes are common during this process — for example, a recessed or oxidized detail on the original might be recreated as a clean cut-out in the new metal instead, since blackened finishes don't translate the same way across different metals. The result is a faithful recreation rather than an exact atomic copy, since a brand-new casting will look cleaner than a worn original.

Can multiple rings be engraved with different initials?

Yes, when producing a matched set of rings for different wearers, each ring can be engraved individually inside the band with different initials, names, or a short date. The font choice may be limited by the metal — very soft metals like 24k gold may require a block font rather than a fine script to protect the ring's surface during the engraving process. This is typically confirmed with the engraver before the final engraving is done.