Discover

the stone, the studio, the story.

The world of Marla Design: the studio behind the stones, the colour language that guides every piece, the stories of how pieces find their wearers, and the practical answers we are often asked.

Some answers live in pictures. Some live in the work. All are gathered here.

Kaleidoscope

Colour, by feeling.

we organise our stones by the way they feel, not by their name.

Sapphires sit beside spinels, emeralds beside tourmalines, citrines beside cognac diamonds. Stones are gathered by emotional family rather than by species.

Five families, in the studio's language: Serene, Earthy, Lush, Fiery, Luminous. A way to find the stone before the name.

The Journal

stories from the studio.

Made With You

Welcome to Marla Design

Marla Design was created to make jewellery and objects that matter; pieces you can wear every day, yet treasure for a lifetime.

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Made With You

At Marla Design, those three words are more than a slogan. They’re a filter for every decision we make; from how a ring sits on your finger to the types of stones we choose - and they show up in pieces you’ll want to wear often (and not want to take off)...

Made With You

Objects with Presence

Marla was born from a lifetime spent with gemstones, design, and craft. Knowledge refined over years of looking closely and choosing with care. It’s an instinct that recognises beauty before it’s polished, understands the worth of a material and knows how to create something to be loved for a lifetime.

Fleur de Luce

The Fleur de Luce Story

Fleur de Luce didn’t begin with a sketchbook or a spreadsheet. It began with flowers. Every Friday. Not because of a grand plan, just because it felt right. A gesture that became a ritual. A small, fragrant reminder that love is something you grow, week by week, flower by flower. That quiet rhythm inspired the setting that’s now at the heart of everything we do.

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Things to Know

the questions we hear most often.

01

How does a commission begin?

With a conversation, in person or by video. We listen first — to the moment, the wearer, the stones already in the family. There is no obligation; the studio is open by appointment.

02

What does bespoke mean here?

A piece entirely and specifically yours, built around a stone chosen for its character. Five steps: conversation, stone selection, design, crafting, wearing.

03

Studio Designs or Made With You?

Studio Designs are existing settings finished with a stone chosen together. Made With You is fully bespoke from the first drawing. Both share the same hands at the bench.

04

How is sizing handled?

Sized in person where possible, or with a ring-sizer posted in advance. Small adjustments inside the first twelve months are part of the studio's care.

05

What are typical lead times?

Six to eight weeks from confirmation for a bespoke piece. Stone sourcing may add to this. Urgent timelines can sometimes be accommodated; the studio will say so honestly.

06

What happens at a consultation?

An unhurried hour. We talk through the moment, look at stones together, sketch where it is useful. No deposit, no expectation.

07

Can a Studio Design be customised?

Within the integrity of the design, yes. Stone, metal, proportions to suit the hand. Larger changes are welcomed as a Made With You commission.

08

How do I choose a stone?

Slowly, and in company. The studio holds stones across the five Kaleidoscope families and sources specifically when something is being looked for.

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The Curator's Edit

first look at new pieces, deeper stories, priority consultation.

Access, never offer. We do not run discounts. Two or three letters a month from the studio.

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