A handcrafted piece whose story begins with you.
At some point in our lives, we’ve likely received a piece of jewellery that someone before us once owned. When we do, it’s a moment of reflection, an acknowledgement of a story that was told before our own. Traditionally known as an heirloom, this piece is often a diamond ring, a bracelet, earrings, or a pendant – and it’s handed down for us to cherish.
But what happens when we rewrite tradition? When we transform the idea of receiving the past into intentionally crafting something for the future, carrying with it all the history and emotion still to come? At Cullen, we’re exploring this idea with Heirloom In The Making – a moment to realise that what you design with intention today becomes tomorrow’s treasured piece. A modern heirloom.
A bezel, reimagined for today’s generation
The bezel setting is the perfect choice for a modern heirloom. As one of the oldest settings, it’s long been admired for its durability and timeless appeal. Peaking in popularity in 1940s and 1950s, when post-war society embraced clean, minimalist designs and jewellers began experimenting with new metals and gemstones. While any ring could be considered a modern heirloom, the bezel carries a unique connection to history, making it a style that’s made to be passed down through generations. Or, in this case, handed forward for future generations – ready for stories that are yet to be told.
A ring made with lifetimes in mind
While our bezel designs don’t have centuries of heritage or family history – and haven’t been passed down through generations (yet!) – there’s something unique about them: they marry authenticity with modern expression, capturing the traditional setting’s history of strength and protection, made for the next generation. Each one is a treasured piece, crafted with more than one wearer in mind. Our Rachel – Bezel Set Radiant Solitaire and Sarah - Bezel Set Round and Marquise Accent Stones are two styles that, although quite different from each other, perfectly capture the beauty and versatility of the bezel setting.
A piece that grows with its wearer
The story of a Cullen bezel ring begins the day it’s placed on the wearer’s hand. Its meaning is shaped entirely by them. It might have been gifted to mark a moment worth celebrating, an all-important question, or a simple memento to represent a love like no other – it’s like a silent witness to life’s chapters, big or small. Whatever the reason, a bezel ring grows with its wearer, slowly gathering special memories and becoming more than just metal and stone, but an object of meaning.
At Cullen, our bezel rings are a curated collection of tomorrow’s heirlooms, designed to be treasured long after today. Discover them now.