Lydia McCarthy-Keen Avis 

An incredible experience from start to finish . Lydia and her team were amazing !!!

Not only did they help us source and design my perfect engagement ring , they exceeded all our expectations. During the design process Lydia was always a text message away answering any questions I had or reassuring me when I had doubts. Her knowledge is next to none ! And she sourced the most beautiful lab grown diamond for my centre stone (I still stare at it everyday) .

Myself and my fiancé traveled up to London 3 times for meetings with Lydia. On our first visit we met at a lovely private member’s club and sipped champagne whilst chatting about DIAMONDS ! Our second visit was the diamond choosing . This was my favourite ! Lydia had sourced around 5/6 diamonds all within budget for me to look at in depth. I fell in love instantly with my diamond , it was love at first sight.

Lydia and the team then went away and we started the design process. Luckily mine only took a couple of months so I was able to collect the finishing piece before Christmas.

On ring collection day we met at the same private members club and was greeted with more champagne (she always spoilt us) and a photographer. Once my fiancé showed me my ring I couldn’t stop smiling. It was a dream come true , better than I ever expected.

I can’t recommend LMK enough !!! It made our engagement so unique and special .

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts . You will be forever mentioned in our story .

The Roddy’s
XxxxxxX

If you are thinking about buying a ring and popping the question I advise you to speak to Lydia first!

We are currently in the midst of the “couples experience”. Finding Lydia by pure accident by downloading the ‘top 10 common mistakes men make’ article has turned into an amazing experience. From the first phone call I’ve (and subsequently we) didn’t look back! From the time she spent with me initially giving me a second, meaningful education about ethical and sustainable diamonds, to the moments of sipping champagne and viewing diamonds in a relaxed, no pressure environment it’s an experience I never even dreamt was possible!

Lydia has been there every step of the way and for a man I think it’s underestimated (or at least us blokes never talk about it) how difficult and isolating the experience can be if you are wanting to keep it all so secret!

For someone who’s fiancée was very clear on what she didn’t like but not so clear on what she did like/I thought the ring she was suggesting she wanted wasn’t special enough for her, the couples experience is perfect for us! Not only has it allowed an extension of the thrills of being engaged time and time again, we’ve created what is shaping up to be an amazing ring which we both adore and is wildly different to what she had expected. Cannot wait to pick it up!

Do it.
You won’t regret it.

I would highly recommend LMK. The experience was slick and effortless. We love our rings (we got an engagement ring and loved it so much we bought both our wedding rings and an eternity ring too!) and the fact we are helping blood diamond amputees by buying our ethical diamonds is the icing on the cake. We will be customers for life.

Great service all round from Lydia. Such an experience, such a gem!

Lydia was amazing in guiding me through the process of buying a beautiful ring for my now wife! She has all the knowledge and expertise to make sure we made the best decisions. The process helped create a unique and bespoke ring we couldn't be more delighted with!

AMAZING. Naturally, I was really nervous about trusting someone online with something as big as an engagement ring - but Lydia made the whole process enjoyable and stress free! From expert advice about which stone to get, to the design of the ring itself, I couldn’t be happier. My fiancé absolutely loves her ring - and that’s down to Lydia’s help. She had a clear vision (using my ideas) and insisted on certain things that, looking back, were crucial to the ring looking as good as it does. Honestly, couldnt be happier and we’ll be back for our wedding bands! :)

Lydia made sure the entire process ft special, right from the initial contact. Lydia's enthusiasm is second to none, leading to a fulfilling creative process and clear communication. She was so flexible in working around my lifestyle to make sure meetings and zoom calls were possible.

And the ring... She designed the perfect ring, which I never thought possible. I was kept in the loop during the manufacturing process, and she was attentive when we got in touch after the proposal.

I will never need anyone to design an engagement ring again, but if I did, it would be a non brainer that Lydia would be the one to do it!

Lydia and the team really helped every step of the way, she made everything very clear and really explained things in a very relatable and informative way. The whole experience was great and we ended up with an absolutely stunning ring that is truly unique and exemplifies our taste and personality.

Lydia is amazing, the whole journey started off as an informal chat, even helped with some of the proposal ideas.
She has ideas for days. Educated me in diamond knowledge, had an amazing experience choosing the stones in London. Was brilliant the whole time. Would not hesitate to recommend.

The best experience ever. When my partner proposed and told me that we were designing a ring together I was excited but also didn't know what to expect. But I completely understand why he chose that way of buying a ring as the process was so enjoyable and personal and the final ring we designed is so much more unique and special which is what I wanted.
Lydia made the experience feel like a celebration every time. She made us feel at ease when at times we were nervous about making a decision on a design aspect. Her knowledge is profound.

From the initial contact, right through to picking up the ring and beyond, the experience that Lydia has put together has been nothing short of magical. I came across LMK for 2 main reasons, I couldn’t find a ring that spoke to me, so it was clear that something unique was required, I also wanted to get something ethically made.

Lydia immediately made, what is a daunting process, really engaging. Taking the time to really explain everything. The design process was incredible, when someone can design the perfect piece, when you yourself can’t imagine it, that is pretty incredible.

I don’t think I’ll ever forget picking up the ring. And I know that my partner won’t ever forget the day I get to give it to her, which I can’t wait to do!

Thank you Lydia!

My boyfriend (now husband!) proposed to me in October 2021. I was so excited to learn he'd spoken to Lydia and that we'd be designing our ring together.

Lydia was fantastic throughout the whole process! We met her in her fantastic base in Marylebone, I'd never done anything like this before and the whole process was exciting. We met Lydia a few times to pick the shape of the stone (so exciting trying different shapes) and then choosing the actual diamonds in the setting.

I'm so happy with my ring (important given I'll be wearing it for a very long time!) but it looks completely different to what I thought it would look like - it just shows how important the design process is. I hadn't previously had any special jewelry like this,

For anyone who is considering proposing, please choose Lydia and don't risk choosing something they won't be happy with! You'll love the process and you will both be so much happier with the end product.

Lydia is extremely knowledgeable, helpful, reassuring and incredibly thoughtful. LMK is a fantastic concept focused on the important things, assisting in sourcing and creating an incredible and unique ring whilst being conscious of the ethical impact the process has. I thoroughly enjoyed the process, as did my fiancé. From helping with the engagement itself, the diamond discovery session, stone selection and design to reveal and deliver, it was flawless (as were the diamonds). The whole process was fun and really made our engagement a better experience. Knowing we have created the perfect ring to last generations whilst being ethically sourced and sustainable really means so much to us.

Lydia is honest, charming, and a genuine expert in this emerging field. I have bought ethically-sourced jewellery from her on three occasions and would recommend her to anybody.

From the moment I spoke to Lydia I knew it was the way to go for an engagement ring for my partner. I went for the design my own ring option so it would be a total surprise for my partner knowing that she would be okay with whatever I chose but she couldn't love the ring that Lydia designed for her any more. The amount of comments she gets about her ring are endless, it's not about that of course, but it's testament to Lydia in her ability to create rings that are unique to the wearer and simply stunning to look at. I was consulted at every stage of the design after an in-depth consultation to go in the right direction for the design and really felt I played a great part in the experience even though Lydia did all the work! She's a wonderful person and we are so thankful we got to go through this experience with her.

The experience gave us us the opportunity to design our own unique engagement ring. I would recommend this to anyone who is feeling anxious or unsure about buying an engagement ring.

When you begin the experience, you will be able to select a ring to use for your proposal, as well as a pack containing details of the experience that you can surprise your partner with, once you have proposed you and your partner then meet with Lydia and being to design the ring.

The process is incredibly detailed and analyses various different ring and gemstone styles to ensure that you end up with the perfect engagement ring.

Throughout the whole experience Lydia is always on hand providing support and helpful advise as well as glasses of champagne.

Budgets are kept completely confidential between you and Lydia and you never feel pressured to spend more than you are prepared to.

The final product was stunning and my partner and I both love it.

Whilst I have not completed my full experience yet. The initial conversation and lay out of the plan with lydia has probably been the easiest I've ever experienced when planning a big event

A flawless experience. The knowledge was second to none and Lydia taught me things I did even know i need knowing about. I would highly recommend this to anyone.

Really special experience designing our engagement ring. The whole process was made to feel like a 'treat' from personalised congratulations champagne to breakfast choosing diamonds.

In addition, things were made easy to communicate in a way that worked for us - meetings worked around our schedules, and correspondence by WhatsApp, meant we could fit the experience in around our lives.

I felt Lydia took the time to really understand us on a personal level, understanding our drivers and lifestyle that would all play a part in the ring design - not just what we liked at a surface level. The result is a deeply personal and unique ring.

I wanted to get engaged but had no idea about engagement rings so I got in touch with LMK.
LMK went above and beyond to help me. We had several one-to-one calls where I was taught about diamonds, as well as the alternative options for diamond engagement rings.
LMK gave me several designs for potential rings that would be suited for my partner and were very both very professional and discrete. Once I received the ring I was so excited I couldn’t wait to propose (LMK even managed to guess the size from pictures I sent) and my partner couldn’t say yes quick enough. The ring was a perfect fit and she’s so happy with it. Without LMK I don’t know what I would’ve done!