Florence: Custom wedding ring making experience.

Making wedding rings in Florence is a special kind of romantic, because you are not just buying jewelry, you are building it. I like the fact that you create handmade wedding rings together, and I also like that your morning includes hands-on design help so you are not stuck guessing what will work. The one thing to watch for is cost drift, the base price covers sterling silver only, while gold, stones, and engraving are handled separately.

I also like that this is a private, workshop-style experience led by Florencia at Flor Rubaja Jewelry. You get guidance in English, Italian, or Spanish, and it is set up for couples and partners who want something personal in a city full of pre-made souvenirs. Just plan to spend the whole 2.5 hours focusing on the work, not sightseeing.

Key Highlights You Will Feel Immediately

• You make the rings yourself, with Florencia guiding your hands and decisions
• Custom ring style choices, and you can bring reference images or exact-size ideas
• Sterling silver is included in the base price, with no stones in the standard workshop
• Gold is possible, if you bring it to recycle, or pay based on ring weight
• A patient, step-by-step teaching approach, especially helpful if you have zero jewelry experience

Why This Ring-Making Workshop Feels Different in Florence

Florence is famous for art you can buy, but this experience is different. You are working with your hands in a real workshop setting, guided by a craftsperson who actually trains for this kind of work. That changes the whole vibe. Instead of a ticketed activity, it feels like a personal project you share.

What I especially appreciate is that the workshop is built around choices. You do not just follow a preset mold. You decide the model and style, and you can bring visual references. If you want something precise, you can even bring it in real size so you can translate your idea into metal dimensions.

Meet Florencia, the Goldsmith Teaching Your Hands

This is not a faceless class. The workshop is carried out by Florencia, working under the Flor Rubaja Jewelry brand. She grew up around jewelry businesses in Buenos Aires and started formal jewelry courses at age 15. She later studied industrial design at the University of Buenos Aires, then pursued goldsmith training in Florence with a scholarship at Le Arti Orafe.

After having two children and navigating pandemic-era challenges, she launched her own business and now crafts the pieces for her collections in a historic convent setting. In practice, that means you are learning from someone who has formal training, real studio habits, and personal patience with the way beginners learn.

The 2.5-Hour Flow, What Happens During Your Morning

The workshop is designed to take about 2.5 hours, and it is paced so you can go from idea to something you helped create. Here is the rhythm you should expect.

First, you will spend time creating your rings together while Florencia explains the process. This is not just a quick overview. You will get step-by-step guidance, so you know what you are doing and why you are doing it. If you have images or previous ideas, this is when they matter.

Next, you choose your ring model and style. If you want a particular shape, profile, or overall look, bring references. If you want a specific fit or exact dimension for a design, bring it in real size so you can work from the right scale.

Then you make your rings with her help. The workshop is hands-on, so you do the work, not just observe. The goal is that you leave feeling that the rings are truly yours, because your decisions and your hands are part of how they become real.

Finally, you finish your morning with a clear understanding of what is included and what may require add-ons. Base materials and what comes with the workshop are specific, so asking questions here helps prevent surprises later.

Metal Choices and Budget Reality: Sterling Silver vs Gold

Let’s talk money in a practical way, because this is where the value can swing.

The price is $188 per person for the 2.5 hours. What makes that feel reasonable is what the base price includes: everything you need to make your desired jewelry creation in sterling silver without stones. That coverage matters. When you do crafts like this in tourist-heavy areas, you often get hit with extra fees for basic supplies. Here, sterling silver workshop base prices include what you need.

If you want gold rings, you have options, but you should expect additional cost. You can bring gold and she will recycle it, or you can pay per gram based on the weight of the rings. That means the final price depends on the ring weights for your chosen design.

Also note what is not included in the standard workshop: extra stones and stone setting are not included, and engraving is not included. If you dream of diamonds or a detailed inscription, build that into your planning from the start.

Picking a Ring Style That Actually Works on Your Hand

Custom design sounds romantic, but the real trick is making choices that look good when worn. Florencia encourages practical planning with references.

Bring reference images if you can. Photos help translate your taste into something workable. If you already have rings you like in terms of thickness, width, or profile, use them as your visual guide.

If you want something precise, bring your design in real size. That is one of the best tips here. It prevents the frustrating moment where an idea looks perfect on paper and then turns out slightly off once you size it in metal. Even a small change in proportions can change how the ring sits on the finger.

Because you are making the rings yourself, your design choices matter even more. You will feel the difference between a simpler band style and a more complex look, since the workshop is built around hands-on creation within a fixed timeframe.

What Makes the Learning Valuable, Not Just the Result

This workshop is not only about the final ring. It is about the process you go through together.

Florencia’s background as both a designer and a goldsmith shows up in how the workshop is explained. You are taught the steps to make your rings, and you are guided through decisions so you understand what you are shaping. That teaching style matters if you are nervous at first. You want enough instruction that you can relax and trust your progress.

The experience also helps you focus on the real meaning of the moment. When you are building a ring side-by-side, you talk more about what you want, not just what you like. You might think you are just there for the craft, but you also end up designing a shared symbol.

There is also something grounded about doing this in Florence instead of a showroom. You are in the city that inspires so much jewelry design. Yet your rings come from your own hands, under real instruction, not mass production.

Logistics That Affect Your Day (Without Making It Complicated)

You meet at 1st Floor, Lab 12. Plan to arrive with enough time to settle in before the workshop starts, since you will be working and listening for instructions in a workshop setting.

Language support is available in English, Italian, and Spanish. If you or your partner are choosing between languages, pick the one that helps you ask questions clearly. That speeds up design decisions and reduces misunderstandings.

This is a private group experience. That is important for value, because it keeps the attention on you and your ring choices rather than splitting guidance across a large class.

Extras and Follow-Up: Shipping and Engraving Planning

Two big practical points: shipping and engraving.

Shipping is not included. It is arranged on the day of the workshop. That means you will need to decide how and where you want your rings delivered, so have your travel schedule in mind.

Engraving is also not included. If you want initials, dates, or a short message, you will need to handle it separately. The best move is to ask early if engraving is something you can add and how that would change timing and cost, since those details are not part of the base workshop.

Stones and stone setting are not included either. If your vision includes gemstones, plan for additional work and cost outside the standard sterling silver workshop.

Who This Ring-Making Workshop Is Best For

This experience fits best when you want something meaningful that you helped create.

It is ideal if you are:

• Planning a wedding or anniversary band and want a personal story tied to the rings
• Visiting Florence as a couple who likes hands-on activities
• Hoping for guided help even if you are not arts-and-crafts people

It may be less ideal if:

• You want a fully finished design with stones and engraving included in the same price
• You are trying to pack too many timed activities into a single morning, because this takes real focus for 2.5 hours

Practical Tips to Make Your Rings Easier to Design

A few things can make your workshop smoother, and they are worth doing before you arrive.

• Bring reference images of the exact ring look you want. Even a few clear photos help.
• Bring your idea in real size if precision matters to you. This is one of the clearest ways to avoid scale mistakes.
• Decide your metal goal in advance: sterling silver is the included baseline, gold requires bringing gold to recycle or paying per gram by weight.
• Have your shipping plan ready if you will not be leaving Florence with the rings on day one.
• Think about add-ons like stones and engraving early, since they are not part of the base workshop.

Should You Book It?

If you want a romantic, hands-on Florence experience with a real craftsperson and a personal result, I think you should seriously consider booking. The value comes from the fact that the sterling silver workshop base price includes what you need to make your rings, and you are not just watching. You are actively creating, with step-by-step teaching and guidance on choosing a style that fits what you want.

Book it if you are happy to treat gold, stones, and engraving as optional add-ons. If those features are non-negotiable, plan for additional decisions and costs beyond the base workshop.

FAQ

Where is the meeting point for the workshop?

You meet at 1st Floor, Lab 12.

How long is the Florence custom wedding ring making experience?

The experience lasts 2.5 hours.

What is the price per person?

The price is $188 per person.

Is the workshop private?

Yes, it is a private group experience.

What languages does the instructor speak?

The instructor offers the workshop in English, Italian, and Spanish.

What materials are included in the base price?

Base prices include everything you need to make your desired jewelry creation in sterling silver without any stone.

Is gold included?

Gold is not included. You can bring gold for recycling, or you can pay per gram based on the weight of the rings.

Are stones and stone setting included?

No. Extra stones and stonesetting are not included.

Is shipping included?

No. Shipping is not included and is arranged on the day of the workshop.

Is engraving included?

No. Engraving is not included.