Florence: Custom wedding ring making experience.

Creating your own wedding rings in Florence gives you more than a piece of jewelry. You spend a private morning turning a shared idea into something you can wear every day. Florencia Rubaja guides you through the design and goldsmithing process, then helps you shape the rings yourself.

I like two things right away: you do the making, rather than simply watching a jeweler work, and the workshop is private, so the pace and design stay focused on you and your partner. Florencia also brings a strong personal background, with formal design training and goldsmith studies at Le Arti Orafe in Florence.

The main consideration is the advertised $188 price per person covers a sterling-silver creation without stones. Gold, gemstones, engraving, and shipping cost extra, so your final bill can be higher if you want traditional gold wedding bands or a more elaborate finish.

Key points to know before booking

• You make the rings yourself: Florencia explains each stage and helps you work with the metal.
• The base price is for sterling silver: Stones, gold, engraving, and shipping are separate.
• Bring design references: Real-size drawings or images can help if you already have a precise idea.
• The workshop lasts 2.5 hours: It is a focused morning activity, not a full-day jewelry course.
• Florencia speaks three languages: Instruction is available in English, Italian, and Spanish.
• The setting is a private, accessible studio: Meet on the first floor at Lab 12.

Why a handmade ring workshop fits Florence

Florence is a natural place for a jewelry-making experience. The city has long been associated with craft, design, and small workshops, but this activity gives you a direct role in the process. You are not simply buying a ring in a shop window. You are choosing the shape, handling the material, and making decisions with professional help.

That difference matters. A purchased ring can be beautiful, but a ring made together carries the memory of the morning with it. The finished piece may have small signs of the hand that shaped it. For many couples, that is part of the appeal.

This workshop also works well if you are in Florence for an engagement, wedding, anniversary, or simply a special trip together. The description specifically includes wedding rings and anniversary bands, so you do not need to be getting married to take part.

Meeting Florencia at the Florence studio

Florencia Rubaja brings an unusual personal path to the workshop. She was born in Buenos Aires and grew up in a family with European roots. Her great-grandmother and grandmother ran jewelry businesses, and she began taking jewelry courses at 15.

She later earned a degree in Industrial Design from the University of Buenos Aires. In 2018, she received a scholarship to study at Le Arti Orafe in Florence, one of the city’s important schools for contemporary goldsmithing.

That background helps explain the balance of the session. You get a creative activity, but also instruction from someone trained in design and metalwork. After starting her brand in a small home studio, Florencia moved to a historic convent, where she now makes her collection pieces and runs this family business.

The meeting point is listed as the first floor, Lab 12. Since the activity takes place in a working studio rather than a large attraction, give yourself enough time to locate the building and room. The available information does not provide a street address, so confirm the exact meeting instructions when you book.

Choosing the ring design before the tools come out

The first part of the workshop is a conversation about your rings. Florencia explains the process, then helps you choose the model and style. This is the time to discuss the basic look you want: a simple band, a different profile, or matching rings with small variations.

You should bring reference images if you have them. A photograph, sketch, or example from a jeweler can help you explain your idea quickly. If you have a precise design, bring it at real size so Florencia can work from a more useful guide.

That advice is especially important for couples who already have a clear picture in mind. A vague idea such as simple and modern can mean many things. A real-size reference gives you something concrete to discuss and can prevent surprises.

If you do not have a finished design, the session still allows room for choice. Florencia helps you decide on a model rather than expecting you to arrive with professional jewelry knowledge. You will want to be ready to make decisions about the basic shape and material, but you do not need to know goldsmithing terminology.

Shaping sterling silver with Florencia’s help

The base workshop price includes what you need to make the jewelry in sterling silver, without stones. You and your partner work on the rings with Florencia’s instruction. She explains the steps and guides your hands as you turn the material into the chosen form.

The important distinction is that this is a making session, not a demonstration. You take part in creating your rings. That gives the 2.5 hours a clear purpose and makes the experience more personal than a standard shopping appointment.

You should also set realistic expectations about the finished object. The time is enough for a guided workshop, but the supplied information does not promise that every stage of professional finishing will be completed in front of you. Florencia personally crafts pieces for her collections, so some final work may require her expertise after the hands-on portion.

The activity is best for couples who enjoy making choices together. If you want to sit back while an expert produces a flawless ring with no participation from you, a traditional jeweler would be a better fit. Here, the point is the shared process.

What the $188 price includes

At $188 per person, the workshop offers a private 2.5-hour experience and the materials needed for a sterling-silver jewelry creation without stones. For two people, that means a base cost of $376 before any extras.

I think the value depends on what you want from the morning. If you are comparing this with a simple jewelry purchase, the price may seem high because you are paying for instruction, studio time, design help, and a personal creative experience as well as metal. If you are looking for a meaningful activity tied to your wedding or anniversary, the hands-on element makes the cost easier to understand.

The price is not an all-inclusive ring budget. Gold is not included, and neither are gemstones, stone setting, engraving, or shipping. Ask about the design and material costs before committing to a more ambitious ring.

The gold arrangement is useful for couples who already own suitable metal. You may bring gold for Florencia to recycle into the rings. If you do not bring gold, the cost is charged by the gram according to the final ring weight.

That option can also give the rings a stronger family connection. Recycled gold from an existing piece may turn an old object into something worn every day. The supplied details do not state the gold type, purity, or exact rate, so ask Florencia about those points before the workshop.

Gold, stones, engraving, and shipping

Sterling silver is the straightforward choice because it is included in the workshop base price. If you want gold, plan for an additional charge unless you bring gold to recycle. The final amount depends on the weight of the rings.

Stones are separate. The base price does not include any stone or the work needed to set one. If you want a diamond, colored stone, or another detail, discuss it before the session so you understand the added cost and how it affects the design.

Engraving is also not included. A name, date, or short message may be important to you, but it needs to be arranged separately.

Shipping is handled on the day of the workshop and is not part of the listed price. This is worth discussing if you have a fixed departure date from Florence. The available details do not specify shipping times, destinations, or rates, so do not assume that the rings will be ready to carry home immediately.

The 2.5-hour schedule and pace

The workshop lasts 2.5 hours. That is long enough for an unrushed introduction to the design, material selection, and hands-on making, but short enough to fit into a morning in Florence.

A likely flow is:

• Discuss the ring idea and review reference images.
• Choose the model and style.
• Learn the basic process from Florencia.
• Work on the rings with her help.
• Discuss any extra work, including gold, stones, engraving, or shipping.

The exact order can vary with your design. A simple sterling-silver band may move more quickly than a ring requiring gold recycling or stones. If your idea is intricate, bring a clear reference and allow time for discussion.

This is a good activity for a day when you want one focused plan rather than a string of sights. It may not suit you if you are trying to fit in several timed attractions that morning. The workshop needs attention, and the creative process is the reason to book it.

A private group makes the experience more personal

The activity is offered as a private group. That is one of its strongest practical features. You and your partner do not have to share the studio time with a large class, and you can discuss personal ideas without an audience.

A private format also matters when the two rings are different. Perhaps one partner wants a plain band and the other wants a distinct shape. Florencia can focus on both designs rather than teaching a fixed class project.

The small setting does have a tradeoff. You are relying on one instructor for the entire experience. That is helpful for personal attention, but it also means the session depends on Florencia’s availability and working pace. The available information does not promise that finished rings will be delivered during the workshop, so ask how much of the final production happens that day.

Language, access, and planning details

Florencia teaches in English, Italian, and Spanish. That gives you a good choice of working language, especially if one partner is more comfortable in Italian or Spanish.

The workshop is wheelchair accessible, and the meeting point is on the first floor at Lab 12. Since no further access details are supplied, contact the provider directly if you need information about door widths, restroom access, or the route inside the building.

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. The reserve-now-and-pay-later option lets you hold a place without paying immediately, which is useful while your Florence schedule is still changing.

The activity has a perfect 5 rating from three published bookings, but the sample is small. The most useful pattern in the comments is not the score itself. One couple specifically praised Florencia’s creativity and patience while making anniversary bands. Another described the experience as worth the time, and a third called making marriage rings special. Those details point to the workshop’s real strength: patient guidance and a personal result.

Who should book this ring-making experience

I would recommend it most strongly to couples who want an object connected to a shared memory. It suits an engaged couple, a married couple marking an anniversary, or anyone who likes the idea of making jewelry instead of only purchasing it.

It is also a good choice if you enjoy creative activities and do not mind making decisions during the session. Bring reference images, discuss your budget, and be open to Florencia’s advice about what can be achieved in the available time.

You may want another option if you need finished gold rings immediately, require a specific gemstone, or have a strict final price with no extras. The $188 per-person figure covers sterling silver without stones, not every possible version of a wedding ring.

Should you book it?

Book this experience if the process matters as much as the finished rings. You get private instruction from Florencia, a chance to shape the jewelry yourself, and a memorable Florence activity with a clear personal purpose.

Before paying, decide between sterling silver and gold, bring real-size references if your design is specific, and ask about stone setting, engraving, and shipping. With those costs understood, this is a thoughtful choice for couples who want rings with a story behind them, not just a receipt from a jewelry shop.

FAQ

How long does the wedding ring workshop last?

The workshop lasts 2.5 hours and is scheduled as a morning activity.

How much does the experience cost?

The listed price is $188 per person. The base price includes the materials needed for a sterling-silver jewelry creation without stones.

Are gold rings included in the price?

No. You may bring gold to be recycled into the rings, or you will be charged by the gram based on the weight of the rings.

Are gemstones included?

No. Stones and stone setting are not included in the workshop base price.

Is engraving included?

No. Engraving is an additional cost.

Is shipping included?

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

What languages does Florencia speak?

The workshop is available in English, Italian, and Spanish.

Can I cancel the booking?

Yes. You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. The activity also offers a reserve-now-and-pay-later option.