Making rings together in Florence feels extra personal. This 2.5-hour workshop turns a sweet idea into something you physically shape, guided end to end by Florencia. I love how you make the rings, not just watch, and I also love that she walks you through the steps while you choose the model and style. One drawback to consider: the base price ($188 per person) covers sterling silver without stones, while gold, stones, engraving, and shipping can add cost.

You meet in Florence at 1st Floor, Lab 12, in a studio setting that’s connected to a historic convent. I like the private-group feel because it keeps the session focused on you and your partner’s design choices, and it also means you can ask practical questions. Still, if you have very specific sizing or a complicated design with stones, you’ll want to plan for the extra add-ons that are not included.

Key points to know before you craft in Florence

• Florencia guides the whole process so you’re not guessing while shaping metal
• Design choices are part of the session, with help using reference images (and real-size details if you have them)
• Sterling silver is included for the base workshop (no stone setting included)
• Gold is an add-on route, either recycled from gold you bring or charged per gram by weight
• Shipping is arranged later, and it is not included in the workshop price
• Private group, multilingual support, with instruction in English, Italian, and Spanish

Why this Florence wedding ring workshop feels romantic and real

Buying rings is quick. Making rings is not. And that’s exactly why this experience lands so well in Florence.

You and your partner come in with a goal, then you slowly turn it into a physical object. In the workshop, Florencia explains the process, you select the model and style, and you make the rings with her help. That structure matters because it turns what could be a stressful craft session into a guided one.

I also like that the experience is designed around your ideas. If you bring reference images or any concept you already have, you can shape it into something workable in metal. And if you want precision, she specifically invites you to bring real-size details so you can work accurately from the start.

A subtle but important value point: you’re not just leaving with a ring. You’re leaving with a shared story you created with your own hands. Even when the final result is simple, the process tends to make it feel meaningful, and that’s what most couples remember.

Finding Lab 12 in Florence, and what the studio setup means for you

The meeting point is straightforward: 1st Floor, Lab 12. Since the duration is 2.5 hours, plan to arrive a little early so you can start calm, not rushed. You’ll get your bearings fast once you’re inside, and the workshop time is then used for design and hands-on making.

This is a private group experience. That matters more than it might sound. Ring-making needs patience and feedback, especially while you’re choosing a style and forming metal. A private setup means less waiting, more attention from Florencia, and better chances of finishing what you started.

You also have language flexibility. Instruction is offered in English, Italian, and Spanish, which helps a lot if ring terminology or craft instructions would otherwise be confusing. If you speak one of those languages, you’ll likely feel less like you’re translating and more like you’re actually doing the work.

Finally, the studio is wheelchair accessible. If mobility is part of your planning, it’s a good sign that the space is designed to include you.

Meet Florencia, a goldsmith with a hands-on design background

The instructor is Florencia, working under the Flor Rubaja Jewelry name. She’s from Buenos Aires, with European roots, and she now lives and works in Florence. That background matters because her approach mixes craft technique with design thinking.

Her path includes Italian schooling in Buenos Aires and a degree in Industrial Design from the University of Buenos Aires. She also trained in jewelry from her teens and later earned a scholarship at Le Arti Orafe in Florence, focused on honing technical goldsmith skills. When people say her process is patient and guiding, this kind of training is usually the reason. It’s not just enthusiasm, it’s the ability to teach a process clearly.

There’s also a family thread that fits the romance of this workshop. Jewelry has been part of her family for generations, and she grew up around the idea of making and selling pieces. Now she personally crafts collections in a home studio that she moved to about a year ago, into a historic convent space.

So when you’re in the workshop, you’re not just getting an activity. You’re working with someone who can explain design choices, technical steps, and practical constraints.

The 2.5-hour flow: design, making, and finishing your ring pair

This workshop runs for 2.5 hours. The time is not vague. Here’s how the session is designed to unfold based on what you’ll do during that morning.

Step 1: Arrive, explain your ideas, and pick the style direction

Florencia will explain the process first. Then you choose the model and style together. This is the moment where your preparation pays off.

If you have reference images, bring them. If you have a previous idea that you can’t fully explain in words, images usually help you both land on something close. The workshop also allows for precision. If you want something exact, you can bring it in real size so the team can work from true proportions.

Practical tip: even if you’re not sure what you want, bring a starting point. A simple band plus a small detail often becomes more defined once you see it in the studio.

Step 2: You make the rings with her help

Once the style is selected, you shift into hands-on making. The key is that Florencia supports you throughout. The workshop isn’t set up so you struggle alone, then hope it turns out okay.

Sterling silver is the default included material for the base workshop, and it’s without stones. That means the core focus is on the band itself and the design details that can be made within that scope. If you want a ring that relies on stone setting or extra stones, those are not included in the base and you should expect add-ons.

If you and your partner are crafting for the first time, don’t worry. The positive feedback about Florencia being creative and patient shows that she’s used to guiding different skill levels, from first-timers to people with some hobby experience.

Step 3: Finish your pair and plan what comes next

By the end of the workshop, you should have rings you made, and a clearer plan for any extra steps you want afterward. Shipping is not included, and it’s arranged on the day of the workshop, which means you’ll decide later logistics while you’re still in the studio.

One more practical point: engraving is not included. If you had your names, a date, or a short message in mind, consider that as a separate decision so it doesn’t surprise you later.

Choosing sterling silver vs gold: the budget reality

Here’s how pricing works in a way that keeps expectations clear.

The workshop base price ($188 per person) includes everything you need to make your desired jewelry creation in sterling silver without any stone. That’s the value anchor.

If you want to make the rings in gold, the workshop isn’t a simple swap. You have two options:

• Bring gold and the studio will recycle it.
• Or you’ll pay per gram based on the weight of the rings.

So the cost can move, depending on the metal route and weight. If you’re planning a gold ring design, I recommend you factor in that it’s not only about the workshop fee. You’ll be paying for gold by how much metal you need, or by what you bring in for recycling.

Stones follow the same logic. Extra stones and stone setting are not included. That matters because couples sometimes assume all jewelry elements are part of the same package. In this workshop, the base experience is built around sterling silver bands, with the hands-on making happening inside that included scope.

And because engraving is not included, your timeline is more like this: make and shape in the workshop, then add engraving and possibly other finishing steps later if you want them.

Shipping, timing, and what to decide before you leave

Shipping is explicitly not included, and it’s arranged on the day of the workshop. That means you should plan for the possibility that you’ll finalize details in the studio while you’re there, then pay for delivery separately.

This matters because it changes how you pack and what you expect when you travel. If you’re on a tight itinerary, think early about whether you want the rings shipped to your home or you plan to take them with you. Since shipping is arranged on the day of the workshop, you’ll likely need a clear address and payment method ready.

Also remember: the included session is 2.5 hours. The workshop is about creating the rings. It’s not marketed as a long multi-day jewelry production process. If you want stones, engraving, or other add-ons, consider that those may affect timing and cost.

What you get beyond the craft, the “we made this” effect

The best part of experiences like this is hard to measure in dollars. But the reviews give you a clue.

Guests highlight that Florencia is patient and creative, and that she guides you through all the steps. One couple even shared that she helped them make anniversary bands, and they were delighted with the results. That tells me two things you can use in planning:

• If you’re doing something other than a wedding band, the workshop can still fit a meaningful anniversary style.
• Florencia’s strength is instruction. You are not left to figure out technique while emotionally rushing through a decision.

For many couples, that’s the real value. Ring-making can easily become frustrating if nobody explains what you’re doing and why. Here, the session is structured so you understand each step enough to participate confidently.

And because it’s in Florence, the setting adds another layer. You’re surrounded by a place where design and craft show up everywhere. Even if you don’t plan a museum day afterward, just being in a working studio environment changes how you remember the morning.

Who should book this workshop, and who might want a different style of experience

This workshop suits best if you want hands-on involvement and a personal result.

You’ll love it if:

• You want to create your own wedding rings (or anniversary bands) together.
• You have ideas you can bring as reference images.
• You want a guided craft experience, not a do-it-yourself workshop.
• You prefer a private group format where questions and attention stay with you.

You might think twice if:

• You need stones, stone setting, and engraving as part of the base package. Those are not included, so you’d be adding costs and decisions.
• You want the whole jewelry process solved in one single fee. This one is transparent about add-ons like gold (per gram or recycling) and shipping.
• You’re on a schedule where you cannot manage delivery planning. Shipping is arranged on the day, but it’s not included.

Should you book this Florence custom ring making experience?

If your goal is a ring you and your partner shaped together, book it. The combination of hands-on sterling silver making, Florencia’s step-by-step guidance, and the fact that you choose the model and style during the session makes it more than a “souvenir activity.”

Do book it with clear expectations on what the base price covers. Plan for gold if you want it, understand that stones and engraving are extra, and think about shipping before you arrive. If you align your wish list with what’s included, you’ll likely feel the value quickly, because you’re paying for actual craft time and guidance, not just a guided talk.

If you want a meaningful Florence morning, this is one of those experiences that can turn into a story you keep telling for years.

FAQ

Where is the meeting point for the ring workshop?

The meeting point is 1st Floor, Lab 12.

How long is the Florence wedding ring making experience?

The workshop lasts 2.5 hours.

How much does it cost?

The price is $188 per person for the workshop base.

What is included in the price?

The base workshop price includes what you need to make your rings in sterling silver without any stone.

If I want gold rings, is gold included?

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

Are stones and stone setting included?

No. Extra stones and stonesetting are not included.

Is engraving included?

No. Engraving is not included.