Find your style.

The first step in our process is to identify your style. It is just as important to know what you do not like as it is to know what you do like. A simple web search on familiar websites is a great first step to take. We love seeing your saved images, pins, and boards to get a baseline of your preferences. From there, we have CAD software and tools to help further narrow down the design elements that most appeal to you including samples you can try on.

Refine your design.

This is where the fun begins. Now that we know what you like and don’t like, it is time to create the design. Using CAD software, we build your piece of jewelry right in front of you making aesthetic changes as we go until we have it perfectly refined to match your style. If you sent us images via email, we do this step digitally and send you renders based on what you sent and look for your input to make adjustments. At the end of this process, we’re ready for models.

Render and models.

Using the latest in Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing, the next step is to create a digital model of your design. In the case you still have questions about the digital model, we can 3D print and exact replica of the piece of jewelry for you to see and try on to make sure every detail is just right. Once you are completely satisfied with the design, we move on to production.

Production.

Design is important, but execution is where we stand apart. As a company with an extensive history, we have the old world knowledge of hand crafting a piece of jewelry and the modern technical expertise of applying the latest technologies to be able to produce a finished piece of jewelry in just a few weeks. Check out our gallery to see some of the finished pieces we have custom crafted.

Custom Jewelry FAQs

Is there anything I need to know before I come in?

Here is a brief checklist:

Type of piece I want to make (ring, pendant, earrings, bracelet, etc.).
Metal I want it in (white gold, yellow gold, silver, etc.). We can provide information as to the pros and cons of each metal and their various price differences.
If we’re making a ring, we’ll need the ring size. The goal is to give the ring and have her/him be able to put it on and wear it immediately, it’s always awkward if it doesn’t quite fit. If this is a surprise, bring in another ring she wears on that finger or ask one of her friends or relatives if they know. Can’t get the info you need without blowing the surprise? No worries! We warranty for a year on all sizing, so if we do miss it is not a big deal. Just come on in and we will get the size and make the adjustment.

How long does this process take?

The first two steps (Find your style and Refine your design) usually only take a 30-45 minute appointment. By the end of the appointment we know the design, details, and are ready to make your models.
The finished piece only takes about 14 days from the official “go ahead.

Why a custom piece and not just something out of the case?

There are many advantages to a custom piece of jewelry:

It’s unique—There isn’t another piece of jewelry out there that is the same as your custom, one-of-a-kind, piece.
Better quality—When a piece of jewelry is designed for mass manufacture the material costs add up. One way manufacturers cut costs is by reducing the amount of metal in the piece, which they accomplish by carving space underneath the ring and thinning walls. While the aesthetic is maintained, the end result is a lightweight piece of jewelry. A custom piece is manufactured for longevity.
Better care—We are proud of the pieces we create and include maintenance of the piece of jewelry you purchase. This is easy because of the superior quality of the pieces we custom create.

Is custom jewelry more expensive?

We keep our inventory costs low through scaled custom production which keeps a custom piece of jewelry in the same price range as a piece out of the case at another store. Keep in mind, we use high quality materials in the manufacture of our custom jewelry, so comparing like pieces, we’re very competetive with off-the-shelf pricing.

The saying “you get what you pay for” is especially true in the jewelry industry. If you are getting a good deal, there is an underlying reason for it such as cheaper materials (flawed diamonds and gemstones), less gold material (thinned walls and hollowed out portions), or mass production (poor quality).

*Our process has many checkpoints and offers many opportunities to refine and perfect your design; therefore, returns are not accepted for customized or personalized pieces of jewelry.