The Custom Order Process - New Jewelry Designs
If you have not found quite what you're looking for I will work with you to create a piece of custom designed jewelry in my signature style. If you haven't yet seen the section with some of my example jewelry designs, you might find some ideas for unique rings, pendants, bracelets, earrings or perhaps a mans ring there to inspire you.
Please, do not ask me to copy a piece of jewelry or follow your design as I work only with my own original designs. I will however, design with you so that you have that special unique hand fabricated piece of jewelry you have always wanted.
All my work is hand fabricated, so there will be minor variations. Note that handcrafted jewelry will include subtle differences, even when a design is reproduced. Please allow for these slight variations, as no two pieces of handmade jewelry can be identical. Please do not hesitate to call or email if you want more information about what these slight differences might be.
If I cannot recreate that piece with a similar stone due to unavailability, I will contact you by email or phone to discuss alternatives. You may cancel your order at that time if my suggestions for alternatives are not acceptable!
Most of my work is one of a kind; however, if you found your way to this page because you really want a piece of my work that has already sold. I can usually customize a similar piece on request. I do not duplicate jewelry that was previously created as a private commission, but you may inquire about a piece and we can work on a similar, but unique design.
To discuss a variation of any piece, call or send an email with the information on the piece. Include your phone number in the email and a convenient time for me to call if you would like to discuss this in detail instead of through emails.
I can also work with you to create a new unique jewelry design using stones, metals or components of your choice.
PLEASE NOTE, DUE TO THE VOLATILITY IN THE RECENT GOLD AND SILVER MARKETS THERE CAN BE NO PRICE GUARANTEE.
PLEASE NOTE:
I am a custom jewelry designer. I only make jewelry based on my own original designs.
Please do not ask me to copy or reproduce another jeweler's design, to make jewelry from a design created by you alone or someone else alone, or to work from a picture.
I am very pleased to work with you to create a new unique design in my signature style that will incorporated gemstones, metals and components of your choice, but for many business and legal reasons I do not make jewelry from design's created by others.
So, if you already have a design, it is best that you contact a local jewelry shop that employs a bench jeweler where you can discuss your design with them.
There are two phases to ordering a custom designed piece of jewelry.
Phase 1 starts with a discussion about the piece, its size, stones and metals and basic design to be used.
Phase 2 is complete after you give your approval of the design - based on the model(s) / image(s) I send. Custom orders normally require at least * 2 months and 2-8 months after the design has been approved.
*depending on what time of the show season the order is taken.
Phase 1 of the Custom Jewelry Order
The custom order process for a new jewelry design starts with your email, phone call, or contact at a show. During this first phase I ask you to tell me something about the jewelry you want (the type, stones, metal or anything else important to you).
I will help you during the design phase by asking questions and making suggestions and sketches so the final design is what you have envisioned.
This usually involves several phone conversations, emails, and or contacts at a show(s) to ensure I understand what you want your jewelry to look like.
I will make sure we cover the stones, size, metals, finish, weight and an estimated price and perhaps a delivery schedule.
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My Responsibility
I see part of my responsibility as your custom jeweler to offer guidance about design, size, weight, stones and metals. This is to make sure that the piece is not only comfortable to wear, but one that receives compliments every time you wear it. I want this to become one of your favorite pieces of jewelry - an heirloom you want to pass on. Besides, you are advertising for me each time you wear the piece.
Part of this reponsiblity is offering alternative suggestions, to ensure that your custom piece is one you will hand down from one generation to the next. This is something I believe is missing in today's mass-produced jewelry market.
For instance, if you have asked for a pair of earrings with specific stones in a certain size, I woul warn you if that would result in very heavy earrings. I would suggest an alternative for the stone or its size.
I might also suggest using a drusy in earrings or in a pendant instead of in a ring or bracelet because drusies are very fragile.
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Phase 2 of the Custom Jewelry Order
The second phase of the process begins after I have a clear understanding of your desires obtained from our phone conversations, emails, correspondence and or personal contact at shows.
In this phase, I creat a design(s) using a hand drawn sketch. With this will be the list of metals, stones, size, etc. When the design(s) are ready, I will send you an email with a photo so you can see the design(s) and approve it - or - request modifications. Using photos of previously made work will often be of help in this phase.
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Guarantee, return policy and fees for custom orders
I guarantee the craftsmanship and materials used in my jewelry and that all characterizations and descriptions offered by email is accurate.
Return Policy for Custom Orders:
Jewelry that is created as a custom design on a commission basis is not returnable unless the piece arrives damaged. My guarantee is that the piece will match the final design you approved including the dimensions of the piece, the stones and metals used.
Our Regualr return policy applies to all non commissioned jewelry.
If you have questions about ordering a custom designed piece, please send us an email or call. I will be happy to answer your questions and discuss any concerns in detail.
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