Our Custom Jewelry Design Process
We create one-of-a-kind fine jewelry and custom engagement rings, designed around your story and crafted to last a lifetime. It all starts with imagination and must always end with outstanding results!
Jewelry Designed Individually, Crafted Intentionally
Our team’s goal is to delight our clients with the very best experience and fine jewelry creations. Our team’s goal is to delight our clients with the very best experience and fine jewelry creations. Our custom design process is built with detail and you in mind.
We Start With Hand Drawings Based on Your Style and Story
This is where the creative process begins. We want to inspire you and work to bring your ideas and tastes to life. We’ll listen to your goals and develop a plan to get you to the right place. Then, we jointly sketch a design with pencil and paper.
We’ll Put a Curated Selection of Gemstones Together for You
We have decades of experience and a depth of knowledge that allows us to source the best diamonds and gemstones in the world. Our connections and depth of relationships in the market enable us to deliver beauty and value.
Finalizing the Design With CAD Illustrations
Once our design is established, we create computer-aided designs that we send to our customers for their approval. These are photorealistic renderings that we can edit at will. These images are so realistic that the design process becomes exciting from start to finish.
Your Design Is Cast, and Your Stones Are Set
The lost wax casting process allows us to execute design concepts seamlessly and with precision. We begin by 3D printing a wax model, which is then cast in metal. From there, the piece is cleaned and refined before each stone is set with the utmost care. A final polish, ultrasonic cleaning, and steam cleaning bring out the brilliance of the piece, followed by a thorough quality check to ensure perfection.
Your Jewelry Is Completed and Ready for You
We go to great lengths to ensure that every piece meets the most stringent quality and durability requirements. We strive to exceed expectations and create heirlooms that will delight their new owners for years to come.
Restyle & Restoration
We have been restyling and restoring fine jewelry pieces for decades. Our experience and craftsmanship sets us apart from the crowd. Knowing and understanding traditional jewelry-making techniques gives us an advantage that lets us reinterpret and repurpose almost anything.
Custom Engagement & Wedding Rings
We respect and regard every customer and every piece we work on with the highest esteem. We treat each repair and restoration with attention to detail and complete dedication.
Frequently Asked Questions
On average, a custom project takes 3 to 5 weeks from start to finish — from initial concept and design approval through casting, stone setting, finishing, and final quality inspection. Every piece we create is unique, and timelines vary depending on the complexity of the design. Simpler, more straightforward pieces can come together relatively quickly, while intricate or highly detailed designs naturally require more time and care. We’ll always give you a clear timeline upfront so you know exactly what to expect throughout the process.
The cost of custom jewelry varies depending on the design. However, we strive to create value for our customers by making our work as efficient and cost-effective as possible. Additionally, using a customer’s gemstones and precious metals can significantly reduce the cost of the final product.
Our expert team can guide you through the custom design process, even if you have yet to gain prior experience. We will work with you to create a piece that reflects your unique style and preferences.
Absolutely. We welcome the opportunity to incorporate your existing gemstones, diamonds, or precious metals into a new design. Repurposing heirloom pieces is a meaningful and often cost-effective way to create something entirely new while preserving what matters most.
Beyond creating new pieces, we have decades of experience restyling and restoring fine jewelry. Whether you have a piece that needs repair or an heirloom you’d like reimagined, our team approaches every project with the same care and craftsmanship