Are you considering working with me to create a custom design? Here’s some information to get you started and help you understand the process. 

DESIGN MODIFICATION VS. CUSTOM DESIGN

First, let’s define just what “custom” means. If you like a piece that I have created but want things changed - perhaps a different stone, metal or size - I consider this a design modification.  

  • A design modification is generally in the same price range as the original piece with cost additions or subtractions based on the changes made. I will give you a price quote for your approval before starting as well as an estimated completion date.

  • Depending on my workload, it will take 2 weeks to 4 months to complete your piece.

  • Payment is due within 7 days of completion.

  • The item is subject to my normal return policy.

LET’S TALK CUSTOM

A piece of jewelry that is a new design based on your vision, or something incorporating your own stones, is considered a custom piece. Custom pieces are non-returnable and non-refundable.

A great deal of my time, thought and energy go into each custom design. I will work closely with you to get to know you and understand your vision. It is a time consuming process that requires close collaboration. 

  • Hopefully you are coming to me for custom design because you like my design aesthetic and the techniques I use. If you haven’t seen my work in person, please review my website to understand my work. If the piece you want is too far from what I normally do, I will let you know and happily recommend another jeweler.

TIMING 

I normally have a backlog of custom work and will fit your project in where my production and show schedules allow. Depending on the complexity of the piece and the length of time we need to collaborate on the final design, a custom piece can take 6 weeks to 8 months or longer to complete. It takes time to create something truly special!

COST

You can expect to spend anywhere from $500 to $5000 or more depending on the work involved and materials used. Custom designed pieces are more expensive because of the time and energy involved in blending my design aesthetic with your vision, often taking us both into new and exciting design territory! Because of this, the cost shouldn’t be compared to other pieces in my inventory. 

INITIAL DISCUSSION

Either by email or phone call, we’ll discuss your project to be sure that we are both comfortable working together and I understand the parameters of your project. There is no charge for this consultation.

Want to know more? Click here for a more in-depth look at the process.

Visit my Past Work / Custom page to see some of the special pieces that I’ve been able to create for my customers. Click on each photo for more information.