CUSTOM
I love working with clients on custom and bespoke projects. Whether it is creating an engagement ring, redesigning an heirloom, or celebrating a new chapter in your life, I would love to help bring your vision to life! Below is a brief overview of my process.
PROCESS:
Design and craftsmanship are core pillars of my work. All work is designed and created in New York City by me in my studio and my team of talented artisans in NYC's Diamond District. Here’s a brief overview of the process:
Step 1: Client Inquiry Form & 15-minute Discovery Call
Step 2: Client Consultation
Step 3: Budgeting & Sourcing
Step 4: Deposit
Step 5: Design
Step 6: 3D Modeling/ CAD Rendering of your piece
Step 7: Production
And finally Step 8, your finished jewel!
DISCOVERY CALL: Book a 15-minute Discovery Call. This call will help us determine if we are a good fit for one another and we can discuss an overview of the jewel you want.
CONSULTATION:
After Discovery Call, if you decide to move forward with your Client Consultation, a $250 non-refundable fee will be due before our meeting. If you decide to move forward with your piece, this fee will be added towards your balance. If you decide not to move forward, the fee remains.
GEMSTONE SOURCING:
Sourcing the right diamond and/ or colored gemstones is one of my favorite parts of creating your dream piece. I also love sourcing unique and rare gemstones that have hidden worlds within themselves.
Heirloom gemstones: I am more than happy to use heirloom gemstones and give them new life through customized or bespoke designs. The gemstone is subject to approval based on stability of the gem (i.e chips, fractures within the stone, etc).
METALS:
14K Gold, 18K Gold, 22K, Platinum, Sterling Silver*
*Please note 14K Gold and 18K Gold is offered in Yellow, Rose and White Gold. 22K in Yellow and Rose Gold Only.
TIMELINE:
Custom orders take approximately 8 - 15 weeks to complete (sometimes more), depending on the complexity of the design, ideation, materials sourcing, among other factors.
BUDGET*:
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Customization: ($1,000 and up): customize a jewel or a suite of jewels from current designs, collections and the archive. These commissions can involve diamonds, colored gemstones, gold, platinum, mixed metals and silver.
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Bespoke ($7,000 and up): these commissions involve creating a new design from scratch. This can be a jewel, a set of jewels or an object. It can involve materials such as gold, platinum, silver, diamonds and colored gemstones.
*Due to the fluctuating gold prices in the market, these prices are estimates. Your final budget will be determined after client consultation and will be valid for 7 business days.
What commissions won't be considered?
Any requests that do not fall within the scope of my work and style, will not be considered for custom and bespoke. However, I might be able to point you in the right direction.
Custom/Bespoke pieces are considered final sale and non-refundable.
To inquire, please contact us below:
Please contact me to start the conversation and bring your dream piece to life.
Previous Custom Designs Below.
Susan's Bespoke 18K Yellow Gold Ring with 1.01 ct. Heirloom Diamond.
The ring was created as a re-design of her mother's engagement ring.
Customized Gold-Filed Beads Necklace with Sea Shells, Amber and Jasper.
Based on Trials of The Past Collaboration with Priscilla Torres.
Customized Flower Stem Ring with large Peridot in sterling silver.