A Bespoke Commission, Step by Step
What happens between the first conversation and the final box.
Most commissions begin with a single sentence: a grandmother's sapphire, a tenth anniversary, a ring that should feel like no other. Here is how that sentence becomes a piece of jewelry.
The conversation
We begin with questions rather than drawings — how you dress, what you already wear, the stone you imagine, the life the piece will live. Sketches often begin in the same meeting, and we will tell you immediately if an idea cannot be made well or worn comfortably.
Stones and the final sketch
Stones are selected in person or presented on video under consistent light, and the design is drawn around the specific stone, not the reverse. You approve a final rendering, materials and budget before anything is made.
The wax model
A model is carved by hand so you can see the true proportions on a finger or neckline. This is the moment for changes — a millimetre of width, a softer point, a taller prong. The model is agreed, then cast in your chosen metal.
Setting and the final week
Our setters seat the stone, open and close each prong under magnification, and check it from every angle. Polishing follows in stages, ending with a daylight inspection. The finished piece arrives in a hand-tied box, with sketches and stone papers kept on file should you ever want a companion piece.
Most commissions take six to eight weeks; bridal pieces a little longer. There is never a charge for the first conversation — only for a piece you love.
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