One area that allows us to really work with our clients is that of custom design. More and more people are discovering that they  not be limited to what they can find in most jewelry stores, or on the internet.  Sometimes jewelry is inherited, and while the desire is there to honor the gift, the style may not fit the recipient's lifestyle. Another example is an “old” wedding or engagement ring that will not be worn, but with stones that can be reset into a contemporary ring or necklace.

We will work with you to determine the style that fits your tastes, and lifestyle. We have a number of catalogs in which you can decide what designs catch your eye, and go from there. We will measure, and grade your stones, and determine how many can be incorporated into your new article of jewelry, and if we have to bring in any more stones to match yours.  The intent is to come up with a design that reflects your individual tastes, to create the ring, or pendant your dreams.  Sometimes the exploration is quick, sometimes it takes hours, but we will work with you all along the way. The hope is that you will have fun with the process.

Toward this end, we have added Computer Aided Design capability to our tool box, and it has added a whole new dimension to the design process. Rick has become amazingly adept with the system, and can often bring up a “rough” design within minutes, and make small changes while you watch. It allows a great dynamic interaction to see that you and he are envisioning the same finished product. Once the design is complete and you have approved it, we have a mill to carve the very precise model from a hard wax, and it is on to the casting process.

Sometimes the design lends itself well to fabrication – working directly in the metal to produce your jewelry. It doesn't lend itself to in-process changes or adjustments, but for simple designs, or freeform (non-standard shape or size) stones, fabrication can be the right solution. Our jewelers are experienced in the casting and fabrication processes, and can produce a superior item using either.

This wedding band was brought in by a customer With the request of having and engagement ring to go along with it.

The new engagement ring was designed in our 3Design CAD program for the customer to view.

After carving, casting, polishing and stone setting the new engagement ring was complete.

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