COMMISSIONS - REMODELS - BESPOKE WORK
All handmade to your vision, within my house design
Commissioning your story in Gold
Every commission begins with listening. Your memories, your vision, your story. Then we embark on a journey together, the commission journey.
1. Consultation
We begin with a conversation, via email. in person, or video. We talk about your ideas, your story, the stones you're drawn to, inspiration, influence and the life your piece will live. There's no pressure, just listening. This is when a design often is already forming in my minds eye.
2. Stone sourcing
Once we have spoken, i start to search stones. I source a selection that feels perfect for your piece, searching for the one with the right character, colour, and soul. This is part of what makes each commission so individual.
3. Design
Once we have your stones, the design begins to take shape. My work has an organic fluidity to it, and this extends to the design process itself, there's no rigid brief, just a conversation that evolves. I'll develop a direction for you through sketches and mood references, and we refine it together until it feels exactly right.
4. Making
Your piece is made entirely by hand at my bench, with complete care and attention. This can be the hardest part for you as my client because I go quiet. I don't share photos during the making process, and that's a deliberate choice. I've learned that it takes away from the most special moment of all: you opening your commission for the first time. So unless there's an unexpected detail that needs discussing, the silence is intentional and worth it.
Making timeframes:
Wedding rings (without stones) 4 weeks from deposit payment date
Engagement rings and other commissions including remodels 6-8 weeks from deposit payment date.
If you have a date in mind, an anniversary, a birthday, a proposal, I'd recommend getting in touch at least three months ahead, so we have all the space we need. However don't be put of by the lead times.
5. Delivery
When your piece is ready, you can collect in person from my studio just book directly through the website or have it sent to you via Royal Mail Special Delivery. Either way, I make sure the unboxing moment is just as special as the piece inside.
Commission price points.
Pricing depends on your inspiration, your metal, your stone and your design choices and can vary greatly.
To get started, I suggest that your budget begins from £2,500 in 9ct gold, £3,500 in 14ct, and £4,500 in 18ct. This isn't about hitting a minimum spend, it's about making sure we have the room to create something truly considered and beautiful together. As the design evolves and stone choices are made, the investment will often grow from there. My current average commission sits at around £4,000 across all three metals, just so you have a realistic sense of where most pieces land.
For remodels, I ask that your budget starts from £1,500. It's worth knowing that working with heirloom jewellery is a deeply sentimental way of creating something new, it's about honouring a story, rather than a straightforward cost saving. There is additional making work involved in preparing inherited pieces, so while the material costs may be lower, this isn't always reflected in the overall price.
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