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Writer's pictureKate Westall

Confidence Is the Key in Custom Jewellery Design

Updated: Sep 7, 2023

Among a few things that you need to know about custom jewellery design the most significant one is that you do not need to be an expert at designing. It is only your confidence that will matter the most to create a stunning custom piece irrespective of your ignorance about jewellery design, fashion or art. You do not even need to have an exceptional creative skill set for it.





It is your jeweler who will help you out throughout the design process. He will translate your ideas and feelings into words and then to a perfect design. It will say everything that you wanted to. You may have a sketch or a picture or nothing at all. Your jeweler will be able to work with a blank slate and give you the best and most desired result.


Things That Matters Most


There are a few things that matter most in the process of custom jewellery design.

  1. You will need to spend time on jewellery designing as each step involved in it is important. Right from getting your vision to creating a wax model, the intricacies and inputs you want to include must be carefully considered and precisely done. From approval to completion, the entire process may take a few weeks. Therefore, you need to be patient.

  2. The style of the jeweler is also important apart from your personal involvement. Each jeweler has his unique style and even if you provide a sketch of what you want the jeweler will fill in some additional details and nuances that will add grace to the piece.

Therefore, it is important that you choose someone you like to be happy with the end product.


The Process


The process of custom jewellery design is completed in a few specific steps.

  1. Getting the idea clear is the first thing that the jeweler will do to set the ball rolling. You may convey your idea verbally, through sketches and picture or simply say that you are absolutely blank about it but still want a spectacular piece.

  2. Translation of your vision is the next crucial step. A lot of different factors such as the type of jewellery, shape, weight, filigree or a floral design and others need to be considered.

  3. Other details such as the metal you like to wear, whether gemstones will be included in it and style of the piece are also considered. As you may want a traditional or a clean-lined contemporary item.

  4. Meeting the jeweler and reviewing the wax model is the next step to ensure that everything is perfectly set and the jewellery will be comfortable enough to wear.

  5. Making necessary revisions to the model is done as suggested and desired by you. When the jeweler gets your final approval making of the actual jewellery starts.

At this juncture, it is wise and important for you not to get swept by your emotions but to make sure that you will get what you want. For this, you must get everything on paper from the jeweler considering the business aspect. Include the elements that the jewellery will contain and certainly do not forget about the warranty.


The Right Style to Choose


In the end, it is you who will wear the jewellery and therefore you should choose a style that is fashionable and trendy. You must know and remember the fact that jewellery fashion changes frequently and the one in vogue this season may not be wanted in the next. However, a custom design is far better than the mass-produced jewellery. You will be able to wear a piece that you have always dream about.

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