Starting the Design Process
At Artistry In Gold, we work hard to craft the custom jewelry piece that’s right for you. We have experience making rings, bracelets, pendants and more. Whatever you can dream, we can build! Here is what you can expect when you bring your idea to us:
Initial Consultation
During our initial meeting, we will go over possible ideas or designs you have in mind. We will ask questions about your lifestyle, which will help us design a piece not just for beauty but also functionality. We will offer concepts and styles that may fit what you’re looking for. We will also discuss any gemstones you may be looking for. We can offer you diamonds and various fine-colored stones from around the world. We can help educate you on the four C’s of diamonds: cut, clarity, color and carat weight.
Working on the Design
After our initial meeting, we will put together designs to show you at the next meeting. After many years of jewelry design, we have become adept at putting your ideas into concepts that can be worked into a computer rendering or a hand-drawn sketch.
The Second Meeting
This meeting is very exciting. We will show you rendering of the concepts from the first meeting. At this point, you will begin to see what your piece is going to look like. We will then show you gemstones that will work with the designs we have discussed. Many of these stones come from our inventory, but we can also shop for the perfect stone from one of our many suppliers.
Wax Model
After all the details have been worked through, we will create a hand-carved or computer-generated wax model for casting.
Casting
The wax model is cast in the precious metal of your choice. We use what is known as the lost wax method of casting. The casting will then be meticulously hand finished to bring out all the fine details of the design.
Stone Setting and Finishing
The final stage, and maybe the most important one, is the setting of the gemstones and final finishing. At this point, great care must be taken to ensure the gems are straight and secure. When the stones are set properly, you should be able to wear your jewelry with pride and confidence, anytime, anywhere. The attention to detail to the final finish and polish can be the difference between your average jewelry piece and a piece of art created by a master jeweler.
The Finished Product
After nearly 30 years of jewelry design, we have learned how to translate customers’ ideas into visual concepts; therefore, you can be assured that we will create that special piece from your mind’s eye. In the end, your only responsibility will be enjoying the piece!
