Emerald and Diamond Bracelet Birthday Design Commission
My jewellers showed me the most beautiful untreated loose emerald - the colour was unreal! I knew exactly what to do …
I messaged my friend Charles - who has a keen eye for quality - I told him I’d seen a gem right up his street and perfect for setting in a jewel he wanted to gift to his niece for a landmark birthday.
When I say, right up his street, he’s actually quite superstitious of green gems, but this was an emerald I thought he would love anyway.
It came with a full GIA report showing it was totally untreated (no oil filling here) and it is super clean and super bright green for an emerald.
His niece was part of the design process and I met her and Charles for lunch to discuss their ideas. She chose a gold bracelet, something set with equally stunning certified diamonds, (D colour and SI1 clarity) so it sparkles from all angles.
This lovely style is called station-set, where the gems are spaced out along a chain like stations on a rail map.
Loose emerald gemstone
photoshop mockup of bracelet
the GIA certified diamonds set in gold mounts
The mockup versus the real bracelet
Diamond and emerald bracelet design
The Diamond and emerald gold bracelet
Things to consider when you want to commission bespoke piece of jewellery:
Budget
What would you like to spend? Once you know what you would like to spend, we can discuss possible options. My designs are adaptable to fit a budget, but it is important to remember that many pieces of off-the-shelf jewellery are made in set designs and to make them quickly they are made from pre-cast metal components and uniform calibrated gems. Bear in mind that bespoke pieces are hand-made to suit the individual gemstones and diamonds, which takes considerable craftsmanship and time, and is priced accordingly.
For bespoke commissions I charge a design fee of £250+VAT up-front and when the design and quote of the piece is agreed, I ask for the balance before it goes into production.
Family jewellery
If sentimental gemstones or jewellery are languishing in your safe (or sock drawer!), perhaps it is time to think about redesigning them into something you’ll love to wear.
Timeline
Bespoke jewellery takes time and sometimes there are many steps involved in the creation process: Briefing, design, sourcing gemstones, making, setting, hallmarking and polishing the finished piece. Communication is key, and if decisions are made quickly, the process will be much faster. If you're not sure what you are looking for, we can discuss your ideas and help you on your way. Get in touch and we will start the process of making something beautiful that can be cherished and worn forever.
Design process
Once we have decided on a budget and an estimated delivery date, we can plan in the designs. The more information you can give me, the better. But we can discuss the recipient and their loves, interests and life, that was I can help design the perfect piece!
Vouchers
You can also purchase a gift voucher in my shop that can be used in full or part payment for a bespoke design.