White Gold Bespoke Huggie Earrings in Opal & Garnet
Sarah’s big birthday was approaching …
Her husband wanted to treat her to a piece of jewellery as a surprise, however Sarah is like me and knows what she wants!
She had seen my diamond hoops with removable gemstone drops and thought she would gets lots of use out of a pair of earrings like that. Which gemstones her husband and I chose was to be the birthday surprise. A happy compromise!
I had spotted that Sarah wears a lovely opal ring, and thought that a pair of white opal drops would be a fabulous accessory, but I also knew that Sarah had coveted a piece of my jewellery which featured a stunning colour-change garnet, and with the lovely budget allowing for more than one pair of gemstone drops, I set about searching for a dainty pair of colour-change garnets.
Finding a matching pair of colour-change gems is easier said than done, as the gems need to colour match in various lightings, not just match in shape and size. But after a couple of weeks, I found a lovely pair of oval garnets, that have a nice variable colour, ranging from red to purple to green depending on the ambient lighting Sarah is wearing them in.
I also wanted to find a pair of opals with some serious flash. Now, you’re never going to find two natural solid opals with the same pattern of iridescence, but you can find pairs that match in colouring and tones. These ones will sparkle even when hidden behind Sarah’s hair.
The lovely thing about huggie earrings is that you can wear them as simple, but stunning diamond hoops, or add one of the drops onto each hoop, so they give you loads of choice and flexibility. Sarah could also choose to add another gemstone or white gold drop to her huggie drops collection, without needing to buy new earrings.
If that sounds like something you would love, please get in contact!
white opals for earrings
colour change garnets shown in daylight and candlelight
the loose gemstones for huggie drops
the finished earrings and drops
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.