Information about custom pieces
Process
I will reach out to you to discuss your piece in more detail, including showing you stone options I think would work. If I don't have the right gemstone for you in my collection, we can discuss ordering them in. This generally will cost more than using one in my collection.
I will check in with you once I've done the wax to make sure everything looks good, and you can make changes at this stage if necessary. After I cast it in metal, changes cannot be made.
My emails often go to spam, so make sure you check all inboxes if you haven't heard from me in a few days.
Timeframe
Pieces take around 3-6 weeks usually, but sometimes up to 8, and there is a chance something could go wrong in the making process, in which case I'd reach out to check extending the time is okay, or offer a refund if not.
Deposit
I take a deposit of around 20-50% of final cost before I start making the wax, and the remaining amount when it is finished. This is non-refundable if you change your mind.
Shipping
Shipping costs are $15 in Australia, around $20-40 AUD internationally, $55-65 AUD for USA customers, or $98 internationally with DHL for fastest courier.
Price Guide
I'll give you a specific quote when I reach out to you, but a general price guide is below. This is where most pieces fall into, but some may be above or below.
Rings:
silver: 700-1200 AUD
9k gold: 1450-3000 AUD
14k gold: 2200-4500 AUD
18k gold: 3200-6000 AUD
Charm necklaces (includes chain):
silver: 650-1400 AUD
9k gold: 2500-3900 AUD
14k gold: 4000-5500 AUD
18k gold: 4500-7000AUD
Pendant (without chain):
silver: 300-750 AUD
9k gold: 550-1500 AUD
14k gold: 850-2000 AUD
18k gold: 1000-3000 AUD
Reusing your own stones and gold:
I will only work with clients own diamonds, sapphires and rubies as I don't want to risk breaking a softer stone.
I sometimes accept clients gold to work with, this is on a case by case basis.