Metals

Style 9628 shown with pink sapphires in palladium!

Original Style

Alternating blue sapphires with side diamonds on one of our existing styles.

Here’s a great example of a semi custom piece. Our customer wanted the top/prongs from style #9930 set on top of the ring/shank of style #9254. They also wanted cushion cut stones channel set into the ring instead of princess cut stones. See the results below as well as links to the original rings – and an updated photo from the happy recipient!

Semi custom jewelry gives you the custom look at a non custom price.

Prongs from this style

Ring from this style

Hi Beth,
Your unexpected thoughtfulness touched my heart. My name’s V., you assisted my now-fiance M. in picking and delivering my dream ring. He gave me the ring earlier this week. I hold it up to look at it every other minute or so! I ADORE IT!! Its simple, it glitters, its feminine and comfortable. Actually we both love it, and M. is definitely pleased knowing that the hunt is over, no more bald spots from tearing his hair out(totally kidding). No easy task, website after website. Completely pleased with himself he told me about his search. He was going to take all the credit but he humbly confessed how utterly simple you made it for him. He mentioned how patient you were with him as he rambled on about the ring in his head vs the hundreds of rings he had seen. Thank you for going above and beyond. Thank you for guiding him and making him feel valued even with the limited budget you provided so many options. We look forward to continue to do business with you when we buy the bands as well as upgrade the center stone ;)

Very Sincerely,
V.

Thank you for the kind words below.  I feel like we not only picked up a nice ring, but also a distant friend.  Sometimes you never know who you’ll run into, but you seem like a great person with a wonderful energy.

Details–well, it worked out that the ring was trapped in the ice and snow that weekend.  So, when our last day before vacation came (a Tuesday), I suggested that we go out after work and get a nice dinner.  The first place I tried to take us was this nice lake and park not too far from here, but it was dark and closed (and Judy was a little nervous about that).  So, I went to plan B–there was this beautiful Holiday Lights celebration at a park not too far from here.  3.5 miles in a warm car driving through pretty amazing displays.  Add to that it was dark, pretty lights, 2 feet of snow still on the ground and a frozen lake. Judy was really having a great time, and then when we pull up by a frozen lake, and a peacock display (which is a sign of good fortune and wealth in her culture), I surprised her with it.  She was totally shocked and then quickly said yes and was in a daze for the rest of the ride.  We then went to dinner at one of our favorite restaurants which happened to have a variety of dishes from her culture (she’s Taiwanese).  It’s funny–was a total surprise for her even though we recently discussed designs.  She thought that it would have taken you guys several more weeks to do it, and was suspicious when I was mentioning how great it would be to have Chinese New Year and Valentine’s day on the same weekend (she thought I would do it then in February).  Also, I got the package without her knowing, so she didn’t have a clue.

As I mentioned, she loves the ring.  She’s constantly playing with it and looking at it, and even just a little while ago was commenting on another little nuance that she really likes about it (the smooth progression and rounding on the band).  She comments regularly with how great of a job was done on it.

Without torturing you any more, we’ve just taken some pictures.  They’re attached below (these are reduced in size).  I’ll send the large resolution ones in a separate email (rather large).

Happy New Year and thanks!
Emanuel (and Judy sends her best wishes too)

Joe-

The ring is awesome. Passed the mother test today. I couldn’t be happier
with the entire process. I don’t think I’ve been more comfortable making a
“major” purchase. You’re a true professional that will get our business
again (wedding bands) and any referral I can find.

Thank you again. Pic attached.

Eric

Engagement Ring Style 276

Inside Out Hoop Earrings With Round Stones

Prong set inside out hoop earrings set with round brilliant stones.

If practicality and fashion are both important to you, then these simple yet stunning earrings are a must-have.

Hoop earrings are held securely in the earlobe, decreasing your likelihood of loss. And they feel light to wear as well. Their circular design is eye-catching and goes with just about any outfit. The “inside out” design makes these earrings a cut above other hoops.

We can semi-custom design these earrings so they’re personalized to your tastes…and wallet! You choose the metal, you choose the stone. Whether it’s moissanite or natural diamonds or sapphire or platinum or silver…or anything else you have in mind, we can custom design this must-have jewelry to fit your exacting tastes.

Nowadays, engagement rings and wedding bands are an investment for couples. Some don’t feel comfortable just leaving it up to chance or the groom’s ability to choose the right piece of  jewelry (nothing personal guys – but you don’t always know best!)

Today’s bride is taking part in the process of choosing or often creating her own engagement ring or wedding band. It takes the guesswork out and opens the door for countless possibilities.

The couple can decide on the materials use in the ring’s creation, whether it’s naturally-mined diamonds or diamond alternatives such as moissanite or cubic zirconia. Metals such as platinum or silver or gold are decided upon mutually as well.

Some may think that building an engagement ring takes the mystery or fun out. Others really like working together to come up with an engagement ring that reflects both parties’ personalities.

If you’re unsure how to custom design or semi-custom design your own engagement ring, contact us. It’s our speciality and we’d be happy to walk you through the process.

Style 8714M

Hand Made Cushion Cut Ring With Pave’ Diamonds

Custom made fashion ring featuring a cushion cut center stone and 1/3ct t.w. pave’ side diamonds with a bezel set diamond on each end. This piece is hand made and has hand applied filigree engraving and scroll work on two sides, approximately 5mm wide at the top. Also made to accommodate round, cushion & princess center stones starting at 2.0ct and shown with a 2 1/2ct.

Example of a Semi-Custom Ring

This is a great example of how you can take a standard, stock item and customize it to make an affordable, completely unique, one of a kind item just for you.

Our client came to us with a design idea they found. The original design had an antique style with a pink center stone, pave set side diamonds and rose gold accents. It is made from a white metal, probably platinum. Our customer wanted a ring created that incorporated these main elements – and fit into his budget.

Now we’re not certain what the inspirational ring cost but by looking at the size of the baguette side diamonds alone, we figure it must be well into the tens of thousands of dollars. It’s a beautiful piece but more than likely a little out of range for most people.

This is where our semi-custom jewelry design fits in. We were able to take a standard, stock item and customize it to give the look and feel of our customer’s original idea and fit it into his budget.

For this piece we started with a 14kt white gold casting. We set moissanite stones down the sides of the shank and small diamonds on the halo surrounding the center stone. The white gold prongs were replaced with rose gold prongs. We then opened up the side gallery slightly and added rose gold filigree scrolls for a subtle two tone accent.  To finish the piece, we set a cushion cut lab grown pink sapphire as the main, center stone.

As for the final verdict from the customer?

“Hi Joe, thanks very much for the fantastic job on Cher’s ring.  She absolutely loves it!!!!”

Music to our ears!

Customer Design Idea
Create a ring with an antique style, pave set side diamonds, a pink center stone and rose gold accents.

Inspiration for the Original Design Idea

The Stock Ring We Started With

Semi Finished Casting

The Finished Piece

The Finished Design