How to Commission Your Bespoke Jewellery

Step 1: Initial Consultation

We begin with a no-obligation email, message or phone call. During this conversation, we'll explore your ideas, inspiration, timeline and budget to understand your expectations.

Step 2: Design and Material Selection

Based on our discussion, I will create a few initial sketches for your unique piece. To begin the design stage, I require a non-refundable £100 design fee, payable in advance. This fee ensures dedicated time and expertise in developing a concept tailored to your vision. If you proceed with the commission, this amount will be deducted from your final balance. Together, we’ll finalise the design, choose the metals, and select any stones if applicable.

Step 3: Pricing and Payment

• Custom Pieces: Prices typically start from £250, depending on the complexity of the design and materials.

• Re-modelling Projects: These projects start at £350.

Once the design is agreed upon, I will provide a quote and an estimated completion date. Upon approval of the quote, a 50% deposit is required to begin the work. Please note that this deposit is non-refundable.

Step 4: Crafting Your Jewellery

Following payment of the deposit invoice, I will order the necessary materials and start crafting your jewellery. Throughout the process, I will keep you updated on the progress, ensuring that your piece is being created to your satisfaction.

Step 5: Completion and Invoicing

Upon completion of your jewellery, I will send you an invoice for the remaining balance.

Step 6: Insured Delivery

Once the final payment has been received, your bespoke jewellery will be carefully packaged and dispatched by insured next-day delivery. If you are local to Drybrook, Gloucestershire, we can arrange for collection.

Example Costing for a £300 Commission

Here’s an example breakdown for a piece with a total cost of £300, showing when payments are due and how much at each stage:

1. Step 2: Design and Material Selection

   • Design Fee: £100 (non-refundable, paid in advance)

   • Note: If you proceed, this amount will be deducted from the final balance.

2. Step 3: Pricing and Payment

   • 50% Deposit: £150 (paid after design approval and quote acceptance)

   • This deposit is required to secure materials and begin crafting the piece (non-refundable).

3. Step 5: Completion and Invoicing

   • Remaining Balance: £50 (paid upon completion of the piece, prior to dispatch or collection)

   • This final payment includes the deduction of the £100 design fee initially paid in Step 2.

Summary of Payments:

• Total Cost: £300

  • Initial Design Fee (Step 2): £100

  • 50% Deposit (Step 3): £150

  • Final Balance (Step 5): £50

Please note that there is usually a waiting list for commissions. To ensure your piece is ready for special occasions like birthdays, anniversaries or Christmas, please allow at least 8 weeks from the start of the process.

I believe in creating original designs that reflect my unique style, which focuses on texture, contrast and tactile elements. I do not copy other jewellers' work. As long as your desired piece falls within my creative scope, I would be happy to provide a quote.

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