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Custom Design Guide

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Turn Your Dreams Into Reality With Custom Jewelry Design

In a world where everything is mass-produced, there’s nothing more exclusive than having a one-of-a-kind piece that’s custom-made especially for you. Luckily, getting that level of exclusivity is easier than you think. With the help of expert jeweler designers, you can easily create the jewelry piece of your dreams.

Whether it’s a custom engagement ring, a one-of-a-kind bracelet, a bespoke pair of earrings, or a unique pendant, nothing will reflect your taste and style better than a custom jewelry piece.

How is Custom Jewelry Made?

When you get a piece of jewelry custom-made, you’re involved in the entire design process - from start to finish. The best part is that you have all the creative control, so you can bring your most inventive ideas to life!

For you to get a better understanding of how custom jewelry design works, here’s a step-by-step breakdown of the process.

  • Step One: First, we have a one-on-one consultation, where you tell us everything about the piece you want to get. You can bring pictures, sketches, or even works of art that inspired you, to better illustrate your ideas.
  • Step Two: After you’ve told us everything about the jewelry piece of your dreams, you’ll receive a quote based on your design concept, and the precious metals, diamonds, and gemstones you’d like to use.
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  • Step Three: Once the quote is approved, our jewelry designers work with you to transform your dreams into reality. You’ll work together to create a design concept that perfectly illustrates your ideas, down to the tiniest details.
  • Step Four: After your design concept has been finalized, we’ll create a wax or computerized model of your jewelry piece. That way, you can have a better idea of what the piece will look like once it’s finished, and you can either approve the design or request any modifications.
  • Step Five: Upon your final approval, our expert jewelers will craft your bespoke jewelry piece in the precious metal of your choice, meticulously set your diamonds or gemstones, and hand-polish your piece to absolute perfection.
  • Step Six: Finally, your finished piece is thoroughly inspected to make sure it’s impeccable and, voilà! The jewelry piece of your dreams is ready to be worn and cherished.

Can You Get an Engagement Ring Custom Made?

Absolutely! You can custom-design just about any piece of jewelry you can imagine. Essentially, if you can dream it, we can create it. The design process is the same as with any other jewelry piece.

All you need is an idea, a sketch, or even a picture that inspired you, and our team of experts will make it a reality. You get to choose everything from the precious metals, diamonds, and gemstones you’d like, down to the tiniest details of your perfect ring.

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Loose diamond created in mounting

When you propose with a one-of-a-kind engagement ring, you get to incorporate as many meaningful details into the ring as you’d like, such as your sweetheart’s birthstone, a special engraving, or even a design element inspired by the place you first met - the sky’s the limit!

With custom design, you take your time to put thought and consideration into designing a unique engagement ring for your loved one, and that shows just how important that person really is to you. That’s what makes it a deeply meaningful demonstration of love that a ready-made ring just can’t beat.

How Long Does it Take to Make Custom Jewelry? 

Having a piece of jewelry custom-made is an exciting process for you, and one which our master artisans take very seriously. After all, they know how special a custom piece is, and how treasured it will be. That’s why our artisans don’t rush the delicate jewelry-making process, and focus on creating a bespoke piece of unmatched quality and exquisite craftsmanship.

That being said, depending on the complexity of the design, you can expect the entire process to take anywhere between four and ten weeks from start to finish.

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Who Makes Custom Jewelry in Virginia?

If you can dream up a one-of-a-kind necklace, a singular engagement ring, or a unique pair of earrings, our experts at Schwarzschild Jewelers can help you bring it to life. Over the last century, we have designed everything from bracelets inspired by works of art to earrings based on special family memories. You can have complete confidence when you bring your ideas to us.

 Visit us in Richmond, Charlottesville, or Midlothian, and see your design come to life before your eyes with the help of our expert jewelers! Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram and Facebook to keep up with our latest news and get some stunning jewelry inspiration.