1) PREPARATION
First, assemble ideas about the piece you would like to create. This can be as simple as details you do and do not like in a piece of jewellery. If you have any jewellery you would like to modify or stones you may wish to incorporate in the piece, gather them. Feel free to make sketches or find reference images to bring with to your appointment. If you do not have a clear idea of what you want, do not worry. We pride ourselves in taking the time to help you find the design that is right for you.
2) GET IN TOUCH
The next step is to book an appointment for a free consultation with one of our jewellery professionals. Prior to your appointment, you may wish to share your ideas with us (including images, sketches, desires or priorities) by email or by dropping in to speak with one of our associates; this allows us to do some preparation prior to our meeting.
3) COLLABORATIVE DESIGN PROCESS
During your one-on-one appointment, you will be experimenting with different ideas to find the right balance for your custom piece. Your discussions will create a mutual understanding of what you are looking for and what the finished product will look like. This is where communication, time and understanding are very important. Our process ensures that both parties envision the same finished design. It allows us to fashion a piece that is just right for you.
* If you are encouraged by your consultation, a $100 deposit towards the final price of your custom piece will allow us to work towards a computerized rendering and final design. *
4) COMPUTERIZED RENDERING
Following your appointment, one of our professionals will take the time to design a computerized rendering of your custom piece. This image/design will be an indication of what the finished product may look like. This image can be altered and changed to fit your vision. After approval, this design will be sent to our custom house in Montreal, where a quote will be provided to have the piece made.
5) HAND-CRAFTING YOUR PIECE
After final approval of the designs and quote, a 50% deposit is required to continue with the custom order. Once payment is received, the custom house will begin hand-crafting your custom piece. This can take up to 4 weeks, as time is needed to ensure top quality craftsmanship.
6) FINISHED PRODUCT
Upon completion, our custom house will send the piece to our store where we will carefully inspect the piece to ensure it is exactly how you envisioned. You will be contacted as soon as possible to view your piece and take it home!
The design process is fun and creative, and we take great pride and pleasure in creating dream pieces for our clients.
