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Custom Design

Most people are under the impression that it is difficult to design custom jewelry. With our busy schedules the thought of designing anything can seem daunting. The truth is that designing custom jewelry can be lot easier and much more fun than it sounds. It is not necessary to have special talents or spend precious time obsessing over jewelry and gems, we will do all the hard work for you.

I’m just starting out and don’t know very much about custom jewelry. What does the custom jewelry process look like?

Here at Legacy Diamond & Gems we work in small steps ensuring that you’re aware and up to date on every process of your custom piece.

Step 1: The consultation: The first step in creating custom jewelry for a client is to sit down with them and understand their needs, wants, and concerns. This gives us the chance to get an idea of the design you desire, what metal or metals you’re interested in using, and the stones you want. These consultations take between 30-60 minutes and are free of charge. If you’re unable to come to our store we can work remotely, using phone calls, emails, and even text messaging.

Step 2: Sketches: Our jewelers will create hand sketches depicting what was discussed during your consultation. This is usually the first chance of seeing a physical rendition of your custom designed piece. The drawings give you and the jeweler the opportunity to make adjustments if necessary.

Step 3: CAD Design/Wax Carving: CAD stands for computer-aided design. This step offers you the chance to view your creation in a whole new way. This is a 3D rendering of what your jewelry will look like. From here you and the jeweler will make any final adjustments.
Wax Carving: In this step our jewelers will hand carve a wax specimen of your future jewelry piece. This is our preferred method for custom elk ivory jewelry and shadow bands.

Step 4: Casting: In this step your jewelry goes from a wax mold or a 3D rendering to a rough physical creation. Once the jewelers have the cast in hand we move to the final steps. Here the jewelers clean up the casting, set any stones that need set, clean, and polish your piece.

What, if anything should I bring to the initial consultation?

Although we don’t require you to bring anything to your first consultation we do suggest that you bring any design inspiration. This can include cut outs from magazines or photos you’ve found on pinterest. This items help our team get the best possible idea of what you’re looking for, to ensure you end up with exactly what you imagined.

How long does a custom jewelry piece take to create?

On average a custom designed piece takes between 4-6 weeks. However, during holidays these times can grow larger. We encourage our clients to start this process with our team as soon as possible during the holiday season in ensure we can meet expected dates.

How much does custom jewelry cost?

The answer to that depends solely on what you’re looking for. As the prices of precious metals fluctuate and stone prices vary we can’t answer that question simply. However, once you have a design narrowed down, metals chosen, and stones picked out we will give you an estimate.

Can I use my own stones?

Yes! We often use a clients stones to enhance their new jewelry.

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