Bespoke jewellery is the ultimate in personalisation, creating a truly one-of-a-kind piece designed around you or a loved one. Whether it’s an engagement ring, an anniversary gift, or a unique pendant to celebrate a milestone, bespoke jewellery allows your piece to reflect your personality, story, and emotions. Each creation is thoughtfully designed and handcrafted, so we always recommend allowing time for both the design and making process, as the complexity of bespoke jewellery can vary.
The Stages Of Creating Bespoke Jewellery For You
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Stage 1; The Idea
Pop in to see us for a complementary consultation and discuss your bespoke jewellery ideas in detail. We love seeing inspiration; whether that’s Pinterest boards, screenshots, or magazine cuttings as it helps us understand your style and vision.
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Stage 2; The Jewellery Designs
We present our courtesy initial bespoke jewellery designs tailored to you. If we’ve captured your vision, we’ll discuss pricing and timelines. If not, we refine the design until it feels exactly right.
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Stage 3: Getting The Raw Materials
If your bespoke jewellery requires diamonds or coloured gemstones, we will source a curated selection for you so you can choose the perfect stone for your bespoke jewellery creation.
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Stage 4; In The Workshop
Once your design is confirmed and you have chosen your captivating gemstones a 50% deposit allows us to begin crafting your piece in our on-site workshop using traditional techniques or CAD design.
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Stage 5; Ready To Be Cherished
Most bespoke jewellery pieces take around 6 weeks to complete. The finished piece is then ready to be worn, loved, and treasured for years to come.
FAQs
Bespoke jewellery is jewellery that is designed and made specifically for you. Unlike mass-produced pieces, every detail is tailored to your requirements, from the choice of metal and gemstones to the overall design. At Lawsons Goldsmiths, our bespoke jewellery is designed and handcrafted in our Henley-on-Thames workshop.
The cost of bespoke jewellery varies depending on the design, materials and gemstones chosen. We can create bespoke pieces to suit a range of budgets and will always provide a quotation before work begins.
Not always. While bespoke jewellery is individually designed and handcrafted, many clients are surprised to find it can be comparable in price to high-quality ready-made jewellery, particularly when remodelling existing jewellery or using inherited gemstones.
Yes. Many clients choose to incorporate inherited jewellery, sentimental diamonds or gemstones into a new design. We can assess your existing jewellery and advise whether the materials are suitable for remodelling. See our separate jewellery remodelling page for more information