Commissions

What is a commission? In art, a commission is described as an act of requesting an artist to create a piece of work. In other words, you are requesting a custom jewelry project made in the style of the artist.

Let's Work together
We can start from an idea, a special occasion or reinventing an older or heirloom piece of jewelry. I would be honored to work with you to create a one-of-a-kind piece made just for you. I want you to get the design of your dreams but I feel the best designs will come from projects that fit my aesthetics and style. If you are interested in starting the exciting process of commissioning a piece of jewelry take a look below at the process. I will work with you to make the entire process fun, creative and pain free.

Paid Design Consultation - $200.00

I get to know you
What you like about my designs
Your budget
What your timeline is
A brief discussion on potential design possibilities
Payment due in advance of consultation

Design Process

Sketches will be provided along with a discussion via email, phone, zoom or in person to determine final design
A final decision on materials, metal and or stone choices
Rough estimates of costs and estimated time frame
A contract to be signed

Deposits and Payments

A non-refundable deposit is due once the design process is started
Prepayment for materials will be included in the non-refundable deposit. A credit will be provided for any metal the client provides
Bench time, at about the half way point another payment toward the balance will be requested
Balance will be due upon complication of project along with any shipping costs

Masterpiece in the making

Each client and commission is unique, completion time can vary based on many factors. I will communicate with you throughout the project on any time frame changes and any milestones that occur.

The pearls are from a ring that the client bought at the age of 15. The client wanted them turned into a pendant. The client gave me the freedom to design the piece. At various times during the fabrication of the piece I would contact the client to be sure the client was happy. The end result was a happy client.

Client brought her sentimental childhood coral necklace and loose pearls along with some gold. The client recieved credit for the gold. These are the instructions I was given, I want a necklace made with the pearls and coral. When the client picked the piece up her comment was, that she never had anything so beautiful before.