Bespoke Heirloom Reworks
After an opening correspondence you are invited meet either in person at or digitally to discuss your initial ideas, design direction and any precious stone and metal preferences you may have.
Based on the complexity of design, bespoke engagement rings normally take 16+ weeks from concept to completion.
We will make sure to keep you well informed with images and updates at each step of the way via your custom Bespoke Presentation Pack.
Prices for a bespoke heirloom rework start from £3,500 (for a simple, single stone ring in 9ct Yellow Gold)*
*Due to the instability of precious metal prices at present, please be aware that the price of your ring may increase from that given at the time of your initial quote. The final price (reflective of any changes in metal price) will be provided just ahead of the casting stage (Stage VII).
I. Your Brief
After an opening correspondence you are invited meet to discuss your initial ideas, design direction and any metal preferences.
You are encouraged to bring your intended heirloom stone for Jessie to take measurements from and give a preliminary examination.
If your heirloom stone is still in its original mount, a rough measurement will be taken for drawings to be worked on (the final dimensions and weight will be measured later in the process once the stone has been unset by the workshop).
II. Initial Consultation
III. Your Heirloom Stone
It is highly recommended that you bring any existing paperwork and/or valuations for your existing heirloom jewellery so that the insurance value can be covered whilst in our care. In the case that you do not have this and if required, we can arrange for a valuation be carried out (we will discuss costs for this if necessary). For very high value items, additional insurance may be required to be taken out by Jessie (again, we will discuss costs for this if necessary).
In the case of an heirloom rework, and because the original source and history of the stone is unknown, Jessie cannot vouch for the quality and structural integrity of an heirloom stone. Heirloom stones may have received knocks, chips or blows throughout their lifetime that may affect their durability. They also may have internal inclusions that might lead to a weakness in the structure of the stone.
Throughout the processes of being reworked into a new piece of jewellery, there is a certain amount of pressure that will need to be applied to the stone, for example, when being unset from its original setting or set into a new piece. This pressure can cause damage or breakage to a stone that has existing wear and tear or naturally occurring internal inclusions. *
* Due to the aforementioned points, in the case of an heirloom stone, Jessie cannot accept liability if any damage is caused to an heirloom stone during the reworking of it into a new piece of jewellery. It is possible to have your stone assessed by a professional gemologist ahead of repurposing if you are unsure about the durability of your stone. Please feel free to ask should you require any help or guidance with this.
IV. Design Presentation
Based on your design ideas, inspirations and heirloom stone(s) you will be presented with a series of hand drawn, to-scale designs. Jessie can also provide you with quotations for your shortlisted stone/design combination.
Given the time intensive nature of these initial stages, if you decide not to proceed with your ring following your drawing presentation, please note that a £450 design fee will issued.
Should you decide to proceed with the same design at a later date, this design fee will be deductible from your balance 50% invoice upon completion of the piece.
V. Your Final Design
Once the final design is approved and your heirloom stone unset, we can set in place a provisional delivery date and based on your quote ask that a 50% initial payment be arranged, with the balance to be paid upon completion.
This payment will allow us to start covering the costs of materials and services and therefore is non refundable.
Once work has started on your bespoke piece, Jessie reserves the right to charge an additional fee to cover the costs of any major alterations or design changes.
VI. CAD
Jessie will now begin to create your bespoke piece! Depending on the design and specification set in place, traditional and modern techniques and processes will be carried out to craft your piece.
The majority of our rings are created with CAD, in which we will build your ring digitally and send over renders to allow you to see your ring in 3D.
VII. A Wax/Resin Print
Jessie will arrange for a wax or resin version of your ring to be 3D printed.
This will eventually be cast in the metal of your choice but ahead of doing so, we can use the print to test the scale/fit with your heirloom stone.
VII. The Casting & Assembly
Your ring will be cast in your chosen precious metal and then cleaned up and assembled by our expert mounter. The stone(s) will be set by our master setter, then polished and hallmarked.
VIII. Your Finished Ring
Once complete, Jessie will arrange with you a time for the collection/postage of your piece. We will provide you with any relevant grading reports alongside your receipt and jewellery care and insurance advice, detailed inside your finished Bespoke Presentation Pack.
Your ring will be presented to you in our custom box and dust bag, ready for you to enjoy.
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