What is the Custom Jewelry Creation Timeline?

How long does it take to make a custom jewelry piece?

Our jewelry production process typically takes 4-6 weeks and involves several stages to ensure that each piece of jewelry is created with precision and care. The first stage is creating a sketch of the design, which is then modeled using specialized software to create a 3D image. Once the model is created, we create a render image that gives our clients a realistic idea of what the final product will look like. The client then approves the design, and we move on to the production stage, which involves printing the design in wax, burning it in a kiln to create a mold, and then pouring pure melted metal into the mold to get the raw cast. After casting, the piece goes to gem setting where each gemstone is set by hand. The piece is then polished to perfection before going through the final cleaning process. This process ensures that each piece of jewelry we produce is of the highest quality and meets our clients’ expectations.

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Custom Jewelry Making Process: STEP 1: Sketch by JewelryThis (top left) , STEP 2: Photo-realistic image sent to the client to approve their design and what their piece will look like once complete (top right). STEP 3: Wax model used in the creation of the final piece (bottom left), STEP 4: Finished Silver Accordion Pendant (bottom right).

While each piece is individually crafted, many of these steps are done in batches to increase efficiency. For example, printing a single wax model can take 2.5 to 4 hours but if done in a group of 20 it will take almost the 1/10 of time per model to print them together reducing the total cost for machine time. We also use a wax tree method for casting which means that with one flask we are able to produce molds for multiple different jewelry pieces which is much more cost effective.

Wax Jewelry Models – One single wax model ( left) took 3h to print while group of wax models (right) took average 21 minutes per model (7h to print 20 models altogether).

Is It Possible to Speed Up Custom Jewelry Creation?

When a customer requests a rushed production, we need to adjust our normal production process to accommodate the request. This means prioritizing the customer’s order above others, working longer hours, and even sourcing materials at a higher cost to meet the deadline. All of these factors can increase the cost of materials and decrease the efficiency of the process, leading to a higher cost of production.

When it comes to custom creating jewelry it is better to start as early as possible, however, we understand that sometimes clients need their jewelry sooner. If this is the case, we are ready to take on the challenge and adjust our process to meet your needs.