Custom Commission Jewelry

Roughly a third of my jewelry designs handcrafted each year are to the specs of a custom commission by email or in person, images below are some past favorites. To commission jewelry, please send a request by email via my contact page or find me at one of my workshop dates and tell me what you have in mind. I will need the following five criteria, 1) chain design name, 2) bead embellishment color; if any, 3) length of bracelet and/or necklace, 4) type of metal wire, 5) daytime phone #, email, & mailing addresses. I will get back to you with a price that including UPS insured shipping, if agreed, I will send a 50% material deposit PayPal invoice email. Many thanks, sdp.

Length: Measure your wrist and/or neckline with a flexible fabric tape and tell me within a quarter/eighth of an inch (or mm) how long you would like the bracelet and/or necklace to be. For bracelets, measure the thinnest minimum diameter and add half an inch (1.2cm), but also measure the knuckles as an absolute max so the bracelet cannot roll off the hand. For necklaces, measure the neckline just above the collar bone and add an inch (2.5cm) for comfort, or provide a range of lengths from choker to loose fitting and I can add a length adjustable option for more versatility in wear.

Pricing Metal: I primarily utilize Argentium® sterling silver and 14/20 gold-filled wire for their inherent strength, nobel shine, and tarnish-resistance. If you are particularly keen on brass, bronze, or color anodized wire - this can be accommodated. With a healthy advance, I can make my jewelry designs in 14k white gold palladium or 12k - 18k yellow gold. Jewelry designs crafted from Argentium® sterling silver price $90 - 250 for 8" bracelets and $140 - 650 for necklaces. Utilizing 14/20 gold-filled adds about 30% and working with a solid gold alloys typically adds an extra zero to the price.

 

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add Joe's commissions in Omega and PMC
add necklaces you make for competitions
3 x butterfly bracelet
money necklace & bracelet
resin stuff from Sherri

16-inch 20g Rosary Byzantine
set with 6mm turquoise and a magnetic clasp
commissioned by Louis in KS - $180

16-inch 20g Rosary Byzantine
set with 6mm carnelian beads
commissioned by Jim for Mickey in WA - $160

16-inch 16g Aires necklace
commissioned by Cindy in Kansas - $ 140

14 - 16" adjustable length Half-square necklace
set with 4mm black onyx beads
commissioned by Kristin in NM - $250

7.5-inch 19g Tornado Byzantine Bracelet
set with 6mm lapis lazuli beads
commissioned by John in Honduras - $350

7.5-inch 18g Zigzag Byzantine Bracelet
set with 3- & 6mm lapis lazuli beads
commissioned by Regina in AZ - $95

26-inch 18g Catholic Rosary
set with 6-,8mm hematite beads & cast crucifix
commissioned for my brother's christening - $250

8-inch 20/16g Twin bracelet
set with black onyx tubes
commissioned by Kathy in KS - $ 75

10g Ankh centerpiece set on a
22-inch 14g Flatt necklace
commissioned by John in Honduras - $360

Handcarved Jade in Horseshoe Setting
set on a 18-inch 14g Flatt necklace
commissioned by Rick in Florida - $340

Handcarved Lapis centerpieces
set on a 18-inch 14g Flatt necklace
with matching 9-inch bracelet
Commissioned by Steve in NYC - $500

Handcarved Red Jasper Heart
set on a 18-inch Micro-diamond necklace
commissioned by David in NJ - $400

Handcarved Kansas Agate
set on a 18-inch 20g Byzantine necklace
Commissioned by Latta in KS - $160

Handcarved Gray Agate
set on a 18-inch Micro-diamond necklace
Sold at a Berkeley gallery - $280