Rather than purchasing mass-produced jewellery made in a factory, you are much better off buying something bespoke that is handmade. You will get much better value for your money, and it is a similar price to off-the-shelf designs you find in your average high street jewellery shop. Below are some tips to help you find a suitable jewellery company and some of the benefits you can gain when opting for bespoke jewellery that stands out from the crowd.
Decide What You Want
The first thing you will need to do is decide what type of jewellery you want to commission, and there are plenty of options available. The materials used can come later, but you will need to think about whether you are looking for a ring, necklace, bracelet, earrings, or multiple jewellery items. When you have an idea of the type of jewellery you want, you can start looking at companies offering bespoke jewellery in your local area.
Make Yourself A List
You will want to use the internet and search for potential companies that you can use to commission your bespoke jewellery. You will want to make a list of likely local companies to you and have a good read of their website. It is much easier to deal with local companies. For example, if you live in London, you may want to use a handmade jewellery shop in Mayfair. Going to shops that are too far from where you are located can make it much more complicated, and the process can take longer. It would be best if you aimed to get around five companies on your list of potentials, and once you have got enough, you can then start looking at them in more detail.
Look At Their Online Reputations
The next step of the process is looking at the online reputation of each company on your list. There are many independent reviews websites where customers leave accounts of their dealings with companies to give you valuable insight into how they treat their customers. You can use this to narrow down your list, and you can also check out their previous work on websites. When you have whittled your list down to two or three companies, you can then contact them to find out more.
Speaking To The Companies
The next step is to speak to the companies, and it is often best to visit their showroom. You can discuss what you want, and you can ask them for recommendations of materials to use for your jewellery design. They can also give you advice on the various jewellery designs you want to create, and it is often best to use a company that will push you to think beyond your desires.
Some companies will do whatever their customers ask them to and try and keep them happy, even if they create something that the customer is not satisfied with 100%. A reputable jeweller will tell you if your ideas do not work and let you know what is and what is not possible. Get a quote from each of the companies and compare these. However, instead of choosing the cheapest option, select the jeweller you had a rapport with and understands what you want.
