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Jewelry holds special meaning. It's more than the sparkles and shine. It's about the loved ones we associate with it. It's about the special events commemorated, the milestones and accomplishments.
We believe that whether you're starting a brand new custom piece or transforming existing jewelry, the design should always be thoughtful and filled with meaning.
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Jewelry Makeovers
Transform your unworn jewelry into a meaningful new design that you or someone special will love to wear.
Reset your diamonds and gemstones into a personalized design, thoughtfully crafted in-house just for you.
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We never charge a "corking fee" for resetting your diamonds and gemstones!
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Custom Design
Express your unique story with jewelry thoughtfully created just for you! The experience is fun, meaningful and easy!
We create your personalized jewelry designs in our Durham, NC shop by hand.
Our team of goldsmiths is always creating jewelry in our workshop that's
visible from our showroom. Watch the fascinating process through the windows or
request a tour for a closer look.
Turn your old gold jewelry into any karat or color of gold! With "same
molecule" refining, you get back the same 24K gold that was in your
sentimental jewelry.
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I went to Jewelsmith to have the diamond from my mother's engagement ring made into a pendant necklace. They made me feel like royalty from the moment I walked in the door. I felt like part of the design team as my piece was being made from scratch! There were no surprises. They helped me understand how to ask for my heart's desire, and the final product is amazing. Fantastic customer service, no upselling. I love the fact that Jewelsmith supports community arts organizations as well. Brava!
I LOVE Jewelsmith!!! I got to get the ring of my dreams created by Tiffany and crafted by Phil!!!! The whole designing process with Tiffany was so fun and collaborative! She truly read my mind and created my perfect ring! I felt like she was just as invested in this project as I was! She's a rockstar!! And Phil's craftsmanship is second to none!! I have 3 of his rings and are so proud to wear each one!! Thank you Jewelsmith!!
I just picked up my beautiful ring custom designed and made at Jewelsmith. The process from design to delivery was professional and of the highest quality. I give them my highest recommendation.
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Need a little inspo?
Browsing galleries of past work can be a great way to find inspiration for your custom jewelry project. Look for designs that catch your eye and try to identify what you like about them. This can help you develop a sense of your own style and preferences.
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Custom Jewelry FAQ
Do you have a minimum price for custom designs?
No. Our prices are based on materials + labor. Our designers will work with you to create your personalized design that balances those factors to meet your desired budget.
Do you require a deposit?
Yes. Once a design and estimate are agreed upon, a 50% deposit is required to start work on your custom project.
Will I be able to use my own diamonds and/or gemstones?
Most likely, yes! We love adding sentimental value to your custom piece. Our gemology team will carefully inspect your gems to ensure they can be reset safely.
We never charge a "corking fee" to use your diamonds or gemstons.
Will I be able to use my gold or platinum for credit or directly in my custom design?
You can always use your heirloom gold or platinum for recycle credit toward your design. We encourage recycling precious metals and never impose any limits on how much of the price can be covered by your recycle value.
Sometimes we can use your platinum or gold directly if the result will be structurally sound.
We also offer a service called "Same Molecule" refining. This service removes the pure gold from your old jewelry and returns that same gold back to you as 24K grain. That can then be used to create any color and/or karat of gold you want! For example, you can turn 14K white gold into 18K yellow gold or any other combination!
How long does it take to make my custom jewelry?
On average, it takes about 6-8 weeks to complete a custom jewelry project. Sometimes it may take more or less time. Factors that influence turnaround times include gemstone or diamond recutting or sourcing unusual gems as well as other circumstances.
Your designer will give you a timeframe based on your specific project, keeping any special events in mind.
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