Questions fréquemment posées
Qu’est-ce qu'un bijou fait sur-mesure? Quelles sont les étapes de la création et de la fabrication d'un bijou sur-mesure?
Custom designed jewelry is made to be a reflection of you, your passions, and experiences.
Unlike most jewelry found in retail stores or online, custom jewelry is totally unique and is developed just for you to meet your specific preferences.
When people come to us looking for custom jewelry, they’re usually either clients looking to craft a unique piece, or designers looking to launch a new collection.
If you would like something made especially for you, we begin with a conversation to discuss your design ideas, time frame and budget. During this process we answer any questions or concerns that you might have. When appropriate, design drawings are provided to you. Distance is never a problem, as we can easily ship or email the drawings to you.
When a design agreement is reached, we usually request a 50% deposit to begin the next stage of work on your special piece of jewelry. We will proceed to make the model in wax, casting, setting and finishing.
The balance of the payment will be due upon completion.
Puis-je utiliser mes propres pierres / mes bijoux de famille pour créer une nouvelle pièce ?
Family heirlooms are priceless treasures that are passed down from generation to generation and are full of meaning, stories and memories.
Some classic heirlooms are getting old and might be losing stones or suffering other damages. You can bring your antiques to us for repairs and they’ll be good as new. We can help you restore family heirlooms to their original shine!
However, it’s also a good idea to create new traditions. We can help you design and create a unique piece of jewelry to remember you and make te next generations feel connected to your place in history.
Puis-je faire fondre mon propre métal et le réutiliser dans une pièce personnalisée ?
Nous avons la capacité d’affiner et de recycler les bijoux, afin de rendre l’or à nouveau utilisable. Ceci est réalisé en séparant l'or pur des matériaux d'alliage et en ré-alliant l'or pur avec les métaux appropriés afin de produire un bijou de 14 ou 18 carats. Donc, si vous avez un bijou de famille que vous aimeriez utiliser dans la création de votre nouveau design, veuillez nous le faire savoir. Nous pouvons certainement l'utiliser.
Les bijoux sur-mesure sont-ils beaucoup plus chers?
People who make custom jewelry are artisans. They are craftsmen who work with their materials to create pieces of art. Expertise and quality do come with a price but Custom Designed Jewelry can cost less than you might expect.
We will happily work with you on creating a design and material plan that will suit your budget. We have been designing and crafting custom piece from as little as 1500 nok ( around 140 euros / 165 USD ).
Things like the complexity of the piece, the amount of work to do, and the materials you want to be used in your jewelry will contribute to the cost but you will always get a free quote from us before anything.
One thing that many people are doing instead of having an entirely new piece made is to bring an older piece and have it reworked and modernized. Things like a grandmother’s ring or an antique necklace can be deconstructed and updated to fit a modern taste while still utilizing much of the original materials.
This cuts down on the cost, as well, since there is already a good amount of available materials within the piece to be reworked.
We have a transparent bespoke process, where there are no hidden costs or middlemen to hike up the prices.
Jewelry that is made from high-quality materials can last a lifetime if cared for properly and dramatically increase in value. This is why purchasing a piece of custom fine jewelry is an investment worth making.
Puis-je copier un bijou?
Yes and no.
Yes, we can copy universal styles like a vintage halo setting with a split shank in white gold.
No, we cannot make an exact copy of a specific Tiffany & Co. ring that you saw last week. Our designer can look at a few of your favorite designers and create something new that ties into your personal story.
Combien de temps cela prend?
Une fois que nous sommes d'accord sur un design/un dessin, il faut généralement entre 4 et 6 semaines pour fabriquer votre pièce unique en fonction de la complexité de la pièce que nous réalisons.
Que signifient « CAD/CAM », « Modélisation 3D » ? Qu'est-ce que l'impression 3D ? et quel est le rapport avec les bijoux ?
CAD stands for “Computer Aided Design” and CAM stands for “Computer Aided Model.” Using specialized software, we can create 3D digital models of your jewelry, which allows you to see what it will look like before you even commit to production. This process makes communication between both parties easier, and speeds up the production process.
3D printing has helped launched a new era in jewelry design in the past decade. After a 3d designer creates a digital model, a 3D printer produces the wax model. This wax model is the basis for the physical piece of jewelry.
Although it’s melted away during the production process, 3D printed waxes have revolutionized the speed and efficiency of the jewelry industry.
Où est fabriqué mon bijou sur mesure?
Tous les aspects créatifs de nos bijoux sur-mesure sont réalisés dans notre studio à Oslo puis nos bijoux sur-mesure sont fabriqués à la main dans notre atelier à Paris. Les pierres précieuses sont soigneusement sélectionnées à la main par notre gemmologiste. Tous nos artisans sont hautement qualifiés et possèdent des années d’expérience dans le secteur. Nous fabriquons à la main en alliant une technologie innovante et des techniques traditionnelles.