Chapter XI
Bespoke
Drawn for you, made once
From a first conversation to a piece no one else owns, in six to ten weeks. Bespoke commissions start at ₦3.5m, example rate.
The process
Six chapters, six to ten weeks
- Conversation
An hour at the salon or on video. Bring photographs, family pieces, anything that matters.
- Drawings
Within a week, three hand-drawn designs with a price for each.
- Wax
Your chosen design printed in wax, to try on and adjust.
- Stone
We source stones and show you the shortlist with reports.
- Making
Cast, set and polished above the salon, with photographs at each stage.
- Handover
Fitted in private, with the drawings framed for you to keep.
In numbers, example figures
What bespoke looks like
- 240
- commissions since 2009
- 3
- designs drawn for every client
- 8 weeks
- typical time from talk to handover
Many commissions begin with a family piece: a grandmother’s brooch reset as a ring, or gold from a wedding set remade into bands for the children.
Begin
Tell us what you have in mind
A jeweller will reply within two working days to arrange your first conversation.
We melted my father’s cufflinks into two bands. My brother and I wear him every day.
Good to know
Questions we are often asked
Can I use my own stone?
Yes. We check and clean it first, and tell you honestly if it is strong enough for a ring.
What does the first conversation cost?
Nothing. Drawings are free too; you pay a deposit only when you choose a design.
Can I see progress?
Yes, with photographs at every stage on WhatsApp.
Bring the story, we bring the pencils
Book a first conversation at the salon or on video.