custom made · Cutomised · Diamond ·Apr 03, 2024

Your Guide to Custom Made Jewellery with John Franich

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CUSTOM MADE

So you're thinking about going 'custom-made' for your next piece of jewellery, engagement ring, or wedding bands. Perhaps a special anniversary gift?

Here's a little step-by-step guide on how the process works at John Franich.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

STEP 1: INSPIRATION
Our website is a great source of inspiration.
Whether you know what you want or not, you will at least get
a sense of what you like, and what you don't like.
This will be really helpful for us and an important step to start the process.

STEP 2: BUDGET
Every item we create will be individually priced based on precious metals and gemstones you select.
Whilst the prices online can guide you, each piece we create for customers is bespoke and both designed and made by highly skilled artisans
right here in New Zealand.

Your expectations of quality, carat and rarity
will also determine the price of your final item.

But rest assured, you are in the best hands.
John and Jenni Franich will be able to advise you on the right trade-offs to be able to afford just what you are looking for.

STEP 3: SET UP AN APPOINTMENT
Whilst anyone in the store can guide you - and it is totally fine to just pop-in - we do recommend you set up an appointment so that we can make sure the time is best spent with either John or Jenni Franich who can really walk you through the options and provide you with an accurate quote.

STEP 3: GEMSTONES
Most people start with Diamonds, but there are so many beautiful gemstones available in the market.
We will source any gemstone, to the carat you desire, working directly with Antwerp Diamond Brokers, and specialist coloured gemstone experts to ensure your diamond and gemstone investment is ethically sourced and certified.

STEP 4: PRECIOUS METALS
Aside from budget, this is an important part of the conversation.
Yellow gold is not for everyone and some gemstones work best with selected metals.
You're in good hands with advice on these decisions, but it is important to know your recipients style and taste. Don't just look at their wardrobe, but also their taste in decor and art to give you a better understanding of what they will love.

JEWELLERY MAKING

STEP 5: DESIGNING
Once we have met and discussed your needs, ideas and budget, we will begin to sketch up the designs for your approval.

STEP 6: ARTWORK AND APPROVAL
As soon as the sketches have been approved, we will draw up a CAD (digital) visual to the exact specifications including dimensions, the cut of the stone and the proportions of the items.

This is the final step for approval and will include the final quotation.
At this stage we will require a 50% up-front payment upon the confirmation of the order, with the balance due on collection.

The process up until here can take up to 2 weeks.

STEP 7: THE CREATION
Manufacture begins!
You should have your beautiful piece of jewellery ready for collection within 4-6 weeks.

We always encourage customers to allow a 6 week lead time for a custom made piece of jewellery to be designed and created.

BOOK AN APPOINTMENT