Published by Mat @Victoria James on Tuesday, June 20, 2017
A guide the our bespoke service we offer at Victoria James.
We know it can be a daunting prospect to get something bespoke or custom made, and you may think that it is a lot more expensive than buying something off the shelf. Well, I'm delighted to tell you that it is far more affordable than you might think!
At Victoria James jewellers we pride ourselves on making all of our jewellery ourselves in the Birmingham Jewellery Quarter. It may be your first time commissioning a bespoke item of jewellery, but we’ve been making custom, bespoke rings and jewellery here in the Birmingham Jewellery Quarter for over 45 years in one form or another. So, we have the experience to guide you through it.
This means you can finally create that beautiful design that you've always had in mind for your perfect piece. Whether it’s a diamond solitaire pendant, emerald trilogy ring or something completely different to anything you might have seen before, every aspect of your design is completely customisable.
You can even choose on of our existing rings and swap out the existing stones for the perfect gemstones to suit you and your style, or even have the same piece cast in a different metal.
The surprising part is that this would be no more expensive than buying something we've already made! The price of your bespoke piece is affected by the stones you'd like, the metal you'd like them set into, and the intricacy of your design.
The whole process begins with a conversation. We'll go through everything together, whether its just a verbal walkthrough, a drawing you've brought in, or even a Pinterest board with a hundred pictures on it. From there we'll work with you to design exactly what it is that you're looking for and create you your own tailored CAD design so you can even see what it will look like when its complete!
Once you're 100% happy with the design, we can then go on to choosing the exact gemstones to be set into your piece. This involves one of my favouite passtimes - sifting through boxes of loose gemstones together to find the perfect one (or ones).
With all of that finished, it's time to get crafting! Our expert team (with combined experience of 85 years) will begin by having your design cast into the metal you've chosen, then buffing and polishing away until it's sparkling.
From there we'll pop in your preselected gemstones and secure them, ensuring perfection in every aspect. Finally, after undergoing one last check to make sure you'll be as happy with your finished piece as we are, we'll be in touch to let you know that your masterpiece is ready to collect!
It's important to remember that there are no stupid questions. Come to us with absolutely any queries you might have and we'll set your mind at ease. At the end of the day, it's a very prescious and personal thing to have a bespoke piece made, so we'll rest assured knowing all of your needs are met.
So, with all of this in mind, has there really ever been a better time to add the crowning jewel (so to speak) to what I'm sure is your already enchanting collection?
Pop by either our Stratford-Upon-Avon or Birmingham Jewellery Quarter branch and have a chat with our team of trusted advisors. Like I said, it all starts with a conversation. Why not start now?
Stratford-Upon-Avon:
19 High street
Stratford Upon Avon
CV37 6AU.
Sunday: Closed
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 11am - 5:30pm
Thursday: 11am - 5:30pm
Friday: 11am - 5:30pm
Saturday: 11am - 5:30pm
Birmingham Jewellery Quarter:
39 Vyse street
Jewellery Quarter
Birmingham
B18 6JY
Sunday: Closed
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10am - 4:30pm
Wednesday: 10am - 4:30pm
Thursday: 10am - 4:30pm
Friday: 10am - 4:30pm
Saturday: 10am - 4:30pm