Our Bespoke Jewellery Process
Bespoke Jewellery Auckland
Inspired by your design, crafted by Guthrie’s in Auckland City. Below we guide you through our bespoke jewellery service. Design your own item of jewellery with, from engagement rings to cocktail rings. Guthrie’s have been crafting jewellery for over five decades. Start by learning how our process works or if you are unsure about anything you might want to read our helpful guides. When you’re ready, get in touch. We would love to discuss your requirements.
How Our Process Works
1. Consultation
Meet with us in store or online to discuss what you have in mind to create. This is an exciting venture you are about to embark on. Having the guidance from us will allow you to define and refine your many options.
2. Design
After discussions, where you share your thoughts and expectations with us, we present a detailed design to you. This design enables you to see what your new commission will look like and gives confidence in your decision.
3. Sourcing
We have trusted relationships with diamond and precious gemstone dealers from around the globe. Because of these long standing procurement channels, we are able to deliver exceptional quality to you.
4. Craft & Delivery
We’ve been fabricating bespoke jewellery in Auckland for over 50 years. Every ring is made to order using production methods refined over generations. We spare no expense in terms of quality of materials.
Overview
Our Stress Free Design Process
- 1. ConsultationTimeframe: 1 hour
Ready to embark on this exciting journey? On your first consultation with us, we can both find common ground with thoughtful questioning about your personal tastes and lifestyle, we’ll help articulate and refine your vision. Nearly all of our clients come to us with a design in mind.
We will offer options such as diamond and coloured gemstone preferences. The cut and colours of your preferred stones. Precious metals – either gold or platinum and your budget range.
Having an item of fine jewellery made just for you, deserves all the attention to detail required. We encourage you to make an appointment with us so we can allocate the time and preparation required to offer you the very best service.p
- 2. DesignTimeframe: 1 – 2 weeks, depending on the amount of revisions
After discussions, where you share your thoughts and expectations with us, as to what design will delight you, we then work closely with our designer to bring to life in CAD form, a design for your consideration. This enables you to see what your new commission will look like before we go the the fabrication in precious metal stage, giving you confidence in your chosen design.
You can instil a personal touch – in collaboration with us and our designs. Adding a personal touch to a design from our collection or create something new, our bespoke service allows you to create a design that is unique to you.
With our guidance and industry knowledge, we can work with you in creating a special piece of fine jewellery that embodies the sentiment in which this item was created.
- 3. SourcingTimeframe: 5 – 7 days, longer for rare gemstones.
When sourcing your unique diamond or precious stone, we go to the market and find you a range of options for viewing. We provide videos’s of each option so you can see the finer details of each stone.
For fine jewellery, we can of supply a wide array of gemstones.For engagement, the stone needs to withstand everyday wear, so resilience and durability is essential.
- 4. Craft & DeliveryTimeframe: 4 – 6 weeks, urgent turnarounds are available.
To produce a unique item of fine jewellery, we like to allow sufficient time allocation and give the attention to detail required in crafting such a meaningful piece. Ideally, we request 8 – 10 weeks to complete this process.