Where a Piece Begins
Most people come to me with an image on their phone — a screenshot, a photo of something a grandmother wore, a picture they’ve been saving longer than they’d admit. That image is useful. But it isn’t where we start.
Where we start is the question of what the piece is for. Not the occasion, not the budget — the actual purpose. What does it need to do? How does it need to feel?
A consultation here is not a sales appointment. I’m not moving you toward a particular stone or a price point. I’m trying to understand what you actually want — which is usually a little different from what you think you want when you walk in. Some people arrive knowing exactly what they’re after. More often, people come in with a feeling. That’s a perfectly good place to start. Often a better one.
Services Offered
Schedule a complimentary video or phone consultation. If you’re local to Manhattan Beach or Los Angeles, we can meet in person. Send any reference images or specifications you have in mind. Custom work covers:
- Sourcing the perfect diamond for your engagement ring or special piece
- Designing an engagement ring or new piece you have in mind
- Repurposing stones from old jewelry into something you’ll actually wear
- Redesigning an engagement ring or inherited pieces
- Finding a specific piece you know you want
The Process
Working together is collaborative and transparent. Here’s what to expect:
- The first conversation. Complimentary. We talk about what you want and what will actually serve you — your hand, your life, how you’ll wear it. Bring a reference image, a stone to build around, or nothing at all.
- Design. I create a CAD rendering for your review. We choose the metal together — gold, platinum, or titanium — and I source the stone individually for your piece.
- Creation. Once you approve the design, your piece is crafted in Los Angeles by my trusted team of master jewelers.
- Final details. Your piece is finished, polished, and inspected to my exacting standards before it reaches you.
Timing & Next Steps
A special-request piece sourced from the market takes 7–10 days. A custom piece usually takes four to six weeks from start to finish, sometimes longer for more complex work. The piece is made for your hand, your life, your intention, and for no one else.
Frequently Asked Questions
It starts with a conversation. I ask about your life — how you dress, how you move, what you’re actually after — before anything about stones or metal is decided. From there I create a CAD rendering for your review, and source the stone for your piece. Once you approve the design, it’s crafted in Los Angeles by my team of master jewelers. The finished piece typically takes four to six weeks.
Anything that helps me understand what you’re after — a screenshot, a photo of something you already love, a stone you want to build around, or nothing at all.
Most custom pieces take four to six weeks from the point the design is finalized. A special-request piece sourced from the market takes 7–10 days. More complex work can take longer.
Yes. If you have a stone you want to build around, I’ll design the piece to it. I’ll also tell you honestly what settings and styles work best for the stone you have, and what doesn’t translate.
Custom means made for you. The design is made for your hand, your life, and your intention.
Book a private consultation here or call (310) 970-4485. I work with clients across Manhattan Beach, the South Bay, greater Los Angeles, and throughout the United States.
