Bespoke Requirements
Stone Requirements
We are always honored to work with family stones. If you have heirloom gems, we will assess and determine if they can be reset safely and if they are suited for the type of wear your new piece of jewelry will experience. Every gemstone has its own magic but not all will survive removal, resetting or the demands of daily wear. Our goal is to preserve both the integrity of the stone and the meaning it holds. Any stones that we provide will be natural and ethically sourced, ensuring that all pieces bearing the J hallmark are worthy of our hard earned reputation and your legacy.
- Stone must be free of cracks, chips, surface treatments like diffusion, and fracture filling.
- Stones should be an appropriate size and hardness for your project.
- We supply our own highly calibrated melee for any design using stones under 2mm.
- There is always a risk that stones will crack, chip or break upon removal and resetting. You assume this risk.
- Your stones should be insured before we perform any work.
Design Integrity & Approach
We will not replicate other designers' work. The pieces we create are rooted in our own aesthetic and design philosophy. While we tailor each bespoke project to our client, we work within our established style, and may not accommodate every design approach. With over two decades of design experience, we bring a wide breadth of knowledge of craftsmanship, materials, and wearability to every project.
Lifestyle & Wear Considerations
As Colorado jewelers, we design with a keen appreciation for our community's vibrant, active and effortlessly chill way of life. Our own collections reflect this ethos- pieces that balance refinement with wearability, made for people who move through life with intention and style.
Many of our bespoke pieces are designed to be celebratory and reserved for occasions, while others are "daily drivers" - crafted to be beautiful, sparkling additions to your general rythym of life. Activity levels, maintenance preferences, and lifestyle all play a role in the longevity of your jewelry. We encourage you to consider how often you'll wear a piece, how you plan to care for it, and if your design aligns with how you live - whether that means wearing through hikes (yes!), workouts (never recommended), or everyday routines like washing dishes and gardening (yep). We design our own collections with these realities in mind, and encourage our bespoke clients to do the same. Our role is to guide you toward a piece that fits seamlessly into your life - an effortless daily companion or a once in a lifetime statement.
Many of our bespoke pieces are designed to be celebratory and reserved for occasions, while others are "daily drivers" - crafted to be beautiful, sparkling additions to your general rythym of life. Activity levels, maintenance preferences, and lifestyle all play a role in the longevity of your jewelry. We encourage you to consider how often you'll wear a piece, how you plan to care for it, and if your design aligns with how you live - whether that means wearing through hikes (yes!), workouts (never recommended), or everyday routines like washing dishes and gardening (yep). We design our own collections with these realities in mind, and encourage our bespoke clients to do the same. Our role is to guide you toward a piece that fits seamlessly into your life - an effortless daily companion or a once in a lifetime statement.
Quality Standards
Certain design tolerances - such as bezel width, prong size and height, and shank proportions are non-negotiable. These expert guidelines ensure durability, security, and long term wearability. We work in platinum and 18k white, grey, yellow and rose gold. Every detail of your bespoke piece is considered not only to be visually striking, but also to be of the highest, lasting quality.
Designing bespoke jewelry is both an honor and a responsibility...
Every person has a story and we are entrusted to shape it into a lasting object."
Jay Albrecht
Founder
You can find more details outlining our Stone & Metal Warranty, our Ethics & Sustainability Practices, Insurance recommendations, and Jewelry Care pro tips linked in the footer below.