Part of our mission to create your ideal handcrafted jewelry involves our custom jewelry design process. If you're curious about what custom jewelry with J'ADorn Deisgns entails, we've created this step by step guide to our process so you know exactly what to expect when you commission a future heirloom from us. 

1. Fill out our contact form to request your custom piece and begin communication with Ali Jefferies, the designer. 

2. Ali will send you a brief written survey to get a sense of the basics of your project and determine if we're a good fit for one another. (If not, don't worry - we will often refer you to another jeweler who is a better match for your needs!) 

3. We agree to work together. There is a $100 design retainer you'll pay at this stage that is separate from the cost of the final piece. It covers the time Ali spends researching materials, drawing sketches, and communicating with you about design specifics until we arrive at a final design. It is nonrefundable if you decide to discontinue the project before completion. 

4. Final design and price quote: Once we decide on the final design, Ali will send you a detailed design proposal and price quote for your project. 50% of this total is due immediately and the other 50% is due before delivery of the final piece. 

5. The fun part: production! Ali orders supplies and gets to work making your custom jewelry piece! This part of the process typically takes 6 to 8 weeks but may vary individually depending on sourcing and supply chain timelines. Ali will keep you posted with updates all along the way so you know when to expect your project to be finished. 

6. The big reveal! After paying the final 50% of the balance, your custom jewelry is delivered in a keepsake box in person or via post, which Ali will coordinate with you at the time of completion.