If you are drawn to my aesthetic but have specific requirements in mind, bespoke may be the right way to go.

If you are hoping for something immediately, I have a selection of finished pieces available to view online or in the studio.

What to Expect From Bespoke

1. Enquiry & First Steps

We will start by chatting, in person, via Zoom or by email, about what you are looking for and the kind of jewel you wish to create.

Your initial consultation is, of course, complimentary and gives us a chance to explore stones, try on pieces and talk through ideas. I will often sketch during our meeting. These are quick, back-of-the-napkin drawings that help us visualise possibilities in real time.

Afterwards, I will follow up with a ballpark estimate so you have a clear sense of budget before we move ahead.

While you are most welcome to bring references or inspiration, I will not replicate other jewellers’ work, even with modifications. Instead, we will use those ideas to inform a piece that is original in form and grounded in my design language.

2. Stone Sourcing & Materials

I hold special gems I have collected over the years (I cannot wait to show you!) and can source Australian sapphires, Argyle Champagne diamonds and opals, along with whatever else your heart may desire. Recycled gold is used for all cast bespoke work.

I can work with heirloom stones, depending on the condition and suitability of the gem. A small fee may apply to identify and assess stones before we begin. Existing gold can potentially be traded for credit toward your piece, but at this stage I am not able to use client-supplied gold in the making process.

3. Design Development

Once you are ready to move forward, a design fee of $500 secures my time to develop detailed concepts, hold stones aside and prepare renders or sketch options for you to consider. This fee is credited toward your final piece.

All design work, including sketches, 3D models, renders and prototypes, remains the intellectual property of Kim Victoria Jewels. These designs are created exclusively for your proposed commission and are not transferable for production elsewhere.

4. Maquette Fitting

I will create a resin or wax maquette, a working prototype, so you can try it on, feel how it sits on the body and see its essential form, sans the finer details. This fitting helps us assess scale, proportion and wearability. It often brings clarity and allows for feedback or refinement in three dimensions as needed. It is one of the most exciting parts of the process. Nearly there!

5. Making, Casting & Finishing

Depending on the piece, your design is either built in 3D, granule by granule, with texture drawn in digitally, or carved by hand in wax, where the texture and surface are worked in directly. Either way, it is cast in recycled gold using the lost-wax process.

Once cast, each piece is carved, engraved and traced by my hand. I may refine small details, bring in areas of high polish, or add hand engraving where needed. Gemstones are set by my trusted stone-setter.

6. Completion & Collection

Once complete, your jewellery can be collected in person or shipped securely. I will provide care instructions and, if needed, information about resizing or future adjustments.

Timing, Pricing & Deposits

The full bespoke process usually takes 6 to 12 weeks from initial consultation to completion.

Bespoke pricing reflects material costs at the time of design approval, alongside the labour, process and care involved in making each piece.

A 50% deposit (minus the $500 design fee you have already paid) is required once you approve your design and quote, with the remaining balance due on completion.

If you would like to explore more than two distinct design directions, an additional design fee may apply.

As a one-woman studio, I can only take on a limited number of bespoke projects each year. If you are hoping to mark a particular date or occasion, I recommend getting in touch or booking early.