Q. What can I expect?
A. An initial 45-minute consultation is held at no charge to discuss your desires, preferences, and vision for your custom piece. This includes exploring design ideas, materials, gemstones, and budget considerations. Clients will then select the materials for the custom piece, such as the type of metal and any gemstones to be incorporated. A loose sketch of your vision will be provided.
After the initial consultation, a $600.00 non-refundable Design Deposit is required to move forward with any custom project. The purpose of the Design Deposit is to secure the services of Buffalo Craft and will fund any CAD design fees (pay our CAD technician) or (if hand fabricating) compensate for work done to configure stone layouts, metal weight, source materials, and implement minor adjustments to meet customer expectation. During this time, we will use our expertise and experience to develop your design and calculate how to transform your vision into the metal of your choosing. This process will take 2-4 weeks depending on our current workload.
*This process is a bit like ordering à la carte, with that said, please keep in mind, alterations to dimensions, material, and additional ornamentation all affect price. If you are getting away from your budget, we will do our best to communicate this.
This is a unique opportunity to collaborate with a skilled craftsman, one who is highly knowledgeable on jewelry materials, craftsmanship, and care. We will help guide you through the selection process based on your personal preference and budget. It is our goal to fulfill your vision for a one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry that holds sentimental value and meets your specific requirements.
*Due to fluctuating metal markets, price quotes are valid for 7 days.
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