Some pieces begin with a gemstone or a particular form. Others begin with a visual direction, a personal preference, or a specific way the jewelry needs to be worn.
Each custom project is developed individually, with design decisions shaped around the piece itself rather than added to a fixed template.
Selected Custom Work
01
A Sapphire Ring with a Grounded Presence
18K Yellow Gold · Natural Sapphire · Hand Engraving
This commission began with a client who had been following my work and was drawn to something substantial, elegant and slightly vintage.
I chose a wider band to give the rectangular natural sapphire enough visual weight without making the setting feel overly decorative. The broad shoulders also gave me room to let the surface become part of the design rather than simply supporting the stone.
The engraving was worked by hand across both sides of the ring. I wanted the lines to move around the sapphire instead of competing with it, so the metal feels detailed up close while the overall silhouette remains calm and grounded.
This project began with a pear-shaped lab-grown diamond supplied by the client.
What interested me most was not simply how to hold the stone, but how to make the gold around it feel softer. I wanted the band to move toward the center like fabric gathering around the finger — something fluid in appearance, even though the material itself is solid.
I developed the form through hand-carved wax so I could work directly with the curves and volume before the piece moved into metal. The pear-shaped stone was then enclosed in a bezel setting, while hand-worked engraving continued the sense of movement across the surface.
For me, the central idea of this piece was simple: giving visual softness to a material that is physically hard.
Process Hand-carved wax · Bezel setting · Hand engraving
03
A Vine-Inspired Three-Stone Ring
14K Gold · Lab-Grown Diamonds · Hand Engraving
I wanted this three-stone ring to have presence without becoming something that only feels appropriate for special occasions.
The square lab-grown diamond at the center gives the ring a clear visual anchor, while the two side diamonds soften the transition into the band.
From there, I let a vine-inspired pattern continue along the shank and beneath the setting rather than stopping the decoration at the top of the ring.
The vine became a way of expressing continuity and growth, but the structure still had to work as a piece intended for long-term wear. The proportions, setting and surface details were therefore developed together, with comfort and everyday wear always part of the decision.
For me, this piece is about finding a balance between presence, delicacy and the ease of wearing something for a long time.
Process Prong setting · Metal engraving
A Custom Project Can Begin With
A gemstone or color direction
A jewelry form you have in mind
A visual reference or design direction
A specific way you want the piece to be worn
Custom Commission Pricing
Custom commissions generally begin at US$2,000.
Every project is quoted individually. Final pricing depends on the design, metal, gemstones, dimensions, construction and the making process involved.
If you already have a budget in mind, sharing it at the beginning helps me develop a direction that is realistic for both the design and the project.
Custom quotations are valid for 14 calendar days. If a quotation expires, material costs, gemstone availability and production scheduling may need to be reviewed before the project proceeds.
Once a quotation is accepted and paid, the approved price remains in place unless the client changes the design, metal, gemstone, dimensions, making process or project scope in a way that materially affects the work.
Beginning the Design
Once we have agreed on the initial direction and budget range, a US$250 Design Retainer begins the formal design stage.
I will develop the first hand-drawn proposal based on what we have discussed. The Design Retainer includes the initial proposal and up to three rounds of minor refinements.
Each revision round should bring together your feedback on the current version so we can resolve the important details clearly. Minor refinements may include adjustments to stone proportions, placement, edges, local proportions or surface details within the approved direction.
A substantial change to the overall concept, primary structure, jewelry type or design direction may require a new US$250 Design Retainer.
If the commission proceeds, the US$250 Design Retainer is credited toward the final project price.
Payment Structure
Payment begins with the US$250 Design Retainer. After final design approval and quotation, the next payment brings total payments received to 70% of the final project price before technical development or production begins. The Design Retainer already paid forms part of this 70% and is not charged in addition to it.
The remaining 30% is due after the piece is completed, reviewed and shared with you, before shipping.
Design and Production Timelines
The first hand-drawn proposal is typically developed within 10 business days after the Design Retainer is received and the project brief is complete. Client response and revision time is not included in this estimate.
Production typically takes 10–20 business days after final design approval, payment has reached 70% and the required materials are confirmed. Where a client-supplied gemstone is involved, it must also be physically assessed and accepted before production begins. More complex projects may require additional time, which will be discussed before production begins.
Client-Supplied Gemstones
I do accept projects developed around gemstones already owned by the client.
Before a project is accepted, I will first review the information and images available, followed by a physical assessment of the gemstone once it is received.
Not every gemstone or existing setting will be suitable for every design, so the final design and setting approach can only be confirmed after assessment.
How a Commission Works
01
Tell Me About the Piece
Tell me what you would like to create, what you are drawn to, and the approximate budget you have in mind. References are welcome as a way to communicate direction rather than something to copy exactly.
02
Find the Direction
I look at the idea together with the gemstone, metal, proportions, wearability and budget. From there, we find a direction that feels right visually and also makes sense for the project.
03
Begin the Design
Once the direction and budget range are agreed, the Design Retainer begins the formal design stage. I develop the first proposal through hand-drawn sketches.
04
Refine the Sketch
The design includes up to three rounds of minor refinements. Each round should bring together your feedback on the current version so we can resolve proportions, stone placement and important details without losing the original direction.
05
Approve the Design & Quote
Once the design is approved, the materials, gemstones, construction and production requirements are finalized and the project is quoted.
The US$250 Design Retainer is credited toward the final project price.
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Develop & Make the Piece
Once total payments, including the Design Retainer, have reached 70% of the final project price, the piece moves into technical development and production.
Depending on the design, this may involve 3D modeling, hand-carved wax, setting, engraving, surface work and finishing.
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Final Review
During production, I may share selected photographs or short videos so you can follow the progress of the piece. These are production updates and do not create additional design revision stages unless otherwise agreed.
Once the jewelry is complete, it goes through a final review and I will share the finished piece with you before the remaining balance is due.
Design and Making
Custom work involves more than choosing an existing style. The design has to respond to proportion, structure, comfort, the gemstone, and the way the finished piece will be worn.
Depending on the design, the approved piece may move into 3D modeling or be developed directly through hand-carved wax. The method depends on the form, structure and the kind of control the design requires.
Technical development begins after final design approval, the final quotation and payment reaching 70% of the project price.
Design Direction
A custom project begins by working through proportion, form and how the piece should function when worn.
Hands-On Making
Design decisions continue at the bench as the structure, surface and finishing are developed.
Inside the studio where the design and making process takes place.
Designed by Lin and developed through the studio process.
Use the inquiry form below to tell us what you would like to create and share the information you already have. We will review the project before confirming the next step.
Do I need to know exactly what I want?
No. You can begin with a type of jewelry, a gemstone or color direction, a visual reference, or a general idea. The project will be reviewed before a design direction is confirmed.
Can I use a gemstone I already own?
Yes, subject to initial review and a physical assessment after the gemstone is received. Not every gemstone or existing setting will be suitable for every design, so the final setting approach can only be confirmed after assessment.
Can I send reference images?
Yes. Reference images can help communicate proportion, mood or design preferences. They are used as direction rather than a promise to reproduce another designer's work exactly. Images can be shared by email after the first inquiry response.
What is the Design Retainer?
The US$250 Design Retainer begins the formal design stage and covers the first hand-drawn proposal and up to three rounds of minor refinements. If the commission proceeds, it is credited toward the final project price.
How many design changes are included?
The design includes up to three rounds of minor refinements. Each round should contain one consolidated set of feedback on the current version. A substantial change to the concept, main structure, jewelry type or approved direction may require a new US$250 Design Retainer. Once technical development or production has begun, substantial changes may require additional design, material and production charges and may not always be possible.
How long does the design and production process take?
The first hand-drawn proposal is typically developed within 10 business days after the Design Retainer is received and the project brief is complete. Client response and revision time is not included. Production typically takes 10–20 business days after final design approval, total payments have reached 70%, and the required materials are confirmed. A client-supplied gemstone must also be physically assessed and accepted before production begins. These are estimates rather than guaranteed deadlines, and more complex projects may require additional time.
What if my ring size is incorrect?
Ring size should be confirmed before production begins. If the finished ring does not match the size confirmed in the order, we will review the issue. If an adjustment is required because an incorrect size was supplied by the client, additional work and related costs may apply. Resizing availability depends on the design and construction of the individual ring.
Can I request a particular completion date?
You can include a preferred date in your inquiry. A requested completion date is not guaranteed unless it is confirmed by the studio in writing before production begins.
What happens if there is an issue with the finished piece?
If a piece arrives with a manufacturing issue or materially differs from the approved design, contact us with your order details and clear photographs. We will review the issue and determine the appropriate next step, which may include repair, remake, replacement or another appropriate remedy. This does not affect any rights that may apply under applicable consumer law.
Custom Orders & Changes of Mind
Because each commission is developed specifically for the individual project, custom pieces are not eligible for ordinary return or exchange simply because of a change of mind after the final design has been approved and production has begun.
Manufacturing & Quality Issues
If a piece arrives with a manufacturing issue or materially differs from the approved design, please contact us with your order details and clear photographs.
We will review the issue and determine the appropriate next step, which may include repair, remake, replacement or another appropriate remedy.
This does not affect any rights that may apply under applicable consumer law.
Start a Commission Inquiry
Tell us a little about the piece you have in mind. Submitting an inquiry does not automatically confirm a commission. Project scope, pricing, availability and production time are confirmed after review.
The easiest way to begin is through the inquiry form below.
