What Kim enjoys about the custom process is collaborating with clients to develop new and exciting ideas that translate into incredible pieces of jewellery.
Kim specializes in custom engagement and wedding rings. She also works with clients to make gifts for birthdays, anniversaries and bridal parties as well as gifts to commemorate the birth of a baby. Another popular request is re-vamping an old piece of jewellery to make it wearable again.
Whatever the occasion, being able to get your communicate clearly is really important since it is those ideas that shape the piece being commissioned. If you are just starting your search to find the right design then try to be open and aware of what it is that inspires you. What are you drawn to? Make a few notes about metal colour, type of stone if any and a possible budget. If you are inclined draw some rough sketches or collect some images to help get your ideas across.
What Kim also feels strongly about is being able to re-use clients’ old metal and gemstones where possible. Many clients have old pieces that have been passed down to them or have pieces of jewellery that are not wearable in their current state. The metal and or gemstones can be re-used to make a piece of jewellery that is meaningful and original.
The custom process should be something fun and memorable. This is jewellery after all so remember to try and have some fun with it! Click on the images to the left to see examples of Kim’s custom work.
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Topaz Brooch
The goal was to have his brooch be the Swiss Blue Topaz, Citrine & Sterling Silver |
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Michelle's Ring
It was really great to have her involved in Tanzanite, White Topaz & 14k Gold for |
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The Wedding Shell From my own collection of shells I chose They were so touched by the sentiment! |
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Life as a Pendant The circular shape of this pendant represents life The pendant was made to be imperfect in places Our pendant raised $500 for The Red Door Family Shelter. White Saphires & Sterling Silver |
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Multi-Stone Pendant Their shapes and tones worked really together so I She wears it often... it reminders of her journey. Smoky Quartz, Garnet, Diamond & Sterling Silver |
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Pave Bands
With all the diamonds being the same size Diamonds & 14k Nickel White Gold |
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Jacline's Ring
I melted her Dad's band down and drew it into Diamonds, Platinum & Re-cycled Yellow Gold |
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Fossilized Dinosaur Bone Pendant & Links
In my usual way I wanted to let the materials Fossilized Dinosaur Bone & 14k Yellow Gold |
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Brian & Melanie's Wedding Set
I love a challenge so with all my jewellery Diamond, Black Onyx & 14k Nickel White Gold |
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Ray's Labradorite Ring
Once we finalized the design I had the Labradorite & Sterling Silver |
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Mixed Metal Diamond Rings
To make the rings more special we added bling Diamonds, 14k Palladium White Gold & Re-cycled Gold |
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Leigh's Engagement RingCreated for Leigh whose new engagement ring brought her to tears. She was unhappy with the craftsmanship of the ring so it was re-designed using her existing diamonds. This time she cried because she loved it! Diamonds & 14k Nickel White Gold |
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Rebecca's Ring Together we came up with a ring that Diamond & Platinum |
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Vanessa's 3-Stone Ring
A week or so later I presented her with a wax She LOVED it! Diamonds & 14k Nickel White Gold |
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Shauna's 3-Stone Ring
The centre diamond was 1ct. and was quite big for Yes was the answer - it worked and exceeded Diamonds & 14k Nickel Whie Gold |
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Cyndi's Ring
Using her Grandmother's ring and brooch for Diamonds & 14k Nickel White Gold |































