Bespoke Commissions
A commission can be anything from customising a piece in my current collection (both silver and gold), remodelling a family heirloom, or designing something completely new.
I view it as a collaboration of ideas: you can be as involved as you want in the design process. First we arrange a meeting to chat through your ideas for the piece, where all options and budget expectations are discussed, and we develop a clear plan for the design. There are no silly questions, so if you have any queries or initial ideas, I would love to hear from you!
HOW IT WORKS
STEP 1. Book a meeting with me!
Embarking on a bespoke jewellery journey is a collaborative and exciting process. I'm here to guide you every step of the way, ensuring your unique piece reflects your style and sentiments. Book a meeting today and let's begin crafting your dream piece together.
How to get started:
1. Fill out the ‘Book a meeting’ form: Share as much or as little as you want.
2. Your preferred communication: Let me know if you’d prefer connecting over email, a phone call, a Zoom meeting, or even an in-person visit to my studio in Bloomsbury, London.
3. Discuss your ideas: Once I receive your form, I'll reach out to you. We can discuss your ideas, preferences, and any questions. This initial consultation is all about understanding your vision and making you feel at ease.
STEP 2. Showing you design ideas
and sourcing gemstones (if applicable)
After our first consultation meeting I will digitally draw up some initial ideas to present to you.
I have a beautiful selection of gemstones for you to choose from and I can also source other gems in specific colours, sizes and cuts for you to look at.
I also have extensive experience in repurposing jewellery and you are welcome to provide your own gemstones and/ or gold. During the initial consultation we can discuss how to incorporate this into the design. You might like to read more about this in Anniken’s redesign story below.
Step 3. Crafting your piece
Once you are happy with the design and have chosen any gems I will start making your piece.
A bespoke piece usually takes 4-6 weeks. If your piece is for a specific occasion and time is tight, I will do my best to accommodate.
Case studies
Bespoke - Roxane´s Story
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I first met Roxane at my Open Studios where she mentioned she had precious stones that were gifted to her. Having seen my designs, specifically the double ring, she wanted to have some new rings made in this style with her own stones.
We scheduled a meeting where I could see the stones she had, measure her ring size, and discuss her vision in more detail. In our first meeting, we chatted through her ideas and I made some rough sketches then and there. I also photographed her stones and with these images I created a number of design options on the computer, which included stacking rings & double rings, and sent these to Roxane to review.
She had a definite favourite, but still wanted to run over a few more details in person, so we met up again and she decided on the final design. Roxane did not have a fixed idea about what she wanted at the outset, and through our conversations her initial idea evolved into something quite unique and bold.
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“Last year I was looking for a jeweller to make a pair of stacking rings using a couple of stones that my husband had brought me back from India … We arranged to have a meeting at Alma´s studio, and after discussing forms, materials and costs, Alma came up with a design for my stones that was much more interesting than the pair of stacking rings I had originally envisaged. I decided to go ahead with the commission and was delighted with the result. I found the whole process very enjoyable.”
— ROXANE
Customise - Martin´s Story
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Martin came to me interested in a custom engagement ring for his girlfriend. He really liked the designs from my Latitude Collection, but was unsure whether something like this would be within his budget.
We had an initial conversation, and with his budget in mind we decided that 14ct gold would be the best option. Because he was looking for something alternative, I sourced some aquamarines & tourmaline stones for him to look at. Next, we scheduled an in-person meeting where he was able to hold some sample rings and also see the stones I had picked out.
Through our conversation I got a clear idea of what he was looking for, and I was then able to give him a sense of what the design would look like. Martin picked a beautiful pale aquamarine for a Latitude Solitaire Design, and I started making the ring straight away.
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“Working with Alma was a pleasure. She balanced my input and guided me with her expertise in making the right decisions. Alma showed me how she worked the whole time; that was neat. That, together with her skills, made me very happy with the outcome.”
— MARTIN
Remodel - Anniken´s Story
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Anniken inherited an old cross pendant that had belonged to her grandmother. She felt she was not going to wear it but had the idea that the Garnet stones could be reused to create something special.
She was familiar with the stacking rings in my Lines of Latitude Collection and thought it would be nice to make a few rings in this style. We met and discussed options in person. I then designed some rings on the computer using images of her stones, and presented these to her.
After Anniken chose her favourite design, I started on the pieces. With my skillset and expertise I was able to give her guidance and a wider creative framework for what was possible.
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“I wanted to renew and create a new modern piece from my grandmother´s stones, an idea I had for a long time, so that the pieces I inherited could be worn and used, and not stored away in a box. I only had an idea of the style of jewellery I wanted, but not a clear vision of the design or piece… Alma gave me digital sketches of many different designs, that both challenged what I wanted and broadened my view as to what was possible to create. It also gave me the confidence to trust Alma´s own ideas for my piece... I really enjoyed the joint design prosess, where Alma could understand and translate my vague vision into a modern unique piece that I will treasure.”
— ANNIKEN