Custom

Every custom piece begins with a story.

Whether you're designing an engagement ring, remodeling inherited jewellery, or celebrating a meaningful milestone, Deborah's passion is to combine her expertise with your ideas, style, and vision to create a timeless, wearable piece of art.

With over 20 years of jewellery-making experience, Deborah has been creating individually designed heirlooms that are made to be treasured for generations. 

She would be honored to create something uniquely yours.

Step 1 — Consultation

Every custom project begins with a conversation.

We'll meet either in person or virtually to discuss your ideas, inspiration, lifestyle, budget, and timeline. During this consultation, Deborah will ask thoughtful questions to understand the details that matter most to you, while exploring precious metals, gemstones, and design possibilities.

Step 2 — Stone Selection & Design Concepts

After learning about your vision, Deborah will carefully source and present a curated selection of gemstones that fit your design and budget.

Together you'll explore options including:

  • Diamond or gemstone shape
  • Size and proportions
  • Colour and characteristics
  • Natural or lab-grown options
  • Budget considerations

Once your center stone has been selected,  Deborah will workshop 3–4 hand-drawn concept sketches, allowing you to visualize different interpretations of your design before moving forward.

This collaborative stage allows every detail to be refined until the design feels exactly right.

Step 3 — Design Approval & Wax Creation

Once the design has been finalized, a detailed project estimate is provided along with a 50% non-refundable deposit to begin production.

Deborah then begins bringing your design to life by creating a wax model. Depending on the project, this may involve traditional hand wax carving or a 3D-printed wax model.

Every measurement, curve, and proportion is carefully considered before production begins.

Step 4 — Handcrafting Your Piece

Once the wax model is complete, it is cast into your chosen precious metal. From there, each piece is meticulously polished before the gemstones are expertly set, bringing your custom design to life.

Creating a custom piece requires many hours of skilled craftsmanship and thoughtful collaboration. Throughout the process, Deborah works closely with you to ensure every detail reflects your vision.

Her meticulous attention to detail is what makes each custom piece truly one of a kind.

Most custom projects are completed within 4–8 weeks, depending on the complexity of the design.

From an Idea to an Heirloom

"What was once an inkling of an idea in someone's mind becomes a wearable heirloom that will be cherished for years to come. That's the moment I realize I truly have the best job in the world."
— Deborah Lavery

If you're ready to begin creating your own one-of-a-kind piece, I'd love to help bring your vision to life! Please contact me.