• Simple Custom
- Customized pieces usually cost the same as the original design plus additional labor and materials. Sometimes they cost less (e.g., swapping out a Diamond for a semi-precious stone of the same size and proportions) but this isn't always the case. For example, I often get the request to make my River of Light Band with Sapphires or Aquamarines instead of Diamonds; this actually costs more because it requires custom stone-cutting labor, which makes the stones cost a bit more than the Diamonds, plus the extra time for organizing the custom cutting order.
• Pure Custom
- With some exceptions, projects start around $1,000 USD, and increase depending upon the design's parameter. Gold is priced by weight, so bold/large items will cost more than more delicate designs. Pure custom almost always involves more labor for design and production.