Custom Fine Jewelry

 Whether you want to put your own spin on one of our existing styles or want something completely unique, our design team is here to help. The Cival design approach is always timeless and quality-focused, and we'll guide you though each step of the process. Let's get started! 

CUSTOM FINE JEWELRY PROCESS GUIDE 

STEP ONE
WHAT DO YOU LOVE?

First, we’d like to gain a sense of your design style and preferences. The more detailed your vision board, the better!  If you have drawings or inspiration pictures, this is the time to gather them up and send them our way! Fill out our questionnaire above and email us to get started.

After we receive your questionnaire, you’ll be scheduled to meet with one of our experienced lead designers for a free consultation. In this meeting, we will discuss your ideas, style, materials, and budget in finer detail.

GET INSPIRED  
Use our catalog of designs for inspiration as you plan your custom designed engagement ring.
Or, you can take a look at our past custom projects gallery pages and our current fine jewelry designs.

STEP TWO
DESIGN CONSULTATION

Your initial one-one-one consultation will help establish the inspirations, moods, and visual compositions that will make your custom piece perfect for you. Together, we will discuss design ideas based on the styles you love, stones preferences, metals, and personal lifestyle. 

At this stage our team will provide you with estimates of price ranges based on the scope of your design, a likely timeline for your project, and establish what stones will be selected for your next appointment. If you decide to move forward with us, we will send you a contract agreement to outline the full breadth of your project as well as a deposit request so we can begin work on your custom piece right away.

STONE SELECTION
From there, we find the perfect centerpiece for your design — bringing you the best, and most cost effective options from our trusted suppliers. Once we have a range of pieces personally selected to match your specifications, you can inspect and compare each stone yourself to best insure you receive stones that you truly love. For remote clients, we will send images and video links. If you’re local we will reach out to set up a viewing as soon as all stone options are all available.

STEP THREE
CREATE & REFINE YOUR DESIGN

Depending on the complexity of your design we may decide additional visual references are needed. If so, we will work digitally to create a custom vision board based on your inspiration that will serve as a custom guide to the next stage of creating a fully realized model of your design. These initial concepts are used to create a photo realistic image using CAD, (Computer-Aided Design) and unparalleled AI technology. This image will be presented to you for alterations to make sure it meets every expectation before we continue.

Modifications can be made along the way - custom tailoring the project to be exactly the way you want it. Refining your ideas may take a few variations, but it is always our goal to make the most unique and best designs possible - compositions that represent our design experience, our signature style, and customized to be the perfect fit for you.

Once we’ve made any requested modifications we will send a request for final approval of your design, and an estimate will be provided before we physically start the production process.

FINAL STEP
MAKING YOUR CUSTOM RING

After the CAD design is finalized and approved, your custom piece goes into production! Your jewelry is 3D printed, cast, refined, and set - all by hand. Metal smiths will handcraft the physical version - polishing, adding texture, and finer details. Finally our master gem-setter will set each stone into your piece with with precision and care.

Meanwhile, we'll keep you updated every step of the way. After your final estimate and approval most jewelry will be prepared for production within a few weeks, stone setting and finishing can also take a week or more so most pieces are ready within four to six weeks after you approve the final design. If you are local, we can make an appointment for you to pick it at our shop, or arrange your design to be shipped to you securely via UPS–fully-insured, signature required.

As a final step, we inspect the piece ourselves, making sure it is constructed to perfection before presenting you with the custom designed jewelry of your dreams.

Sound good? Let’s get started!! 

PRICING

Typically the price point for custom fine jewelry, which includes precious metals, high grade gems stones, and expert craftsmanship, starts around $2400.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Please inquire about platinum, sterling silver, golds, and all other fine jewelry. Pricing upon request.
• We can work with you and your budget. Smaller budgets typically effect materials, and design, but we would never turn our nose. Please specify what's affordable for you when inquiring, and we will let you know how we can make your jewelry dreams come true.
• Please allow at least six to twelve weeks from your initial inquiry to completed project. Timelines depends heavily on client response time, design process, and current workload.

MEET YOUR DESIGNERS 

NINA PALACIO

Nina Palacio is a UW-Milwaukee graduate with BFA in Jewelry and Metalsmithing, and has been lead designer at Cival since 2019. She has quickly become one of Milwaukee's most talented and sought after custom fine jewelry designers. Nina has been a CAD (Computer Aided Design) software expert for twelve years. Keep an eye out for her upcoming look book.