Reclaim Her Heart This Valentine's Day With Custom Design Jewelry
By: Vanscoy Diamonds
The two of you have been together long enough to know the likes and dislikes of one another. This Valentine's Day, you're dead set on stepping outside of the box. No more flowers. No more chocolates and God forbid you come home with a vacuum cleaner or pantyhose (Lessons learned over the years). This year will be different because you have decided on custom design jewelry for the love of your life.
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Most fine jewelers offer a custom design service capable of creating a design as unique and special as the woman who stole your heart so many years ago. While it seems convenient to visit the mall and go to one of the cookie cutter jewelry stores lining the climate controlled shopping center, most of the chain jewelry stores do not offer a custom design jewelry service. It is best to seek out a family owned and operated store that employs experienced artisans able to create just the piece you're looking for.
There are steps to custom design jewelry that you should be aware of. First, the design itself must be created. If you've got ideas of your own for this custom design piece, talk with your jeweler in detail. Most experienced jewelers can interpret your idea and create a computer aided drawing of the piece for your approval. Be careful not to settle on a custom design that isn't what you had in mind. If you're void of ideas but know her style, consulting with the jeweler may result in a custom design that is perfect for her.
Also consider the timeframe. Custom design jewelry is an art and requires some time to complete. Once you've decided on the perfect design, make sure that you have allowed adequate time for the jeweler to complete the job and make any changes that might need to be done. Most fine jewelers can create a clay or plastic model of the piece prior to the actual creation, allowing you to examine the piece as it will appear as completed jewelry. This is the best time to ask for design changes or tweaks. Once the design is finalized, the jeweler will get to work creating a one of a kind, beautiful and emotionally valuable piece of custom jewelry that is sure to make this Valentine's Day one of the best ever.