05/31/2026
Have loose gemstones sitting in a drawer? Let’s turn them into a masterpiece. ✨
I often get asked what the custom design process looks like, and I find that many women feel intimidated by the idea. You might think you need a perfect design already drawn up in your mind, but the truth is, the best custom pieces start with nothing more than a feeling, a memory, or a special stone.
Let me take you behind the bench with a recent custom piece for my lovely client, Chris. She had collected beautiful loose gemstones during her travels, but they were just sitting in a drawer.
Here is how we brought her vision to life:
1. The Spark: We started with her travel stones, her love for dragonflies, and her desire for a bold statement piece that she could wear with confidence.
2. The Collaboration: We went back and forth with sketches, refining the shape and stone placement until the design felt exactly right for her.
3. The Craftsmanship: I hand-textured the sterling silver wings to give them movement and life and carefully set her stunning golden and green gemstones down the center.
4. The Reveal: The contrast of the bright gemstones against the textured silver was breathtaking. But the best part? Seeing Chris’s beaming smile when she put it on.
Creating a piece that holds your memories and reflects your beautiful spirit is exactly why I do what I do. You deserve to wear something that makes you feel radiant, feminine, and truly lit up!
Do you have a special stone or an heirloom piece waiting to be transformed? Drop a 🤍 in the comments or send me a DM to start the conversation about your own custom piece!
You can read the full story on the blog at www.pleindeviejewelry.com under behind the scenes (link in bio!).