Price Guide
I’ve learned from many years of experience that asking my clients to think about their budget before I begin designing for them works best for the hand making process. I understand that this can be a vulnerable task. This may be your first custom-made jewellery experience and you might not be sure where to begin.
Establishing a budget framework before I begin designing serves a couple of purposes. Your budget dictates metal choice, the size, quality, and type of gemstones that I can offer and the intricacy of the design. A budget takes out the guesswork and allows me to focus my creative energy on a piece that considers both your creative vision and spending expectations. It also prompts you to work out what you’re comfortable spending, which is an important part of creating a positive experience that you feel confident in.
It is not possible to provide a definitive price template as there are too many variables. Each design is unique in materials and complexity. In some cases, I supply all of the materials, but in most cases, my clients are supplying at least some of the materials in the form of metals or stones. I’ve put some minimum-spend budget estimates together for my most requested work. These prices include the cost of metal and labour, but not the cost of stones to be purchased.
• $2500 - Solitaire-style engagement ring
• $3000 - Halo - style ring
• $2000 - Stone set wedding/eternity ring
• $800 - Plain band
• $4000 - Wide or multi-stone dress ring
• $650 - Solitaire stud earrings
• $550 - Plain bangle from your gold
• $1200 - Simple pendant on fine chain
Email: enquiries@dsjewellery.com.au