Bespoke and Custom Design
Your Vision, Hand-Cast in Portland
Creating a custom piece of jewelry is a deeply personal journey. Whether you're looking to modify an existing design like our Elliott Smith tribute or want to create something entirely new, I am here to help you weave your story into a wearable talisman.
The 4-Step Process
1. The Consultation
Everything begins with a conversation. Share your ideas, inspirations, or even just a feeling you want the piece to capture. We’ll discuss metal preferences (10k/14k Gold, Sterling Silver, or Bronze), gemstone options, and your budget.
Everything begins with a conversation. Share your ideas, inspirations, or even just a feeling you want the piece to capture. We’ll discuss metal preferences (10k/14k Gold, Sterling Silver, or Bronze), gemstone options, and your budget.
2. Design & Sketching
Once we have a direction, I’ll provide initial sketches or design concepts for your review. This is a collaborative phase where we refine the details together until the design feels exactly right.
Once we have a direction, I’ll provide initial sketches or design concepts for your review. This is a collaborative phase where we refine the details together until the design feels exactly right.
3. Wax Carving/CAD & Prototyping
Following design approval, I hand-carve a unique wax model (or create your piece in CAD) of your piece in my studio. This artisanal method ensures that your jewelry has the organic, weighty feel that defines the minervapdx aesthetic.
Following design approval, I hand-carve a unique wax model (or create your piece in CAD) of your piece in my studio. This artisanal method ensures that your jewelry has the organic, weighty feel that defines the minervapdx aesthetic.
4. Casting & Finishing
Your piece is then cast in precious metal, hand-polished, and set with any chosen gemstones. After a final quality check, your one-of-a-kind heirloom is ready for its new home.
Your piece is then cast in precious metal, hand-polished, and set with any chosen gemstones. After a final quality check, your one-of-a-kind heirloom is ready for its new home.
Custom projects typically take 4–6 weeks from initial design to delivery.