Sometimes a ready-made piece is not enough: you want to mark a specific moment, or own something no one else has. That is where custom design begins, and here is how the process works, step by step. At Gindi Gold, the factory store in Kfar Chabad, experienced goldsmiths turn ideas into jewelry.
Why Choose Custom Design?
- Absolute uniqueness: a truly one-of-a-kind piece, designed especially for you.
- Personal meaning: you can incorporate a date, name, coin, stone, or symbol that’s dear to you.
- Perfect fit: exactly your size, style, and budget.
- Legacy: a piece created to be passed down through generations.
Step 1: The Idea, Where to Begin
It all starts with a conversation. You come in with an idea, a picture you liked, a story, or an occasion (engagement, anniversary, birth, bar mitzvah). You don’t need to know exactly what you want, we’re here to help shape your dream into a clear direction.
Step 2: Sketch and Design
Our team translates the idea into a sketch and precise design. You’ll see what the piece will look like, and we’ll refine the details together, shape, proportions, stone setting, until the sketch matches exactly what you had in mind.
Step 3: Selecting Materials and Stones
Now come the decisions that set the character of the piece: the gold color (yellow, white, or rose), the karat (14K/18K), and the type of stones, natural diamonds, lab-grown diamonds, or gemstones. We’ll explain each option and how it affects the appearance and price.
Step 4: Handcrafted Production
Here the sketch becomes metal. Our goldsmiths handcraft the piece at our workshop in Kfar Chabad, checking each detail by hand against the approved design.
Step 5: Finishing and Delivery
After polishing, inspection, and final cleaning, the piece is ready. You receive the finished piece, checked, polished, and ready to wear.
How Long Does It Take and How Much Does It Cost?
The timeframe depends on complexity – typically one to two weeks. As for price: custom design doesn’t have to be more expensive than a ready-made piece; it’s built around your budget, and you pay for what truly matters to you. At the consultation, we provide a transparent price estimate upfront.
Special Example: Rebbe Coin Design
One of our favorite requests is turning a coin into jewelry, for example, custom jewelry design for a Rebbe coin. It’s a perfect example of how an object with emotional value becomes a piece worn close to the heart.
Start Your Custom Design
A custom piece carries your story, made by goldsmiths who do this work every day. If you have an idea, we would be glad to make it real.
Good to know: every stage of the work happens under one roof in our workshop: design, setting, polishing, and finishing. A custom design process usually takes one to two weeks, and pieces set with stones can be accompanied by an international gemological certificate (GIA / IGI). Each piece is quoted individually.
