Question 1

Why Choose Laura Tedesco Jewellery Design for Your Custom Work?

Accepted Answer

At Laura Tedesco Jewellery Design, you can work with award-winning jewellery designers, certified diamond professionals, and artistic talent whose specialty and passion lie in the art of jewellery design. We offer a collaborative process that ensures your piece is even better than you’d hoped for.

Question 2

Does Laura Make the Jewellery Herself?

Accepted Answer

No. Laura designs your jewellery and then sends it to craftsmen and manufacturers to bring your piece to life. We work with many different goldsmiths, skilled craftsmen, and diamond setters - each specialized in their field.

Question 3

I Think I Know What I Want, but I’m Not Very Creative and Uncertain That I'll Be Able to Express It.

Accepted Answer

We have worked with hundreds of clients and have the experience to ask the right questions to spark the creative genius in all of us. The process is meant to be fun and exciting. Each piece is new, so we'll build a relationship in the creation process. Trust us, this is our specialty; we will help you figure it out!

Question 4

Custom Work Worries Me a Little. What If I'm Not Satisfied with the Final Product?

Accepted Answer

Don’t worry! Before production begins, everything will be explained in detail so you understand what the finished piece will look like. Depending on the design, you’ll also receive detailed 2D designs drawn to scale or 3D CAD images. We want you to know exactly what to expect, with no surprises in the final result.

Question 5

I Love the Design You’ve Presented! Let’s Move Forward. What Is the next Step?

Accepted Answer

After a 25%-50% deposit is placed, we will start production of your custom piece of jewellery. It takes on average 5 weeks to produce but can take up to 7 weeks depending on the scope of the design.

Question 6

How Long Does the Entire Process Take to Produce a One-of-a-kind Design?

Accepted Answer

Here’s a brief sample timeline: (Or click here for the design process).

First meeting (our scheduled consultation) - we discuss design options, etc. If you’d like to have a design drawn up or a computer rendering created, there’s a design period of about 2 weeks to produce a design and work out price quotes.
Two weeks later - We meet again, and the design is presented with pricing for your consideration. 
If the design is approved, we take the design into production, which takes 5 to 7 weeks depending on the type of design.
After the piece of jewellery is complete, we meet again for the final viewing of your new creation.

Question 7

How Long Does a Custom Piece Take?

Accepted Answer

The timeline varies depending on the complexity of the design, but most custom pieces take approximately six to ten weeks from the initial consultation to completion. This includes time for design development, revisions, material sourcing, and production. If you're working toward a specific date or milestone, let us know during your consultation, and we'll discuss available options.

Question 8

I Don’t Wish to Move Forward with the Design or Price Quote. Is There a Fee for Your Design or Consultation?

Accepted Answer

No. The consultation and one round of designs are both free of charge. We keep the design(s) and add them to our portfolio. Meeting new people and creating jewellery is never a waste of time - it's what we love to do!

Question 9

What Is CAD?

Accepted Answer

CAD stands for Computer-Aided Design.

Question 10

What Other Services Do You Provide?

Accepted Answer

Jewellery repairs and maintenance. Including, but not limited to: ring sizing, refurbishing, rhodium plating, re-tipping, soldering, etc.

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