Considerations when choosing a jewelry piece:

It can be hard to decide what jewelry to buy, especially when choosing for a friend or loved one. It might help you to consider these factors when shopping around:

THE WEARER'S COLORING:
What is thehair, eye and skin color of the wearer and whatcolor palette do they usually wear? This will help ascertain the best metals and colors to use in the design:
|Spring |

Fresh, bright, warm colors; copper and gold work perfectly, but silver can look good also.
|Summer |

Soft pastels, pale and muted colors; silver metals are most flattering.
|Autumn |

Rich, warm colors; copper and gold metals look great for this coloring.
|Winter |

Primary colors, vivid and icy shades; silver metals often look the best for this group.

METAL CHOICES:
What colormetal does the person prefer - silver, gold or copper? The metal choices are:Sterling silver or silver plated - sterling is of better quality but pricier than plated. It will wear better, but may tarnish over time.Gold or gold plated - gold is of better quality but pricier than 14k or filled, but, again, will not wear as gold plating can.Copper - a beautiful, cost effective and versatile metal for those who like it's appearance.Pewter - mostly used for beads, it comes in antiqued gold or silver finish. It is a cost effective way of incorporating a metal look into a piece, but be aware some pewter alloys contain lead.

BEAD COLOR AND STONE CHOICES:
The coloring of the wearer, personal style preferences or outfit-matching requirements can help guide thecolor choices. Specifically requestedbeads or gemstones can be incorporated into the design, though be aware that the type and quality of gemstone can drastically alter the price of a piece.

STYLE:
Thepersonal style of the wearer is paramount when we create a bespoke design. Consider whether the jewelry recipient prefersbold and chunky,simple and minimal orpretty and delicate designs. Does the person steer towardscontemporary ortraditional designs and do they wear mostlycasual orformal attire?

SHAPE:
This diagram illustrates the main shapes available for necklaces and earrings:

LENGTH:
Necklace lengths are fully customizable and actual measurements are strongly recommended, but here are some common lengths to work from:
Collar: 10"-13". Wraps the narrowest part of the neck and is best suited to boat-neck and off-shoulder necklines.
Choker - 14"-16". Sits just above the collar bone and looks great with almost all necklines with the exception, perhaps, of turtle necks.
Princess - 17"-19". Hits just below the collar bone and is best with crew-neck, boat-neck, round-neck or open-necked buttoned shirts.
Matinee - 20"-24". Reaches just above the sternum and suits crew-neck, boat-neck and deep v-neck.
Opera - 28"-34". Hits at the bottom of the ribcage. When worn single-strand they suit high neckline tops and turtlenecks but can also be worn double-strand as a choker.
Rope - 40"+. These are long, belly-length necklaces which look stunning with high-neckline dresses and tops, but can be worn double-strand as a matinee or triple as a collar/choker.