CUSTOM DESIGNS

The Custom Process

One of our most exciting and rewarding experiences is bringing a custom design to life. Every step is done in close partnership with you to ensure that the end product is just right. Perhaps you have imagined your perfect piece but have never seen anything like it in a store. The first step to making your idea a reality is coming to Ashley Lauren Custom Jewelers. Bring a sketch, a photo, or an idea in your head, and we'll begin to lay out the plans.

Creating The Model

After sketching an idea, Ashley and Bob use computer-aided design (CAD) to create a 3D design of your piece. With your approval, the design will be 3D printed or milled on-site with our resin printer or CNC mill, which carves the piece out of wax. Additionally, Bob is skilled in hand-carving.

Bringing It To Life!

After the design and model are approved, we begin preparing it for casting. We sprue and invest the piece, then it burns out in the kiln for 7 hours. We use a centrifugal casting machine that allows us to cast in gold, silver, platinum, and steel, all right here, in-house. Once the piece is cast into metal, we can sand, polish, set stones, and finish out the piece. In a matter of weeks, your vision becomes a reality!