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Gallery of Work

Check out some of our past custom work.

Engagement

A physical tailsman or devotion and commitment.

Wedding Bands

Symbols of a unique bond and life shared with love.

Repurposed

Giving new life to heirloom and older jewelry pieces.

Memorial

Commemorating our loved ones that are no longer with us.

Other

Celebrating milestones, connections, and other moments in life.

Custom Jewelry

We are award-winning artists and makers who are passionate about creating jewelry that embodies the stories of our clients into well-crafted, heirloom quality pieces to be cherished for a lifetime. 

Jewelry is one of the most personal forms of art you can own. Important pieces of jewelry like engagement rings, wedding bands, heirlooms, and pieces to commemorate loved ones or special occasions become a part of our lives. We wear them on our skin, we fidget with them throughout the day, and we wear them often enough that they become a symbol of who we are and what we hold dear.

Our clients don’t want ordinary. They work collaboratively with us to create unique pieces, often featuring unusual stones, with quality craftsmanship. They want their jewelry to tell a story about them, their lives, their loved ones, and more. We look forward to working with you to create a piece of jewelry that uniquely embodies your story.

Balefire Bespoke Design Tiers

Customized Configuration

Prices start at $500 for silver and $1,000 for gold.

Perfect for when you are looking for a classic design that is personalized for you. This level is where most plain bands, simple pendants, and some classic solitaires start.

Full Custom

Prices Start at $1,500.

When you are looking to create a unique piece, this is where most of our projects start. If you are looking to reimagine a new piece of jewelry from repurposed heirloom/existing jewelry, create a unique engagement ring with your stone, or make a unique wedding band to match your engagement ring.

Full Custom with Stone Sourcing

Prices start at $2,500.

If you are looking to create something truly one-a-kind with a gemstone that we source. This level is most common for engagement rings and for other pieces with main or larger diamonds and/or gemstones in the design.

Customized Configuration Full Custom Full Custom with Stone Sourcing
Pricing $500 minimum for silver
$1,000 minimum for gold
$1,500 minimum $2,500 minimum
Deposit (non-refundable but applied to the final cost of your jewelry) $150 $250 $500
Types of Projects Classic Bands without stones, some solitaire settings, simple pendant, sterling silver pieces Heirloom redesigns, custom pieces using your stones, unique wedding bands, one-of-a-kind pieces Engagement rings with new stones, one-of-a-kind pieces that feature a main diamond or gemstone
Main Stone Selection Options (diamonds and other precious gemstones) See add-ons below See add-ons below Photos and/or videos of a handful of options and in person selection from 3 - 5 stones
Flat Designs 1 - 2 Sketches 2 - 4 Sketches 2 - 4 Sketches
Revisions One Round of Changes Two Rounds of Changes Two Rounds of Changes
3D Mockups (*we do not provide 3D Mockups for the projects we are hand fabricating) Rarely* Included for Most Projects* Included for Most Projects*
Appraisal Included Included Included
Optional Add-On's
Main Stone Selection Options (diamonds and other precious gemstones) Available with a stone sourcing deposit Available with a stone sourcing deposit N/A - already included in this tier
Additional Flat and/or 3D designs for a fee Additional flat designs available Additional Flat or 3D designs available Additional Flat or 3D designs available
3D Resin Models for final approval available for a fee Not Available Available for those projects created in CAD Available for those projects created in CAD

Custom Process

We love to work with clients to craft the perfect piece of custom jewelry, whether something brand new or a reimagining of heirloom pieces. Working with us means you will be an active participant in the creative to craft bespoke jewelry that you will love for years to come.

Step 1

Consultation and Deposit

Most design processes start with a complimentary consultation appointment so we can learn more about you and your project. If we all feel good about moving forward with the project, a design deposit is collected to start the process. That deposit is non-refundable but it is applied to the final payment when you pick up your finished piece.

Step 2 (If Applicable)

Stone Sourcing

If your project features a center stone or other unique stones that we will be sourcing, we will often start with that stone sourcing process (more on that below). 

If we are reusing your stones to create new pieces, we often need to unset those stones to get accurate measurements and check for pre-existing damage to the stones. We will ask your permission before we take this step, as putting the stones back into the original jewelry is not an option.

Step 3

Design Delivery

Once you have paid a design deposit and met with someone at Balefire to go over your project, the next step is for us to send you flat designs. These might be sketches created by hand or digitally, but they will give you an idea of design direction, scale, etc. Depending on what you are looking to create, we will send anywhere from 1 - 4 flat designs. From there we will discuss what appeals to you and leverage your feedback to provide one or round of updated designs and on some occasions, one more additional round of edits before the final flat design is selected.

Step 4 (If Applicable)

3D Mockup

After we have a flat design selected, we then take that design to our CAD designer to create a 3D mockup of your design (if it is not being hand fabricated, that is). You will then be able to review that CAD for final approval. We can make small tweaks to ensure the design is just right, but any additional design or major design changes at this stage may incur an additional fee.

Step 5

Production

When the design is finalized and the total price is nailed down, we will invoice you for 50% of the cost of production, which you can pay via an emailed invoice or in person in our gallery. Once that final deposit is paid, your custom jewelry item goes into production with our caster and the physical creation process begins. After your design is cast, we then clean up that casting, do any hand fabrication work that the design may call for, set the stones, and then do the final polishing and finishing work.

Step 6

Final Delivery

Once the work is all done, you will be notified that your item is ready for pickup or shipping. You will pay the final 50% (minus your design deposit) and receive your one-of-a-kind creation. If you would like to have an appraisal done in order to insure your jewelry, we can provide that as well free of charge.

FAQs and More

Learn more about our custom process including timelines, budget, stone, warranty, and other FAQs

Jewelry Education

Learn about some of the aspects aspects that go into jewelry design, information on gemstones and diamonds, the differences between metals, and how to care for your jewelry, and more.

As Seen In

Love Stories

Get to know some of the couples with which we have worked.

After so much research, my wife and I were LUCKY to find this amazing shop. Jamie and her staff are incredible artists and the pieces reflect it. This establishment is the epitome of incredible work, supporting local artists, diversity, and inclusion. Would rate this establishment a 1000/5 if possible.

– Chelsea

Balefire Goods is one of my favorite businesses. Their staff is friendly, professional, and talented. Jamie designs the most gorgeous jewelry. She managed to take ONE inspiration photo and design the most perfect engagement rings for my partner & I. Please go here! She'll design you the beautiful jewelry of your heart.

– Kate

Stunning shop! Staff are very friendly and not pushy. In the process of designing a beautiful wedding band for my future husband. Will continue to work with this shop with all jewelry needs given the wonderful customer service!

– Jenn

They custom made a 25th anniversary band for my wife that was exactly what we wanted. The price was fair compared to every place else we shopped. Great customer service at the counter and all points after that.

– Terry

Learn about Stone Sourcing

We are commited to creating a postive impact with our work, and that means ensuring that the stones we use in our work are sourced from trusted partners that focus on responsible environmental and social practices from the mine to the market.

Shop Stones

Check our our colleciton of unique, responsibly sourced stones that we have in stock in our gallery. And if you don't find what you are looking for, we have a diversity of partners to find you the perfect diamond or gemstones.

Tools for Great Proposals

If you are unsure of your partner's ring size or just want to make sure to get the proposal right, we can help with ring sizers and loaner rings. Check out each item below to learn more about how it helps.

Tools for Great Proposals

If you are unsure of your partner's ring size or just want to make sure to get the proposal right, we can help with ring sizers and loaner rings. Check out each item below to learn more about how it helps.

Make Memories

For a truly memorable experience, we offer personal classes in which we guide you through the process to make your own wedidng bands.

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