7.1. Consultation:
Our bespoke design service involves an initial consultation with Karina. During this process, Karina will invite you either to her studio or discuss over the phone all your requirements. If after this point you’d like to create a piece with Karina, we would ask for a non-refundable £250+VAT design fee is paid. This will allow Karina to start work on your designs and secure any materials needed. Should you decide to proceed with your design this design fee will come off the final price of the piece.
7.2. Design Approval:
Once a design is finalised, we will either provide you with detail sketches or a digital mock ip of the piece. Any modifications must be made before final approval. Once approved, no further changes can be made.
7.3. Payment:
A non-refundable deposit of 50% of the full fee (minus design fee) is required before production begins. The remaining balance must be paid upon completion and prior to delivery.
7.4. Production Timeline:
Production timelines will vary depending on the complexity of the design and availability of materials. We will provide an estimated timeline during the consultation process but standardly we ask for 12 weeks from the date of approval.
7.5 Use of Client’s Stones:
We are happy to work with your existing gemstones where possible. Please note, however, that we reserve the right to decline stones that are fragile, heavily included, chipped, cracked or otherwise unsuitable for the resetting. While we take the utmost care when handling and setting stones, working with pre-owned gemstones carried inherent risks. We cannot be held responsible for any damage, breakage, or loss that may occur during the setting process. By supplying your own stones, you acknowledge and accept these risks.