Buying new jewelry can mean that you get yourself something you treasure forever. You might spend a little or you might spend a lot. But it’s not the cost of the item that makes it special to you. A piece of jewelry becomes special because of the memories attached to it or perhaps how you came to own it. It could be that someone you love gave it to you or that you bought it with your first paycheck. Maybe you wore it on your first date with your husband or it’s the first piece of adult jewelry you ever owned. You can choose to buy yourself something to treasure, especially by making a custom piece of jewelry. Here’s how you can create something unique.

Talk to a Jeweler      If you want to make a custom piece of jewelry, you could start off speaking to a jeweler. They might be someone who works for a big-name jeweler, or they could be an independent designer. You can discuss with them what they can do to create you a unique piece of jewelry you can treasure forever. Many well-known and long-established jewelers have custom options so you can create your own pieces. They can allow you to select stones and metals and choose the settings you want. They can help you decide what looks good, so make anything too gaudy or boring.

Create Something with Meaning       When you make a custom piece of jewelry, it should mean something to you. It might be its purpose that gives it meaning. For example, you might be choosing your engagement ring. However, you could make it special through the design features you choose. One incredible option is to turn ashes into diamonds. If you want to do something with the ashes of a loved one or a pet, you can have them made into a beautiful diamond. The companies that provide this service can also set the stone in a piece of jewelry for you.

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Consider Online Custom Jewelry Services      For a quick and easy way to make a unique piece of jewelry, try looking at online services. You can find several options for putting together something to your taste. Perhaps you want to seek out conflict-free gemstones or you want the simplicity of having limited options. A lot of online services will give you templates to choose from so you can mix and match what you like. It’s much quicker and easier than starting from scratch.

Make Something Yourself      If you’re a crafty person, you could even try making your own jewelry. It’s simplest to start experimenting with beads and other materials that are easy to work with. But if you want to try something harder, you could start working with metals. See if you can find a jewelry making class near you that you can try. You might end up treasuring the first thing you make forever, even if it’s rough around the edges.

Creating a unique piece of jewelry you can treasure forever is a fun thing to do. It might even become something you want to pass on to someone else.

Written by Jacqueline Chambers

Jacqueline Chambers

Jacqueline Chambers is the founder of TGIFguide. She uses her innate skills as a natural “connector” to serve businesses, brands and individuals in the LA area and beyond.