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Custom Jewelry Design in Brookline, MA: Your Vision, Our Expertise

At Jewelry Express Works in Brookline, MA, we specialize in creating custom jewelry tailored to your vision using advanced 3D CAD design technology. Whether you have a unique concept, a sketch, or a photo, we can bring your ideas to life right here on-site. Our services include designing custom engagement rings, wedding bands, recreating lost jewelry—such as earrings or rings—and transforming cherished heirloom pieces into something fresh and meaningful.

Visit Us for a Free Consultation

We invite you to visit our Brookline, MA store for a complimentary consultation. Walk-ins are always welcome, and we look forward to discussing your design ideas. Once you’ve selected your design, we require a deposit to begin the process. We’ll create a 3D model and a wax prototype, which we will present to you for review. You’re welcome to request any modifications you’d like. After your approval, we will cast your piece in high-quality metal and expertly set the stones.

Timelines for Your Custom Jewelry

The entire custom design process for engagement rings and wedding bands typically takes 2 to 3 weeks; however, simpler designs may be completed in as little as one to one and a half weeks.

To share your jewelry design idea with us, simply fill out our custom design contact form on this page. We’ll respond using your preferred communication method—whether it’s a text message or email—to discuss the next steps in your jewelry journey.

Our Custom Design Process: Step by Step

  1. Initial Consultation: We begin by discussing the designs you’re interested in. When you're ready to move forward, we take a design deposit and start creating a 3D design based on your ideas, drawings, or inspiration.
  2. Wax Model Creation: Next, we 3D-print the computer model into a wax prototype, allowing you to visualize the design before moving forward.
  3. Prototype Presentation: We’ll present the design prototype to you, giving you the opportunity to see how it will look, and even set stones in the prototype for a more accurate representation of the final piece.
  4. Casting and Finishing: The wax model is then burned out in a kiln and cast in metal using a traditional lost-wax casting technique. Once the metal is cast, we carefully clean it, set the stones, and polish it for a stunning finish. Finally, we clean it again to ensure every detail is flawless.

Explore Our Catalog for Inspiration

Feel free to explore our catalog for inspiration and ideas to help design your perfect engagement ring. You can also browse our most popular ready-to-order engagement rings here at Jewelry Express Works, Brookline, MA.

Preparing our wax ring models for kiln burnout:

Wax ring models before kiln burnout.

Melting gold in a crucible before casting into rings:

Melting gold in a crucible before casting into a ring.

Casting molten gold into a flask. This turns a wax model into a metal ring:

Casting gold into a mold flask.

Preparing the ring for stone setting by filing down rough & uneven edges:

Unset ring.

Ready rings with set stones, polished and cleaned:

Set rings, cleaned & polished.