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Customisation
Custom jewellery, tailored to your brand
To ensure your finished product is truly reflective of your vision, we offer exceptional flexibility in design and materials. Whilst the most common customisations are detailed below, additional adaptations are possible - please don’t hesitate to share your ideas with us.
THICKNESS
The thickness and weight of a piece of jewellery can impact its comfort and wearability. For example, rings cast in very small sizes needn’t be as hefty as those for larger hands.
Reducing thickness is also a common way to reduce the cost of a design - but it’s worth bearing in mind that quality is important, too. Undoubtedly, the weight and durability of a piece of jewellery contribute to the assurance of luxury.
Our experienced team will work with you to establish the optimum thickness for longevity, budget and design.
SIZE
Whether it’s expanding or condensing you need, we can tailor any of our existing designs to your required size. For the benefit of our Production Team, please come prepared with specific measurements in mind.
HAND ENGRAVING
The art of hand-engraving is timeless in its appeal. By way of simple manual tools, hand-engraving allows for exquisite intricacy and tells a beautiful story of traditional craftsmanship. Scroll and floral motifs are typical of the craft and can be adapted in myriad ways to create a unique finish. Alternatively, if you have a custom design in mind, please send us your thoughts and images so we can consult with our skilled team of hand-engravers.
LASER ENGRAVING
A modern alternative to hand-engraving, a laser promises extreme precision. Whilst the charm of hand-engraving is the uniqueness of one finish to the next, laser technology is ideal for motifs that require accurate replication, such as logos, text and detailed graphics. Almost any design can be executed with a laser, but our Production Team is on hand to explain any limitations and offer recommendations for success.
ENAMEL
Also referred to as ‘lacquer enamel,' cold enamelling is a time-honoured technique which broadens the scope for varied and vibrant colours. The process involves pigmented resin, which is applied to metal, dried, and polished to a high shine.
The team at our crafting facility is highly skilled not only in the application of cold enamel, but the use of clear resin. As its name suggests, clear resin offers a durable, protective, glass-like casing for embedded materials such as glitter and pressed flowers. Working in small batches and with exclusively high quality materials, the team achieves striking results that are exceptionally resistant to yellowing over time.
Although we’re rarely asked for hot enamel (also referred to as vitreous enamel), we’re partnered with an excellent local facility that can assist if ever needed.
STONES
Thailand is a world leader in gemstone setting because of its active market, affordable prices and a history of gemstone cutting that dates back to the 1400s. The local craftspeople working in our production facility are equipped to source and set a rich variety of gemstones, promising excellent value for money.
From ruby to sapphire, topaz to lab-grown diamonds; Here we have access to a wealth of responsibly sourced treasures with simple, transparent supply chains. We’d be here all week if we were to list every possible opportunity; please just enquire about your chosen gem and leave the rest to our sourcing team and their strong, reliable network of suppliers.
SHELL
Long-term relationships with the specialist shell vendors local to us in Thailand ensure excellent quality, consistency and prices. Once sourced, our experienced inlay team start by identifying the best parts of each unique shell. Expertly, they balance this quality optimisation with waste reduction, with the best interests of both customer and Mother Nature at heart.
After the initial rough-cut, each piece of shell is carefully trimmed and filed to fit the jewellery design in question. Variations in colour are an inevitable (but charming!) aspect of working with a natural material like shell; our experienced team is highly skilled in sorting and selecting pieces that complement one another for ultimate consistency.
FINISH
The ‘finish’ is the final impression of a piece of jewellery, achieved primarily through polishing, texturing or chemical applications. Here at Thai Design, a variety of finishes are available - from high-polish to matte and hammered - attained via both hand and machine.
The characteristics of any design must be considered when choosing a finish and the process by which it is achieved. Our team of experienced craftspeople draw upon a long legacy of hand craft and an extensive understanding of modern technology to ensure optimal results.
PLATING
Plating is a simple way to expand the breadth of your jewellery range, but it can also be employed to impart a touch of luxury or provide additional protection. Our most popular plating options are yellow gold, rose gold, white rhodium, and black rhodium - but additional options are available.
Beyond colour, the thickness of the plating - its ‘micron’ volume - is a critical consideration. Most of our plating is 1.0 microns thick, but many customers prefer 2.5 microns for gold plating - or ‘vermeil’ - a weighty casing that’s considerably more durable than plating. Thicknesses between 3.0 microns and 5.0 microns are possible, but are much less commonly requested.
Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) is a relatively recent alternative to traditional plating, providing a relatively high hardness and chemical resistance (sweat, lotion, etc.) at a low price-point.