Transforming ideas into precious metals


A bespoke “Jewel Beetle” piece starts on a special journey from its concept to completion. Along the way, we listen to your thoughts and ideas, stirring them into a melting pot together with our design style and professional expertise to create a finished piece that is profoundly individual. Whether you've already got an idea or no idea at all, we're here to help you through the design process. At Jewel beetle, we’ve developed a talent to clearly interpret just what you’ve been thinking of. We can offer you either a drawing of your design or if you find drawings hard to visualise, we can often make a scaled 3-D wax model. With a variety of materials to choose from we can work to suit all budgets. As women jewellers we not only love making and designing jewellery - we love to wear it. So you can be assured of the best advice from a female perspective, which is especially valuable if you are making a purchase for someone special. Handcrafted on location at our Nelson studio, you can speak directly with us - the designer and creator - which leaves no room for misunderstandings. Come and see us! "Together we can create something special."
The Design Process Step 1 Ignite your imagination by browsing through our extensive photo album of past designs and commissions. We’re sure you will find them inspirational and we can give you an idea of what something similar may cost. Let us know your budget as this determines what is possible and what alternatives or other options are available to you. Step 2 Your commission starts with a consultation with one of our designers. This can happen on the phone (if you live too far away) or face to face at our Nelson studio. Although it is great to be able to meet you in person location really isn’t a problem, and many of our customers have been equally satisfied with conversing over the phone and exchanging ideas by email. During your consultation we will discuss your style, what clothes you wear, what jewellery you currently like wearing and colours you prefer - this is our chance to start to create a picture and the perfect design for you. If you come with a very clear idea for your commission, we will use our expertise to make this a reality for you. And possibly advise you on some options you may not have thought of. Step 3 If it’s appropriate we may do a series of hand drawn sketches either during or after the appointment to clarify the ideas discussed. See example below. If you find drawings hard to visualise, on some occasions, we can often make a scaled 3-D wax model Once you have decided on a design and are happy with the quote given, we ask for a 50% deposit to confirm the order. Then the commission begins! Step 4 If your commission involves gemstones, we will source them from our suppliers. Every gem is of course different, and if the stone is a main feature in the design we can often get some gemstones on approval for you to choose. We take your ring size and then the manufacturing process begins! At Jewel Beetle, we work together as a team and utilise each other’s strengths and technical skills. Together we can create the rings you deserve and that truly reflect your personality and the relationship they represent. You can be assured of the highest When your rings are ready, you can come in and try them on for size or we are very happy to send it to you by courier (special insurance cover may apply) We hope we can add you to our list of delighted customers, all of whom have discovered the real benefits of individual design and the delights of a unique handcrafted wedding ring.
	Here's what our clients say..... "Julie and I chose to seek out a manufacturing jeweller who would manufacture our wedding rings to a style and standard that we determined must result in them being very special to us. We are very delighted with the rings and we expect we shall receive many favourable comments about our choice in their style. Murray did work as a watchmaker for a number of years and worked alongside two very skilled & experienced manufacturing jewellers, it is from this experience of some 25 years ago, that the personal crafting skills of jewellery manufacture are known to be very evident in the finished pieces when compared with off the shelf bulk manufactured items." Murray Brown - Blenheim
	"Shopping for an engagement ring can be a bit overwhelming (as I recently found out) especially if you haven’t got any idea what you might like. I chose a Jewel Beetle design – great because it’s locally made, something a little different but will stand the test of time. I had slight alterations made to the ring and I’m extremely pleased with the end result. I can highly recommend Jewel Beetle for an engagement ring which you’ll be proud to show off!!" Renee strickland - Nelson
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