Step 1:

The gemstone is selected by examining its color, clarity, shape and measurements. It's measurements are then submitted to the designer who must use the gemstone's specifications as a guidline when creating the artist's concept.

Step 2:

The jewelry designer then draws a rough sketch of the jewelry creation. The designer may do many different rough drawings before the creation's concept reaches final approval.

Step 3:

The jewelry designer then does a full color mock up of the jewelry creation which is called the 'rendering'. Once the color rendering is approved, the design team then incorporates all of the design specifications and measurements into the rendering. The manufacturing department cannot proceed with the creation of the finished piece until the entire rendering process has passed final approval.

Step 4:

Using the color rendering to scale, the goldsmith will then manufacture the jewelry creation. The jewelry is hand crafted and must meet all of the design specifications before being polished and passing final production approval.