Custom Design Process

Your story, interpreted in fine jewelry.

Custom jewelry offers the opportunity to create something deeply personal—designed around your story, your style, and the way you intend to wear it.

At The Third Facet, every custom piece begins with a conversation. From engagement rings and wedding bands to milestone gifts, heirloom redesigns, and one-of-a-kind commissions, we guide you through a thoughtful and collaborative process from the first idea to the finished piece.

Begin with a Conversation

Tell us what matters to you.

Your consultation is the foundation of the design process. We will discuss your inspiration, preferences, lifestyle, timeline, and budget while answering any questions you may have.

You do not need to arrive with a fully formed design. A photograph, a memory, a favorite shape, or a general feeling can be enough to begin.

Developing the Design

From inspiration to form.

Once we understand your vision, we translate it into a design that balances beauty, proportion, wearability, and craftsmanship.

Depending on the project, the design process may include:

  • Concept development and design guidance
  • Diamond or gemstone selection
  • Metal and setting recommendations
  • Sketches or visual references
  • Computer-aided design renderings
  • Design revisions and final approval

We will review important details with you before production begins so you can move forward with confidence.

Diamond and Gemstone Selection

Chosen with knowledge and intention.

We can source natural diamonds, lab-grown diamonds, and colored gemstones according to the needs of your design.

As a GIA Graduate Gemologist-led business, we provide clear guidance on quality, proportion, value, and the characteristics that make each stone unique. Our role is to help you understand your options—not to overwhelm you with them.

Crafting Your Piece

Made with care in Los Angeles.

After the design is approved, your jewelry enters production. Each piece is carefully crafted, finished, and inspected before it is presented to you.

Custom production timelines vary according to the complexity of the design, stone sourcing, and materials required. We will provide an estimated timeline before production begins and keep you informed throughout the process.

Heirloom Redesign

Honor the past in a form that feels like you.

Inherited and sentimental jewelry can carry extraordinary meaning, even when the original design no longer reflects your style.

We can help reimagine select heirloom pieces by incorporating existing diamonds or gemstones into a new design. Each item must be evaluated in person to determine whether its materials are suitable for reuse.

Custom Design Pricing

Created individually for each project.

Custom pricing is based on the design, materials, stones, labor, and complexity of the piece. Following your initial consultation, we will provide a proposal outlining the anticipated scope and cost.

A deposit may be required before design work, sourcing, or production begins. Custom deposits and payments are generally non-refundable once work has commenced.

Start Your Custom Piece

We would be honored to create it with you.

To begin your custom-design journey, contact us at hello@thethirdfacet.com or schedule a private consultation at our Los Angeles showroom.

When reaching out, feel free to include your preferred timeline, approximate budget, and any photographs or inspiration you would like us to consider.