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Creating a unique piece to your specification
Bourbon-Hanby have been making beautiful jewels for clients for 30 years. Each piece is carefully made by skilled craftsmen using precious metals and fine stones.
The most common request from clients is for a ring to celebrate a special occasion or anniversary but Bourbon-Hanby have made brooches, pendants, necklaces, tiaras and bracelets.
The process of creating a unique piece begins with your initial brief. A guide price is the first aspect to be agreed then styles will be discussed, materials chosen and stones selected. The size of the finished article is decided after any necessary measurements have been taken.
The next stage is the crafting of the precious metal base. Once complete, the client is asked to inspect the work, check fitting and agree any alterations. The piece is then sent to the assay office for Hallmarking. Hallmarks can be made using a stamp in the traditional way, or for suitable items, laser marking can be used. Laser marking is particularly useful for marking thin metal and causes no distortion.
The next stage is for the piece to be pre-polished followed by the setting of the stones. After a final polish the piece is ready to be worn. The whole process takes around three weeks – complex pieces make take longer.
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