From roadmap to design

Design your own piece of jewelry / From step-by-step plan to designThe step-by-step plan for designing your own piece of jewelry in gold or silver:

1. We need a sketch, photo or example: If you have a clear photo or sketch of a piece of jewelry, you can email it to us in .jpg, .jpeg, .pdf or .eps format.

2. Indicate what type of jewelry you would like: a pendant, (lapel) pin, earrings, cufflinks, etc.

2. In which material: 925 silver or 14 carat 585 gold do you want the jewelry to be made?

4. What dimensions do you require (we are happy to advise you)

5. How do you want the jewelry to be executed: in 2-D, 2.5-D or 3-D?

6. The quantity

Email this to verkoop@mooye-sieraden.nl and you will receive a response as soon as possible.

What you can expect from us:

  1. Upon receipt of the above information, you will receive a price quote within 2 business days.
  2. Once you agree, we will create a special item number on our website, and you can easily order and pay for your jewelry online via a link we will send you.
  3. After receiving payment, you will receive a so-called render photo (an animated image of what the jewelry will look like).
  4. If you approve the photo, we will start making the jewelry for you. If you have any comments
  5. Once the jewelry is ready, it will be packaged in a jeweler's box and gift bag and sent to you at no additional cost. on the photo, we will adjust the render photo until you are satisfied, and you will receive a new render photo for approval.

What is the difference in execution?

If you want to have your own piece of jewelry custom-made, we can execute it in 2-D (2-dimensional = flat). It is also possible to have a piece of jewelry made in 2.5-D (flat back, 3-dimensional front) or entirely in 3-D.

Process for creating, for example, a 2-D necklace pendant:

When creating a 2-D piece of jewellery, the design is redrawn in a drawing program, and a render (preview) image is then created. The pendant is laser-cut from a 0.6 mm thick silver sheet, and the edges are finished. Certain parts of the surface can then be matted and/or blackened to add more depth. Afterwards, a hole is drilled, and a chain eyelet is mounted. The maximum diameter for a round 2-D pendant is 30 mm. The maximum width for a pendant is 80 mm, and the maximum height is 33 mm. The delivery time is approximately 1-2 weeks.

Process for making, for example, a 3-D pendant:

Creating a 2.5-D or 3-D piece of jewelry takes much more time and involves many more steps. Firstly, a 3-D drawing program is needed, and depending on the design, several hours of drawing may be required before a 3-D render image can be produced. Next, a wax model is printed using a special 3-D printer. This wax model is then refined. Afterward, the pendant is cast in silver (a complex process), and various (post-)treatments and finishes are needed until it becomes a complete piece of jewelry. Additionally, for silver jewelry weighing over 7 grams and gold jewelry over 1 gram, a legal hallmark (925 or 585) must be applied by the Dutch Assay Office.

This described method is very time-consuming, partly because multiple adjustments are often requested during the process. The costs are therefore significantly higher than for a 2-D piece of jewelry. Delivery time approximately 3-4 weeks.

Material selection?

We only make your jewelry in 925 silver or 14 carat gold. We do not make gold-plated jewelry. This is a conscious choice because the gold layer can wear off over time. We only make quality jewelry that you will enjoy for a very long time.