Category Archives: Custom Jewelry Design

While many of us gas up the bbq and load up the car to enjoy the holiday weekend, it is important to remember and honor those we have lost while serving in the United States Air Forces. Memorial Day is a holiday to observe the sacrifices made by those who perished while serving and their families. It is a very sensitive time for many.

Losing a loved one is hard and we try to honor their memory by celebrating their lives. We do this differently and in various forms because it is a unique tribute to that specific person. Not to mention that everyone mourns in their own way and time. One way to help your grieving process is to incorporate small details in your daily life that help you feel they are with you, regardless. Jewelry is a great option to honor a lost loved one, especially a soldier. Here are a few ideas to help you get through this Memorial Day.

Carry your loved one with you

Literally, carry your loved one with you. Custom design a piece of jewelry to carry their remains in a discreet yet tasteful way. Design a piece that represents your relationship with your lost loved one. Make a necklace or bracelet and don’t be afraid to get other loved ones involved to create their own.

Design a remembrance piece

Create a remembrance jewelry design like you would sketch put a tattoo. Make it something just for you. Did your soldier love fishing or hunting? Combine those things with on your jewelry design. Craft an intimate ring or bracelet with the thought to daily wear and tear. Master Jewelers expert artisans are on site to help you design this sensitive piece.

Dedication Jewelry to your squad

Blood relatives aren’t the only ones mourning the loss of a soldier, but so is his or her unit. Working in the Armed Forces cultivate a family you instantly become a part of. Many soldiers go through the lose and guilt from the death of on their unit members. Create a brotherhood piece for the ones in your unit to represent the honor of serving with one another. 

Let Master Jewelers Indiana help you design a memorial for your fallen soldier this Memorial Day. With over 20 years of experience, we are here to help you through this delicate process and bring your memorial jewelry to life. Contact us online or visit our Indianapolis showroom.

Making your own jewelry is rewarding and has become a hobby craze for many. However, many jewelry makers get discouraged with the intricate process of making fine jewelry. Fine jewelry is commonly made using heat and smoldering precious metals together and setting expensive gemstones that require expertise and special tools.  Because of the high costs of gemstones and precious metals, there isn’t much room for error. This is a job best handled by expert jewelry artisans, but at Master Jewelers we understand your love for jewelry making and want you to be a part of the process every step of the way. Don’t worry you will guide us while we do the heavy lifting that requires expertise.

Here a summary of our four-step process for making your own fine jewelry with Master Jewelers.

Sketch your design

Sketching your jewelry design is the most foundational piece to making any jewelry. Like art, it is the real-life expression of what you are trying to create visually.  At, Master Jewelers Indiana we collaborate with you to ensure we bring your ideas to life. We will provide expert design tips that will enhance your design and troubleshoot any future issues you may have with your current design. Knowing what you want is only half the battle, creating it on paper is the other half.

Wax Replica 

Because we are working with precious metals and expensive gemstones, there isn’t much room for error. Sometimes the design needs altering and rearranged in real lifetime. Master Jewelers creates a wax replica of your piece because they  don’t want to hear you say “I would have changed this or this would be better here.” Instead, we want to hear “Let’s change it here and this piece there”. We will only move to the next level once you have signed your stamp of approval on the wax mold.

Casting

This is where the magic begins. Using a lost wax mold, the designed jewelry turns into real life jewelry. Cast the foundation of your design with a precious metal of your choice, like yellow gold, rose gold, white gold, platinum, etc. There are multiple steps to this process and this is where our expertise kicks in, but don’t worry we will give you a breakdown step by step.

Finish & Setting

Last, but not least after we have cast your masterpiece, a Master Jewelers expert will polish the piece and set any additional gemstones necessary. This is also where we would add any engraving you have selected. After they do this your jewelry masterpiece is ready to wear.

Master Jewelers has over 20 years of experience in custom designing jewelry. We have also added a Virtual Jewelry Studio to make the process that much easier. Change any piece you see to your style or make one from scratch, either way, send us your inquiry and an expert artisan will get back to you. Visit us online or at our Indianapolis location to design the piece of your dreams.

Easter is almost here and it is time to step into your best dress. Easter is the perfect opportunity to custom design jewelry with Master Jewelers. It is a joyous day that many of us treasure. With Easter egg hunts to beautiful luncheons, Easter is a holiday to enjoy with family and loved ones. Days like these should be remembered.

Custom designed Easter jewelry is a great idea for a few reasons. Many of us wear jewelry for a special occasion, so why not add a new piece this Easter? Here are 3 ideas to celebrate and remember Easter with customized fine jewelry.

New Family Heirloom

Create a new family heirloom by customizing a piece of jewelry that represents the traditions you and your family enjoy during Easter time. Design a special pendant that can be handed down for generations to come, or a charm bracelet to add a charm as the years’ pass. While we cannot stop time to hold a precious moment, we can use jewelry as a symbolic token to remember it.

Use Spring colors

Easter is a beautiful time of year. The weather is warming up from the harsh winter, and the cold weather appearance has begun to fade with nature restoring its bold colors. Create a piece of jewelry that represents the beautiful time of year and the holiday. Using gemstones like Peridot, Aquamarine, Amethyst, and Rose Quartz to enhance your design with a thoughtful double meaning. These pastel-like yet vibrant stones will directly tie into Spring no matter the style of that season.

Be Symbolic

Remember this is something that represents how you see Easter. It is a symbolic piece that you recognize as your Easter jewelry, that doesn’t mean you have to create a bunny broach or egg-like earrings. Now if that what you had in mind, that is perfectly fine too. However, if it is not, Master Jewelers Indiana can walk your through design a more unique, thoughtful piece distinctly just for you.

Master Jewelers has over 20 years of experience designing and crafting custom jewelry. Our expert artisans will see you through our flawless process. The 4 part customization process is client friendly and will bring your jewelry design to life. Visit us online or at our Indianapolis location.