How to Commission
"I love to make bespoke jewellery to commission and find that the client experience fuels my creativity. Imbuing personal narrative and meaning, repurposing clients’ own precious materials and unexpected jewel combinations add complexity and nuance to my work.”
one of a kind
Commissioning a piece of bespoke, handmade jewellery with Hannah Bedford can be a wonderful experience - resulting in a stunning one-of-a-kind piece created especially for you. Hannah’s designs can be created to suit different budgets and can be crafted in Recycled, Fair-trade and Fairmined precious materials. To get started simply contact Hannah to discuss your ideas or to arrange an appointment to visit her London studio. Read on for more details.
timeframe
As a guide, usually allow between 4 - 8 weeks. Timeframes vary depending on the nature of the piece, the level of design required, sourcing the perfect precious metals and stones and the intricate handcrafting processes used.
The timeframe also needs to allow for the piece to be sent away to be Hallmarked by the Assay Office.
design process
Hannah can work with you in a number of ways to realise your perfect design - be it for a special occasion, gift or as a personal experience - these processes are listed below.
Commissions vary greatly but all are imbued with Hannah’s specialist expertise and style.
If you are looking to commission wedding or engagement jewellery you may find Hannah's Wedding Jewellery Guide helpful.
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BESPOKE
You can work with Hannah to create a completely new and bespoke design.
This is a particularly creative option and if you wish you can become involved in the innovation.
After discussing your ideas, Hannah will suggest options and designs for your approval. Hannah is happy to provide viewings and fittings until the piece is perfected.
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CUSTOMISE
Hannah's collection of jewellery has a myriad of variations.
It is possible to commission an existing design, selecting your own choice of precious metals and stones, making the piece customised and individual to you.
Great pleasure can be derived from choosing and combining each perfect element.
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REMODEL
Jewellery that is lo longer worn or heirloom stones can be transformed into a piece of beautiful granulation jewellery.
Unworn jewellery may be given a new lease of life with granulation and jewel embellishments. High carat yellow gold jewellery, 14ct and above, may be melted down and reworked into something completely new.
Hannah can also integrate a jewel with sentimental value or featured in unworn jewellery into a beautiful bespoke or customised design.
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There are lots of examples of commissioned pieces in the Bespoke Gallery.