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Expert Gemologist
Trained goldsmith and gemologist. 15+ years at the bench. 10,000+ gems in my inventory.
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Your Budget, Respected
I work with what makes sense for you. No Upsell. No Pressure. Honest Guidance.
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No Obligation
The consultation is a conversation, not a sales pitch. You leave knowing more about gems, settings and possibilities— no fluff.
The Bespoke Difference
This isn't a configurator.
This is your ring.
"A lot of online jewellers offer you a choice of four settings and three stone colors and call it 'custom'. That's not what I do."
"A Gem Sanctum commission starts with a blank page. You bring an idea — a mood board, a description, a vague feeling. I bring the technical knowledge and the tools to make it real."
"Every decision is yours. I render it in 3D before a single tool touches metal. You approve it first."
What's Included In Every Commission
✓ 3D CAD Model Specifications for your approval
✓ Photorealistic Renders before manufacturing begins
✓ Gem Selection from our Inventory, or sourced
✓ Handcrafted by a Kiwi Goldsmith, in New Zealand
✓ Insured worldwide Courier
✓ One Free Resize within 30 days
THE STONE COMES FIRST
10,000+ stones.
One is yours.
My gem inventory spans sapphires, rubies, alexandrite, meteorite, dinosaur bone, and materials you've never seen in a jeweler's case. This doesn't mean you pick from a catalogue, however. You tell me what you're drawn to, and I find the stone that fits, no matter where in the world it may be.
COLLECTION
Blue Sapphire Rings
COLLECTION
Nebula Sapphires
COLLECTION
Opalescent Sapphires
how it works
From idea to heirloom.
Six clear steps. No surprises.
01
Book A Consultation
NZD $97 · 60 minutes · Zoom. Tell me what you're imagining. There's no wrong answer. We'll cover style, stone type, metals, budget, and timeline.
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Gem Selection
Based on your brief, I shortlist stones from my inventory. You'll see photos, videos, measurements, and origin certificates. You choose — or trust me to choose for you.
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Design & CAD
I sketch the concept and translate it into a 3D CAD model. You'll receive a photorealistic render for approval before anything is made. Changes at this stage are easy and expected.
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Crafting & Setting
Once approved, the ring is crafted in your chosen metal. The stone is set by hand. Quality-checked twice.
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Photography & Sign-off
I photograph your specific piece before it leaves my bench. You'll receive a personal video of it being packed.
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Insured Delivery
Couriered worldwide via DHL Express. Tracked, insured, signature-required. Typically 3–5 business days once dispatched.
Total lead time from approval to dispatch: approximately 21 days
PRICING
What Does A Custom Ring Cost?
Custom commissions don't have a fixed price — because your ring doesn't exist yet. The final cost depends on the stone you choose, the metal, and the complexity of the design.
Contrary to what many assume, custom made is not more expensive than any of our in-stock jewelry, its all made the same way, with the same level of care, we don't charge a premium just because its bespoke.
The consultation fee (NZD $97) is credited toward your commission if you proceed. It's not a deposit — it's just the cost of my time with you.
My commissions typically range from NZD $1,800 for a simple solitaire to NZD $12,000+ for a complex multi-stone design. I'll give you a firm quote before anything is made.
All prices include NZ GST. USA customers: USD pricing shown at checkout, all import duties included.
TYPICAL PRICE RANGES*
solitaire
Single stone, simple band, no side stones
From NZD $1.800
SPECIALIZED
Feature stone + accent stones or detail setting
From NZD $3.500
HEIRLOOM
Multi-stone, complex setting, premium centre gem
From NZD $6.500
solitaire
Rare materials, exceptional stones, fully bespoke metalwork
From NZD $10,000+
PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAILY DUE TO MARKET PRICES FOR PRECIOUS METALS
real commissions
What Our Clients Say
★★★★★
We met Khay at the annual wedding expo and she understood what we wanted as no other jeweler had before. We decided that Khay was the one for us.
We went for a consultation and Khay helped us decide on our rings to be designed. We had emails with diagrams to confirm what we wanted and then our special rings were made for us. We love our rings and it was a great joy to collect them as they were perfect.
Our rings turned out far better than we ever thought possible.
Bevan G.
★★★★★
Having a more unconventional idea made me wary of choosing the wrong jeweller, but after being walked through the process by Khay, I knew that they would be very well suited to do my ring.
They handled the project well, with great communication, professionalism and creative energy.
We were able to iterate and discuss concepts easily, and found a great balance between the inspiration of the concept, and the practicalities of jewellery design
Miles W.
★★★★★
Going from jeweller to to jeweller looking for an engagement ring, we were so happy to find Khay. She listened to what we were looking for and offered knowledgeable feedback and ideas.
Khay designed a perfect ring and we were able to see a 3D render that looked more like a photo than a drawing.
The ring turned out great and now we are getting our wedding bands designed and made by Khay.
Kelly S.
1 hr
97 New Zealand dollars
OUR WORK
