There’s a question I’m often asked when a piece sells out: “Will you be restocking it?”
It’s a wonderful question to hear because it means a design connected with someone, but my answer is rarely simple. I have never created jewellery in bulk. From the very beginning, my focus has been on quality over volume. Each piece begins at my bench in my studio, shaped slowly by hand, and that kind of careful work just doesn’t lend itself to shelves lined with identical items waiting to ship.
At the same time, I always hate the feeling of someone missing out on a piece they loved. That is why I recently decided to try a new approach.
Once every three months, I reopen a small number of made-to-order slots for the designs that sold out the fastest. For this upcoming quarterly release, there will be only 10 spaces available per design across 20 selected designs. Once those 10 orders are placed, that particular design closes again.
What I love about this approach is that it makes the process personal for both of us. When you place a made-to-order request, your piece isn't pulled from inventory or packed from a shelf. Instead, it begins its life the moment you choose it. Your order is my cue to return to the bench, select the metals and stones, and carefully cut, set, and polish the piece knowing exactly who it is going to.
In a world that constantly demands speed and next-day delivery, made-to-order asks us both to slow down a little. It means a 4–6 week wait while your piece is brought to life, but it allows me to protect the quality of my craft without the pressure to mass-produce.
Many of the designs included in these quarterly releases feature unique materials. Pieces like our Star Seed pendant, or designs featuring Moldavite, have sold out within hours in the past. When a design moves that quickly, I pay attention, but instead of turning it into a permanent production line, I prefer to treat it like a returning season. It is special because it comes around only briefly.
Limiting each design to just 10 orders ensures I can give your jewellery the exact time and focus it deserves. I believe the pieces we wear should mean something to us. They mark big moments and become a part of our daily lives. When something is made specifically for you, that connection begins long before it ever arrives in the mail.
If you missed out the first time around, or if you simply appreciate the care that goes into handcrafted work, consider this your invitation.
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Ten pieces per design. Handcrafted over 4–6 weeks. Created not for a shelf, but for you.
With love,
Jean