01 / 04The stones, in place.
The designer begins with the three center stones, finding the proportion and balance that will guide the entire piece.
Services
Custom Jewelry
Design
Made For You
Your Vision.
Our Craft.
At Dempsey's, custom jewelry isn't a service we offer — it's what we do. Every piece starts with our in-house jewelry designer, who works directly with you to bring your vision to life through CAD renderings and 3D models — then our master goldsmiths take it from there, setting stones and finishing the piece in our Johnson City store.
We are the only jeweler in the Tri-Cities with full in-house capabilities: hand-carving, CAD design, 3D printing, stone setting, and finishing — all under one roof.
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A closer look at the design
From idea to intricate detail.
These are four actual stages of the same custom ring in CAD. Scroll to see how our in-house jewelry designer develops the design before our goldsmiths make the piece.
The design unfolds · CAD
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The stones, in place.
The designer begins with the three center stones, finding the proportion and balance that will guide the entire piece.
A real design in progress at Dempsey’s Jewelers.
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02 / 04A setting takes shape.
Prongs and the first settings are built around the stones, defining the ring’s distinctive silhouette.
03 / 04Every detail considered.
The small accent stones and their settings are refined, one detail at a time.
04 / 04The design comes together.
The band joins the setting, bringing the digital design into its complete form—ready for the hands of the goldsmiths.
These views show the digital design taking shape. Wax modeling, stone setting, and finishing are separate steps in the custom jewelry process below.
The Art of Custom
Every custom piece
starts with a conversation.
Your inspiration guides the design. Thoughtful details, expert hands, and a careful finish bring it to life. These pieces and moments of craftsmanship offer a closer look at what makes custom jewelry personal.
Let's Talk About Your Idea
How It Works
The Custom Process
01
Consultation
We sit down with you to understand your vision, budget, and timeline. Every detail matters.
02
Design & CAD
Our jewelry designer creates a detailed 3D CAD model so you can see your piece before it's made.
03
3D Printing
A wax prototype is 3D printed so you can hold and feel the design in your hands.
04
Production & Setting
Once the design is approved, every detail is prepared for production and stones are hand-set by our master goldsmiths.
05
Finishing
Every surface is polished and inspected to our exacting standards before delivery.
Our Work
Custom Pieces
Ready to Create Something
One of a Kind?
Call us or stop by the store. We would love to hear your vision.