Luxury jewelry designers often demand a higher retail for their jewelry items than other jewelry retailers. This can be for a number of reasons; usually the pieces offered by a luxury jewelry designer are handcrafted, of finer materials, or are specially designed just for the wearer. When considering the extra craftsmanship and design that go into their offerings, jewelry by a luxury designer is really a bargain.
Luxury jewelry designers include well-known names like
Gucci and
Tiffany and Co., yet they are substantial in number beyond the well-known names of modern fashion. Some luxury jewelry designers have been around for decades and are continuing a family tradition in jewelry making that started generations ago. They might not have a famous name but their work is as good or exceeds the major competitors. Others cater to the specific needs of clients and have over time began to produce luxury jewelry as a way to create something unique. These unique offerings can be reconstruction of an antique piece, creating a custom bridal set, fabricating a special charm at the request of a customer, or even repair and elaboration to an already existing piece.
What should one seek out in a luxury jewelry designer? First, learning the name and reputation of the jeweler can go a long way. Most luxury jewelry designers have few issues with sharing some of their past works, talking with a client about services they offer, and sometimes even have customer testimonials available about their satisfaction in jewelry and services they have been provided by the company.