Custom Jewellery, Handcrafted With Our Own Gold
I make every piece by hand from 21K gold mined at our family's placer mine on the Fortymile River. Get in touch and let's design yours.
How It Works
- Design: We work out the gold, the gems, the ivory or nugget accents, and the shape, together.
- Deposit: A deposit demonstrates your sincerity and commitment to the project. The amount depends on whether I need to purchase some of the materials, such as gems. Generally, a deposit of somewhere between $1,000 and half of the estimated cost of the piece is sufficient.
- Handcraft the piece: I make the piece, consulting with you if I feel any changes to the design are necessary as I am making it.
- Photos for your approval: After I have finished the piece, I will take photos of it and send them to you via email. When you are satisfied, you can pay me the balance of the cost.
- Delivery: I can send the piece to you via courier, or you can come to pick it up in person.
Book A Consultation
Pick a time that works for you below. I’ll go over your idea, the gold and gems you’re drawn to, and a realistic budget and timeline. Prefer email? Reach me directly at leslie@fortymilegoldworkshop.ca.
Deposit & Next Steps
The deposit is due once the design is settled and you have an estimated price, and before I start work. How much it comes to depends on whether I need to buy materials for the piece, so it generally falls somewhere between $1,000 and half the estimated cost.
No, most of my commission clients work with me entirely by email, and I ship the finished piece to you.
Yes. I regularly remount a grandmother's or family diamond into a new handcrafted setting.
It depends on the piece, but recent commissions have shipped in as little as three weeks. I'll give you a realistic timeline once we've talked through what you have in mind.
Yes, natural nuggets are rare, and I'm happy to talk through options if you'd like one featured in your piece.