Customer Design

The VKNOW Custom Experience

A Jewel, Born of You.

Five steps. Two decades of mastery.
One piece that belongs only to you.

1

Style

2

Stone

3

Sketch

4

CAD

5

Craft

01

01

STYLE

Define the direction of your piece.

Every commission begins with listening. In your private consultation — at our Manhattan studio or by video — we explore what this piece means to you: the occasion, the inspiration, the way you want to feel when you wear it. We review reference pieces, sketches, and archive images. By the end, we have a clear direction: the style, the silhouette, the spirit.

Duration

30 – 60 minutes

Format

In-person or video call

Investment

Complimentary

Outcome

Direction & budget agreed

02

02

STONE

The heart of every piece.

Once direction is set, we begin sourcing. Whether you have a stone in mind or are open to discovery, we present curated options with full provenance — origin, certification (GIA, IGI, GRS, or SSEF where applicable), and price. You may view stones in person at our studio, or via high-resolution video and photographs. We never proceed until you have chosen a stone that moves you.

Timeline

1 – 3 weeks

Certification

GIA / IGI / GRS / SSEF on request

Investment

Quoted upon selection

Payment

100% stone payment to secure

03

03

SKETCH

From idea to image.

Our designer translates your vision into hand-rendered sketches and watercolor illustrations. You see your piece take shape — the curve of the band, the geometry of the setting, the personality of the design. We present 2 to 3 directions for you to choose between, and revise the chosen sketch until every line feels right — with no limit on the number of revisions.

Timeline

1 – 2 weeks

Revisions

Unlimited, until you are certain

Payment

60% deposit of estimated total

Deliverable

Hand-rendered design proposal

04

04

CAD

Seen from every angle, before it is made.

The chosen sketch is built in three-dimensional CAD software, producing photorealistic renderings from every angle. You see exactly what your piece will look like — how the stone sits, how the metal flows, how light moves across the surface. Minor adjustments are made here before a single gram of gold is cast. Nothing proceeds without your final approval.

Timeline

3 – 5 days

Format

Photorealistic 3D renderings

Final Price

Confirmed at this stage

Approval

Written sign-off before casting

05

05

CRAFT & DELIVER

The slow art of making — and the moment of arrival.

Your piece is handcrafted by master jewelers — in our Manhattan atelier for VKNOW commissions, or in Fei Liu's Dubai workshop for House Designer pieces. From wax model to metal casting, from stone setting to final polish, every stage is documented and shared with you. When complete, your piece arrives in VKNOW signature packaging with its certificate of authenticity, provenance documents, and a handwritten note from the maker.

Timeline

4 – 12 weeks

Atelier

Manhattan or Dubai

Final Payment

Balance + tax + shipping + insurance + service

Aftercare

Lifetime polish & repair

Investment Tiers

Three tiers. One standard of craft.

Every commission — at every tier — receives the same five-step process and the same lifetime promise.

VKNOW ESSENTIAL

Everyday refinement, made personal.

$800 — $5,000

Per commission

  • 18K gold, platinum, or rose gold
  • Customizable from existing designs
  • Single artisan handcraft
  • Signature packaging

4 – 6 weeks · Manhattan atelier

VKNOW ARTS

Founder's painting-inspired series.

$2,800 — $25,000

Per one-of-one piece

  • Painting-inspired bespoke design
  • Curated colored gemstones
  • One-of-one, never reproduced
  • Provenance documentation

6 – 10 weeks · Manhattan atelier

The VKNOW Promise

Every commission carries the same conviction.

Honest Sourcing

Every stone with documented origin. Lab reports from GIA, IGI, GRS, or SSEF on request.

Single Artisan

One master jeweler from wax to polish. No assembly line. Hand-signed inside the band.

Lifetime Care

Complimentary polish, resizing, and repair — for as long as your piece is in your family.

Begin Yours.

Every great piece begins with a single conversation.
We would love to hear yours.

Or write to us directly at info@vknowjewelry.com