There is really no more personal gift to a loved one than a unique, special and hand-crafted piece of jewelry! A customized and specifically created piece of jewelry is a wonderful way to mark or celebrate any special occasion – whether it is a birthday, new job, graduation, anniversary or move to a new place. Our professionals at Brad’s Designs & Jewelry understand what these gifts are all about, and we have spent decades designing unique bracelets, rings, necklaces and earrings for our friends and neighbors in the Northwest Indiana and Chicagoland region. We take pride in having the opportunity to play even a small part in so many celebrations and happy times that will help our customers create new and lasting memories for today and future generations.
When you are ready to spotlight your loved one for a special reason, then a gift of jewelry will certainly be a homerun. As we have worked with many community members, we have determined that this design process will lead to the perfect gift that is unique just to you. We start with a simple conversation, so that we can learn more about you, your gift recipient and the “why” behind this gift of jewelry. Having an understanding of the story helps guide us toward your final present. After we have an idea of what you are wanting, we work on crafting the design. You are welcome to bring in your own sketches, pictures or examples that you have in mind. We want you to be thoroughly happy with the design, so we will rework it until you are satisfied.
Next, you will start to see your gift take shape as we create a wax carving with our innovative process as well as by hand. Craftsmanship is still achieved by hand, and we strive to continue this tradition. After you approve the carving, we will cast your piece of jewelry in the material of choice that can be gold, silver, platinum or a combination of these. The fabrication of your present is also completed by hand in order to customize your item just to you. The setting of any stones is the final step for just the right amount of sparkle and shine.
As time goes on, your favorite pieces may become worn out or even damaged. Our team can assist with a range of issues, such as lost stones or broken clasps. Our team members can also take care of resizing your rings, repairing your watches, re-tipping the prongs that hold in stones or solder areas that need to be fixed. We can clean and examine your jewelry that you are wanting to last a lifetime and beyond.
If you have any questions about our process or concerns about your jewelry, reach out through our online contact form.