Design references
Photos, sketches, single pieces or digital files are enough. We translate every idea into a wearable construction that stands up to everyday life.
Bespoke jewellery & one-off pieces in 1010 Vienna
Master goldsmiths since 1993 – individual handwork from a sketch, a photo or an idea
From the first design to the hand-set gemstone: in our master workshop at Singerstraße 5 we make rings, necklaces, bracelets and earrings as true one-off pieces. We work exclusively in 14 or 18 carat gold (yellow, white and rose gold 750) and 950 platinum. With us you pay for quality of material and depth of craftsmanship – with no middlemen and no brand mark-ups.
Lead time3 to 6 weeks after technical approval (express by arrangement)Your own materialFamily gold and gemstones you already own, reworked and melted down on siteFlexible approachMade directly from a photo and a personal discussion in the shop – or, if you wish, with a technical drawing and wax model before castingLocation guaranteeMaking, setting and polishing 100 % at our own bench in the 1st district
The structured course of your commission
First consultation & choice of materials
We look at your sketches, sample photos or ideas. We set the budget, choose alloys (18k / platinum) and assess loose gemstones neutrally under daylight and a loupe. If you bring old gold, we weigh it in on calibrated precision scales.
Scale design & approval
We produce a binding construction drawing or a 3D CAD model. Proportions, profile heights, shank thickness and claw positions are calculated until technical strength and aesthetics match exactly.
Trying on the wax model
To rule out surprises in fit and dimensions, we make a true-to-scale wax model before casting. You try the model on your hand or at your neckline. Corrections to curves and widths are free of charge at this stage.
Masterly making at the bench
Casting, forging, soldering and setting in-house. The stones are set under the microscope, edges are chamfered and surfaces polished to a high shine by hand. Your gold and your gemstones never leave our atelier.
Final inspection & handover with documentation
A final fitting and handover in a fine case. You receive our workshop certificate of authenticity with an exact specification of all weights and finenesses. On request we provide external reports (e.g. GIA, HRD or Gübelin) or written insurance valuations.
Technical details & specifications
Material & old gold
We work existing family gold directly, or credit it against the labour at the workshop’s daily rate. Existing gemstones are examined under the microscope beforehand, removed carefully and worked into the new design.
Choice of gemstones
Certified diamonds (GIA/IGI/HRD/Gübelin) and fine coloured stones (Ceylon sapphires, Colombian emeralds, rubies). Loose stones are checked under the loupe before setting.
Made to order
What does a commission from a master goldsmith cost?
The price depends on the material (gold weight, stone size and clarity) and the work involved. Individual solitaires and rings in 18 carat gold start at around €1,200. If you supply your own old gold or heirloom stones, the invoice is reduced to the work alone. We calculate transparently in advance, within the budget you set.
Is a one-off piece more expensive than branded jewellery from a display case?
No – measured by the material, it is usually better value. With brand and chain jewellers, a large share of the price goes into marketing, brand mark-ups and trade margins. In our Viennese master workshop you invest 100 % in solid 18k gold (750), 950 platinum, certified gemstones and an exact fit.
Do I need a drawing, or is a photo enough as a reference?
A photo, a screenshot or a sample piece is entirely enough. Once we have discussed the details in the shop, we start work at the bench without delay. We use technical drawings or wax models specifically when you want to approve the proportions visually before casting.
Can I still make changes before the metal is cast?
As a rule: if you settle the design at the consultation using samples or photos and pay the deposit, we start work at the bench straight away – there are no further queries.
If you expressly want an interim check beforehand (for example a sketch or wax model), we agree this at the first appointment. At this model stage, changes to the profile or claw height are easily made. Once the precious metal has been cast or forged, later changes mean separate additional work.
How much lead time does a commission in Vienna need?
The average making time is 3 to 6 weeks from order or design approval. If you need a piece for a fixed occasion (engagement, wedding, birthday), we agree the date bindingly. Express commissions are possible depending on workload and model.
Do my gemstones and old gold stay in-house the whole time?
Yes, all the craftsmanship takes place 100 % in our own Viennese master workshop: alloying, melting, forging, setting and polishing happen right at the bench in Singerstraße 5. Nothing is sent to outside foundries or jewellery factories.
Exceptions at the customer’s request:
Outside laboratory reports: If you want an official certificate from an international institute (e.g. GIA), the loose diamond must be sent to the laboratory for the duration of the examination – fully insured by secure courier.
Special work on stones: If a damaged heirloom stone has to be recut or polished before resetting, this is done in close consultation with specialist gem cutters.
All workshop certificates and documentation are issued in-house, without your jewellery leaving the workshop.
I have no clear idea yet – how do we start?
Come into the workshop during opening hours without an appointment. We show you different profiles, ring widths, gemstone cuts and alloys on the actual material. In a no-obligation first conversation we clarify feasibility, everyday wearability and the right design.
Start with a conversation
No appointment needed during opening hours. Bring whatever you have — a photo, a sketch, or just an idea.