From discovery to a personal brief
A closer look. A clearer idea.
Explore the choices behind a bespoke jewellery or object commission. These guides use the Algems archive to help you compare designs, understand catalogue descriptions and prepare questions for the atelier.
Begin with your question.
Design Directions in the Algems Archive
Explore six jewellery design directions through the Algems archive: sculptural forms, coloured stones, modern pearls, mixed metals, botanical motifs and yellow diamonds.
Read the guide →How to Commission Bespoke Jewellery
Prepare a bespoke jewellery brief: your idea, reference works, materials, budget and timing. A guide to beginning a conversation with Algems.
Read the guide →Choosing a Gemstone Design Direction
Compare colour, cut, setting and silhouette through the Algems archive before discussing a bespoke gemstone jewellery commission.
Read the guide →Planning a Jewellery Suite or Parure
Explore how coordinated necklaces, earrings and bracelets relate in the Algems archive, and prepare a brief for a bespoke jewellery suite.
Read the guide →How to Read a Jewellery Archive
Understand catalogue materials, edition descriptions, historical press and availability when exploring high jewellery and collectible objects at Algems.
Read the guide →Commissioning a Collectible Jewelled Object
Prepare an object commission brief using Algems decanters, fountain pens and jade caskets as references for form, materials, function and symbolism.
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