Make It Yours

Not finding exactly what you want in the existing Truss and Ore collections? Make a Truss and Ore piece your own by customizing it with your favorite gemstone. Together, we can create the ring of your dreams! 

Making a Truss and Ore design your own is as easy as 1, 2, 3:

  1. Choose a ring design 
  2. Choose a gemstone
  3. Choose a finish

Triptych of a sketch of a ring, a gold ring without stones set on a ring mandrel, and a finished gold ring with aquamarine and sapphire gemstones

 

How it works:

  • Select one of the designs in this collection and check out with the deposit. This deposit includes a one hour 1 on 1 consultation call and is non-refundable, but the amount will be applied to the final price of your customized piece.
  • We will schedule a call to discuss the type of gemstone you would like, your budget, time frame, and any other details. Then I get to treasure hunting and check in with you along the way with photos so we can find the perfect gemstone for you! I can prioritize criteria that is important to you, whether it be specific origin, color, or treatment, but all of the choices will fit within Truss and Ore’s responsible sourcing parameters.
  • Then I fabricate your ring with my usual care and attention to detail, using 18 karat yellow Fairmined gold. You can choose a high polish or matte finish, and engraving is an option as well!

Please note: These customizable designs can be made with a variety of gemstones, which can vary widely in cost. The final price of your Truss and Ore customized piece will start at the base price listed within each product description.

Once your order is received, I will reach out to schedule our consultation call. At any time, please feel free to  contact me via email with any questions. Due to the uncertain nature of sourcing gemstones from a limited selection of suppliers, I cannot estimate a production timeline ahead of time so please choose this option if you are not in a hurry.

Material Sourcing

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Precious Metals

Fairmined gold is the default gold option at Truss and Ore. Pieces produced prior to Truss and Ore becoming a Fairmined licensed brand will be noted in the product description. As other responsible artisanal and small-scale gold sourcing options become available, I may consider including that material into my sourcing and will make note of that specifically. For custom projects, an exception may be made to include gold from a client’s heirloom piece in the creation of the new jewelry. The only other exception currently is for some earring posts and backs, which are not yet available in Fairmined and are purchased from a manufacturer making these pieces in majority post-consumer recycled gold. Because no other exceptions are made to use gold other than Fairmined at this time, certain design elements, such as specific styles of chain or other findings, may not be available.

Silver pieces currently in stock are all from previous production, prior to Truss and Ore sourcing parameters being instated (2019). Any one-of-a-kind newly made silver pieces will be fabricated with previously purchased silver as well, or with certified recycled silver. *Note that I believe recycled silver to be a more ethical choice than recycled gold, given that there is a higher amount of recycled silver from industrial sources and other items that may actually be diverted from a waste stream (whereas gold is never destined for a wastestream)

 In 2023, I was fortunate to meet some of the miners who produce Fairmined gold in Colombia. It was an extraordinary experience that really solidified my belief in the positive impacts of the program. Here's a glimpse into that trip:
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