I discovered Artelle Designs simply by chance in a Pintrest email . I had been searching for a setting for a marquise-shaped orange sapphire and was immediately drawn to a unique setting design by Stuart that allowed you to look straight through the stone. I emailed Stuart and asked if he would design the same setting in white gold for my stone. He responded nearly right away and agreed to create the piece. Now, I live in California and there was some nervousness in working with a designer 2000 miles away. But, in working with Ellie, my fears melted away as she walked me through the process of sending my stone to their store in Minnesota. The price of the setting was very inexpensive and what I received back was this gorgeous pendant with heavy, substantial gold and the unmistakable look of a custom designed piece that I get compliments on constantly.
So, building upon that extremely positive experience, I contacted Stuart again to custom design a ring pendant featuring a well known mountain in Hawaii in rose gold, incorporating recycled diamonds from an old tennis bracelet. I sent him a picture of the pendant that inspired the design and a picture of the mountain. I entrusted him with the creative freedom to design. Stuart collaborated with me throughout the process, worked within my budget, offerred suggestions, ideas, that I always accepted because they enhanced the design. His care, expertise, skills and talent were on full display when designing this pendant. And, when I received the pendant yesterday, I was so pleased with how it turned out. The design and workmanship is amazing.
Ellie told me that when Stuart custom designs a piece of art, he actually feels it like it is his own piece and I can attest to...
Read moreThe process of creating a custom engagement ring for my fiancé at Artelle Designs was fun and stress free! About a month prior to proposing, I visited Stuart & Ellie, at Artelle Designs, and shared that I was looking for a cushion cut halo engagement ring with a twisted band. Stuart immediately understood my vision and went above and beyond teaching me about the 4Cs of diamond quality by having me examine four diamonds in the store using a jeweler’s loupe. At that time, I picked a beautiful diamond that was within my price range and I knew would look exquisite in the ring.
Approximately a week later, I returned to the store to view a computer rendering of my ring. It was perfect. And after another couple short weeks, I got a call from Ellie telling me that my ring was complete. I couldn’t be happier with my decision to design and purchase a custom ring from Artelle Designs. The craftsmanship is unparalleled and my fiancé cannot stop looking at her beautiful ring. I am so thankful to Stuart & Ellie for walking me through the entire process and creating a ring that my fiancé and I will cherish for the rest...
Read moreAfter my wedding ring took a trip down the garbage disposal I searched high and low for a great jeweler. I was referred to Stuart & Ellie by a colleague and after chatting with other jewelers, there was no question I wanted Artelle to design my new ring. Although my original diamond wasn't salvageable, They were able to find me a diamond in my price range that was, dare I say it, more gorgeous than my original! Being it had been 10 years since my hubby and I tied the knot, I wanted to also update my wedding bands. However, my hubby and I are both sentimental and so Stuart was so great at combining the gold from my old rings with a fresh new design. I love that my new ring has part of the old, that I can always hold close to my heart, but a new design that still today, 2 years later, has me oohing and ahhing when I put it on my finger! If you're looking for the best customer service around, jewelry that will leaving you feeling like your a rockstar and touch your heart, then...
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