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New projects will typically run at about 6 week's delivery time from date of final decision and funding. As I always suggest - Please let us know what delivery date you need. Some projects require more or less time than others. We'll consider your specific project requirements along with your requested delivery schedules before I promise a date.

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Australia

We appreciate your interest in working with us. FedEx and Customs have been very "circular" with regard to required import declarations regarding your responsibilities for import duties and taxes. We'll try, once again, to take care of our Australian cousins.

 Please allow plenty of time for the import process to complete.   

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Folks sometimes ask about having their center stone set into one of my newly made pieces by their own jeweler. 

I've prepared a document for that. The PDF file is here. 

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I do receive requests for new project plans from folks who haven't read my pages and appear surprised by fee request.

Custom or new project development time does require an initial, non-refundable fee. My  initial development fee is usually US $600.00 or more if your explanation of what you seek is probably going to warrant a higher starting fee. This fee may cover some or all of the time required to develop your thoughts into 3 dimensional data. My advance development fee does not add to the cost of a project that needs to be developed to begin with. It is simply a way of qualifying a potential client for consideration. Actual development time - whether that time amounts to more or less than the time represented in your initial, non-refundable fee is always accounted for in the final price of a project.

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Project processing procedures

 When we have your  approval on a project proposal, We will email your invoice as PDF document prior to receiving your funds. You'll be provided with instructions for funding your new project. After we have received the agreed funding - either agreed working deposit of full payment - we'll submit your invoice. In the short term, your cancelled check or notice of wire transfer will serve as receipt of your initial funding - just as your bank records will reflect an electronic purchase. 

Project quotes will be valid for 3 working days. If we don't receive notice of your intent to fund your project within 3 working days, we'll set your project aside until we hear from you. After that 3 working day window has closed, project cost may change and I can not honor any discussion we may have had regarding delivery schedules. No further action will be taken on your project until we hear from you regarding the funding of your product proposal. 

Please don't hesitate to call me between 3:00 and 5:00 PM Eastern Time - Monday through Friday - or write whenever you have the chance -  with any thoughts.

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FYI

My “13 diamond Petite” bead set wedding band was developed to cover the crest of the finger up to ring size ~5.The diamond count in my Petite bead-set band can be increased all the way up to full circle coverage "Eternity" style. 

 It can be worn equally as well with my 6 prong Petite Torchiere. There will be a small gap between SunBurst or Torchiere engagement ring and any straight wedding band.

 My straight, Petite, bead set wedder is an especially good fit with 4 prong round or cushion "Petite Torchiere" ring settings. 

Below is a link to the presentation of my 13 diamond straight wedding band >
https://www.mwmjewelry.com/Straight_13_diamond_Band_for_Petite_SunBurst_/ 

In working with my clients, we’ve found that my 13 diamond band offers good finger 
coverage up to about ring size 4 or so. Above ring size 5, the same band style with 15 
diamonds provides good coverage for the crest of the finger. 

Market prices are fluid. Please contact us for a quote.

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18 Karat Yellow Gold has frequently come up in discussions over the past months. 

Please don't hesitate to ask about any of my Signature pieces in all 18K yellow gold or in combination with platinum.

Currently, 18K yellow gold pieces will be on par with my all (900) platinum pieces on my price grid.

Combination 18K.Y. and platinum pieces will likely be a bit more expensive than all platinum work due to extended fabrication time.

One caution, however, is that my alloy of 18K yellow gold may not match the color of existing 18K yellow gold you may have. Various metal refineries have different recipes for karat gold alloys.   

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Lead times for many signature series engagement ring and wedding bands generally run at 4 to 6 weeks from date funded to delivery. 

Many of my signature engagement settings definitions are ready for manufacture. Some modifications will require more time. Some modifications won't require additional time to produce. 

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Several recent customer requests located below this line. Please click (or right click :-) an image below to view it's gallery.

FAQ entry update: Can I be sure that I'll get my stone(s) back and not someone else's by mistake? 

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Great News for international clients!

In 2010, my shipping insurance company, together with FedEx,  presented us with a streamlined process for shipping to UK, Canada and Australia.

 We've now shipped to all of these locations and it has been painless for us to orchestrate, reasonably fast for our clients (delivery happened next day in Canada and within a few days to UK and Australia), and not terribly expensive for shipping costs. FedEx has their own customs offices at each destination so there's not a lot of work for our recipients to do on their end either. We're thrilled about shipping to the above destinations!

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"Not Round" center stones!

Cushion, Asscher, Regent,  Modified square, New "Old European" style round and cushion, as well as larger  Modern Round Brilliant cuts have garnered 

 requests for 4 prong variants of my Signature "Flame, Torchiere and Fancy Torchiere" engagement settings.  

Photo below is of a GOG August Vintage Cushion set into my (900) platinum Fancy Torchiere setting  - with matching wedder.

My Torchiere and Flame setting series are available at minimum 5mm round center stone dimensions.

The following photos are of my "Petite Torchiere" with diamonds in the crown and a 5 mm round main diamond. Thank you, Geoff!

 Scheduling

For my signature settings , a six week lead time - or less (after final agreements have been reached and funding is in place) should remain reasonable. For wedding bands, your wedding date takes prominence. If you book your bands well in advance of your required date, then you've secured your spot in my schedule and you've locked down  the cost of materials. 

Delivery of your wedding bands will not necessarily be made within a 6 weeks from the date funded - but more in line with your date required.

Each piece is made to your specifications required after we've reached agreement as to what we'll create and your funding is in place . 

If you have a specific date by which you must take delivery, please let me know that date early in our discussions. It's much easier for me to consider your date than to repeat my published time frame. Some work will be completed before 6 weeks pass. I'd like to ship as soon as your work is deliverable. 

I request that payment be made in full when your order is placed. 

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Contact

  Please include your phone number in your email to me. If my mail doesn't appear to get through to you, I'll call when it seems appropriate. If you receive my automatic response to your email, it's reasonable to assume that your mail has come through my server. I check my mail several times per week. I don't have staff to respond to mail throughout the day.

 I do make it a point to be near a phone most weekday afternoons between 3:00 and 5:00 PM Eastern time. 

Please feel free to call 978-369-1950 and let me know what you're thinking about. 

Or send a note via this contact form

Please indicate in your email header that you have read through these pages  Custom  page and my F. A. Q. 

A simple "I read your notes" ( if you really did read them) in your email header will help to get your mail read.

  My "auto response" email will help to guide you further. 

MWM Signature Works - Unique Engagement Rings

The following several image sets are of my SunBurst, Torchiere, Fancy Torchiere and Flame Platinum engagement ring settings. 

  Price chart  for MWM unique platinum engagement ring settings.  

The Petite SunBurst Solitaire platinum engagement ring setting

 I've been making slender versions of my platinum SunBurst Solitaire for those who have asked. This is becoming our most popular request. 

We've dubbed this the "Petite SunBurst" and it's available for any round center diamond of  approximately 6mm diameter and larger.

The linked photos are of a ninety seven point (0.97 ct.), D color, internally flawless beauty set in my favored (900) platinum. 

The ring in these images is size 5. 

The original SunBurst Solitaire setting features a shank width of approximately 3mm.

The body of  Petite SunBurst  is approximately 2.5 mm in width - wide enough for all of the flowing curves to play out and remain a substantial product.

 It's just a bit less bold than the original.

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Mark S. asked me to show off the Petite SunBurst that we built around his 1.7 ct. diamond. Here you go, Mark! Thank you! 

The "Torchiere"  a truly Unique platinum engagement ring is making a name for itself.

This mounting style is available in standard and petite proportions - and it is available with or without small diamonds in the crown - because that's how you've asked for it.

The Flowing Mate Platinum wedding Bands for SunBurst and Torchiere

 As the sole craftsman here, answering similar questions repeatedly and in depth can make it very difficult for me to meet my commitments in a timely manner.  

Please read the Custom  page and my F. A. Q. before you write or call.

Thanks very much! 

Client Projects - Unique Platinum engagement rings

Please feel free to call 978-369-1950 - Monday through Friday from 3:00 to 5:00 P.M. Eastern time - with any questions. I look forward to hearing from you. 

  As always, thank you for stopping by.......

Mark Morrell

Please note that there are NO authorized resellers of my custom work.

Platinum Information

The platinum alloy that I use and Why I've chosen to use it

I am working in "classic" 90% platinum, 10% iridium alloy. I find that this alloy provides the best combination of workability and durability. This is the reason that this mix has become the platinum smith's metal  of choice for so many decades.    

Care, Maintenance and Insurance concerns

As a rule, any mounting should be professionally cleaned and inspected twice annually. We strongly suggest that our clients seek out a qualified, local, independent jeweler and be nice to them. You'll want to build a lasting relationship in order to properly care for and maintain your new heirlooms. Don't wear your fine jewels while working in the garden or in other situations where heavy impact or abrasion might damage your stones or metal surfaces. Leave your rings at home if you're going to the gym. My rings are intended to be on your finger through many of life's most important moments but lapses in caution and deliberate abuse will destroy any jewelry before it's time. Be sure to keep your insurance coverage on your important jewels up to date. 

 If you don't utilize your local talent, your local talent won't be there when you need them.

I am pleased to inspect and clean our own work for my clients. There is no charge to the original purchaser for cleaning and inspection of my work. Insured, return shipping will be billed at regular prices.  Standard (normal, expected) maintenance procedures for my work will be done free of charge for the original purchaser during the first year of ownership. This maintenance includes the first ring sizing if necessary (eternity rings are NOT resizable), metal polishing and stone tightening where necessary. This no cost offer does not extend to unusual or extreme situations such as damage caused by misuse, impact or trauma and it does not cover damage or loss to an item that we did not provide (such as stones or other items that you may  have provided for us to incorporate into your setting /jewel). Owners must insure against damage or loss with their personal insurance agent. I simply create my little sculptures. I have no control over what they might be exposed to after they leave my hands. I am not offering insurance against loss or damage to your item. I'm simply offering to help you make it fit correctly, keep the stones tight and clean at no charge for the first year. I've heard of in-store maintenance/insurance contracts that some large chain stores are selling along with physical product. Please do not confuse my offer with any  kind of warrantee or additional cost insurance coverage. It is neither.  If an item is sent to me for first year care - or for any reason at all - insured shipping costs both ways are the client's responsibility - even if the work that I do for you is at no cost. 

Why the limitations?

The majority of the center stones that I work with were purchased elsewhere. I did not sell these items. I did not profit in any way from the sale of these items and it would be foolish to put myself in a position of liability regarding these items. I strongly suggest that the owner of any item have insurance against loss or damage in place before having that item sent to me by your verifiable appraiser or vendor. I am not going to insure your property at any time except during shipping. We have third party insurance available to cover loss during shipment to your verifiable vendor of appraiser. Specific rules do apply.

So .... what do I do now?

I've written numerous project descriptions  / job proposals for clients who have been in the process of insuring their property - before I receive it. Typically, your insurer will want to know what is expected to happen with your property before they will sell you insurance on it. I'll be pleased to work with you in getting proper information to you - so that you may arrange with your insurance provider to have your items insured  before we commence with receiving your goods and finishing your project. 

Regarding redundant information: There are bits of information repeated all over these pages. I'm aware of that fact. Some of this is due to frequently overlooked yet very important comments and some is due to the need for a rewrite of this entire site. I'm generally busy in the workshop and with my photo efforts - so the site layout will wait for updates. Please continue to bear with my cumbersome web editing efforts while I continue make memorable pieces for your pleasure.

Thank you!