The Custom Design Ceremony
Custom jewelry at Nested Yellow begins with a Design Ceremony — a private, collaborative session where your piece is envisioned, shaped, and set into motion.
This is a dedicated design experience reserved for clients who wish to create a one-of-a-kind engagement ring, wedding bands, heirloom redesign, or personal talisman.
What the Design Ceremony Includes
• A private, in-studio design session (approximately two hours)
• Collaborative sketching and design development
• Stone and material exploration
• A detailed 3D model of your design
• A resin mock-up for fit, proportion, and at-home wear
• An original painting of your final design
Each ceremony is unhurried and intentionally paced, allowing space for thoughtful conversation, refinement, and proportion.
After the Ceremony
Following your Design Ceremony, you will receive a full production proposal outlining materials, stone options, timeline, and pricing for your finished piece.
The Design Ceremony fee is applied toward the design process and is separate from the cost of fabrication.
Who This Is For
The Design Ceremony is ideal for those who value:
• intention over speed
• craftsmanship over trend
• collaboration over transaction
Custom work at Nested Yellow is created slowly and with care. This ceremony ensures your piece begins with clarity, presence, and meaning.
Scheduling
Design Ceremonies are offered by appointment at the Nested Yellow atelier in Portland’s historic West End.
Once your ceremony is booked, you will receive a confirmation email with scheduling details and a short questionnaire to guide our time together.
Begin the Design Ceremony