Business Details
38 Years
experience
Custom Jewelry Design & Fine Jewelry Services in New Hope, PA
For over 35 years, Diana Michaels has specialized in creating unique jewelry for clients worldwide, with a focus on custom design and personalized service. Our team of ten skilled designers and craftsmen operates from a charming atelier in New Hope, Pennsylvania, offering expertise in diamond selection, gem setting, and antique restoration. We provide comprehensive fine jewelry services including CAD design, hand fabrication, laser welding, and pearl restringing, all completed on-site.As certified gemologists and appraisers, we maintain a curated collection of natural diamonds and gems while offering transparent, ethical practices. Our commitment to quality craftsmanship and customer care has established us as a trusted destination for bespoke jewelry solutions.
Services
Custom Design
Engagement Rings
Wedding Bands
Jewelry Repair
Gemstone Appraisal
Diamond Setting
Antique Restoration
CAD Modeling
Pearl Restringing
Laser Welding
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- We offer 35+ years of expertise in custom jewelry design and fabrication
- Our team includes certified gemologists and master jewelers
- On-site diamond setting and same-day gemstone mounting available
- Full-service repair and antique restoration specialists under one roof
- Personalized CAD design and hand-crafted wax modeling capabilities
Services
Custom Design
Our custom design service transforms your vision into wearable art through CAD modeling, hand-carved wax techniques, and traditional metalwork. Clients collaborate directly with master designers to create one-of-a-kind pieces using natural diamonds and gemstones. The process includes detailed consultations, material selection, and on-site production for complete transparency.
Engagement Rings
Specializing in engagement ring creation, we offer expert diamond selection from certified natural stones and custom band design. Our gemologists guide clients through the 4Cs while craftsmen execute intricate settings. The service includes resizing, engraving options, and complementary wedding band matching for cohesive bridal sets.
Jewelry Repair
Comprehensive repair services address everything from simple clasp replacements to complex antique restoration. Our technicians use laser welding and micro-soldering techniques to preserve delicate pieces while maintaining structural integrity. The process includes thorough cleaning and polishing for renewed brilliance.
Gemstone Appraisal
Certified gemologists provide accurate jewelry appraisals for insurance, estate planning, or personal knowledge. The service includes detailed documentation of stone quality, metal purity, and craftsmanship assessment using professional gemological instruments and industry-standard valuation methods.
Diamond Setting
Our on-site diamond setting service allows clients to witness the precise placement of stones into custom-designed settings. Using traditional and modern techniques, jewelers ensure secure mounting while maximizing light performance. The process includes stone selection, setting style consultation, and final quality inspection.
Questions
Can I create a completely custom jewelry piece from scratch?
Yes, our custom design process starts with your ideas and includes CAD modeling, wax carving, and on-site metalwork to create unique pieces tailored to your specifications.
Do you work with existing gemstones or diamonds?
We specialize in incorporating heirloom or travel-acquired stones into new designs, providing professional assessment, recutting if needed, and secure setting into custom jewelry.
What repair services are available?
We offer comprehensive repair services including resizing, clasp replacement, prong rebuilding, laser welding, and antique restoration performed by experienced jewelers using precision tools.
Is on-site diamond setting really available?
Yes, our craftsmen perform visible diamond setting demonstrations where you can watch your selected stones being mounted into custom settings while you wait.
How do appraisals work?
Certified gemologists examine your jewelry under magnification, test metal purity, assess stone quality, and provide documented valuations for insurance or estate purposes.
What makes Diana Michaels different from chain jewelry stores?
As an independent studio with 35+ years of experience, we offer personalized design collaboration, on-site production transparency, and specialized craftsmanship unavailable in mass-market retailers.
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