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Custom Jewelry 101

Custom Jewelry 101

How custom astrological jewelry works, what it costs, and how long it takes.

  • Setting prices start at:$250Pendants: $250 silver, $600 goldRings: $450 silver, $800 goldGemstone sold separately.
  • Turnaround time:2–12 weeksSimple styles: 2 weeksComplex styles: 8–12 weeks
  • Made in:The USABy fine custom jewelers. Decades of experience plus Vedic knowledge.

Every piece is custom-made for your gemstone and personal style. We can often combine details from different rings or pendants to create a design fitted to your stone’s exact dimensions.

Custom blue sapphire four-prong ring in yellow gold

How it works

  1. Choose your gemstone

    The first step is selecting a gem you would like us to set. Browse our loose gemstones.

  2. Choose a style

    Start from one of the popular styles below, or show us a piece from our Custom Jewelry Portfolio or anywhere else.

  3. Get your personal quote

    Email tarah@astrologicalgem.com with your design, metal, ring size and gemstone.

  4. Tell us at checkout when you’re buying a gemstone

    Choose this shipping option so we hold your gem:

    Don’t ship yet – I need custom jewelry
  5. We make it for you

    All of our pieces are made in the USA by fine custom jewelers with decades of experience making jewelry for Vedic Astrology. The gemstones are never exposed to heat when set and lightly touch the skin when worn.

Popular starting styles

Rings start at: $450 silver, $800 goldPendants start at: $250 silver, $600 goldTurnaround time: 2 weeks

In most cases these are made by our local jeweler, the most cost-effective and time-effective option. Prices are starting prices for the setting; gemstones are sold separately.

Classic four-prong rings with amethyst and citrine

Classic 4-Prong Ring

Silver from $450
Gold from $800

Simple prongs and a plain band make this the most economical women’s style.

Men's yellow sapphire bezel ring in yellow gold

Men’s Bezel Ring

Silver from $650
Gold from $1,300

A secure full bezel and flat band. Based on a 2 ct gem and size 9 ring.

Women's white sapphire full bezel ring in yellow gold

Women’s Full Bezel

Silver from $600
Gold from $800

Protective bezel setting, particularly useful for emerald, coral and pearl.

Men's gypsy-style ring in white metal

Men’s Gypsy-Style Ring

Silver from $800
Gold from $1,600

A substantial, smooth band with the gemstone set flush into the metal.

Fine custom designs

Setting prices from: $700 silver, $1,200 goldTurnaround time: 8–12 weeks

For more detailed work, our specialty jewelers offer traditional hand fabrication and CAD design, including milgrain, engraving, diamond accents, and unique settings.

Yellow sapphire ring with a milgrain bezel

Milgrain

A fine beaded border around the gem or along the band.

Ruby ring with a hand-engraved scroll band

Engraving

Patterns and symbols cut into the metal.

Emerald pendant framed in diamonds

Diamond accents

Small diamonds that frame or flank your gemstone.

Red spinel and pearl pendant in a one-of-a-kind setting

Unique settings

A one-of-a-kind design, made around your stone.

Setting prices only; gemstones are sold separately. Actual quotes vary with metal prices, ring size, gemstone dimensions, and design complexity.

Made for your gemstone

Explore the possibilities, from distinctive rings to custom pendants. The examples below show just a few of the designs we can create, and there are more in our Custom Jewelry Portfolio.

Metal options

  • Sterling silver
  • Tarnish-resistant silver
  • 14K yellow, white or rose gold
  • 18K yellow or white gold
  • 22K gold*
  • Platinum

*22K gold is not suitable for every jewelry design.

Let us create something for you

Our jewelers understand the special care required in setting astrological gemstones. Share your preferred design and gemstone details with tarah@astrologicalgem.com, and we’ll provide a personalized quote.

Send us:

  • Your design
  • Metal
  • Ring size
  • Gemstone
Email for a quote