Custom
Commissions
Bespoke & Custom Jewelry
One-of-a-kind pieces, designed with you, handcrafted in Denver
Andrea Li Designs creates one-of-a-kind jewelry in 14k gold, gold filled, and sterling silver, handcrafted in a Denver studio using gemstones sourced by hand. Every piece exists once. No duplicates. No reorders. When it is gone, it is gone.
A commission takes that principle further. Instead of choosing from what already exists, you start a conversation about what does not exist yet. You bring the feeling, the occasion, the screenshot from Instagram, the gemstone your grandmother left you, or nothing at all except the knowledge that you want something that belongs only to you. Andrea builds the piece from there.
Over the past decade, Andrea has completed dozens of custom commissions for clients across the country. Some were single pieces for a single moment. Others became relationships spanning years, with clients who come back again and again because they have stopped looking for jewelry anywhere else.
Commission Gallery
Custom Earrings
Statement, chandelier, drop, and stud designs handcrafted in 14k gold, gold filled, and sterling silver. From runway-inspired silhouettes cut and soldered from sheet metal to gemstone clusters in labradorite, citrine, blue topaz, and amethyst. Every pair exists once.
How a Commission Starts
From your first message to a finished piece
There is no formal application. No intake form. No minimum spend. A commission starts when you reach out, and every client reaches out differently.
Janet called the phone number on the website after seeing a necklace she loved. Tricia sent a screenshot of a necklace she spotted on a TV show. Loretta texted a new idea for her annual tradition. Some clients come with a detailed vision. Others come with nothing more than a feeling. Both are the right starting point.
The Conversation
We start by talking. This can happen over the phone, by email, by text, or on a virtual appointment over Zoom. I want to understand what you are drawn to, what the piece is for, whether you have a timeline, and what budget you are comfortable with. If you have inspiration images, a gemstone you want to use, or a sold-out piece from my site that you loved, bring it. If you have none of those things, that is fine too. The conversation is how we find the direction together.
Design & Materials
Once I understand what you are looking for, I begin sourcing materials and developing the design. Depending on the project, I may need to order specific gemstones or metals, which can take three to four weeks if sourcing from specialty vendors. I confirm every detail with you, including materials, dimensions, design direction, and projected cost, before I pick up my tools. You will never be surprised by a higher price than what we discussed.
Creation
Your piece is handcrafted in my Denver studio. Andrea draws on every technique available, fabrication, wire work, casting, and assembly, to build pieces where no single element is recognizable in the final design. I will give you an estimated completion date during our consultation. I prefer to under-promise and over-deliver, and most clients receive their piece earlier than expected.
Delivery
Your finished piece ships FedEx 2-Day, fully insured for its full retail value, with signature required. It arrives in branded packaging with a care card and certificate of authenticity. The same care I put into making the piece goes into how it reaches you.
Commission Gallery
Custom Necklaces
Gemstone pendants, statement collars, and layered centerstone designs built around hand-sourced stones including labradorite, aquamarine, tourmaline, and blue topaz. Some clients bring their own stone. Some bring a screenshot. Andrea builds the piece from there.
Not Sure Where to Start?
Answer a few questions and I will point you in the right direction
Question 1 of 5
What brings you here today?
Question 2 of 5
What type of piece are you thinking about?
Question 3 of 5
Do you have materials or a gemstone in mind?
Question 4 of 5
Do you have a deadline or event date?
Question 5 of 5
How would you describe your comfort level with custom jewelry?
Commission Gallery
Custom Bracelets & Cuffs
From gemstone cluster cuffs to heirloom pearl integration on lace backings, each bracelet is fabricated by hand in Andrea's Denver studio. Pieces range from delicate chain bracelets to architectural statement cuffs in sterling silver and 14k gold.
Who Commissions Custom Jewelry?
There is no single type. These are real clients.
Every commission starts with a different reason. Here are some of the people who have been where you are now.
The woman who is done with retail
Janet — 15+ commissions over a decade
She saw one necklace online and called the number listed. That was the last time she bought jewelry from a store. Her commissions now include gemstone necklaces, a memorial collection in blue topaz honoring her mother, and statement earrings inspired by Alexander McQueen runway shows.
Read Janet's story →The sold-out seeker
Judy — multiple commissions built from sold-out DNA
She found a necklace she loved on the website. It was sold out. Instead of moving on, she went page by page through every collection, flagging everything that spoke to her. Each commission was built from the DNA of a piece that no longer existed.
Read Judy's story →The tradition builder
Loretta — six consecutive years, 18+ pieces
What started as one commission became an annual tradition for herself and the two women she built a company with over two decades. Eighteen pieces and counting, including custom cufflinks for the men who stand beside them.
Read Loretta's story →The self-purchaser
Patricia — a solid gold ring, no occasion
No gift. No event. No gemstones. She wanted a solid 14k gold ring that looked like nothing else, and she bought it for herself because she wanted it. Andrea hand-carved the form from wax and cast it in gold.
Read Patricia's story →The milestone gift-giver
Debi — a 10th birthday tradition for every granddaughter
Every granddaughter receives a one-of-a-kind Andrea Li necklace on her tenth birthday. Real diamonds, solid 14k gold, and a design made for who she is at ten, built to grow with her.
Read Debi's story →The screen-inspired buyer
Tricia — from a TV show to a commission
She found Andrea's work twice. First through a sold-out piece she could not stop thinking about. Then through a necklace she spotted on a character on screen. Both times, the result was something entirely new.
Read Tricia's story →The online trust seeker
Deb — what happens after you buy
She bought a statement necklace online from a designer she had never met. It did not fit her petite frame. Andrea shortened it for free, no questions asked. That is what after-sales care looks like.
Read Deb's story →Commission Gallery
Custom Rings
Hand-carved, cast, and fabricated one-of-a-kind rings in solid 14k gold and sterling silver. From sculptural gold bands with architectural facets to gemstone cocktail rings with vintage components. No molds. No duplicates.
“- Finding a ture love in late middle age, a youthful, honest and kind love, discovering life with a beautiful, brilliant, captivating woman. You knew I wanted a ring that embodies those eternal virtues; you knew what it would mean to her. You clearly poured your heart into creating this stunning ring, and in the process, melded my heart with hers. Sheer artistry, sheer magic! ”
Wedding Commissions
Commissioning for a Wedding?
Bridal, mother of the bride, wedding party, or guest
Some of the most personal commissions Andrea has ever made were for weddings. Not because weddings demand expensive jewelry. Because the women who commission for a wedding arrive with something deeper than a style preference. They arrive with a dress they love, a family tradition they want to carry, or a feeling they want to walk into the room with.
Pricing
How custom pricing works
There is no fixed price list for custom work, because no two commissions are the same. A pair of baroque pearl earrings is a different project than a three-piece memorial set in blue topaz with solid gold components. The materials, the complexity, and the time required shape the cost.
What does not change is the process. You name the budget you are comfortable with. I design within it. I will never pressure you toward a higher price point, and I will never surprise you with a final number that exceeds what we discussed. If material costs shift after we have agreed on a price, I absorb the difference.
Here is what influences the cost of a commission:
Metal
This is typically the largest factor. Sterling silver is the most accessible. Gold filled offers the look and durability of gold at a lower price point. Solid 14k gold carries a premium, especially at current market prices. I will tell you up front how metal choice affects the total.
Gemstones
Cost varies widely by stone type, size, and quality. Some gemstones I already have in my studio inventory. Others I source specifically for your project, which may add lead time and cost. If you bring your own stone, that reduces the materials portion.
Complexity
A single pair of earrings requires different labor than a statement necklace with dozens of individually set gemstones, or a multi-piece set that needs to coordinate across necklace, earrings, and cuff. I factor complexity into the estimate so you know what you are investing in.
Down payment
For commissions involving solid gold or high-value gemstone sourcing, I may request a down payment before beginning work. This applies primarily to new clients and covers the cost of materials I need to purchase for your project.
Timeline
What to expect from consultation to delivery
Every commission has its own timeline, shaped by the complexity of the piece and the materials involved. A pair of statement earrings using gemstones already in the studio moves faster than a multi-piece set requiring solid gold and internationally sourced stones.
Material sourcing is often the longest phase. Specialty gemstones ordered from vendors, particularly international suppliers, can take three to four weeks to arrive before fabrication begins. Andrea factors this into every estimate so there are no surprises.
Andrea prefers to under-promise and over-deliver. Most clients receive their finished piece earlier than the estimated completion date.
Commission Gallery
Custom Men's Jewelry
Sterling silver cufflinks with moonstone cabochons, gemstone tie clips with faceted aquamarine, AAA baroque pearl cufflinks, and sculptural accessories designed for men who want something beyond what a department store offers. The same one-of-a-kind approach, the same handcrafted quality, built for a different wearer.
““ I highly recommend talking with the artist as her custom work is where she really shines. Her ability to understand the person and create something uniquely fitting for them is a rare gift that she powerfully wields with sophistication and love. ”
— Rodolfo R.”
Two Ways to Start
Send a Message
No commitment. Just a question, an idea, or a feeling.
If you are not ready to book a consultation yet, that is completely fine. Use the form below to tell me what you are thinking about. A piece you saw on the site. A screenshot from Instagram. A milestone coming up. A question about pricing or timeline. Whatever is on your mind.
I read every message personally and respond within one to two business days.
Book Your Consultation
A conversation, not a commitment
This is a 30-minute virtual appointment over Zoom where we talk about what you are looking for. You do not need to have a fully formed idea. You do not need to know gemstone names or metal types. You just need to know that you want something.
Come with whatever you have: a screenshot, a sold-out piece you loved, a color, a feeling, a budget, a deadline, or simply curiosity about what is possible. I will take it from there.
Duration
30 minutes
Format
Zoom (virtual)
Cost
Complimentary
Custom Order Policy
All custom and bespoke pieces are final sale. Because each piece is designed and handcrafted specifically for you, returns are not available for commission work.
This is why the consultation and design confirmation steps matter. I confirm every detail, materials, dimensions, design direction, and price, before I begin work. You will know exactly what you are getting before I pick up my tools. I want you to love your piece before it exists.
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Frequently Asked Questions
There is no fixed price because every commission is different. Cost depends on the metals involved (sterling silver, gold filled, or solid 14k gold), the type and quantity of gemstones, and the complexity of the design. You name the budget you are comfortable with, and Andrea designs within it. She confirms all costs before beginning work, and you will never receive a final invoice higher than what was agreed upon.
Timelines vary by project. A simple pair of earrings using materials already in the studio could be completed in three to four weeks. A complex statement necklace or multi-piece set requiring internationally sourced gemstones may take eight to twelve weeks. Material sourcing is often the longest phase, with specialty stones taking three to four weeks to arrive. Andrea provides a specific estimate during your consultation and typically delivers earlier than promised.
No. Some clients arrive with detailed inspiration images, specific gemstone preferences, and exact color palettes. Others arrive with nothing more than a feeling or a vague sense of what they are drawn to. Both are valid starting points. The consultation exists to find the direction together. Andrea will guide you through options, show you possibilities, and help you articulate what you might not yet have words for.
Andrea does not make copies, but she regularly creates original pieces inspired by designs her clients admire. If you have a screenshot from a runway show, a photo of designer earrings, or a piece from a magazine that resonates with you, bring it. Andrea will study the form, scale, and movement, then design something original that captures the same energy using her own techniques and materials. The result is always one of a kind.
This is one of the most common ways commissions begin. If you found a piece on the site that is no longer available, Andrea can create something inspired by it. It will not be an exact duplicate, because all of her work is one of a kind. But it can capture the spirit, the color palette, or the design language of what you loved. Several of Andrea's long-term commission clients started exactly this way.
Yes. If you have a gemstone with personal significance, whether inherited, collected, or purchased on your own, Andrea can incorporate it into a custom design. She has built commission pieces around client-provided labradorite, family pearls, and stones collected on travels. The stone's size, cut, and properties will shape the overall design, which Andrea works through with you during the consultation.
For commissions involving solid gold or high-value gemstone sourcing, Andrea may request a down payment before beginning work. This covers the cost of materials that need to be purchased specifically for your project. The amount depends on the scope of the commission and will be discussed during the consultation. For returning clients with an established relationship, the arrangement may be more flexible.
Yes. Because each custom piece is designed and handcrafted specifically for you, commissions are final sale. This is why the consultation and design confirmation steps are so thorough. Andrea confirms every detail, including materials, dimensions, design direction, and price, before she begins work. She wants you to love your piece before it exists.