Custom jewelry is any piece made to order from your idea, from a pendant shaped like a logo or a word to a ring, a set of initials or an engraved message. At Golden Palace, custom pieces are made to order in 10–14 business days, and the best way to start is to call, text or visit us with your idea.
Nameplates are what we are known for, but the same hands that cut a name from gold can bring plenty of other ideas to life. Here is what is possible and how to get started.
What kinds of custom jewelry can you make?
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Word and phrase pendants: a nickname, a neighborhood, a family motto or a single word like Love or Blessed.
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Initial and monogram pieces: one letter or several, in block or script.
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Symbol pendants: hearts, crosses, crowns, stars, numbers or shapes that mean something to you.
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Two-tone and diamond details: adding white gold accents or stones to a design.
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Engraving: dates, names or short messages on the back of a pendant, inside a ring or on an ID bracelet.
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Matching sets: pieces for a couple, siblings or a whole family.
If you have an idea that is not on this list, ask. Custom work is done in store, so the easiest way to find out what is possible is to show us.
How do you bring a custom jewelry idea to life?
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Gather your idea. A sketch, a photo, a screenshot or even a description is enough to start.
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Call, text or visit. Send your idea to (973) 673-3800 or bring it to 260 Main St, Orange, NJ.
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Talk through the details. We will go over size, metal, karat, finish and how it will be worn.
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Confirm the design. We check every detail with you before anything is made.
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We make it by hand. Custom pieces are made to order in 10–14 business days.
What details should you decide before you start?
| Detail |
Questions to think about |
| Size |
How wide or tall? Will it be worn daily? |
| Metal |
Yellow, white or two-tone gold? |
| Karat |
10K (41.7% gold), 14K (58.3%) or 18K (75%)? |
| Finish |
Plain polish, diamond-cut or stones? |
| Wear |
Necklace, bracelet, ring or earrings? |
| Timing |
When do you need it? Allow 10–14 business days to make. |
Not sure about some of these? That is fine. We help people work through them every day. For a sense of how finishes compare, read Nameplate Finishes Explained.
What makes a custom design wear well?
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Connected shapes. Parts that touch each other are stronger than thin, floating pieces.
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The right thickness. A piece for daily wear needs enough gold to hold its shape.
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Simple at small sizes. Fine details can get lost in a small pendant. Bold shapes read better.
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A good chain. Heavier pendants need a sturdier chain. Browse our gold chains or ask us to recommend one.
Can you add engraving or update a piece you already own?
Engraving and jewelry repair are done in store. If you have a piece you want personalized, resized or repaired, bring it in. Ring sizing is also done in store, so a custom ring or a ring from our rings collection can be fit properly. Call or text for details and pricing.
Can you return a custom piece?
Because custom and personalized pieces are made just for you, they are final sale. We will work with you to make sure you are happy with it, which is why we confirm every detail before we start. When you are ready to plan, our guide to custom timing can help you order in time for a gift.
Visit or text us
Have an idea? Bring it to 260 Main St, Orange, NJ, open seven days a week, or call or text (973) 673-3800. For inspiration, browse our nameplate necklaces or contact us online.
Custom Jewelry Beyond Nameplates: Bringing Your Idea to Life
Custom jewelry is any piece made to order from your idea, from a pendant shaped like a logo or a word to a ring, a set of initials or an engraved message. At Golden Palace, custom pieces are made to order in 10–14 business days, and the best way to start is to call, text or visit us with your idea.
Nameplates are what we are known for, but the same hands that cut a name from gold can bring plenty of other ideas to life. Here is what is possible and how to get started.
What kinds of custom jewelry can you make?
If you have an idea that is not on this list, ask. Custom work is done in store, so the easiest way to find out what is possible is to show us.
How do you bring a custom jewelry idea to life?
What details should you decide before you start?
Not sure about some of these? That is fine. We help people work through them every day. For a sense of how finishes compare, read Nameplate Finishes Explained.
What makes a custom design wear well?
Can you add engraving or update a piece you already own?
Engraving and jewelry repair are done in store. If you have a piece you want personalized, resized or repaired, bring it in. Ring sizing is also done in store, so a custom ring or a ring from our rings collection can be fit properly. Call or text for details and pricing.
Can you return a custom piece?
Because custom and personalized pieces are made just for you, they are final sale. We will work with you to make sure you are happy with it, which is why we confirm every detail before we start. When you are ready to plan, our guide to custom timing can help you order in time for a gift.
Visit or text us
Have an idea? Bring it to 260 Main St, Orange, NJ, open seven days a week, or call or text (973) 673-3800. For inspiration, browse our nameplate necklaces or contact us online.