Bespoke / Up Cycling
You provide the gems and/or precious metal, Salim then works with you to help you design a modern setting using resin embedding techniques. In this way you retain the sentimental value of the heirloom or unwanted gift, while creating something that is more ‘you’.
Terms and Conditions for Bespoke orders:
- After discussions on what is required, drawings are made and the brief is agreed by the client making a 30% deposit of agreed value
- Delivery times are usually about 3 weeks to allow for hallmarking and manufacturing, an earlier delivery date can be agreed if required.
- During the manufacture of the work, updates are supplied to the client usually via email or visit in person, showing how the work is progressing with confirmation that the work is progressing according to expectations at each stage (higher value items only)
- On completion the work is dispatched to the client via special delivery.
- Once the client is satisfied with the work the full payment is made.
- If the client is unhappy or does not like the piece then a full refund is made less P&P. when the item is returned undamaged in the original packaging.
- All work remains the property of Salim Patel Jewellery until paid for in full.
Salim can also provide selected gems to make a brand new and unique piece where you have been part of the creative process.
Up Cycling
‘A family heirloom of 50 opals and small rubies was never worn. Salim designed several unique pieces, one for each of my daughters so now we can all enjoy the old gems in a modern setting’.
Chris Banner, Whitstable
Bespoke
‘I asked Salim to craft a unique set of earrings and pendant for my wife. Salim involved me in their design and crafting, from concept drawings to stone selection and placement. The experience gave the gift giving a spiritual element for both my wife and I and the jewellery is breath-taking.
Thank you Salim’.
Richard Eyre, Princeton, New Jersey USA
Events
- Whitstable Artisan Market, Umbrella Center, Whitstable 1st August 2010
- Show Off Gallery, Harbour Street, Whitstable August 18th to Aug 24th 2010
- Artisan Market, Canterbury Saturday 28th August
- Broadstairs Food Festival 1st to 3rd October
- Canterbury Artists Open House weekends, 16th, 23rd, 30th October
- Show Off Gallery, Harbour Street, Whitstable December 8th to Dec 14th 2010
Contact Salim
Phone for appointment at the studio or at your home
+44 (0)7549 123000
hello@salimpatel.co.uk
Press releases
About Salim
Salim's jewellery fuses silver-smithing with technical skills acquired from a diploma in Geological Laboratory Techniques. On leaving college he realised that the specimens he was preparing for scientific study in the laboratory would make incredible subject matter in jewellery.
Photos by Micro Macro
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Rosie Zanders, Cambridge"My pendant changes with light conditions, sometimes the moonstone almost disappears, other times it shines like an iridescent full moon. The CZ flash with brilliant colours, I love it"
Noelle Richardson, Lisbon"My wedding gift was a fossil set in resin sectioned to show the beautiful spirals. I wear it everyday and it has become my amulet"
HJS, Margate"I commissioned a ring outlining the gems I would like used and a concept design. Salim made a ring, that fitted the brief beautifully and that has received numerous positive comments - and all for a very reasonable price."