N Karpel Studio does a great job! I love the studio-designed pieces as well as their custom work. I've purchased studio-designed pieces over the years, but I've mainly used them for custom work. My beloved aunt died in 2020 and I inherited all of her jewelry, including some really unique charms she collected in her travels through Europe and Asia in the 1960's. N Karpel made them into 2 necklaces (see photos) for me, and I get TONS of compliments on both! The larger necklace photo could've used a better neckline for the shot, but it's a real show-stopper.
N Karpel has also designed all of my wedding jewelry. I inherited 3 diamonds and N Karpel made the ring on the left based on my description of what I wanted, and also designed the ring on the right based on my now-husband's drawing.
They've been really great at communicating all the way through the process, have sent photos mid-design, and have been up front about pricing.
Highly recommended! read more