I’ve recently purchased some loose gemstones and am interested in getting some of them made into jewelry (rings and/or pendants). How do I start to find a jewelry designer/maker in my area that’ll work with my ideas? (I live in the Houston,TX area) Any rules of thumb on pricing of these services?

Thanks so much for any and all information.

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Answer:
you could try any gem club or silversmithing group. or in your phone directory under manufacturing jewelers.

Do your homework, check many manufacturers, find someone you will trust. get one ring made first and see if you enjoy it.

If you were in Queensland Australia I would say to come to my shop.

You would be most welcome.

10k gold I charge out at $30 per gram plus making and setting stones.

Silver is $2 per gram plus making and setting stones.