Custom Jewelry, Designed Around You
Some things you can’t find on a shelf. Maybe it’s the engagement ring you’ve pictured for years, a way to give new life to jewelry you’ve inherited, or a piece to mark a moment that deserves something singular. Whatever it is, we design and build it in-house — so the piece you imagine and the piece you wear are one and the same.
How It Works
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Consultation
We sit down together and talk through your idea, your budget, and the stones and metals you love. Bring sketches, photos, or heirloom pieces — anything that helps tell the story.
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Design in 3-D CAD
We turn your vision into a detailed computer-aided design so you can see your piece from every angle and adjust it before anything is made.
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Your Approval
You review the design and make changes until it’s exactly right. Nothing moves to the bench until you give the word.
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Production
Every piece is assembled with care, resulting in a timeless creation that’s built to last for generations—ready for you to wear for years to come.
Why Design With Don’s
- From sketch to polish
We draw it, we set it, we finish it.
- CAD technology
Modern 3-D design takes the guesswork out — you see it before we make it.
- Heirloom remounts
Turn outdated or inherited jewelry into something you’ll actually wear.
- Expert guidance
Three generations of family owned service, guiding you along the process.
A Little About Us
Since 1959, the Bartels family has helped Clinton mark its biggest moments — the engagements, the anniversaries, the pieces handed down. What started with Donald and Marvel is carried on today by their son Daniel, his wife Sheralyn, and the next generation, with the same attentive service and the same expert hands. It's the kind of trust that only comes from sixty-five years of doing the work right.