Custom jewelry in Norway: how to plan your own necklace or pendant

Custom jewelry is jewelry tailored to a specific request. It could be a pendant with your own logo, a name in a selected font, or a chain with a specific combination of length, width, and finish. At Iceyard, you order custom jewelry by sending a request in the custom form. We clarify the design, materials, size, and price with you before the order is confirmed. If you want a ready-made piece of jewelry, you can view our regular pendants.

For those looking for custom jewelry in Norway, it is useful to start with how the jewelry will be used. A small pendant for everyday use has different requirements for size and design than a larger piece of jewelry where a logo should be clearly visible. Here are the choices that make it easier to describe what you want.

Use a model as a reference, or choose your own design

A piece of jewelry you like can be a good starting point when you want a name, text, or image. Send a link or a reference in the request, and explain what you want to keep or change. Your own design is more relevant when the silhouette, pendant, or details are to be drawn specifically for the order.

You do not need to know all the technical terms. Describe what is important: clear text, a specific shape, a simple surface, or stones along the edge. A sketch with a few explanations can be more useful than many images without a description.

A custom chain and a custom pendant must fit together

The terms are often used interchangeably, but they refer to different parts of the jewelry. The chain is the link around the neck. The pendant is the part that hangs on the chain, attached through a bail. If you are ordering both parts, they should be considered together.

A wide chain must be able to pass through the opening in the pendant's bail. The clasp can be larger than the chain itself, and must therefore also be taken into consideration. State if you already have a chain, and feel free to attach a picture with measurements. If you want to order a new one, you can compare the look in our selection of necklaces.

Clarify the size before the details

State the desired width and height of the pendant in millimeters or centimeters. Write if the height includes the bail. For chains, you should state both length and width. Use a piece of jewelry you already like as a reference, or cut out the shape in paper to see the size against your clothes.

The same chain length sits differently on different people. Neck circumference, body build, and the weight of the pendant affect the placement. The Size Guide is a starting point, but your own measurements provide a better basis than assessing the size from a product image alone.

View the material and the surface as two separate choices

Ask that the quote describes both the base material and any surface treatment. "Gold-plated" tells you about the surface, while "925 silver" describes the silver content in the metal. This information can apply to the same piece of jewelry. The stone choice comes in addition and should be clearly stated in the specification.

Read our guide to 925 silver and gold plating if you want to understand the material descriptions. If you want stones, explain if you prefer a discreet look, a frame along the edge, or a surface covered with stones.

What is a digital 3D model?

When developing your own piece of jewelry, a digital 3D model, also known as CAD, can show the shape, thickness, and placement of details from multiple angles. It makes it easier to discuss the design before a piece of jewelry is produced. Such a model is a preview and should not be confused with a picture of a finished product.

When considering a design proposal, pay particular attention to readability, proportions, the back, and the bail. Also clarify what measurements and material choices the proposal is based on, and how any changes are handled.

Ask for a quote that describes the entire order

The price depends on more than the height of the jewelry. Material choice, thickness, design, number of stones, and work on details can affect the quote. A stated budget makes it easier to discuss which choices are most important to you. Delivery time and what is included should be clarified for the specific order.

Send the desired jewelry type, a reference, approximate measurements, and budget via the contact page. You can send a request online no matter where you live in Norway. If you have a logo or text to be used, you will find a more detailed checklist in the guide on pendants with your own logo.