one-of-a-kind experience
BESPOKE · MADE IN BOZEMAN
Custom-Made Jewelry at Alara
Custom design at Alara is a bespoke, one-of-a-kind experience — whether you know exactly what you want or simply need help creating something memorable. Our custom jewelry design process gives you access to skilled artisan work that brings your vision to life, from a daily-wear piece to a special-occasion sparkler.
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The Custom Jewelry Design Process
80+ independent designers, each chosen for their craft and ethics
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Explore & Book a Free Consultation
Review your timeline - custom pieces typically take 8–10 weeks (up to 12 weeks) to craft once the design is finalized.
Gather a few inspiration photos and keywords that describe your vision, then schedule your free 15-minute custom consultation and share them during booking.
FREE · 15 MINUTES
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Talk Through Ideas
& Pricing
& Pricing
Gather any gemstones, metals, or additional inspiration materials you'd like to incorporate or trade toward your project.
During your free 15-minute consultation, we'll discuss your vision, explore the best approach for your piece, and provide a reliable price estimate - sometimes even without the need for a separate design appointment.
IN PERSON OR BY WEBCHAT
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60-Minute Full Custom
Design
Design
When you're ready, schedule your one-hour custom design appointment. Your $150 deposit is applied toward your finished piece.
During this session, we'll finalize the details of your design, and in some cases, create photo-realistic renders while you watch. If needed, we'll follow up with a brief 15-minute review appointment to present the final design proposal.
$150 DEPOSIT · CREDITED TO YOUR PIECE
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Approve, Deposit
& Craft
& Craft
Once you approve the design, we apply your $150 consultation fee toward your piece and begin crafting.
Most custom jewelry is completed within 6–12 weeks, with occasional fit checks along the way. Once finished, appraised, and ready, we'll contact you to pick up your one-of-a-kind creation.
READY IN 6–12 WEEKS
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Transparent Guideline
Custom Jewelry Pricing
There’s no standard price for custom work — no two pieces are alike. As a guideline, the grid below reflects a ring or pendant of average weight, set with one 5mm round gem (gem not included), based on current precious-metal markets.
Handcrafted
NOT COMMON
Custom with CAD
MOST PROJECTS
$621
$1,261
$2,271
$2,911
$2,382
$3,022
$3,076
$3,716
$3,029
$3,669
$1,861
$2,301
*CAD - computer aided design
Ways to Work With Our
Custom Jewelry Designers
Custom Jewelry Designers
CHOOSE YOUR PATH
The Bespoke Experience
A wholly one-of-a-kind, bespoke piece — ideal for intricate, period-inspired, or highly specific designs made especially for you.
Adapt an Existing Model
Start from one of 4,500+ CAD models and tweak the setting or gemstones — a smart way to save without reinventing the ring.
Custom Remounts
Turn diamonds and gemstones you already own into something modern, with a Design Proposal so you know exactly what to expect.
Be the Designer
Direct our CAD system yourself, guided by our team at every step — a meaningful way to create (or gift) bespoke jewelry.
Corporate Award Jewelry
Branded, wearable pieces produced at scale for recognition programs and corporate gifts — custom jewelry at any volume.
Not sure which fits?
We’ll pair you with the right one of our three in-house designers in your first consultation.
“Ready to find your perfect piece? Let's talk.”
no McJewelry here.
Our Montana jewelry specialists offer free consultations — ring sizing, custom design, styling advice, or anything else. No pressure, just expertise.