Below are our actual rates per gram for worked metal in various purities as of 06/06/2008.
Please note that precious metal prices and currencies fluctuate daily, so the actual rate will be recalculated for your project at the time of order.

1. Metal: Metals are charged at a per gram rate, with expected total weights and prices calculated.


2.  Gemstones: Gemstones are charged on a per carat (1/5th of a gram) basis, and each variety is listed separately. As with metals, total weights and prices are calculated and listed.


3. Labor: Labor fees will very based on the complexity of the design.
• During the prototyping stage, the labor fee is an estimate. For the final production of a quantity order, labor is usually a little bit cheaper then our initial estimates.
• Once prototypes are exactly as customers envisioned, we will be able to quote an exact price for a larger quantity order.


4. Prototyping Fee: The prototyping fee is a fee that we charge for the first piece manufactured of any design to offset the costs of development as well as for our protection in case the customer doesn't proceed with a larger order of a particular model. Once the prototype has been completed, this fee will be waived on all future orders of the design. Typically this fee will vary from $100 up to about $300 for very complicated pieces utilizing multiple components.

This sample quotation is for a piece of jewelry with the following characteristics:

• 4.5 grams of gold
• 0.3 carats of diamonds
• 1.2 carats of sapphires

At this point if the customer wished to proceed with prototype development, we would convert the quote into an invoice and collect $505.75 from the customer. Once money has been received, we would construct the prototype piece. Once the prototype has been completed, a new invoice will be issued reflecting any discrepancy between estimated material quantities and actual quantities used.