Cooper and Cooper Fine Jewelers
23 Old Town Square
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Local 970-221-0303
Monday- Friday 9:30a-5:30p
Sat 9:30a-5pm
Closed Sundays

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Custom Design

Our specialty is custom jewelry. Whether you want a custom made engagement ring or wedding bands, a new creation using gemstones from a family heirloom, a special piece for a anniversary, birthday or just because, we have the expertise and equipment to create your one of a kind vision. To start the process, one of our custom design team members will meet with you to discuss your unique project. Do you prefer an organic or architectural look to the piece? Symmetrical or asymmetrical? Do you like a modern look or one based on antique designs? What kind of gemstones? We will create some sketches to establish the details of your design.

Once we have a final design established in a drawing, we can progress to the wax carving stage. In wax we will be able to translate the design drawing into the actual form the final piece will take. At this point the client can come in to review the wax carving to ensure that the design is to their liking.

Final revisions are then made to the wax, and the piece is cast, sanded and polished. Gemstones are then expertly set and after a final polish, the piece is complete.

STEP1.
After the final form of the wax is established we proceed to the lost wax casting process.


wax carving

STEP2.
The wax is sprued to allow molten metal to enter the void left by the wax


Wax Sprued

STEP3.
Then invested in high temperature casting investment


Casting

STEP4.
The wax is burned out in a 12 hr kiln cycle


Wax Burned Out

STEP5.
Then cast.


Casting

STEP6.
And removed form the investment.


Metal with Sprues

STEP7.
The sprues are removed and the metal is sanded and buffed to a medium polish.


Polishing

STEP8.
At this point the gemstones are set in the ring with the use of a high power microscope.


Setting Diamond

STEP9.
After a final polish, the piece is complete!


Finished Product