Rush Fees

The rush fee covers the extra work involved to arrange a workshop on short notice. It is not a "penalty."

Out of courtesy for my schedule, please book at least two weeks in advance when possible, preferrably six weeks.

Occasionally, it is easier for me to schedule a workshop fewer than two weeks in advance. I of course do not charge a fee in these circumstances.
- fee -

- A deposit of 1/2 of the estimated total cost is taken to book a workshop. The balance is charged upon completion of the ring.

- A $100 fee is charged to customers who pay deposits fewer than two weeks in advance of aworkshop.

- Any workshops arranged less than 10 days in advance must be paid in full upon booking.

- Any workshops booked the week of must be paid in full with either cash or cashier's check.

- explanation -
I have to do a lot of work behind the scenes to make your experience run smoothly. Some examples are:

- precious metals & stones are ordered for each individual project

- an entire day must be cleared from my schedule

- specialty tools are sometimes purchased

- occasionally stones and metals that don't meet my quality standards are returned and reordered.

- design work must be done for custom rings

While I usually give priority to workshop customers over custom orders, the later a client books, the more re-arranging of my schedule must take place in order to accommodate that client.

Occasionally, people find me less than two weeks before they plan to propose or get married. I am usually happy to do so, but understand that it takes more effort to accommodate such requests.

For customers who are researching their options, PLEASE set a deadline of a minimum of two weeks before your preferred workshop date to make a decision. I would much rather plan your ring workshop in a timely manner than charge a rush fee.