If you can imagine it, we can build it. From raw gold to hand-set stones, every detail is up to you. For over 40 years, Houston families have trusted Karat 22 Jewelers to turn ideas, memories and family gold into jewelry that is meant to be passed down.
Custom jewelry at Karat 22, in short: we design and handcraft custom jewelry entirely in-house at our store at 5623 Hillcroft Ave in Houston, TX. Every piece starts with a free design consultation and a 3D CAD rendering you approve before any metal is cast, in 22K, 18K or 14K gold with natural or lab-grown diamonds and gemstones.
Book a free design consultation · Call 713-783-0808
Not sure where to start? Choose one of three ways in
Start with an idea
A napkin sketch, a Pinterest board, a screenshot, a building you love, even just a feeling. Bring whatever inspires you. Our job is to turn it into something you can wear.
Transform an heirloom
Grandmother's bangles, a parent's ring, mismatched earrings in a drawer. We can rework your family gold and stones into a modern piece that keeps their story. Learn about our Old Gold Exchange.
Recreate a piece
Lost a ring you loved? Have an old photo of an antique necklace? We can rebuild it from pictures, memories or what is left of it.
How our custom jewelry process works
- Sketch. We start with your story: the milestone, the birthstones, the words you want engraved. Then we sketch ideas together.
- 3D design. Your piece is modeled in CAD and rendered in 3D, so you can see it from every angle and make changes before any metal is cast.
- Casting. Your approved design is cast in the gold of your choice: 22K, 18K or 14K, in yellow, white or rose.
- Stone setting. Each stone is hand-set, with smooth, secure prongs that will not snag on clothing.
- Finishing. Every surface is hand-polished and checked for symmetry and comfort before it reaches you.
Every step is done in-house at our Hillcroft Avenue store. Nothing is sent out, so resizing, repairs and future changes are simple.
Custom jewelry we create
- Custom engagement rings and wedding bands
- Bridal sets and 22K gold necklace sets
- Mangalsutras, kadas and bangles
- Diamond pendants and chains
- Men's rings and bracelets
- Birthstone and engraved keepsakes
- Natural or lab-grown diamonds, in radiant, pear, oval or any cut you choose
Built to last
Beautiful is only half of it. We engineer each piece for everyday life: solid construction, tight settings and a finish that holds up through years of wear.
Custom jewelry questions we hear often
Can I use my own gold or diamonds?
Yes. Redesigning family gold and stones is one of our specialties.
Do I need a finished idea?
No. Come in with a rough idea, or just a feeling, and we will guide you from there.
Is there a charge for a consultation?
No. Design consultations are free.
Can I see my design before it is made?
Yes. We create a 3D CAD rendering of your piece so you can review it from every angle and request changes before anything is cast.
Is your custom jewelry made in-house?
Yes. Design, casting, stone setting and polishing are all done at our store on Hillcroft Avenue in Houston. Nothing is sent to an outside manufacturer.
Do you make custom 22K gold jewelry?
Yes. We design custom pieces in 22K, 18K and 14K gold, including 22K bridal necklace sets, mangalsutras, kadas and bangles.
Can you make jewelry from a photo or Pinterest picture?
Yes. Bring a photo, screenshot or Pinterest board and we will design a piece based on it, or recreate a lost or antique piece from pictures.
Do you work with lab-grown diamonds?
Yes. Custom pieces can be made with natural or lab-grown diamonds, as well as colored gemstones.
Visit our Houston custom jewelry studio
Karat 22 Jewelers, 5623 Hillcroft Ave (Hillcroft Park Center), Houston, TX 77036. Open Monday and Wednesday through Saturday, 11:30 AM to 6:30 PM, and Sunday, 12 to 6 PM. Closed Tuesday.
Call 713-783-0808 or send us your idea. Photos and screenshots are welcome.