FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Yes. Every custom project begins with a personal review of
your ideas and inspirations by Takayas.
Not at all. Many projects begin with early ideas, references, or themes that are gradually shaped into a final design together with Takayas.
Most custom projects typically fall within the mid to high four figure range depending on materials, gemstones, and complexity.
Video consultations with Takayas may be arranged when helpful after your initial inquiry has been reviewed.
In general, our custom jewelry creations require about 2–3 months per piece to complete.
Because each project is personally handcrafted by Takayas, his schedule can fill quickly. We recommend beginning your project well in advance if you have a specific completion date in mind. In some cases, a waiting period may be required before new projects can begin.
Yes! We are pleased to ship our jewelry creations to many countries throughout the world. Please contact us to confirm that we will be able to deliver to your particular location.
Additionally, please know that your country’s customs department may also impose customs fees, import duties, taxes, or other applicable charges upon your order. The price of these fees may vary, depending on your specific location and the cost of your commission. We are unable to accept responsibility for any customs fees.
Each Takayas jewelry piece is individually crafted with long-term wear in mind.
If any structural issue related to craftsmanship arises within the first year, we are happy to evaluate the piece and recommend appropriate support.
We do not provide insurance directly. However, we can provide a digital PDF appraisal document upon request so that your jewelry may be insured through your preferred insurance provider.
Takayas is a certified gemologist and can provide an official digital PDF appraisal document for insurance purposes upon request after your jewelry is completed.
In some cases, we are able to incorporate a client’s center gemstone into a custom design.
Accent stones are typically not accepted. All client supplied gemstones must be accompanied by documentation from an accredited grading laboratory such as GIA or EGL and are subject to inspection before use.
akayas is glad to provide resizing services as needed. In most cases, our rings can be adjusted within approximately 1/4 to 1/2 size smaller or larger.
For fully custom creations, adjustments of one full size or more may sometimes be difficult while maintaining the integrity of the original design. If you anticipate needing future resizing, please let us know during the design process so this can be taken into consideration.
We’re so glad you enjoy the custom creations featured on our blog. Most pieces shown there were one-of-a-kind commissions created for specific clients and are not available for purchase.
If you are inspired by a design you’ve seen, we would be happy to create a new piece based on a similar theme, tailored specifically for you. Please visit our Inquire page to get started.
Beyond by Takayas designs are part of a curated collection developed from Takayas’ original creative concepts, while custom pieces are created entirely around your personal story, inspirations, and design vision.
Both are handcrafted with the same level of care and attention to detail.
Beyond by Takayas designs are part of a curated collection developed from Takayas’ original creative concepts, while custom pieces are created entirely around your personal story, inspirations, and design vision.
Both are handcrafted with the same level of care and attention to detail.
Beyond by Takayas jewelry pieces are made to order and typically require about 2–3 weeks to produce. Because each piece is handcrafted by Takayas, availability may vary depending on his schedule, and a waiting period may occasionally be required before production begins.