Found by You Bespoke Gift Box
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A thoughtful Christmas gift, that shows you really know them.
Invite your special someone to collaborate on a bespoke piece of custom made jewellery, with the Found by You Gift Box.
Found by You jewellery is ideal for the sentimental person who pick up pebbles at the beach and remembers who they were with, or ties it to a special moment.
Inspired by my sister's request to make a pair of earrings for her with pretty beach stones brought back from her summer holiday in Greece... I've come full circle to where Found by Dawn started: making simple elegant jewellery with natural treasures that others might overlook.
The Found by You bespoke Gift Box is an original bespoke gift idea for when you want a truly personal gift, that means something.
How it works:
- choose a pebble, seaglass, gemstone or shell from a place that holds special meaning or memories
- pick the piece of jewellery: earrings; cuff links; necklace; ring; bracelet or anklet
- follow the steps inside the gift box and post it to my river boat address (yes, I do have one and Royal Mail know how to find it!)
- see the piece of jewellery being made from scratch, with updates charting the transformation of original naked treasure - to beautiful handcrafted piece of artisan fine jewellery (with the odd glimpse of the river boat life, so inextricably interweaved with the creative process).
The front of the box explains the gift:
"You and I have something important in common. We are sentimental creatures who pick up, wonder about, take home and get attached to tiny treasures that others overlook.
Our friends and family know this. So here we find ourselves at the start of a beautiful journey. One where you have been gifted a completely bespoke piece of handcrafted jewellery featuring something special Found by You, from Found by Dawn"
You simply follow the instructions inside:
- secure found treasure in the origami pouch
- choose earrings, necklace, ring, bracelet, anklet or cuff links
- select bespoke options
- choose finish
- pack, seal and posts, using the address label to send via Royal Mail
A few of weeks a beautifully wrapped, piece of handcrafted artisan fine jewellery arrives, custom made to their specifications, featuring their one and only found treasure.
Perfect as a luxury secret santa, thoughtful Christmas gift for him or her... or even add to your own Christmas wish list?
For those of us who love the detail, here's a run down of steps 1-9 detailed inside the box:
- Choose a special pebble, piece of sea glass, gemstone or other found item. Please avoid anything fragile. For earrings send two items of similar sizes. Consider comfort e.g. for earrings, size and weight.
- Put item(s) in here [arrow down to handmade origami pouch] and add tape to seal. To discuss design options for anything bigger than the pouch, please get in touch before posting.
- Make your selections below, All pieces are handmade in sterling ecosilver. Guidance on chain lengths and ring sizes: foundbydawn.co.uk/bespoke-sizes
a/ Pick one: Earrings; Necklace; Ring; Bracelet; Anklet; Cuff links
b/ Select bespoke option, lengths and size [various, dependent on item]
c/ Choose finish: shiny silver; satin/brushed silver; hammered silver; 22ct gold plate Please note, there is a supplementary charge of £30 for the gold option. - Share your details here: first name; surname; address; mobile; email.
- Detatch the Found by Dawn business card and put it somewhere safe
- Use the enclosed tissue paper to pad the box (so pouch doesn't move) and securely seal outside of box with tape.
- Send by Royal Mail 1st/2nd class to Found by Dawn, using the address label on top. Using the box provided: if it weighs under 750g it will be classes as a large letter, heavier than that and it will be costed as a small parcel (around £4, Autumn 2024).
- Once the package has been posted, please take a minute to text or WhatsApp me, so I know it's on it's way. Type out: Found by You + your name, then hit send. My mobile number is on the back of the business card you kept aside at step 5.
- Wait with anticipation as I handcraft your 100% unique, bespoke piece of jewellery from scratch. Depending on orders in the queue, this may take 12-16 weeks, I will give you an estimated delivery date on receipt of your package. Thank you for your patience and understanding. It'll be worth the wait!
Chain lengths and bespoke bangle and ring sizes
You are welcome to request a specific length of necklace chain, and/or an exact ring size. There is no extra charge for this service, but please do ensure you specify your requirements within the comments when placing your order. Alternatively, if you have any queries or wish to amend an order you have already made, please email me on dawn@foundbydawn.co.uk
Necklace, bracelet, bangle or anklet lengths:
Simply take a tape measure and loop around your neck, wrist or anklet (you may need someone to help), or even better use a necklace, bracelet or anklet that is of the length you would like and measure it from end to end (including catches and clasps)
For further help, please check out my handy guide to necklace lengths!
Ring sizes:
If you are unsure of your size, I would strongly recommend purchasing a ring sizer like this one (£1.20). Please note that this is for illustration purposes only; I have no affiliation with Amazon or this seller and you can obviously choose to buy these from other providers).
Alternatively this guide will help you find the correct measurement for the finger you wish to wear the ring on. Please double check before sending your order and bear in mind that your knuckle which the ring needs to move over, may be bigger than the base of your finger where it will sit.
Bespoke requests
I have presented the standard options for variation – such as size variations, satin or high shine finish - and you may select these to suit your preferences when placing your order.
If you love a design, but would like another finish not listed, such as the item in gold, gold plate, two different metals, or with the extra touch of a stone (or stones) added, please contact me direct, by emailing your contact phone number to dawn@foundbydawn.co.uk.
It is best for me to talk to you about what you would like, and I can provide you with a bespoke quotation, with no obligation.
Ecosilver and low carbon impact
I use Ecosilver wherever possible, sourced from Cookson Gold*. Ecosilver is fully traceable and audited and produced from 100% scrap metal. If you are interested to learn more, visit their website page which explains more
My blog about environmental impact explains more about the steps I am taking to ensure my small business is has as low a carbon impact as possible.
Discover the reasons why buying handmade jewellery from Found by Dawn, is so special, here.
*On occasion more specific items like headpins and chain has to be sourced from other suppliers. In these cases there may be a small part of your piece of handmade jewellery which may not have been recycled, but please be assured that wherever there is a more sustainable option, I will choose it. I care about environmental impact and am doing all I can to minimise my carbon footprint.
Hallmarking
Legally in the UK, any silver piece of silver jewellery weighing more than 7.78g, must be hallmarked in order to be sold as silver. Many of my creations weigh less than this, but I sometimes choose to get them hallmarked anyway (see individually listings).
Jewellers who use hallmarks, are reassuring you of the quality of precious metal they use, ensuring your chosen piece stays special long into the future.
You can learn more about what the hallmarks mean and why they are important in this pdf, or watch the video below.
Returns and refunds
I hope you love your new piece of Found by Dawn jewellery. However, if it seems to have a fault, you have received the wrong item or there are other issues with your order, please email dawn@foundbydawn.co.uk, as soon as possible.
I operate a 14 day Refund policy, which you can read here: foundbydawn.co.uk/policies/refund-policy
Please note, no refunds can be offered on a vouchers or gift cards. However if there is a fault with a piece paid for with a voucher or gift card, the same terms apply as for a regular purchase.
For answers to commonly asked questions visit my FAQ's page.