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LAIBACH PRINCIPLES - ETHICAL REMINDER AND CRAFTING PERIOD:
Kerstin Laibach makes and restores pieces ONLY using recycled precious metals and stones ... NEVER newly mined.
For ethical, economic and secure reasons, Laibach does not hold stock of precious metals or gems. For your bespoke commission with precious metals please allow two or three days after your initial order before crafting begins.
If your piece requires (recycled) antique precious stones - or lab-created diamonds this specifically ethical mode in sourcing a perfect stone for your piece may take two to three weeks depending on the type of stone required.
Therefore please ensure that you place your order well in advance of any special occasion, in which case also factor in the possibility of a waiting list before Kerstin Laibach can hand make your piece.

PRICES OF SILVER DESIGNS:
Pieces shown entirely in silver are often accompanied with a "from" price estimate.
Although the "from" estimate is often a fairly close indicator of the end price, it is not possible to provide a fixed price on the web page due to the bespoke nature of each piece. Kerstin Laibach hand makes each of her pieces to order, and the end cost entirely depends on the required size plus any additional requirements within the design. This is always the case with rings, which depend on ring size, width and the thickness you require. Overall size can alter the cost to a certain extent with silver rings but to a much higher degree with more expensive precious metals. This is because the cost of the precious metals has to be calculated into the finished price. For example, a ring for a large finger could contain a third more precious metal than the identical design ring for a small finger.
Upon ordering silver pieces a 50% deposit (or full payment if you wish) is required before crafting commences.

PRICES OF GOLD, PLATINUM and PALLADIUM DESIGNS:
All Laibach designs in all recycled precious metals are entirely handmade by Kerstin Laibach. A price estimate for a gold, platinum or palladium piece can only be provided on request.
As an example, while the price estimate of a Laibach "Hasel" ring 6mm wide - 2mm thick in Sterling silver may be approximately 160 Euro, its equivalent in 18ct gold may estimate at roughly 1,700 Euro. Not only does the type of precious metal dramatically alter the ring's end value but also the size, width and thickness. Being hand forged from the raw precious metals, all Laibach ring designs can be made in the measurements most suited to its wearer. (As mentioned above, please don't forget that a ring for a large finger could contain a third more precious metal than the identical design ring for a small finger.)
Therefore, when Kerstin Laibach works out your cost estimate, she calculates as closely as possible the end cost of your rings based on the measurements you provide.
Upon ordering gold pieces a 75% deposit is required before crafting commences.

If you are not familiar with the potential high cost values of pieces made in platinum and gold please read this notice first.

Please also see the Laibach ring-sizing requirements here.

PRICES OF SILVER WITH GOLD DESIGNS:
Prices of currently available silver with gold pieces (such as the Laibach's Angels Collection) are accurate in relation to the actual piece shown. If the actual piece shown is already sold then a price estimate will be indicated next to the shown piece.
Upon ordering silverwith gold pieces a 50% deposit is required before crafting commences. (Iin some circumstances, depending on gold quantity, full payment may be accepted.)

COLLECTION PIECE CONTAINING SURFACE GATHERED STONES:
If a Collection piece containing surface gathered stones has already been sold it is unlikely that it can be repeated since Kerstin Laibach creates each design around the form of a natural uncut stone. However, a similar design can sometimes be created, based on a previously sold collection piece, therefore the price shown next to a sold piece may give you a rough guide price for similar designed piece. (Please note that Kerstin Laibach does not repeat bespoke pieces especially designed for and commissioned by individual clients.) Please also remember that each design crafted around natural uncut stones is unique, and this means no two pieces are the same. Because of this, requested prices for similar pieces may vary to those shown as examples.
Deposit is required before crafting commences. The amount of deposit depends on the type of precious metals in the piece.

LAB-CREATED DIAMONDS AND RECYCLED ANTIQUE PRECIOUS STONES:
A piece which includes lab-created diamonds or recycled antique diamonds and precious stones can be made for you on special request. Please note that Atelier Laibach does not stock any kind of diamonds. A lab-created diamond or recycled antique precious stone / diamond is specially sourced - only for inclusion in a customer's piece on request.
Upon ordering pieces with precious stones a 75% deposit is required before crafting commences.

PIECES MADE FROM YOUR OLD UNWANTED JEWELLERY:
Prices for pieces made from your old jewellery are calculated on the precious metal and stones which may or may not be be usable from such jewellery. In some but not all cases Kerstin Laibach can create a new piece for you containing just the materials from your old jewellery. Depending on whether additional precious metals are required to create your piece determines the end cost.
See also: http://www.kerstinlaibach.com/english/repair.htm
Upon ordering pieces which includes your own precious metals/stones a deposit may or may not be required before crafting commences, depending on the value of your jewellery.

CUSTOMS DUTY PAYABLE IF YOU LIVE OUTSIDE THE EU.
There is no tax included in your personal price estimate. If you live outside the EU you will most likely be required to pay your country's customs duty / tax upon receiving your jewellery. Please contact your country's customs department for further information.

Reminder of Laibach Precious Metals Principle
Kerstin Laibach only uses recycled precious metals and not new-mined, so no environment / habitat displacement, no animal-derived products and is cruelty-free.
What is the difference between recycled gold and new-mined gold?

Gold Colours, Alloying for your Perfect Choice
Kerstin Laibach's collection and bespoke pieces can include many precious metal options which are chosen to create harmonic contrasts in her designs, and because she never plates her pieces (i.e. rhodium - a typical jewellers embellishment of short-lived effect), she works with the natural colour of recycled pure precious metals and alloys. To learn more about recycled precious metal colour options which Kerstin Laibach can offer and to read more about finishing and the special qualities of a Laibach piece please see the informative page:
Gold, Silver, Palladium or Platinum? Which Colour and How Thick?

Plating
Based on Kerstin Laibach's ethical principles and crafting practices she does not plate her jewellery.
Plating / galvanizing / coating (most commonly gold or rhodium), is a short-lasting micro-fine layer of precious metal alloy, partly used to prevent tarnishing on silver and low carat golds, but foremost for adding a more vivid depth of colour to jewellery. Used extensively in the industry, it can simultaneously cover up imperfections associated with cheap casting and substandard work, while the "mesmerizing" finish entices customers who may not be thinking of long-term appearances. When plating wears off, a jewellery piece can look quite different to the radiant item you originally bought.
Truely ethical jewellery, entirely hand forged by Kerstin Laibach, is clearly distinquishable from jewellery which depends on chemical plating to artificially embellish appearance.
Kerstin Laibach's full advice on plating can be found here

See here for Kerstin Laibach's handmade chains

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