Bespoke Custom Jewelry in Amsterdam: A Personal Story in the Making
At Charlotte de Koomen, we focus on custom made jewellery through an open atelier experience that turns ideas and memories into handcrafted custom jewelry with lasting personal value.
Personalized jewelry works best when it is designed around real life and real, personal stories. At our jewellery studio, we create pieces to be worn and passed on, whether that is a natural diamond ring, meaningful necklaces, or a modern heirloom created through custom jewelry Amsterdam traditions.
A Piece That Feels Like It Was Always Yours
Designed Around Your Life
A strong piece of bespoke jewellery design starts with the person wearing it. The process begins with a design consultation focused on your story, style, and daily habits. Proportions and metal choice only feel right when they support how you actually live.
Building Your Piece, Step by Step
At Charlotte de Koomen, the bespoke appointment happens in an open atelier where choices can be seen and touched. We often describe it as building with Lego and this brick-by-brick process makes it easier to move from vague inspiration to a piece that feels immediately yours.
Crafted Through Generations
We position our work around a family craft, a legacy of technical skill and artistic taste. This goldsmith-led process gives you more clarity than a standard retail environment, because every detail is discussed before the making begins.
Reimagining Heirlooms for Today
Our jewellery workshop in De Pijp is also a space for heirloom redesign. This is especially meaningful when you want to preserve the sentiment of a family piece while updating its form. Whether you choose to melt old gold or reset an inherited stone, we help you translate memory into a wearable form.
Built to Last
Those seeking unique engagement rings often need more than just stone selection, they need to also consider the ring setting security and long-term wearability. From handmade rings to wedding rings direct from the maker, each piece is crafted with sustainable craftsmanship at its core.
What We Create in Our Atelier
The atelier creates bespoke jewelry, including engagement rings, wedding rings, bracelets, earrings, and cufflinks. We also specialize in memorial jewelry, such as discreet and respectful ashes jewelry.
We believe a good jeweler should adapt the design language to the story, whether that results in a pendant or a pair of statement earrings.
The Possibilities
Our stone drawers create a candy shop moment where the process feels as exciting as buying candies as a kid. During your appointment, we guide you through a narrowing process to find what flatters your hand and style.
Gemstones
Discover the vibrant depth of a tourmaline or the fire of a princess diamond.
The Elements
Choose the precious metals (like sterling silver, 14k gold, or 18 carat gold), the ring band, and the final finish.
Setting Style
We can explore a modern bezel setting, a classic princess diamond ring 14k gold, or an intricate diamonds cluster ring.
Amsterdam’s Artisan Landscape
Noord-Holland is home to a rich community of makers. While you may explore the craft of Stefan Witjes, Mélanie Pigeaud, Julia Duff, or Solitude the Label, or visit established names like Bonebakker Amsterdam, Van Amstel Diamond, and Bruens Juwelier, CdK remains focused on a private, atelier-led experience.
Our Service Commitment & Aftercare
5-Year Warranty
Every CdK piece is covered for workmanship defects.
Maintenance
Your purchase includes 5 professional maintenance sessions and jewelry cleaning to keep your piece shining
One Free Ring-Resizing
We provide a professional ring sizing service in our showroom and offer one free ring resizing for every engagement ring to ensure the perfect fit.
Crafting Time
Typical production time after design approval is approximately 6 weeks.
What to Expect: Your Journey After Booking
We want your experience to be as seamless as the jewelry we craft. Here is what you can expect.
- Preparation: Once you book your private appointment, we review your shared notes to prepare a curated selection of models and stones.
- The Design Session: Every custom made jewelry piece starts with a relaxed chat over coffee at our Amsterdam atelier. Together, we solve the design puzzle by mixing and matching the components of your dream handmade jewellery - whether we are starting from scratch or finding ways to reshape jewelry you've inherited into something that fits your modern life.
- The Quote: For many designs, we can provide a price immediately; for complex custom orders, you'll receive a formal quote within two days.
- Payment & Crafting: To begin the 6-week crafting time, we offer a 100% upfront payment or a 50% deposit option
- Collection & Shipping: Local clients pick up their pieces at the showroom, while we coordinate secure shipping for international clients.
Frequently Asked Questions
Directly from the maker.
Crafted with intention in Amsterdam.
Gerard Doustraat 70H, 1072VV Amsterdam | +31 (0)20 303 8319
You can also visit us remotely, at: charlottedekoomen.com