FAQs
Awkwardness gives me great comfort. I’ve never been cool, but I’ve felt cool. I’ve been in the cool place, but I wasn’t really cool – I was trying to pass for hip or cool.
A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous. I am convinced that there can be luxury in simplicity. I wanted to dress the woman who lives and works, not the woman in a painting. It’s hard to balance everything. It’s always challenging. My relationships with producers or photographers – these are relationships that took years. I can’t get sucked into that celebrity thing, because I think it’s just crass. My aim is to make the poor look rich.
IS THERE A LIMIT ON THE SIZE OF THE PROJECT?
No gold or platinum project is too big or too small, whether you want us to craft a one-of-a-kind piece or manufacture a 1,000 piece run. Some quantity restrictions do apply to other materials. Please contact us directly for details.
DOES AJC JEWELRY OFFER CAD OR CAM SERVICES?
Yes, we offer both computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) services at our NYC facility. That way, we can turn your creative concept into a working design and create physical prototypes for your approval.
WHAT TYPES OF JEWELRY MOLDS DO YOU USE?
We work with silicone, rubber, and metal molds. Our experts will work with you to determine which mold is best for your project’s needs.
WHAT FINISHING OPTIONS DO YOU OFFER?
We provide raw, tumble, matte, and mirror finishes.
WHAT MATERIALS DOES AJC JEWELRY WORK WITH?
In the manufacturing of our fashion jewelry, we use three non-precious metals—brass, copper, and bronze—as well as sterling silver.
DO YOU ALSO PROVIDE JEWELRY PLATING?
Yes, if you want your jewelry to be plated, you can choose between the following options: gold, a rose gold/silver combination, and rhodium.
ARE YOUR MATERIALS ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY?
Of course! We take pride in the fact that we use both recycled and eco-friendly materials at our facilities.