The Cali Atelier
For the piece that
doesn’t exist yet.
Cristy Cali’s private studio for one-of-a-kind fine jewelry — designed with you, by hand, from the first sketch to the final stone.
- Signature piecesfrom $1,500
- 8 weeksminimum
- Designed one-to-onewith Cristy
- Virtualappointments
The Atelier
Not chosen
from a case.
Made for you.
Long before we had words for it, we had jewelry. A ring to say married. A stone to say protected. A shape to say I believe this. Jewelry was never decoration — it was communication, worn where everyone could read it.
That hasn’t changed. What’s changed is who gets to write the story. I think of my work less as designing and more as translating — turning a vision, a memory, a moment only you carry into something you can actually hold in your hand. That’s what happens here.
Fine metals. Ethically sourced gemstones. A hand that has spent a lifetime learning the craft. What you walk away with isn’t a product. It’s an heirloom with your name on the story.
The heart behind the work
20 years experience,
now telling your story.
Cristy grew up in the jewelry industry surrounded by stones and the craftsmanship that leaves a legacy behind.
A few examples of what is possible
The commission
How a Cali piece
comes to life.
When you reserve your spot, you’ll be invited to share your vision with me. Tell me the story, the occasion, the stones you’re drawn to, and your budget. It takes a few minutes.
I review every submission myself. If I’m the right designer for your vision, I’ll email you personally and invite you to book the official design kickoff appointment.
This is where the work begins. We sit together, virtually, and start designing. A $500 deposit reserves your appointment and goes toward your piece.
I translate your vision into sketches and renderings for you to review and approve before a single stone is set. Two rounds of revisions are included. $500 is due upon artwork approval to proceed.
Your piece is crafted, by hand, by my team of jewelers with careful precision. Balance due upon completion.
Note: Not every idea moves forward. I choose the projects I take on, and I’ll tell you honestly if I’m not the right maker for what you have in mind. Every commission is made to order and one of a kind, with a minimum of 8 weeks from approved design.
Two ways to create
Choose your commission
One piece
Signature Piece
From $1,500
One new piece, designed from scratch around a single stone, a single occasion, or a single story.
Three or more pieces
Bespoke Collection
From $3,000
Several pieces designed as one story — a bridal set, a family set, a milestone collection. Not a larger version of a signature piece; a set made to belong together.
Not sure which one you’re describing? Say so in your inquiry. We’ll shape it together at the design kickoff.
What to expect
There is power in
taking the time.
Custom work isn’t fast work — it’s careful work. Most pieces take 8 weeks from approved design to delivery, and I’ll always tell you honestly if something needs more time. You’ll hear from me at each major step — design approval, production start, completion — so you’re never left wondering. Two rounds of artwork revisions are included.
A piece, a story
“I loved every step of creating these bespoke custom rings. Working closely with Cristy to personalize the gemstones and design made the finished pieces even more special to me.”
Jessica Ringenberg · New Orleans
This month’s commissions are filled. Now booking next month —
3 of 4 spots remain.
The waitlist
Reserve your spot.
The Cali Atelier is opening for a limited number of custom projects. Join the waitlist to be notified the moment submissions open — and you’ll get first access before it’s shared publicly.
This isn’t a booking. It simply means you’ll be invited to submit your vision first.