2104 Central Avenue Kearney, NE 68847
Monday-Friday: 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Sunday: Closed

Call: (308) 234-3773

Your Trusted Jeweler for Custom Creations Since 1878

Can’t find the perfect piece of jewelry? Let’s design it together! Jewelry is more than just metal and gemstones—it’s
a reflection of love, milestones, and cherished memories.

At Hawthorne Jewelry, we specialize in custom jewelry design, helping you create a one-of-a-kind piece that tells your unique story.
Whether you’re designing an engagement ring, reimagining a family heirloom, or crafting a special gift, our
expert Personal Jewelers will bring your vision to life with unmatched artistry and craftsmanship.

Celebrating Life’s Moments since 1878.

Book your Custom Design appointment today.

Getting started with custom jewelry design

Our jewelers are artists. They are talented, skilled, and experienced craftsmen. Most of all, they are able to listen carefully to your needs and wants and interpret your vision into a jewelry design to fit you perfectly.

Your design should suit your personal style, your lifestyle, your budget, and your time frame. If we can’t do that, we will tell you from the beginning. No need to waste everyone’s time!

We also won’t reduce the quality or weight of the materials to suit a budget if doing so will affect the integrity and beauty of the piece. Although we hate to admit it, there is a limit to the magic that we make. We are limited by the market costs of precious metals and fine gemstones. But we do our best to work within your budget and accept various forms of payment, even working out staged delivery if needed.

Your initial design draft

We will meet with you during working hours or by private appointment to begin to define your design. First on paper, then by way of CAD technology (Computer Aided Design). There is a non-refundable design fee of $250 for this service. It will be applied to the final cost of creating your piece once approval is given.

We will produce shaded/line style engineering drawings, as well as full-color renderings of your piece. We can even show you what a ring will look like on a virtual hand, so you can get a sense of the real proportions!

Price quote & approval

After you approve your design, we will be able to quote you an exact metal weight and the number/size of gemstones and diamonds, if any. The labor for finishing, assembling and detailing the mounting and setting any stones will also be included.

All of this translates into a final estimate that is within a $150.00 margin, depending on the market price on the day you make your deposit. We require 50% down on deposit, with the balance paid on delivery.

Jewelry redesigns

If you have a piece of jewelry that you love and want to modify slightly, our expert jewelers will work with you to redesign it and make it look like a brand new piece!. If you have an old wedding set and want to reset your diamonds in a new mounting, we can do that too.

Our jewelers take pride in their craftsmanship, ensuring that the results will be above and beyond your expectations.

Questions about custom jewelry work?