The Brooker Brothers
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How Does Custom Work?
Dream
Tell us what your dream ring would look like. We need to both be seeing the same vision for us to bring it to life. I’ll ask for descriptions and pictures of your inspirations. Be as detailed as you can, or we’d love to create some designs for you.
Deposit
Once we’ve settled on the dream design, we will email you a link to pay a 50% deposit to confirm your order. We will put this deposit directly towards the gold and any stones for your design.
Creation
During the creation process, we will keep you updated and send you photos as the design takes shape in our hands. This process can take up to 3-4 weeks. Let us know if you need a rush. Also, let us know if you’d like your design featured in a reel!
Shipping
When the piece is complete, we will send you pictures and video. The final 50% of the payment is due before we ship it to you.
The Brooker Standard:
What alloys & solders do we use?
We always start from virgin 999 fine gold to maintain the purest and cleanest alloys. Yellow, White, and rose alloys are always premium and of the highest quality. All our pieces are made from rolling alloys, not casting alloys.
Any jeweler will tell you that the weakest point of your ring is the solder. That's why we try to avoid soldering where possible. Instead, we fuse joints with a torch, similar to welding. This forms an amalgamous seam that is metalurgically undetectable. Where we do solder, we use the highest-quality, color-matched, cadmium-free, plumb solder(true to the purity of your piece).
Alloy metals include: Copper, Silver, Zinc, Nickel (For white gold), or Palladium (Highest quality white gold alloy, upon request).
Do your stones come with certifications?
Yes! We only purchase large stones certified by GIA or IGI. We send the paperwork and certifications with your order.
Durablility?
We spend hours upon hours handcrafting every piece of jewelry, and we pour our souls into everything we make. When we make you a piece of jewelry, we expect that you are going to wear it every day for the rest of your life. So we build them that way. We don't buy cheap materials. The last thing I want is to have to fix your ring. - Wyatt
What is the difference between 14k and 18k?
14k is 58.5% pure gold. This is a standard alloy, and the most durable while maintaining the properties of gold. Such as tarnish resistance, and rich yellow color.
18k is the perfect balance of a rich yellow gold color and duability, while maintaining 75% pure gold content. The color difference is noticeably richer than 14k.
The Handmade Process Vs. Casting
Have you ever had a prong break and lose a stone? Has your ring cracked just by wearing it? For two years in the repair business, this is what I saw every day. All I did was fix casted jewelry.
Casting requires special alloys that are hard immediately after they've cooled. This is efficient for mass production, but any jewelry made this way comes at the price of being brittle. The traditional way to harden a metal is to work it and form it. This is called work hardening. Rings made from work-hardened alloys are tougher and last longer than casting alloys ever will. It's the difference between a cast-iron pan and a folded Damascus steel blade. The worked steel will always outperform.
All of our pieces are formed from rolling alloys. This requires us to hammer, roll, and fabricate the metal into shape before finishing. This process is ancient, time-tested, and superior. However, it is time-consuming, intense, and requires much training and skill, but it yields the toughest, most durable, and highest quality jewelry hands can make. We truly are goldsmiths.
Gallery:
Frequently asked questions
What is the best way to contact us?
Email us at BrookerBrothersJewelry@gmail.com
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Send us a direct message through our Instagram: @Brooker_Brothers
How does the custom process work?
Dream
Tell us what your dream ring would look like. We need to both be seeing the same vision for us to bring it to life. I’ll ask for descriptions and pictures of your inspirations. Be as detailed as you can, or we’d love to create some designs for you.
Deposit
Once we’ve settled on the dream design, we will email you a link to pay a 50% deposit to confirm your order. We will put this deposit directly towards the gold and any stones for your design.
Creation
During the creation process, we will keep you updated and send you photos as the design takes shape in our hands. This process can take up to 3-4 weeks. Let us know if you need a rush. Also, let us know if you’d like your design featured in a reel!
Shipping
When the piece is complete, we will send you pictures and video. The final 50% of the payment is due before we ship it to you.
Can you use my gemstones or gold?
Yes! We can use your stones or gold. We will provide our Shipping Agreement for you to look over before shipping us materials.
When will I receive my order?
We aim to have all orders delivered within 4 to 5 weeks. The timeframe depends on your order and the materials required for your job. We will be in contact the whole time! We also offer a $200 rush fee.
Do we ship internationally?
Yes! Let us know where we will be shipping to!
Where are we located?
USA!