About Us

Self-help author and certified spiritual life coach   Victoria Moran once said in her New York Times   bestseller, Lit From Within, Tending  Your Soul for   Beauty. “If you celebrate your differentness, the   world will too. It believes exactly what you tell it  through the words you use to describe yourself, the   actions you take to care for yourself, and the choices   you make to express yourself. Tell the world you are a one of a kind creation who came here to experience wonder and spread joy”.

Her compelling words spoke to me, particularly because we are often taught in society that being different is a negative thing. To stand alone in philosophy, style, perception and ideology is a far more difficult choice, choosing to socially conform seems like the more beneficial decision.  This decision plagued me at an early age; I've always had a “rebellious” spirit.  Never satisfied with being ordinary and socially accommodating, I decided I would rather challenge than to conform.  Always considering myself “a little left of center”, I knew the perils of being different very well.  That’s why to my surprise when I read Victoria Moran words urging us to “celebrate differentness”, I knew that my wayward thinking was indeed valid. The concept of accepting that we are one of a kind creations who have a uniqueness that deserves to be seen, was one that I could definitely identify with.  This was exactly my philosophy when starting my company YOUnique BYOUtique. Our motto is simple “You B You”. 

 I envisioned a lifestyle brand that would promote self esteem, social awareness and individuality through various artistic mediums.  I believe art is the language of the soul, our creativity allows us to speak that language boldly.  YOUnique BYOUtique focuses on “wearable art”, hand crafted pieces that are designed to express your unique personality, and innate individuality.  My company is not about conforming but rather confidently and unapologetically stating to the world through fashion that “I Am Uniquely Me”, never to duplicate or be duplicated, I stand alone proudly, acknowledging my voice, my contribution, and my worth in the world.  Such a bold proclamation, but I know that I am not alone in my philosophy.  This is why YOUnique BYOUtique is more than just a brand, it’s a movement. A movement intended to call upon unique souls who are ready to step out of the pack of conformity into the brave world of individuality. 


TAILOR MADE

Our Bespoke Service

The Process

Custom orders can be either designed to a specific brief or changes can be made to styles already available on the website. This includes metals, stones or details like engraving not currently available to directly purchase on the website.

To get a clear understanding of your preferences, we ask our customers to please fill our our Custom Enquiry Form when you are ready to discuss your ideas. 

Working collaboratively with our clients and using the information provided, we will discuss your ideas and what is achievable within your budget.

When you are ready to proceed with booking your custom production slot, a £50 non refundable deposit will be required to secure your space. This deposit also covers our design service, where over conversations via email and multiple redrafts, we will bring your ideas to life. During this stage, we will talk you through decorative details, provide stone and metal options and quotes within your given budget.

Once you have selected your design, we will confirm the month of your appointment and send you your invoice via email through our website. This will allow you to check out easily via your preferred payment method and get real time updates with dispatch and shipping. Please see 'pricing and timeframes' for more information. The final balance of your invoice is due by the 1st of the month of your production slot.

Pricing and Time Frames

When we have discussed your custom commission and you are comfortable to begin the design and production stage, we ask that you please fill out our booking form to confirm final details. At this stage we require a £50 deposit to reserve your custom space.

Once we have agreed upon a design and cost, we will send you an invoice with the £50 deposit deducted. The final total of your invoice is due 7 days before your custom slot begins. Failure to pay the remainder of the invoice within 7 days will void the deposit and your booking will be cancelled. For more information on our booking terms please see here.

On average customs take 12 weeks to ship, however this depends entirely on the design. Sometimes we will require longer if a design requires custom cut gemstones and specialist techniques. We will always discuss timeframes with you during the design stage.

Cost is dependant on the complexity of the design, metal weight, materials and labour. To give a rough idea of cost, on average silver jewellery ranges from £200 - £600. 9k Gold jewellery ranges from £300-£1500. 18k gold or platinum work ranges from £800 - £3000 +. Please note designs with multiple gemstone settings or pavé details will incur additional charges.

Available Appointments 2023

We offer a limited number of custom slots per year.

The following slots are available on a first come first serve basis:

September - 2

To discuss your idea with us, please fill out our Custom Enquiry Form

Terms and Conditions

Your commission appointment is a production slot, so we aim to finalise all design details prior to your production slot beginning. This allows us to give you an accurate timeline of completion, as well as accurately quote you for the design before we begin crafting.

The final total of the commission (minus your non refundable deposit) will be sent 7 days before your custom slot begins via an email invoice. This invoice will have a link that will bring you to our website so you can check out via your preferred method. This will also allow you to receive real time shipping updates and tracking once we complete your commission. You will also be able to collect loyalty points on your order.

The payment for your invoice is due by the 1st of the month of your slot booking. Production will not begin on your commission until the payment has been received in full. Failure to pay the remainder of the invoice by the 14th of the month without notice, will void the deposit in full and your production slot will be cancelled and offered to someone else.

We understand that sometimes life gets in the way, however due to only offering a select amount of appointments per year, we have to work to a strict production schedule to ensure others appointment slots are not impacted and that every commission receives the attention it deserves. If you are unable to proceed with your custom commission for any reason, we ask that you give us 30 days notice. This allows us time to move your deposit and slot to another month if you wish to do so and give your upcoming appointment to someone else.

Custom designed and produced goods are non returnable and non refundable as they are tailor made to your specifications. Please ensure you give us the correct sizing for items like rings, as some rings can not be resized once crafted if they have delicate gemstones set within the piece. If you have ordered an incorrect size, please let us know as soon as possible and if possible, we may be able to resize your design for you for a small fee.