Therese Made creates one‑of‑a‑kind custom engagement rings and fine gold jewelry featuring carefully selected colored gemstones. Based in Newport Beach, California, Therese works with clients locally and across the U.S. to design meaningful pieces that reflect their stories and values.
Custom Engagement Rings & Gemstone Jewelry by GIA‑Certified Designer
Real gems with real meaning
We don’t just make gifts—we help you tell someone “you matter to me.”
Find the perfect thoughtful gift for your mom, sister, friends or wife:The love of family is life’s greatest jewel.
Discover custom engagement rings, wedding bands, anniversary gifts, and heirloom redesigns crafted in fine gold and set with ethically sourced gemstones. Every piece is designed with intention so it feels personal from the moment you open the box.
Gems for Every Occassion
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Meet Therese
Custom Jewelry Designs from Love
Therese is a passionate custom jewelry designer and GIA‑certified gemologist who believes jewelry should hold both beauty and meaning.
She personally selects each gemstone and designs every ring to honor your individuality, your love story, and your spiritual or emotional connections.
Each finished piece is crafted with care so it can be cherished for a lifetime.
Free Custom Design Consultation
Schedule a complimentary consultation with Therese to explore design ideas, budgets, metals, and gemstones. Together, you will define the look, feel, and meaning of your piece so the final design aligns perfectly with your vision and lifestyle.
Custom Jewelry Design Services
Therese specializes in custom engagement rings and bespoke gemstone jewelry that blend artistry, symbolism, and wearability.
Custom design services include:
Custom engagement rings and wedding bands
Colored gemstone sourcing (emeralds, sapphires, tourmalines, and more)
Redesign of heirloom or inherited jewelry
Matching bands or complementary pieces to existing rings
Remote design for clients across the U.S. via video, email, and photos
What to Expect
Collaborative design process with sketches and visuals
Guidance on gemstone durability, color, and quality
Transparent pricing and timelines before you commit
Regular updates and photos as your piece is being created
Create a truly one-of-a-kind ring as unique as your love.
Design a custom ring as unique as your love. From the very first conversation to the final polish, Therese is dedicated to making the process enjoyable, informative, and deeply personal.
Clients consistently praise Therese for her communication, gemstone expertise, and ability to exceed expectations on important pieces like engagement rings.
Quality and service you can trust.
“Working with Therese was wonderful - to be sure, I had a ton of questions and she worked through every single one of them with me. Long story short, I highly recommend her and Trudy Gems to anyone. The engagement ring I ended up purchasing through her was everything I was promised and more, not to mention my fiance absolutely loves it. Therese is deeply knowledgeable and pointed me in the right direction with the stone I chose for the ring (an emerald).“
— Eric V., Denver, CO
“This ring absolutely exceeded above and beyond all of my expectations, desires and hopes for my ring! The ring is even FAR more beautiful and stunning in person. The Owner/Artist/Gemologist (she is ALL 3! WOW!!) was such a pleasure to work with! She even sent weekly updates WITH PHOTOS of the ring. I am definitely ordering my wedding band from this same artist as well!”
— Priscilla F., Jackson, MO
“The ring was even more beautiful in person. My fiancée absolutely loves it and gets compliments on it regularly. Therese was friendly, professional and a pleasure to work with. She answered all my questions promptly and thoroughly, and was very accommodating in every step of the process. I could not be happier with the final product. Highly recommended!”
— Paul G., Niagra Falls, NY
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