Choosing Handmade Jewelry

Choosing handmade jewelry starts with the piece you love—and a few practical details that help you order with confidence. At T. Amari, each design is handcrafted in Manhattan, New York City, in very limited batches. Many designs are one of a kind, and our online pieces are made to order.

Start with the kind of piece they wear

A simple band, a sculptural pendant, and a pair of gemstone earrings each feel different. Look at what you or your recipient already reaches for: understated shapes, visible texture, or the color and pattern of a stone. A gift can feel personal without needing an entirely new style.

Explore earrings, the full collection, or handmade jewelry under $100.

Set a budget for the complete order

Our under-$100 collection includes designs such as sterling silver ball-end hoops, citrine studs, jasper drops, and textured round studs. Check each product page for its current price and confirmed materials. Product prices do not include any applicable tax or shipping.

For US orders, standard shipping is $8, or free on orders of $70 or more. Express shipping is $15. If you are choosing a gift for a particular date, making time matters as much as delivery speed.

Read the material description carefully

Material details belong to the individual piece. The ball-end hoops are sterling silver, and the citrine studs have sterling silver bezel settings. Our brushed band ring is made from 925 sterling silver. Do not assume every silver-colored piece has the same composition.

If a specification you need is missing, ask the studio before ordering. A photograph can show shape, color, and finish, but it does not establish an alloy or a stone treatment.

Check size and scale

For the brushed band, choose your US ring size on the product page. Its sizing guide can help you get started; a physical ring sizer is the most reliable way to check fit. If you are between sizes or ordering a custom size, contact us before purchasing.

For necklaces and earrings, ask about length and dimensions if those measurements are not listed. Close-up photography shows detail, but does not tell you how large a piece will look when worn. Our necklace lengths are not yet listed, so please confirm your preferred length with the studio.

Allow time for the making

Our online pieces are made to order. Please allow approximately two weeks before shipping, plus delivery time. Standard US transit is 3–5 business days; express transit is 1–2 business days. Express shipping shortens transit, not the making process. These are estimates, not a guaranteed arrival date.

Ask about care and returns before choosing

The right care depends on a piece's metal, stone, and finish. Ask for advice for your particular design before using a cleaning product or treatment. If a gift might need to be returned, confirm the applicable terms with the studio before ordering.

Know the maker

T. Amari is designed and handcrafted by the artist behind the collection in Manhattan. She selects gemstones for their individual character and lets the stones help inspire the design. For the brushed band ring, she created the mold herself.

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