What is a Made to Order (MTO)?
(and why it’s something to feel good about)
At Atelier Wolfstone, every piece of jewelry we create is made with care, intention, and respect. Respect for the materials we use, for our craft, and for you, the wearer. That’s why we choose to work Made to Order instead of keeping a large stock or producing full-size collections in advance. Made to orders ensures inclusive jewelry, sustainable creations and still gives you an unique jewelry item. And this blog is all about explaining the how and why.
You can also find one-of-a-kind pieces with unique gemstones and designs in our jewelry collection, pieces that are truly special and available only once. Browse through our full collection to discover these unique treasures.
And if you have a very personal vision, something deeply your own, something you want to co-create with us, we warmly invite you to reach out for a custom order. Custom pieces are where your ideas and our craftsmanship meet to create something entirely individual. Find our custom policy over here if this is something that makes you shout out loud.
Sustainable jewelry — creating only what’s truly needed.
Jewelry should be timeless, not wasteful. By crafting each piece only when it’s ordered, we avoid unnecessary use of materials and energy.
If we were to produce every size in advance, we’d risk ending up with pieces that never find a home, especially in sizes that aren’t often ordered. Working Made to Order allows us to create only what’s wanted, reducing waste and keeping our process thoughtful and sustainable.
Inclusive jewelry — every size, every person.
Made to Order means every piece is crafted for you.
You can order our designs in any size, so your jewelry will fit perfectly and feel personal. We believe in inclusivity, beauty and craftsmanship should never be limited by standard sizing. We want everyone to feel like the main character of their story. And this should not be limited.
Timelines — crafted with patience and care
Because we make everything ourselves, the process takes a little time — but it’s worth it.
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With gemstones: 8–10 weeks (maximum)
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Without gemstones: 6–8 weeks (maximum)
These are the longest timelines we quote, we often finish sooner. Each piece moves through every stage right here in our atelier, from design to casting, setting, polishing, and finishing. Nothing is outsourced. Some sizes of certain made to order items are in stock. However, this changes all the time.
Personalisation — make it truly yours
Want a different gemstone? Extra stones? Prefer 14K white, yellow, or rose gold?
We’re happy to personalise your piece. Because we create everything in-house, it’s possible to adjust designs so your jewelry becomes a reflection of your own story.
When you choose to personalise a Made to Order piece, we move into a semi-custom process. This means we’ll adapt the existing design within its original framework: for example by changing gemstones, adding more gemstones, or choosing your preferred gold colour.
For these personalised Made to Orders, the production time is up to 12 weeks (MAX).
Rush orders are possible, though they come with an additional fee due to the extra time and planning required.
Please note that in a personalised order, we don’t alter the core design. This keeps the integrity of the original creation intact while still making it uniquely yours. These pieces can of course also be ordered as wedding or engagement jewelry.
If you’re dreaming of something entirely unique, designed completely around your own vision, then it becomes a custom order.
A custom order is a true co-creation, designed from scratch together with you and crafted fully by hand in our atelier.
Due to the high demand and the care we put into every single creation, our current custom order lead time is 6 to 9 months, and for wedding rings 9 to 12 months. Find more info about our custom process here.
If you are interested in a personalisation on an existing made to order design, please reach out to us through e-mail , Whatsapp or DM us on instagram.
Uniqueness — no mass production, only character
Even though many of our designs start with our own digital designs, every single piece is finished by hand, by us.
We 3D-print or carve wax models and cast each design in our own atelier, set every stone by hand, saw, polish, and finish every detail ourselves. That means no two pieces will ever be exactly the same. Every ring, pendant, or earring carries its own small marks of individuality, the quiet signs of a creation made by human hands.
When you order from Atelier Wolfstone, you’re not just buying jewelry.
You’re becoming part of a slower, more conscious way of creating. One that honours craft, sustainability, and individuality.
Thank you for supporting small-scale artistry and for choosing a piece that’s made especially for you.
With love and craftsmanship,
Atelier Wolfstone
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