Invoice templates for independent jewellers billing clients for bespoke commissions, repairs, and handmade jewellery.
A jeweller invoice is issued by an independent or studio jeweller to a private client, retailer, or gallery for handmade jewellery, bespoke commissions, jewellery repair, and cleaning services. Independent jewellers in the UK work in precious metals (gold, silver, platinum) and gemstones, creating pieces for direct sale, commission, wholesale, or exhibition. Bespoke jewellery commissions typically involve a consultation, design phase (sketches or CAD rendering), making, and final delivery. The design fee and making fee are often quoted together but may be separated for transparency. Hallmarking at an assay office (Birmingham, London, Edinburgh, Sheffield) is a legal requirement for precious metal articles exceeding certain weights sold in the UK. Jewellery repair (ring sizing, chain soldering, clasp replacement, stone re-setting) is an important income stream for many independent jewellers and is typically priced per job.
| Service | Typical Rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Bespoke silver ring commission | 250 | piece |
| Bespoke gold commission (design + make) | 600 | piece |
| Ring sizing (simple resize) | 45 | job |
| Stone setting (per stone) | 60 | stone |
| Hallmarking fee (assay office) | 20 | item |
| Jewellery cleaning and polish | 25 | item |
For bespoke commissions, take a 50% deposit at the consultation stage. Precious metal and gemstone costs are incurred before the piece is made; the deposit covers these materials. For repair work, invoice on collection of the repaired item. For small repairs, payment at collection is standard. For expensive repairs involving replacing stones or significant metalwork, take a deposit on drop-off. Hallmarking is a legal requirement for gold pieces over 1 gram, silver over 7.78 grams, and platinum over 0.5 grams sold in the UK. Include the assay fee as a separate line item so clients understand this is a legal requirement. For wholesale accounts with retailers, invoice on delivery and set clear credit terms (typically 30 days for established accounts).