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Special Commissions
Pagan Silver will undertake ' Special Commissions ' to produce items specified by customers but we make it clear that conditions 11 to 14 inclusive in our terms and conditions will be rigidly applied and adhered to WITHOUT EXCEPTION. We have included these extracted conditions at the foot of this page and our full terms and conditions can also be accessed by clicking the link in the menu above.
Clients wishing to commission a Ribbon Torc MUST read and accept the specific terms at 12.(a). in our Terms and Conditions due to the enormous amount of labour involved in the production of Ribbon Torcs.
Two pictures of Late Bronze Age / Early Iron Age 'Belfast Type' Ribbon Torcs made by us. One in Fine Silver and the other in 22ct Solid Gold.
Special Commissions can be simple or complicated, they are customer specifed and hence unique. An example is shown below of a complex Solid Silver cuff part way through manufacture with an intricate Mammen based design comprising various beasts. The cuff is shown as the design is nearing completion but before forming into shape. The finished article weighed approximately 1/4 of a kilogram ! Visible on the desk just above the cuff are some sterling silver ' Full Persian ' style chains, again, individually made to customers specifications.
Sterling Silver and Lapis Lazuli Yggdrasil pendant.
Yggdrasil pendants are a relatively inexpensive way to take the plunge into ' one off ' pieces of jewellery. Each one is different and changes in gauge of material, twists and end form as well as finish can be achieved relatively inexpensively.
The use of different types and grades of semi precious gemstones lend these pendants an extra and unique dimension.
Different types and grades of gemstones attract a premium, so the choice of the 'backing stone' is impactive on the price as is the quantity of precious metal involved and the work required to complete each piece.
Shown here are two examples, one with a fine and uncommon shaped Lapis Lazuli and the other formed around a beautiful Blue Opal.
Each one is unique and you will never see another exactly like an Yggdrasil you purchase from us.
To discuss your requirements, please go to the ' Contact Page ' in the first instance and complete your contact details or if you prefer, E mail me directly at :-
Sterling silver and BLUE OPAL Yggdrasil pendant.
The following is extracted from our Terms and Conditions :-
Special Commissions
10. We will undertake ' Special Commissions ' to produce items specified by customers but we make it clear that conditions 11 to 14 inclusive in these Terms and Conditions will be rigidly applied and adhered to WITHOUT EXCEPTION.
11. In the event that a customer requests a unique or bespoke design, we will undertake to produce a specimen in wax or other suitable material. Once finished, the customer will be able to agree or turn down the specimen design. In the event that the design is turned down, we will retain the piece for our archives and we will retain copyright of any such item.
12. Where a ' Special Commission ' is accepted and the design approved, we will provide an estimate of the weight of materials required to produce the item or items and we will require the materials to be paid for IN ADVANCE of producing the finished article ( s ). We will at that stage also provide a price for the finished article ( s ). We will not proceed any further unless or until the figures we provide are agreed and accepted and the materials paid for.
12. (a). Ribbon Torcs. Due to the method of production of Ribbon Torcs ( of the type known as 'Belfast Torcs' ), the labour involved is significant. Each piece will take between 150 and 200 hours of skilled labour to produce, depending on specification. An estimate of the labour costs will be provided at the commissioning stage and we will require payment of 50% of the estimated labour cost IN ADVANCE and in addition to the materials cost described at 12 above. This advance deposit in respect of the labour required to produce a Ribbon Torc IS NON REFUNDABLE. The balance of payment in respect of labour costs are expected on completion of the piece.
13. Such materials as mentioned in 12 above in these Terms and Conditions will be purchased by us ( Pagan Silver ) from recognised precious metal suppliers. The cost of these materials may be significantly greater than the scrap value or bullion value. We have no control over these costs and we will generally not accept materials supplied to us by the person requesting the Special Commission ( * ) as we require all materials we use to be certified to the relevant assay standard. (* Materials will be accepted from the person requesting the Special Commission provided the customer agrees to the submission of the materials for Assay prior to Pagan Silver commencing work with them. Assay costs of raw materials are not insignificant and again, will necessitate payment IN ADVANCE ).
14. In the event that the final piece or pieces is or are not paid for at the price agreed at 12 above in these Terms and Conditions, the materials purchased by us will become the property of Pagan Silver.
Regards,
Paul@PaganSilver.com