Design your own charm necklace or bracelet.

Choose a chain, add Ilene’s charms and see it on before we make it in Los Angeles.

Design yours or start from a look

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How it works

  1. 1Choose a chain and its gold.
  2. 2One tap adds a charm. Move it where you like.
  3. 3See it on, then we make it by hand.

Start from a look

Made to order in Los Angeles · 2–4 weeks · Complimentary insured shipping · Return policy

What can I choose?

Circle, oval, box, rolo, ball and paperclip chains, each in Petite, Standard or Jumbo links, in 14k or 18k gold, yellow, rose or white. Necklaces come in 16″, 20″ and 24″; bracelets in four wrist sizes, from Small (6″–6.5″) to X-Large (7.5″–8″). Then Ilene’s charms and medallions, each in its own size and gold. The price updates as you choose.

Can I see it before it is made?

Yes. You place each charm on the chain yourself, then switch to On model to see the piece worn. It is a close visual guide, not a photograph of your piece, and we confirm every detail with you after you order.

How long does it take?

Each piece is made to order at our Los Angeles bench and is ready in 2–4 weeks. Shipping within the US is complimentary and fully insured. For Christmas, order by 23 November. Need it by a certain date? Ask the atelier first.

Can I return it?

A design you make here is a custom piece, made for you, so it is final sale under our refund policy. You can cancel a custom order within 24 hours of placing it (terms).

Can someone help me design it?

Yes. In the builder you can leave a note for the goldsmith or ask for a call. For a private appointment in Los Angeles or a video consultation, contact the atelier.

Details and questions

Design your own: the facts

Design your own is the Ilene Joy builder for charm necklaces and bracelets. You choose a solid 14k or 18k gold chain, add charms and medallions, see the chain and charms you chose shown on a model before it is made (a close visual guide; every detail is confirmed with you after you order), and the price updates with every choice. Necklace chains are $635 to $42,341, bracelets $318 to $14,033, and each charm $332 to $6,435 (USD). Each piece is then made to order in Los Angeles, typically in 2 to 4 weeks.

Design it and see it on before we make it: Start a necklace · Start a bracelet

At a glance

Necklace chains
$635 to $42,341 (USD), by gold, link size and length.
Bracelets
$318 to $14,033 (USD), by gold and link size.
Charms and medallions
$332 to $6,435 (USD) each, by gold and size.
Made to order
Made in our Los Angeles atelier after you order, typically ready in 2 to 4 weeks.
Shipping
Domestic shipping is complimentary and fully insured.
Returns
Eligible in-stock, non-custom pieces may be returned within 14 days of delivery for a refund to the original form of payment, provided the piece is unworn, unaltered, and returned in its original packaging with our authenticity tag and seal intact. Made-to-order standard collection pieces may be returned within 14 days of delivery for exchange or store credit, provided the piece is unworn, unaltered, and returned in its original packaging with our authenticity tag and seal intact. The following are final sale and cannot be returned or exchanged: Custom pieces, Engagement rings, Bespoke bridal pieces, One-of-a-kind pieces, Special-order stones, Engraved pieces, Resized, altered, or personalized pieces, Sale items, Items marked final sale on the product page. Read the full refund policy.
The Atelier
Ilene Joy is a Los Angeles fine jewelry Atelier, founded in 1996; every piece is handcrafted in Los Angeles.

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