Algems · Anita Mai Tan
Bespoke jewellery. Your commission.
Algems creates high jewellery and collectible objects for private collectors under designer Anita Mai Tan. Every work in The Vault has found its keeper. To make something of your own, begin a new commission with the atelier.
Request a new commission
The Eternal Blossom · Privately held
A work of your own
Inspired by the archive. Made for you.
The archive includes gemstone rings, diamond jewels, bracelets, coordinated suites, decanters and other collectible objects. An existing work can help describe the form, material or feeling you admire. The original remains with its owner; a new commission is individually conceived, not a reproduction of that piece.
Begin with a single jewel or discuss a special collection connected by a personal motif. Our jewelry design guide explores gold, diamonds, coloured stones and sculptural forms to help you describe your direction.
Tell us which work speaks to you and what you would like your own piece to express. The scope, materials and design are discussed privately.
For an anniversary gift or personal milestone, begin with the story you want to carry. For wearable art or a wedding or gala ensemble, share the form and occasion that guide your custom jewelry design brief.
The conversation
How a commission begins.
Prepare your commission brief →
- Share your idea. Describe the occasion, a story, a material or an archive work that inspires you.
- Define the direction. Speak with the atelier about the form and character of a new, one-of-one work.
- Develop the piece. Design, material selection and making follow the agreed direction for that commission.
Common questions
Before you get in touch.
Can I enquire about a commission from outside Canada?
Yes. Algems welcomes enquiries from private collectors worldwide. Share your location, preferred contact method and the idea you have in mind. Consultation arrangements, delivery options and any practical requirements are discussed individually with the atelier.
What kinds of work can I discuss with Algems?
Discuss a bespoke high jewellery piece or collectible jewelled object with the atelier. The archive includes rings, bracelets, necklaces, earrings, decanters and writing instruments. An archived work can help communicate your interests; the scope of a new commission is discussed individually.
Can I buy a work shown in The Vault?
No. Every work in the archive belongs to a private collector. You can enquire about a new commission inspired by a work you admire.
Can an archived piece be made again?
A new commission develops your own idea rather than reproducing another collector's piece. The archive includes one-of-a-kind jewels, limited editions and collection pieces; read the edition recorded for the individual work.
What should I include in my enquiry?
A few words about the idea, any work in the archive you wish to reference, and your preferred way to be contacted are enough to begin.
How do I find out about pricing and timing?
Contact the atelier to discuss the scope, materials, budget and timing of your proposed commission. An archive entry is a record of a completed work, not a price quotation or an indication of current availability.
From the archive
Explore completed works.
These works are privately held. They offer a starting point for describing what resonates with you.
View the complete archive →By appointment · Worldwide
Your piece begins with a conversation.
Share your idea with the atelier. If an archive work inspired it, include its name or link.
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