Why is a custom made ornament more expensive than a machine produced piece of jewelry?
The difference between a custom piece of jewelry and a machine produced piece is time. When a piece is custom made, an artisan has to put in hours to create a one-of-a-kind ornament that is specific to a consumer’s need and wants. A machine created piece of jewelry is produced in mass and doesn’t require special attention from an artisan. Just as an original painting is more costly than a reprint, the same concept applies for custom jewelry.
