HOW OUR JEWELRY IS MADE

A Slow, Thoughtful, Handcrafted Process

Every piece of DORI jewelry is handmade through a slow, intentional process that blends traditional Indian craftsmanship with modern design. We don’t believe in rushing beauty, and we definitely don’t believe in mass-production.

Our process is rooted in three things:
 artistry, authenticity, and attention to detail.

This is how your DORI jewelry comes to life.

It Starts With a Story

Every DORI design begins with inspiration — from travels across India, heritage crafts, architecture, textiles, nature, and everyday beauty. Our design team sketches pieces that stay true to our ethos: bold, expressive, wearable, handmade jewelry that celebrates individuality.

Once a design is approved, it is sent to our artisans across Jaipur, Rajasthan, and India.

Shaping the Base: Brass or Pure Silver

We primarily work with brass and pure silver as the foundation for our jewelry.
 In the workshop, artisans:

  • Cut the metal by hand

  • Shape it using traditional tools

  • Hammer, mold, and refine structure

  • Create curves, motifs, loops, and settings

This stage demands precision and patience — it’s the backbone of your jewelry.

Selecting & Setting the Stones

Our semi-precious stones are sourced from
 Sri Lanka • Jaipur • Indian gem markets
 known globally for quality and character.

Behind the scenes, artisans hand-select stones for:

  • Colour

  • Shape

  • Texture

  • Rawness

  • Overall visual harmony with the design

Whether it’s ruby, rose quartz, aquamarine, peridot, kundan, or sapphire, every stone is placed and set manually.

No two stones are identical — and no two DORI pieces will ever be the same.

Soldering: Where the Form Comes Alive

This is one of the most detailed stages in jewelry making.

Using micro tools, artisans join pieces of metal together by hand. This includes:

  • Soldering motifs

  • Connecting links

  • Fixing stone settings

  • Building the final shape of the piece

A single necklace or earring can take hours of hand-soldering, especially when it involves intricate detailing.

Polishing & Surface Finishing

Before plating, each piece goes through multiple cycles of polishing, filing, and texturing.
 This ensures:

  • Smooth surfaces

  • Clean edges

  • Comfortable wear

  • Beautiful finish

Every polish is done by hand — this is where the piece begins to shine.

18K Gold Plating

All DORI pieces are finished with premium 18K gold plating for durability, shine, and elegance.

The plating process involves:

  • Cleaning the metal thoroughly

  • Preparing the surface for even bonding

  • Dipping and coating the jewelry

  • Sealing the plating for longevity

This is what gives DORI its signature warm, rich, luminous glow.

Final Assembly & Detailing

Once plated, each piece is assembled with closures, hooks, chains, or findings. Every element is checked for:

  • Strength

  • Smooth movement

  • Secure fastening

  • Comfort on the skin

This ensures the jewelry feels as good as it looks.

Quality Check: Up to 15 Hands Touch Each Piece

Before a piece is ready to be worn, it passes through 10–15 layers of quality inspection, including:

  • Stone stability check

  • Plating consistency

  • Smooth finishing

  • Comfort and wearability

  • Structural strength

  • Shine accuracy

We don’t believe in shortcuts — only craftsmanship that feels personal.

Thoughtful, Sustainable Production

We create in small batches to minimize waste and maximize quality.
 Any unsold pieces at the end of a season are:

  • Melted down

  • Recycled into new designs

  • Stones re-used

  • Metals reworked

Nothing is wasted. Everything is repurposed with intention.

From Our Hands to Yours

When you wear DORI, you wear:

  • Hours of artisanal work

  • Slow-made craftsmanship

  • Generations of Indian jewelry heritage

  • Ethical, small-batch production

  • A piece made entirely by hand

This is why your DORI jewelry feels personal, soulful, and full of character.

Every piece carries a story — and now, it becomes part of yours.