Master goldsmith Mia van Beek established Formia design Jewelry in 2004. A small, full-service jewelry studio located in the heart of Charlottesville, Virginia. Known worldwide for transforming your own child's artwork into precious metal keepsakes (necklaces, charms, keychains and more). We design, redesign and repair fine jewelry (engagement rings, wedding bands, anniversary gifts and more).
All our pieces are handmade with the goal of perfection. Providing excellent customer service, fast turn around time and full attention to detail in every stage of the process. Most of all, satisfied customers are our priority.
All our pieces are handmade with the goal of perfection. Providing excellent customer service, fast turn around time and full attention to detail in every stage of the process. Most of all, satisfied customers are our priority.
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About Formia Design; Creating and designing has always been a huge part of Mia's life. Owning her own jewelry business specializing in designing custom jewelry has allowed for Mia to fulfill her passion for creativity. Trained by the most respected masters in Sweden, Mia's technical knowledge is vast.
Redeem for any service or products: fine jewelry, child designed jewelry, jewelry redesign, or repair!. Let us send a gift certificate TODAY to your loved one to use on any of our products or services! Perfect gift if you have short of time to create your own, tip: give it with the drawing you selected!.
Each piece an accurate replica of the original drawing created in our Charlottesville VA studio. We have no creative limits, we will help you transform each one into something beautiful. Mia is a certified master goldsmith trained in the traditional jewelry making techniques of Europe.
Through a labor-intensive process using hand tools, she captures the warmth and detail of the original artwork, while also ensuring the piece is structurally strong - guaranteed to last a lifetime.She uses only solid precious metals and genuine gemstones in her pieces. We are able to hand make a totally custom, high quality piece and mail it from our Virginia-based studio in under two weeks.
Through a labor-intensive process using hand tools, she captures the warmth and detail of the original artwork, while also ensuring the piece is structurally strong - guaranteed to last a lifetime.She uses only solid precious metals and genuine gemstones in her pieces. We are able to hand make a totally custom, high quality piece and mail it from our Virginia-based studio in under two weeks.
Valentine's day gifts from your own funny doodle, *that* framed art piece, or a precious handwriting sample. But who is this mysterious saint, and where did these traditions come from? Find out about the history of this centuries-old holiday, from ancient Roman rituals to the customs of Victorian England.
We'll be rolling out a new one every day or so, but be sure to check out our picks for 13 of the coolest personalized Father's Day gifts right now (like the beautiful tie clips made from children's artwork from Formia Designs, shown above) because you've got to hurry on those. Father's Day is a celebration honoring fathers and celebrating fatherhood, paternal bonds, and the influence of fathers in society.
Reviews (14)
Michael Komarny
Oct 01, 2021
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Holly
Sep 29, 2021
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Szilvia Varaljai
Aug 28, 2021
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Is it possible to fall in love with a ring? I feel I can when I look at mine. Thank you, Mia, for crafting it. I can’t describe with words how happy I am that I can have the drawings of both of my sons carved onto the same ring. Wonderful piece of fine craftsmanship, I am grateful for it. Szilvi from Sweden
Thyra Smith
Feb 07, 2021
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Mia is absolutely fantastic to work with! We were given a family brooch to use for our wedding jewelry and Mia used the stones and gold to create the perfect engagement and wedding rings for us! Definitely talk to Mia if you need any kind of jewelry - her prices are very competitive compared to what we saw, and the end product is far superior!
Jennifer Burdett
Dec 28, 2020
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I have the highest praise for Mia and her work redesigning my wedding band. I could not be happier with the final piece, which goes with my engagement ring as if they were meant to be. It was my first time working with Mia, and some may say I was crazy to do so with my wedding band. It was not a lightly taken decision for me, and I researched several jewelers before going with Mia. She is exceptional at her craft...her portfolio captures her true versatility, and her range is incredible.
L. Bentley
Oct 23, 2020
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I found Formia Design and Mia through Pinterest and I could not be happier. I contacted Mia because I wanted to do something special with my grandparents wedding band and my father's wedding band. I sent her some inspiration pics of my rough ideas and she took it from there and created a beautiful bracelet with my grandparents bands and an amazing stacked necklace with my dad's band and a loose diamond that I had. She was sensitive to the fact that I wanted to preserve the basic integrity and the engraving in the bands. In addition to be a great artist she has the ability to listen to the customer
Justin Murphy
Oct 02, 2020
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From start to finish, Mia offered a comforting energy that eased any anxiety about crafting an engagement ring. Throughout the process, she provided tangible options to view and consider, she remained open to any changes in ideas, and she always allowed us to take our time when deciding. Through her past work, Mia can facilitate the visualization process for anyone unsure of their preferences, and her creativity and confidence in her craftsmanship open doors of possibility. Above all, Mia listened intently every step of the way, and we both love the ring she created. We know the engagement ring
Ernie L.
Aug 12, 2020
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Artuzia Lavoie
May 20, 2020
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Mary Martin
May 06, 2020
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Mia!!! I just opened your email to see the picture of the finished piece for my daughter...the tears flowed! Your work is a beautiful gift and is beyond my expectations. I can't thank you enough for your guidance from start to finish...and I can hardly wait for my daughter to open it on Christmas Eve. We will be face timing as she opens it! We will absolutely be in touch again!
Thank you so, so much!
Mary
Thank you so, so much!
Mary
Nicole B.
Jan 16, 2020
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I am so happy with how my rings came back from Formia! 3 years ago when I was pregnant my hands swelled up terribly and I couldn't get one of my wedding rings off. My dad had to saw off my band! Both rings had been on so tight that I had a terrible rash on my finger for weeks, even after the rings were off. I researched jewelers in C'Ville and loved that I could email Mia pictures and details about my rings. She replied back quickly and even included a quote. I dropped them off at her studio - easy peasy! I just picked up my rings today, and she fixed the solitaire, soldered the one that
Mary S.
Mar 10, 2019
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Top notch experience! We love it! My fiancee and I were on the search for something different for me and we found it by working with Mia! We are thrilled with the ring that Mia designed for our engagement, both my fiancee and I were so excited to see the final product! This ring is simply perfect for me and suits my style wonderfully! Working with Mia was wonderful, she offered great suggestions and took all the guessing work out of the process. Quality work and a collaborative interaction! Both me and my guy were stunned to see it! We love it and I couldn't be happier!
Lawrence B.
Apr 25, 2016
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I am struggling to find the words. Mia fulfilled a decades long dream for me today. I am a science fiction/fantasy author. A special pendant is described in my books. It is an alien frog-like creature sitting on a leaf. I've had a sketch of this pendant for many years and I've wanted to have it made into a real pendant. I've tried several times without success. Then, I saw a clip about Formia Design on "I Want That'. I was intrigued and wondered if they might be able to make this dream a reality for me. So, I contacted them. I wanted something slightly different than what
John C.
May 22, 2014
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I am so glad I used these fine ladies for my engagement ring. I cannot say enough good things about the entire experience. Being a young, sloppy bachelor type, I had no idea what I was looking for and was very afraid of being taken advantage of. I do computers and cars, not jewelry. My lady IS very special to me, and a little off the beaten path, so I really did not want to get her something that looks like it came from the mall (either of them, lol). Eventually I decided on Formia Design, based on a referral from one of my customers. I spoke with Mia and Joan for a few minutes on several occasions
