Your story, beautifully told

Custom jewelry made from Potomac River history

Rachel designs custom necklaces, bracelets and earrings around a person, memory or milestone, using river-found pottery or glass and the colors, stones and charms that make a piece unmistakably yours.

A gold chain necklace on a linen bust hung with early 1900s china and frosted river glass

How a custom order works

Whether you’re celebrating, honoring someone you love or looking for a piece that feels like you, it takes three simple steps.

  1. Tell Rachel your idea

    Fill out the short request below: what you’d like, who it’s for, your style and your budget.

  2. Talk through the design

    Rachel follows up by email or text, your choice, to talk through materials and details. A $25 deposit, applied to your final price, starts the design.

  3. Your heirloom is handmade

    Once you approve the design, Rachel handcrafts it around real Potomac River pottery or glass, typically in 7–14 business days.

Custom order request

Start your custom piece

Three short steps. Only the questions marked * are required. If you aren’t sure about something, skip it. Rachel is happy to help guide the design.

  • <$75under $75
  • $75–125$75 to $125
  • $125–200$125 to $200
  • $200+$200 and up

Some of the most meaningful Tidewater Trove pieces are created with a particular person, memory or milestone in mind.

Rachel Knotts
  1. 1. Your piece
  2. 2. Design details
  3. 3. Contact info

1. Your piece
What would you like to have made? (required)
Is this piece for you or a gift?
2. Design details
Share anything you already have in mind: colors, style, length, materials or meaningful details. It’s perfectly fine if you aren’t sure yet. I’m happy to help guide the design!
How would you describe your style for this piece?
Which metal finish do you prefer?
Would you like river-found pottery, river glass or either?
Would you like to include any additional details?
What is your approximate budget?
3. Your contact info
Preferred way to be contacted

Rachel reads every request personally and replies by your preferred method. No obligation, and your details are only used to talk about your piece. Privacy.

Good to know

Custom order questions

What if I’m not sure what I want yet?

That’s perfectly fine. Share whatever you have in mind, even just a color or an occasion, and Rachel will help guide the design.

What can a custom piece include?

Custom designs start with river-found pottery, river glass or both. They can add semi-precious stones, pearls, charms, birthstones, initials or meaningful symbols, in gold, silver, beaded or pearl finishes.

How much does a custom piece cost?

It depends on the design and materials. The request form offers budgets of under $75, $75–$125, $125–$200 and $200+, and Rachel designs within the range you choose.

Can you make a memorial or remembrance piece?

Yes. Choose “A memorial or remembrance piece” on the form and share as much or as little as you’d like.

How long does a custom piece take?

Custom pieces typically take 7–14 business days, depending on the design, material availability and the season. If you have a date in mind, add it to the form and Rachel will let you know what’s possible.

Is there a deposit?

Yes. A $25 nonrefundable deposit begins the design process and is applied toward your final price. Because each piece is unique, the final price is set once the design and materials are chosen. The balance is due when you approve the design, before your piece ships.

Can I return a custom piece?

Custom and made-to-order pieces are final sale and can’t be returned or exchanged for a change of mind. If anything arrives damaged or incorrect, contact Rachel within 48 hours of delivery with photos. Returns policy.