Formia Design Jewelry, Custom handmade Jewelry

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Formia Design Jewelry

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.”

-Mia @ Formia Design Jewelry Reviews

about formia this is who the founder is and the experience behind the scenes

Lydia Hemmerly

20:29 30 Dec 22

Working with Mia on my engagement ring design was an absolute pleasure! She somehow managed to capture the image in my... head and make it even better and I know this is going to be something I cherish for the rest of my life! If you’re looking for a unique and special jewelry piece I cannot imagine there is anyone better in or around Charlottesville! Thank you for everything Mia and I genuinely cannot recommend her enough!read more

Laura Van Camp

19:50 02 Dec 22

Mia is a ring sizing genius!Three jewelers told me it couldn't be done - she did it and it's perfect.Her space is... beatiful, she is incredibly kind and personal, and her jewelry is stunning. She also made my friend's engagement ring - very unique, and the care that went into the design and craftsmanship is evident.read more

Eddie Karoliussen

14:12 27 Oct 22

I recently asked Formia Design to design a custom pendant for me. Since I am Norwegian, I wanted a Viking design. Mia... Van Beek not only met my expectations, she exceeded my expectations 100 percent. The design was spot on, and the details were just stunning. I will definitely go back, and I will refer all of my friends her way. Awesome Job!read more

Lucy Whisler

17:09 22 Sep 22

Mia is incredible! So timely, and made my design exactly as I had envisioned it. She is a professional, a master of her... craft, and I highly recommend her services!read more

Courtney Davis

22:33 21 Sep 22

Mia was so sweet and helpful from the very first consultation. She took all of my ideas with my grandma's diamonds and... combined them into the most beautiful engagement ring I ever imagined. She even finished ahead of schedule which was an amazing surprise! If you're looking to have a unique design that is your own, Formia Design is the place to go and very trustworthy.read more

Linda Hefti

17:50 20 Sep 22

My children have given me a charm, created by my grandsons, for the past 9 years. It is the only necklace I wear and... it is such a talking point at parties. I have given your website info to many a friend and stranger!read more

Dominique Gay

10:58 19 Jul 22

Absolutely amazing and so kind to work with. I went to multiple jewelers to see if they could resize my ring with a... complex design and they all turned me down except for Formia Design! And she did an amazing job. I will be coming definitely come back for more custom jewelry! Thank you thank you!read more

Holly Bell

15:17 11 Mar 22

I worked with Mia to redesign my wedding/engagement rings. The whole process from the initial appointment to final... pickup could not have been smoother. Mia was completely transparent about pricing and presented me with wonderful options for the ring design. The end result surpassed my expectations. I could not be happier. I have received many compliments and would recommend Mia to anyone looking for something truly special.read more

Michelle Satterwhite

00:02 05 Mar 22

Mia was so easy to work with, bounce ideas off of and the finished product exceeded my expectations. I would not... hesitate to work with Mia again on a custom piece of jewelry.read more

Jimmy Stevens

13:35 06 Feb 22

Mia is very talented. She has made amazing pieces for me to gift my wife. I most recently returned for a second... Valentine’s Day to have a second set of charms added to my wife’s bracelet. The first set of charms were recreations of our children's art and the second set are profiles of our children. Thank you Mia!read more

Holly

19:38 28 Sep 21

Mia is the only person I trust with the gemstones passed down to me by my grandmother. She makes breathtaking pieces... out of my old jewels. I always receive compliments when wearing Formia Design items.read more

Michael Komarny

14:00 15 Sep 21

Mia, thanks for everything. The pendant you made me is perfect. Excellent service from start to finish. You have a... customer for life!! I’m so pleased with the work- it’s exceptional!!!!!read more

Szilvia Váraljai

11:53 15 Aug 21

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 Swedenread more

Thyra Smith

22:02 20 Jan 21

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!read more

Matthew Carr

16:43 11 Dec 20

A holiday tradition! Mia always makes the magic come to life and the thoughtfulness brings tears of joy every single... time. Almost time for another charm bracelet.read more

Justin Murphy

00:55 15 Nov 20

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 will always carry many memories - including ones about the process of its creation, so thank you Mia!read more

Jennifer Burdett

14:34 07 Nov 20

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.read more

L Bentley

16:08 30 Sep 20

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's needs and take our basic ideas and create something beautiful. would definitely work with her again.read more

T Young

17:30 06 Jun 20

We are giving my daughter a charm bracelet for graduation. The charms are supposed to represent special people and... events in her live. While looking for the charms I found Formia. My husband was so excited. He always draws a little dog. He puts it on letters, cards and random notes and places. So he wanted to have a charm made of this little dog. So We submit our order online and also gave them a call. Then nervously waited. With in a short time it was at my door. I opened the box it was perfect! Exactly what we visioned. My husband couldn't be more happy. Its a charm that she can look at for the rest of her life and smile thinking of her dad. Thank you so much you made this 2020 Graduation extra special!read more

Nick Passero

18:53 03 Jun 20

Mia was great to work with on a custom ring for my wife. She provided great feedback and was very helpful with the... design. The end result came out great!read more

Heathersoul

11:07 17 Jan 20

I absolutely adore my necklace! My grand-niece had hand drawn my birthday card for my 60th. Mia took a not so great... photo and turned into an exact replica. I'm proud to wear it, my grand-niece thought it was the best thing ever, and I can pass it down to her when she gets older.read more

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