UndergroundDesigns
Buyers are raving!
This shop got multiple 5-star reviews in the past 7 days.
Announcement
Hi! I'm Jill and I make everything you see here out of solid sterling silver (925) using traditional silversmithing techniques - saws, hammers, torches and my own two hands! During the summers past, you would have found me and my jewellery in person at the Kingston Public Market. However this summer I will not be returning to the market due to COVID19. I am practicing the safest social distancing possible by only operating on ETSY!
Current production time before shipping: 5 - 7 business days. (Business days are Mondays - Fridays and do not include weekends/holidays).
Announcement
Hi! I'm Jill and I make everything you see here out of solid sterling silver (925) using traditional silversmithing techniques - saws, hammers, torches and my own two hands! During the summers past, you would have found me and my jewellery in person at the Kingston Public Market. However this summer I will not be returning to the market due to COVID19. I am practicing the safest social distancing possible by only operating on ETSY!
Current production time before shipping: 5 - 7 business days. (Business days are Mondays - Fridays and do not include weekends/holidays).
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Jennifer on 13 Feb, 2021
5 out of 5 starsI’ve purchased multiple pieces from Jill. She never disappoints. Her quality of craftsmanship shows every time!!!! This ring is so versatile and the perfect width alone or stacked.
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ettioops on 09 Feb, 2021
5 out of 5 starsFirst off ... the service! Jill is amazing. So patient with my million and one questions and VERY talented!
The ring is gorgeous. Fits perfectly and is super shiny and very well made.
Life in Covid isn’t easy, as we all know, so it took almost 2 weeks to get to me because of Covid at a Canada Post facility. Can’t complain though. Remember to be kind. People are doing their best.
Shopped small. Supported Canadian (Ontarian) shops. Worth it!! Thank you Jill! -
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Trena on 01 Feb, 2021
5 out of 5 starsExactly as described. Communication was great and delivery was good considering delays with COVID. I would highly recommend.
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Esther on 15 Jan, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThis is a fabulous ring, I received it as a gift and though it arrived and was the wrong size (very understandable given the holiday rush!!), Jill was very quick to make amends and sent a new one in the correct size free of charge within a day or two. Some of the best customer service I’ve experienced on Etsy paired with fantastic high-quality items. I will be sure to purchase from this shop again in the near future! I have nothing but great things to say about the shop, and if you’re on the fence about making a purchase — go for it, you won’t be disappointed! 😄
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Astrid on 31 Dec, 2020
5 out of 5 starsPERFECT. Exactly what I was looking for! The ring fits comfortably and was shipped in a nice box with a small silver polishing cloth. Jillian sent a photo after it was made and kindly upgraded the shipping. Will definitely be ordering from her shop again!
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Ana on 29 Oct, 2020
5 out of 5 starsAbsolutely beautiful ring and excellent customer service! I would definitely recommend this shop and this particular ring as well. It is very shiny and well made, and it fits perfectly.
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Andrée-Anne on 28 Feb, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThe seller is so sweet, attentive, helpful, responsive, etc etc. I loved connecting with her about my ring. I gave a big A+ to customer service. It was the second ring I purchased from this store and It’s the second ring that I wear on a daily basis. The quality is amazing& The jewelry’s are really well made. I would be back again in the future and I do recommend this shop to anyone looking for great jewelry pieces.
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Wendy on 24 Feb, 2021
5 out of 5 starsA beautiful piece of art as shown perfect sizing as I had requested and presented in a nice little box with an additional little gift. I will treasure my new collection of jewelry.
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Jeffrey on 20 Feb, 2021
5 out of 5 stars💯WOW! I have been looking for a quality hammered sterling ring for awhil and have been disappointed by previous purchases. I decided to try here, and very soon after my order Jill replied with a timeframe of what to expect and when. She was very communicative regarding any/all inquiries I had. The ring itself fits exactly as ordered, and the quality, homemade crafts(wo)manship of the ring is evident. It is so beautiful in the light, so I tried to take a picture outside in front of snow with the sunset. Thanks Jill, I'll definitely be back! 🙏🙏💯💯
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Emily on 19 Feb, 2021
5 out of 5 starsSo happy to receive this stellar ring today! A big thank you to Jillian for her kind, personal customer care - especially during this time. I definitely recommend purchasing from her shop.
About UndergroundDesigns
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Filing, filing, filing! Making sure everything is nice and smooth!
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Using the acetylene torch to solder. Make sure to tie your hair back!
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Polishing! Tape those fingers up because that ring will get HOT! Yowwwch!
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Bezel setting a hematite cabochon into a ring. Almost done!
Going Underground
Like my profile says, I was primarily trained as a gemmologist.
Then I attended George Brown College's Jewellery Arts Program. Underground Designs has been my business since 2005. It started part time during the summers at my local farmer's market in Kingston, Ontario while I took Sociology at Queen's University. When I graduated, I realized I had established a decent little business and decided to just go all in with it to see where it would take me. I began doing art and craft shows around the province, and in 2011 I took this show global - on the internet through Etsy. What an experience it has been, and continues to be here on the internet, and out there in the real world too - but especially here. I've really enjoyed building my little shop here in Etsy land, and meeting all of you that have stopped by!
Jill
Shop members
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Jillian Hinchey
Owner, Maker, Designer, Curator, Everything Else...
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Returns & exchanges
I gladly accept returns, exchanges and cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalised orders
- Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)
I accept returns I do not accept returns
I accept exchanges I do not accept exchanges
I accept cancellations I do not accept cancellations
Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:
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Frequently asked questions
Sizing details
I make all rings to order according to US sizing standards in full, half or quarter sizes. See individual listing details for the range of sizes I can offer for each design. Please indicate the size you desire in the 'note to seller' during check out.
If you are unsure of your ring size, I do NOT recommend self sizing as it often provides inaccurate results. The only way I recommend is getting the finger in question sized in person at any jewellery store or counter. This ensures you get the best fitting ring.
Do remember that wider rings will fit with a tighter feel. Depending on your ring style and shape of finger wider rings may need to be ordered a half size or so up from what you might normally wear for thinner bands.
Care instructions
Care instruction cards are provided with each individual piece. For a more general overview of silver care, feel free to visit my website: http://www.undergrounddesigns.ca/silver-care.html
Gift wrapping and packaging
All of my jewellery will arrive to you neatly packaged inside a silver foiled cardboard jewellery box. It will include a small polishing cloth sample as well as the appropriate silver care cards.
Custom and personalized orders
I only make to order the items you see listed. I do not have the equipment to offer engraving/personalization. Custom designs are also not something I currently offer as I do not have the time to devote to them. Thank you for your interest, though!
Wholesale availability
I do not offer wholesale - or even consign. My work can only be found though myself personally here on Etsy, or in person in the summer months at the Farmer's Market in Kingston, Ontario.