Cathy Heinz Designs - Maine Custom Jewelry Designer

Beautiful, modern, well-made jewelry is our goal. Quality matters in everything we do - our workmanship, customer service, communication - it's the driving force behind our company, which has been serving the Maine community and customers around the world for over 20 years.

We have a strong commitment to dealing with only the most ethically, environmentally, and socially responsible suppliers of gemstones and metals. Sustainability is key for us.

Mother's Day

It's always hard to find the right gift for Mom because she never wants anything for herself. Maybe it's time for a memorable piece of jewelry. You might want to check out my one of a kind pieces - Necklaces. I have a lovely selection of Gemstone Earrings, too. A one of a kind piece can become a treasured family heirloom.

Engagement Ring Search?

Picking the right engagement ring can be quite daunting. Stuller, my favorite American supplier of engagement rings, not to mention gemstones and jewelry supplies, now has allowed me to let my customers see their entire inventory right on my website. You will have the option to see the many hundreds of styles they sell, plus preview your ideas by selecting a style, size, metal, and gemstone(s) to create an image of the finished product. You can request a quote, which they will send to me as their partner. If you see something that you would like modified, they can do that also! Click HERE to try it out.

Custom Design Appointments

I am meeting with customers again at the studio! I am not requiring masks but am happy to wear one if you like. If you are interested in working with me on a custom design, please contact me to make an appointment. If you prefer, I can meet with you by phone or we can meet online using Zoom or Facetime.

Recent Reviews and Feedback

"Can't thank you enough, Cathy. I can only hope that every once in awhile you reflect on the fact that your skill and gift in jewelry design and production brings happiness and joy to so many people."

"I appreciate your beautiful work and such great attention to detail. It amazes me how you keep creating new pieces that are both contemporary and classic."

"Thank you for bringing my jewelry back to life! "

"I wanted to let you know that my earrings arrived today and they are ABSOLUTELY gorgeous!! I love them!
Thank you so much and I can’t believe how fast you got them done for me. "

"She's my absolute favorite jewelry designer."

"This ring is perfect in every way, and the seller was so nice to work with! The quality of the ring is excellent… The diamonds are clear and sparkling, the gold is smooth and shiny, and the setting of the stones has been beautifully and skillfully done. And I can’t overstate Cathy’s kindness and professionalism. She was helpful, friendly, and a pleasure to do business with."

"Another great purchase from Cathy Heinz Designs. She keeps it fresh and her quality never disappoints."

"Thank you for the quick shipping of my order. As always, I am absolutely delighted with the beautiful earrings and necklace. They are timeless pieces that will always be among my favorites. Thanks again for your beautiful work, Cathy."

"This ring is gorgeous! Very fast shipping. Thank you!."

"Arrived quickly and beautifully crafted! Delicate, yet strong. I will definitely be making more purchases in the future."

" Such a lovely ring & Cathy was a joy to deal with! I really appreciate the time she took to thoroughly answer all my many questions which was extremely helpful during the custom order process. I bought this as a gift for my Mom and gave it to her yesterday....She loves it and it fits her perfectly :) Would absolutely buy from this shop again and I recommend this seller to anyone looking for a special, well-made piece of jewelry. Thanks so much for a great experience."

"If I could give Cathy 10 stars I would! This was a birthday present for my sister and she was great about holding the earrings and shipping them a week before my sister's birthday. She also changed the wires for me b/c of my sister's metal allergy and Cathy was super pleasant. It sounds like the gift was wonderfully wrapped as well. Would definitely purchase from her again!"

Designing Jewelry Long Distance - A Testimonial

During this period of self-distancing and quarantines, I can still work with you to design something special! By phone, email, or face-to-face software, we can work together easily and safely. Here's the proof:

"After some initial discussions, via telephone, I decided that a ring might be the best choice. Cathy and I worked via phone and email, as well as Facebook during the process. After deciding on a ring, Cathy called me and we spoke at great length about my daughter, her likes and dislikes in jewelry as well as mundane things like ring size. She forced me to think.

I provided pictures of my daughter so she could see her and the kinds of things she wears. Armed with that information Cathy went away and came back with suggested designs. I was floored! I could actually see my daughter wearing any of the possible designs. It was amazing! Over a period of a few weeks, the design was refined and I selected the option I liked best.

The finished rings were outstanding and my daughter loved them. ... In a way, Cathy got into my head and brought out the perfect gift. Trusting Cathy with this important gift was the best thing I did! All of the things that one might think of negatives were not; long distance communication, no input from my very selective daughter, and ring design when Cathy had not ever met my daughter. It all worked out. ... My daughter loves her rings ".