Price range: $50.00 through $125.00
Turn a Stone Into Art That Lasts Forever
Some stones stay with you long after you leave the place they came from. They carry the memory of a moment, a person, or a piece of land that shaped you. Custom stone cutting is a way to honor that connection. You choose a stone with meaning and I shape it into something you can use and return to again and again.
Every piece is crafted by hand in my New England studio. I study your stone, reveal its natural textures, and finish it in a way that respects where it came from. Your stone becomes something personal. Something lasting. Something that feels like home.
Part One: Begin With Your Stone
When you are ready to start, place the order for Part One.
I mail you a reinforced double wall box with a prepaid UPS label, or you can drop off your stone at my studio.
Part One covers your consultation, preparation of the stone, ink labeling, and all shipping for both your stone and the finished pieces. Because each project requires preparation before cutting begins, this fee is non refundable.
Watch: How to Ship Your Stone
For many customers, this is the first time sending a stone through the mail. This short video walks you through the packing process step by step. It shows how to protect your stone so it travels safely. The goal is to make the first step easy, clear, and worry free.
Part Two: Crafting and Final Pricing
Once I begin shaping your stone, you will start to see what it can become. I send photos and updates throughout the process.
Part Two is based on the final size, the type of piece created, and the total time required. You will receive your invoice when the work is complete.
What Your Stone Can Become
Custom stone cheese or charcuterie board
Protective trivet
Set of stone coasters
Sculpted bowl
Hanging sign piece
Celebratory Monument
Ink labeling is included. Ink stamping and custom hanging brackets are available.
Why People Choose Custom Stone Cutting
To keep a piece of a meaningful place
To turn a memory into something tangible
To give a gift that carries a personal story
To bring a sense of home into a new chapter
To preserve connection to land, family, and history
Rock Selection Guidelines
Stones must weigh under sixty pounds.
Avoid deep cracks if possible.
Freshly unearthed stones are often better than weathered stones.
Rinse stones to better understand their natural color.
Look for markings or variations that make the piece unique.
Cutting removes about one eighth inch per pass.
Meaningful stones often create the most meaningful results.
Watch: How to Choose a Good Stone
If you are unsure which stone to use, this short video offers helpful guidance. It shows examples of weight, structure, and color, along with signs that help you understand which stones shape well.
Sizing and Expectations
Final dimensions depend on the original shape of the stone, how it responds to initial cuts, and the type of piece you choose. We discuss expected outcomes once the stone arrives.
Shipping and Returns
Free domestic shipping on orders over forty dollars and all custom stone cutting orders.
International shipping available by quote.
Prepaid UPS label included with every box.
Finished pieces ship free within the United States.
Tracking emailed when your package ships.
If anything arrives damaged, you are not responsible.
I use compostable, sustainable packaging materials.
Returns and Exchanges
Returns and exchanges for standard purchases are free within two weeks.
Grill stones and baking stones are final sale.
Part One fees for custom stonecutting are non refundable.
Begin Your Project
Choose a stone that means something to you.
Send it to my studio.
I handle the rest with care.
Watch: Customer Testimonial
Everything you need to know about shipping, delivery, gift orders, tracking, and sustainable packaging.
My pieces are often gifted, so pricing information is never included inside the package.
Complimentary personalized gift notes are available. Simply add your gift note when adding an item to the shopping cart, or use the order notes during checkout.
Another option is to mail your gift to your own name at your friend's address.
I strive to process orders received by 10 am EST Monday – Friday by the following day, so you get it ASAP.
If anything arrives broken you are not liable for damages. Please notify me as soon as possible and save the packaging.
The packaging may be needed to file an insurance claim with the shipping service or for a possible return or claim.
You will receive a tracking number via email when your package ships. Check your spam folder if the email is missing.
Orders $40 and up ship free throughout the continental USA. Otherwise, shipping is a flat $10 fee.
Transit time from Lowell, MA is generally 1–6 days.
I use 100% compostable paper packaging and wrapping. No plastic anywhere. I also use recycled corrugated boxes, paper gum tape, and recycled kraft paper for void fill.
This does not sacrifice the safety of your item. Please compost the boxes and void fill paper if possible. This is a sustainable product, through and through.
Product gift boxes are either branded by hand with a hot branding iron or hand stamped with ink, and can all be composted.
Shipping internationally made simple, with transparent delivery times, costs, customs information, and return policies.
I am excited to offer free international shipping on orders over $400 to select countries. Eligible orders ship using standard international carriers, primarily USPS Priority Mail International.
For international orders under $400, please contact us at office@AmericanStonecraft.com for a shipping quote and available delivery options.
Typically 6–10 business days to most European and North American destinations, and 7–14+ business days to Asia-Pacific and other regions.
Free shipping automatically applies at checkout for qualifying orders shipped to the eligible countries listed below.
Heavier or oversized products, which are common with stone pieces, may require additional shipping charges calculated at checkout.
Tracking is included with every shipment. Expedited shipping options are available for an additional charge.
American Stonecraft® handles export documentation, packaging, and transportation to your country's border or designated entry point.
You (the buyer/importer) are responsible for all import duties, VAT/GST, customs brokerage fees, handling charges, and other import-related costs required by your local customs authority.
These charges are NOT included in the product price or shipping cost and must be paid separately when your shipment arrives or clears customs.
Import fees vary by country and are determined by your local customs authority based on product value, shipping cost, product classification, and local regulations.
Customs delays may occur while duties or taxes are being processed.
We recommend checking estimated import charges before placing your order using your country's customs website, local postal service, a customs broker, or an online duty calculator such as SimplyDuty.
Some shipments may require additional customs documentation or inspection.
American Stonecraft® is not responsible for customs delays, import fees, taxes, or costs associated with import compliance.
Returns are accepted within 14 days of delivery for eligible items returned in their original condition.
Return shipping costs are the responsibility of the buyer.
Refunds are processed after the returned item has been inspected.
Customs duties and import taxes paid on the original shipment are generally non-refundable.
Orders over $400 qualify for free international shipping to the countries listed below.
Simple, straightforward returns and exchanges for eligible website purchases.
An exchange of something you picked for something else on the website has no additional charge, beyond the difference in item prices. I will mail you a return shipping label for what you have, and once it comes back I will mail you out what you prefer.
Notify me of your desire to make an exchange, which item(s) you desire in exchange, and I will send you a return shipping label.
Returns are eligible within 14 days of purchase. If you won’t be home and anticipate needing longer, please request this in advance. I will send you a return shipping label and please reuse your packaging and pack in the same style.
Grill stone or baking stone purchases are final, and are not eligible for return or exchange.
Email or call/text within two weeks of your purchase to initiate the process.
A return shipping label will be provided for your website purchase.
Please reuse the original packaging and pack the item in the same style.
Once the returned item arrives at the studio, the refund will be processed.
Get in touch within two weeks of your purchase and I’ll help you get started.
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