Before I tell You About Lorrie’s Ring…. As a Santa Barbara Jewelry Designer, I’ve been asked how I can designDesigning jewelry starts with a drawing of an idea. Next, a hand-carved or 3D CAD (computer aided designDesigning jewelry starts with a drawing of an idea. Next, a hand-carved or 3D CAD (computer aided design) wax model of the drawing is fabricated. After the wax model is completed, the piece is cast in medal.) wax modelBefore a ring is cast in precious metal, a model of it is carved in wax. Wax models are carved by hand or by a computer-assisted machine. of … Continue reading →

I was recently featured in an MJSA (a leading resource in jewelry making and designDesigning jewelry starts with a drawing of an idea. Next, a hand-carved or 3D CAD (computer aided designDesigning jewelry starts with a drawing of an idea. Next, a hand-carved or 3D CAD (computer aided design) wax model of the drawing is fabricated. After the wax model is completed, the piece is cast in medal.) wax modelBefore a ring is cast in precious metal, a model of it is carved in wax. Wax models are carved by hand or by a computer-assisted machine. of the drawing is fabricated. After … Continue reading →

Overheard at a Pool Party This Santa Barbara Jeweler heard this and had to write about it. Friends Beth and Laura met up a pool party. Beth turned to Laura and said, “I love that ring on you. Where did … Continue reading →

Why Should You Invest in Your Jewelry Wardrobe? Jewelry is communication.  The communication choices you make by the jewelry you choose to wear, effects how other people perceive you.

Your Diva Pearls Demand Your Respect Someone asked me the other day, “How come you’re charging me so much to size this pearl ring? Its bandTypically, bands are simple rings of uniform width. They can be thick or thin. Occasionally, … Continue reading →

Who’s Going to Be Your Next Jeweler? When I blogged about How to Choose Your Jeweler, I looked at the 8 types of Jewelers. As a Santa Barbara Jeweler, this is how I see it. If I’ve left out questions … Continue reading →

How to Choose Your Jeweler: You Have a Choice! At some point in your life jewelry becomes a cherished part of it. For me it was the horse pin my grandmother gave me when I was ten. I really wanted … Continue reading →