Lightweight Prong Settings and Missing Diamonds – Wedding Ring Buyer Beware “Whoops! I’m Missing a Diamond. Again!” moaned Daphne. It was a sunny winter’s day in Santa Barbara, when my jewelry repair expert self took in a new wedding ring … Continue reading →

Peace on Earth And Look Good! When I was younger—before I was a Santa Barbara Jewelry Designer—a friend invited me to fly to Oregon with her to march for peace with her favorite organization. She said to bring a sleeping bag and … Continue reading →

The MJSA “Suite Emotion” Jewelry 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 the 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. is completed, the piece is cast in … 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 →

This is a story about a wedding ring disaster… …. with a happy ending. It started on the internet, far far away. Then it got local and transformed into a happy set of wedding rings. Let your Santa Barbara Jeweler … Continue reading →

Who Uses a Santa Barbara Jeweler? I get asked often, “Calla can you 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 the … Continue reading →

Trekkie or Trekker? What Do I Call My Star Trek Loving Self? Has this Santa Barbara Jeweler divulged that she’s a Star Trek Fan? Well I am. So when these fabulous prize winning earrings by Raja Gondkar showed up I … Continue reading →

Let’s Dive Deeper into Your Choices for Ring Prong Repair In Ring Disasters, Part 3 – Ring Prong Re-Tipping Pro’s and Cons, your Santa Barbara Jeweler explained what a re-tip repair is, how it’s done and why if it took ten … Continue reading →

Let’s Talk Turkey About Fixing Your Ring Disaster In Ring Disasters, Part 1 – “Broken or Pancaked Prongs” your Santa Barbara Jeweler told you how to spot when your ring prongs are heading into the red zone. In this post … Continue reading →

What Amy Didn’t Have Amy is a gorgeous young mom, with two energetic young boys and a great husband, Charlie. What she doesn’t have is a wedding set that works for her.