Posts Tagged ‘custom design’
Engraved Rings – Five Things You Need to Know
Hand Engraved Engagement Ring. Calla Gold Design What exactly is ring engraving? My phone rang on a rainy day. A nice guy named Lon said, “My girlfriend Sue wants engraved rings. We were talking about ring styles she likes, because I want to create an engagement ring for her. I haven’t started the design process…
Read MoreUsing Oxidation, Black Rhodium and Black Enamel for Black Jewelry
How Would you Like to Add Intrigue and Depth to a Piece of Your Jewelry? If you’d like a little walk on the wild side with your jewelry, you might like to think about adding the Kiss of Night, (a touch of black), to your precious treasures. Great Jewelers are always experimenting with new…
Read MoreVersatile Clasp Challenge! The Story of an Unworn Diamond Clasp Set Free
So Many Pearls, But Only One Nice Diamond Clasp! A Story. Sheri showed me her clasp that years ago a wonderful diamond had been taken out of to create a ring. She loved that ring, so that diamond was gone. However she did have a single diamond from a set of earrings that wasn’t being…
Read MoreWhat is Your Jewelry Personality? Part two – Metal, Width and Height
This post is part two of “What is Your Jewelry Personality.” If you haven’t read part one, read it first. This series is a great way to visually explore your favorite looks and feels in jewelry design. This is a multi-part series that I’ll keep adding to. Let’s narrow down some choices to finding your…
Read MoreIs a Halo Ring the Right Ring For Your Engagement Design?
Will a halo ring design honor your center diamond or colored gemstone? Before we talk about halos can I share Beyonce’s song Halo? The idea of a halo of diamonds around your main diamond has been around for a long time and is expressed in many different ways. A halo can make your…
Read MoreAntique Ring Restoration Story – Filigree Hearts Re-Made
When Cheryl finally received the antique ring that belonged to her great-grandmother she loved its intricacy and sweet details. The little filigree hearts were her favorite part. Unfortunately, somewhere along the line one side of the ring with the little hearts had maybe been stepped on. It was badly broken. Great Grandma’s Antique Ring…
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