Custom Design ~Engagement Ring~

little before the holiday rush, I had a special order for engagement ring with herkimer diamond. the customer originally saw my posts on herkimer diamond ring and thought it would be perfect for their engagement rings. I was so thrilled to make somebody's engagement rings. because I use to sell engagement rings (and other fine jewelry but mainly engagement rings) when I was working at fine jewelry store. I love the meaning of the engagement rings and the excitement around it but I was always questioning how guys(mostly) buying/searching for the ring. they mainly concern about 4 c's and certificate and of course price. they don't really care about how the particular diamond speaks and makes you feel. like you are going to work round with certificate with it! I always thought that was little silly but have to go with the program since I was working for somebody. so, when I got my own engagement ring order, I was just stunned! I went back and forth with the customer on design, got stones in for them to chose, making of the rings... I enjoyed every moment! and that led me to think, I can and want to make engagement rings. but not typical diamond rings. I want to make more meaningful rings for people doesn't care about 4 c's and certificates! 

 with that say, I have few engagement rings and wedding rings in the works. and I'll have my new shiny toy in few days... stay tuned! 

Happy Crafting:)

Custom Design - Memorial Jewelry

a customer came to see me to store I help on Saturdays, Zodiac, referred from my previous custom design customer. he was looking to have jewelry made to gift to his partner for his mother passing. he wanted cross with mother's birthstone emerald in the center. he showed me what kind of cross he looking for and we kind of design together from it. this was originally for Christmas gift but I couldn't have time to work on it until after Christmas... piece like this, I need time to devote to it. and I love the out come! this is coolest cross I ever seen!

and around same time I got order on my Etsy shop for customer gifting custom locket for her friend that husband had past. 

I know these are sad situations, it's so sad to have your loved ones passing... but I love the jewelry would hold the sweet memories and part of the person to carry with you. and I feel so honored to have chosen to create such a important pieces.   

~Happy New Year & Happy Crafting~

Blog-o-sphere Think Tank September

September's topic: "Favourite colour?

it's been so long since I post anything in my blog. so I thought it's time for me to participate in monthly blogging thing and get my blog going again... BUT! I just cannot get motivate to write anything! I thought that this month's topic would be easy, I love color. but because I love colors so much that I really don't have favorite. I love them all! soooo, I'd say my favorite color is: all the colors in the rainbow! oh, but for clothing, I love love gray. all shades of gray. they are absolutely my favorite to wear. and I like to accented with different color. gray goes with anything! this fall I think I'm gonna go with gray + mustard!

ok, I'm late but I hope other member has better things to say...

pencilfox www.pencilfox.com

Andes Cruz: http://www.andescruz.wordpress.com

Beth Cyr: http://bcyrjewelry.blogspot.com

Natsuko Hanks: http://jewelrybynatsuko.blogspot.com

Kathleen Krucoff: http://mysticalmythicalmetalwork.wordpress.com

Barbara Donovan: http://barbaradonovan.blogspot.com/

Happy Crafting:)

April: Blog-o-sphere Think Tank

april's topic :What is your favourite tool?

fun topic! however, I absolutely can not pick just one or two. every tool I use for jewelry making is so important to me and I get so attach to them!

so I'm just going to judge my favoritism in how much I attach to them. I think number one is my kiln. I use it nearly everyday and I feel like I'm talking to it when I'm working. I bought her (yes, it's "she":) from my enamel teacher about 4 years ago because it's too small for her and she wasn't using much. but it's perfect size for me and she is been so great to work with:)

next one is something I use for clean holes when I'm enameling. I put polymer cray handle on steel needle and made comfortable to hold. and it's fun because it look like finger and freak people out when it just lay on the table!

and there is something I love but I don't have... I have to go to class to use it.... is rolling mill. I'd like to own my own one day but since I can't work on my orders without "my tools" at class, I play with rolling mill!

it's been such a fun topic! can't wait to see what everybody else's favorite tools:)

Andes cruz: http://www.andescruz.wordpress.com
Shannon I'm On A Roll Koochin: http://thebassplayersdaughter.blogspot.ca
Barbara Donovan: http://barbaradonovan.blogspot.com/
Robyn Hawk: http://flyviewsandreviews.blogspot.com/
Kathleen Krucoff: http://mysticalmythicalmetalwork.wordpress.com/
Beth Cyr: http://bcyrjewelry.blogspot.com
Christine http://sistinachapel.blogspot.ca/
WATTO (Mary) http://www.wattoonline.com/news
Laura Flavin : http://modernbirdjewelry.blogspot.com
Wendy Kelly http://www.wendykianakelly.com
stephanie clark http://thethinkingsofacoldweathergirl.blogspot.com

Happy reading:)

Custom Herkimer Diamond Ring

 a lovely customer saw my first "Herkimer Diamond Ring", which sold to my lovely local customer and wanted to order. this stone was larger and more irregular, it was really tricky to set. but in the end, I think it came out really  gorgeous!

clorless and has golden inclusion.

Happy Crafting!