Apr 4, 2018 | Anniversary Rings, Engagement Rings, Men's Rings, Rings, Wedding Rings
When I am invited to create a wedding ring for a client I attempt to look beyond the obvious gold or platinum and diamonds, though they may be a part of the final design. What I look for are qualities or aspects of the ring’s design that has more importance than the...
Mar 12, 2018 | Anniversary Rings, Engagement Rings, Inspiration
One of the truly amazing things about creating custom jewelry is that on occasion I am invited to design and craft family heirlooms that are significant to a family and their evolving history. Currently I am creating a pendant for a young couple to celebrate the birth...
Feb 6, 2018 | Anniversary Rings, Engagement Rings, Inspiration, Men's Rings, Rings, Wedding Rings
If you are thinking about a less expensive engagement ring or wedding band in a white metal I would suggest looking at continuum silver. Continuum silver is a fairly new silver alloy that can be heat hardened to about the same hardness as white gold. This option...
Jan 2, 2018 | Anniversary Rings, Engagement Rings, Rings, Wedding Rings
On occasion I am invited to create an engagement ring for a good friend and I can’t tell you how happy I am to be a part of such an important time in their life. This past December I was asked by my good friend Tyler to create a surprise engagement ring for his...
Dec 6, 2017 | Anniversary Rings, Engagement Rings, Inspiration, Men's Rings, Rings, Wedding Rings
It can be a powerful thing to donate jewelry that I have created for a cause that I believe in. This last month I created and donated a special sterling silver and yellow sapphire pendant for Virginia Meissner Snow Park’s annual fundraiser. Virginia Meissner is...
Nov 7, 2017 | Anniversary Rings, Engagement Rings, Inspiration, Men's Rings, Rings, Wedding Rings
When repairing a piece of jewelry one of the first things that need to take place it to examine what has been done to the piece already. In this case it includes how the silver ring was made, looking for any previous repairs and lastly to closely examine what has...