Stone setting workshop at the Creative Side Jewelry Academy

Jul 5, 2017 | Anniversary Rings, Engagement Rings, Live Workshop, Men's Rings, Rings

Choosing a Diamond in your Engagement Ring – Part 2; Bend Oregon Wedding Ring Designer

Nov 9, 2015 | Anniversary Rings, Engagement Rings, Live Workshop, Men's Rings, Rings, Wedding Rings

PART 2 – A Well Cut Diamond After the carat weight of a diamond (Part 1 – Choosing a Diamond series), the cut of the stone is probably the most important quality to examine in purchasing a diamond for an engagement or wedding ring.  The best cut diamonds...

MJSA Magazine Cover and Mystery Box Challenge – Behind The Scenes

Aug 17, 2015 | Anniversary Rings, Engagement Rings, Inspiration, Live Workshop, Men's Rings, Rings, Wedding Rings

Earlier this year I was one of three jewelry designers from the United States and Canada that was invited by MJSA (Manufacturing Jewelers & Suppliers of America) to participate in their 4th annual design competition, The Mystery Box Challenge. Each of us received...

WORKSHOP: Alchemist’s Workshop at the Creative Side Jewelry Academy June 19th-21st

Jun 16, 2015 | Live Workshop

I will be flying down to Austin this Thursday to teach my Alchemist’s Workshop at the Creative Side Jewelry Academy June 19th-21st. I have created this workshop so that metalsmiths and jewelers who are wanting to take the next step of working with silver to gold...