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If you and I have a custom project in the works together, you've already heard the news: I'm having another baby! I'll be out on maternity leave for most of July and August this year. If you're hoping to start on a new custom jewelry project for later this year, feel free to send me a message through my Contact Page, and I will get back to you as soon as I'm able. First come, first served! xo, Christine  

I can't believe it's been more than a year already. Happy Anniversary to Christina and Kevin! Thank you for trusting me with the creation of your custom wedding rings. My son was so proud to be your ring bearer, and to dance with you on your special day!  

There are so many great options in Philadelphia for engagement shoots and wedding photography, and one of my favorites is Fairmount Park. There's everything from Japanese gardens to open fields to historical architecture. Keep reading to find out my top 5 reasons why Fairmount Park is the perfect spot for your Philadelphia wedding or engagement photography session. 1. There is a ton of variety in Fairmount Park. Among more than 2000 acres of rolling hills you can find ponds, lush fields, ancient trees, and shaded woodlands for your outdoor wedding photography session. If you're looking for a more architectural Philadelphia photo...

Happy Anniversary to Cassie and Ray! I designed this custom anniversary ring for Cassie with emerald cut diamonds. It echoes the design of her custom engagement ring perfectly and makes a fabulous addition to her ring stack. What a lovely gift to celebrate their first year of marriage together. Cheers to many more!

I'm doing the 100 Day Project again this year! I had a great time last year doing #100daysofengraving and I really learned a lot from putting even five minutes a day into my practice. This year, I'm going to be exploring different ways of making texture of metal (think hammering, filing, engraving, etc.) and I'll be making finished pieces of jewelry with my texture explorations.  I sketched out some rough ideas for this collection using armadillo armor as my main inspiration. My first finished piece is a simple pair of stud earrings, and I think I'm going to make a...