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Nicole's Engagement Ring Reimagined

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Nicole's Engagement Ring Reimagined

Happy 20th Anniversary to Nicole and Corey! Her well-loved antique ring was ready for a refresh, so we transformed her three stone engagement ring into a brand new, vintage-inspired stunner with tons of engraved details. What a lovely way to celebrate two decades together!

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Custom Jewelry as an Anniversary Gift

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Custom Jewelry as an Anniversary Gift

For this custom order, I added Arkansas turquoise to my Darkling Earrings and Darkling Diamond Necklace. Do you see something in my online shop that you'd love even more with a little customization? Let's make it happen!

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The Lily Dome Ring in White

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The Lily Dome Ring in White

This is one of my original Christine Alaniz Designs rings, and one of the funkiest! I used the marquise shapes from the ring design as prongs to hold this white cat's eye glass cabochon gemstone in place. Pretty cool, right?⁠ You can shop the Lily Dome Ring here.

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New Jewel Alert! The Star Anise Coin Medallion Necklace

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New Jewel Alert! The Star Anise Coin Medallion Necklace

New jewel alert! You can check it out in my online shop here. This is a simple, classic necklace that would make a lovely graduation gift or mother's day present.

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Custom Design Story: Heirloom Ruby Ring

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Custom Design Story: Heirloom Ruby Ring

The Perfect Gift: Anniversary Jewelry Thomas wanted to create a custom piece of jewelry to commemorate his 40th wedding anniversary. He asked around for recommendations for the best Philadelphia fine custom jeweler. Not to brag, but he told me he heard "Here's the latest word on the street re: custom jewelry design. This from a friend who knows the scene. Christine Alaniz." How exciting is that?     We chatted about what type of jewelry his wife prefers, if she wears white or yellow gold jewelry, and when, where, and how often she'd wear a special piece of jewelry. After...

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