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Should You Get a Custom Wedding Ring?

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Should You Get a Custom Wedding Ring?

Custom engagement rings call for custom wedding rings, right? Well, not always! I design most of my engagement rings to fit with both straight or contour wedding bands. So, even if your significant other surprises you with your engagement ring, you still get to decide which type of wedding ring you prefer.⁣

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In-progress Custom Opal Ring with Floral Engraving

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In-progress Custom Opal Ring with Floral Engraving

My client loves her bezel-set opal, but wants a new shank on her ring. So, I'm working on some fun vintage-inspired designs today.

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Customizing Jewelry

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Customizing Jewelry

Interested in customizing one of my existing designs? No problem! I can always cast pieces in a different metal, add gemstones, or make other alterations. Here's an example: I adjusted my Protea Amulet to showcase a bezel set diamond in the center. If you know what you to customize, fill out my Custom Design Form and let's make your dream a reality! xo,Christine

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How Do I Replace a Lost Earring?

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How Do I Replace a Lost Earring?

My client Kim had a pair of beloved earrings that her mother purchased for her in 1977 from Zuni Indians at a trading post in New Mexico. About ten years later, somehow one of the earrings went missing. She said it always made her sad to see the lone earring in her jewelry box, because she believed that it couldn't be replaced. After reviewing the earring, I took careful measurements, then milled and cast a test in silver to double check the fit. After sourcing and setting matching turquoise cabochons, a dark oxidized finish was all that was needed to...

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Custom Jewelry for Her Mother’s Birthday

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Custom Jewelry for Her Mother’s Birthday

Livy mentioned to me that her mother had an old yellow gold and amethyst gemstone ring that was gathering dust in her jewelry box. Her mother didn't wear it anymore because it seemed a little outdated; she wears white gold jewelry these days. Livy wanted to breathe new life into the family heirloom, and as a fine custom jeweler, I helped her do exactly that! We decided to create a new one-of-a-kind ring in 14kt white gold that Livy and her siblings could give to their mother as a birthday gift.   The Jewelry Design Process I've designed a number of...

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