Blog — inspiration

This is a pair of custom anchor pendants that I made a few years back. I'm happy to see they're enjoying their vacation in the Hamptons!

Let's create your dream engagement ring together! Send me a message through my Contact Page, or fill out my Custom Design Form.

Anyone else seeing Kate Winslet in this model? I can't stop seeing her! PS - I made these Art Deco-inspired fan earrings for my own wedding. Makeup: @somethingyouonsiteHair: @kelseybaranekBridal gown: @lovelybridephillyFlorals: @3rosebudsfloralJewelry: @christine_alaniz_designsVenue: @woodlandsphilaModels: @clairebearpsuPhoto: @veronika.paluch

Filigree and florals? Yes, please! I love designing custom engagement rings, and vintage-inspired styles are some of my absolute favorites. Interested in your own bespoke engagement ring? Searching for an alternative engagement ring? Let's make it together! Fill out my Custom Design Form to get started.

What is Navona Handmade? We're three friends from art school who decided to pursue our artistic passions as an artist collective. We meet regularly to discuss, critique, and encourage each other.  Christine is our jeweler, Bethany is our potter, and Julia is our fiber artist. Finding Artistic Inspiration We're an artist collective. We take a short trip together twice a year to someplace new and inspiring, and create a collection of jewelry and home decor based on our experience. Yes, we built a business around taking vacations together, and we think we’re pretty clever. From these trips, we gather inspiration...