It was a meeting of minds: together on the phone, the Silver Blue and Gold customer and I designed an "infinity ring" for her 31st wedding anniversary! She chose the most beautiful center sapphire from a collection of certified fair trade Malawi stones, and we agreed side diamonds would exaggerate and enhance the colors and [...]
Truly in line with my own thinking about Sustainable Living, this book Cradle to Cradle is a great way to re -think how we could live in harmony with the environment while saving money, eliminating poisons, and improving lifestyle. Quite remarkable!
Here's a great shot of a happy customer at Studio Jewelers, Madison WI, donning her brand new Alexandra Hart "Feather Brooch" in sterling and 22k gold, perfectly placed on a warm winter coat. Looks terrific! Thank you, Jeff, for the image.
This is the time of year where we are bombarded with solicitations for tax deductible donations, Ethical Metalsmiths is the right choice! Ethical Metalsmiths, is a 501-c3 non-profit organization dedicated to promoting a more socially and environmentally responsible jewelry industry. As a professional in the jewelry industry, and industry which has a long history of [...]
The latest piece available at Stuart Benjamin & Co, this gorgeous 17.54 ct rich green tourmaline is set on a heavily textured Radiant Pentagon ring of sterling with a hammered 18k bezel. Green is the "it" color, and of course, perfect for the holiday season!
Great new feature on Contemporary Jewelry Design Group's get to know you-style "Conversations" by Monica Stephenson. Read entire interview, RESPONSIBLE EXTRAVAGANCE here.
Lucca works on a design project today, laying out stones for a grand bracelet.
The center ring is the one I custom designed and "recycled" from family jewelry for my client, shown here with the accompanying set! They were made for each other, both the couple and their rings! Great shot by Erinn Kiley Photography
My work is featured inside and on the cover of Renee Newman's up coming book: Gold, Platinum, Palladium, Silver & Other Jewelry Metals, which explains how to test, buy, sell, and care for jewelry with precious and alternative metals. High-quality color photos show how these metals are creatively used in jewelry. Besides providing an historical perspective and [...]
For their anniversary, this customer wanted to update her ring with a new Lace Coral style surround, adding dimension, organic design and a truly contemporary style to her traditional antique ring. See before and after:
