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Wedding Season: Earrings
'Tis the season for Summer Weddings, but what jewelry to wear? These are the simple drama of nature, the sensuality of pearl, and the movement for the dance floor! 18k white gold and diamond inverted [...]
After-life of Clothes: behind the scenes
Recently, a thrift store professional told me what I think most of us don't know about the behind the scenes recycling of donated items: "Did you know that only about 50% of the items that [...]
Bridal Season Continues in Palladium
More wedding rings in Palladium this year: Contrasting Engagement and Wedding bands make a perfect fit for the contemporary bride. The round diamond is set in a tapered bezel which overlaps the wedding band, allowing [...]
Natural Fancy Cognac Diamond Ring
Nature at its finest, this lovely orange/cognac color occurs naturally and was sourced from the Argyle Mine in Australia, where many of the most exquisite natural color diamonds come from. Set here in a tapered [...]
The Moment of Engagement….
Captured in this adorable shot: To surprise her, John proposed during a 9 mile hike in the nearby mountains, surrounded by spectacular scenery! What a great couple, they appreciate and respect each other's strengths [...]
Bright and Beautiful Diamond Engagement Ring
The D color and superior cut make this lovely oval diamond "sing" in the fabricated and constructed + 100% recycled 18k palladium white gold ring! Congratulations John and Shannon!
Behind the scenes at Art of Amore
Great effort went into preparations for the Art of Amore Fashion show, here are some scenes from perfecting hair and make up and waiting for the catwalk:
Art of Amore, details 2
TraeLee comes out of a fairy tale in her Stacie May couture and Alexandra Hart jewels, including the 18k gold Swedish Bridal Crown and Golden Laces bracelets:
Art of Amore: details
Alex looks great in Stacie May couture and Alexandra Hart jewels, thank you Randy Strain for the great shot: Ghadir Mounib flaunts the Kenneth Barlis dress here, with a cleverly askew Alexandra Hart crown: [...]
Art of Amore at Oceanside Museum of Art
A great team of Designers, Models and Hairdressers/Makeup artists worked to create a "Fantasy of Finery" for the Art of Amore event, which also included local caterers, wineries, breweries and bakeries at Oceanside Museum of Art [...]
Recycling old jewelry, part 5: Entwined Rings
After a great deal of anticipation, the final rings are finished, from these: we have created THESE Entwined Rings: thank you Robert Weldon for beautiful photography!
Recycling old jewelry, part 2, 3, 4
Out from the flames in the crucible comes a lovely wire to be wound and fabricated into the customer's new rings: Then the layout of the diamonds need [...]
Preview “Art of Amore” to feature Tantalus Necklace
This sterling silver Tantalus Necklace will be featured at Oceanside Museum of Art's Art of Amore event, April 15th with one of Stacie May's fabulous couture outfits!
“Art of Amore” to feature Bridal Crown:
This "Brud Kronar" in sterling silver will be featured at the Oceanside Museum event: Art of Amore, on April 15, from 2-5, with a gorgeous Kenneth Barlis gown- we are looking forward to this event!
Happy Surprise!
My favorite kind of message from a client: a photo of happy "mom-to-be" receiving her surprise Alexandra Hart ring! The 19k white gold "Lace Coral Ring" symbolizes nature and fertility with April's birthstone- Diamond, [...]