These custom built anniversary bands were made using diamonds from a ring she inherited. We pulled the stones, sketched several designs until we had the look she wanted and then carved the wax. We cast and finished the design with 14k yellow gold and set her diamonds.
Made another anniversary band to go on the other side of her wedding set, and Denise said “Can we add a diamond on each side in that empty spot?” So we did, and the results are brilliant. Never be afraid to make suggestions or ask questions when getting work done, your input is vital (and…
Arthritis sucks. A lot. I don’t just say that because I have it and today’s rainy weather made it flare a bit. No, I say that because people tell me sadly that they can’t clasp necklaces or bracelets. They hold up their swollen finger joints and tearfully relate how long it’s been since they wore…
Most people look at this watch and think ‘Men in Black’, but the Hamilton Pacer’s true claim to fame is that it carries the first electric wrist watch movement offered to consumers. There are two versions of the movement- the 500, released in 1957, and the 505, a later upgrade. This is the original, and…
This classic 18k white gold band was made by Belais. The company was founded by David Belais in 1863 and would remain in business until 1933. They created many beautiful pieces, but they are best remembered as the creators of white gold. They didn’t actually invent white gold, but they were the first US company…
Compacts were such a huge part of the Hollywood Glamour- there were thousands of designs and women bought them to match outfits the same way we buy shoes. I love the look of them, but I knew that they weren’t making many of the refills (and certainly not in Alabaster, which was the closest match…
People ask me how I can date old jewelry- it’s not like it comes inscribed with the year it was made. Which is true in the literal sense, but there are a great many factors that, when considered together, can tell me the age of a piece. How is it made? The type of closure…
“Can’t you just tap it up?” “What about stretching it?” I hear this from customers, usually after I’ve told them what it is going to cost to size their ring the right way. I’m not sure where they heard it from, but this is not good for the ring. ‘Stretching’ or ‘tapping’ just spreads the…
We’ve all heard the stories. I think they perpetuate because people don’t know what we really do, so I am going to take the mystery away. The first thing I am going to tackle is stone switching. Everyone knows someone who knows someone who had their diamond switched. Frankly, I cannot imagine anyone walking in…