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Partial Pendants... on purpose?!

Partial Pendants... on purpose?!

What am I thinking? Good question. Well it's yet another iteration on the 'perfectly imperfect' theme. I'm challenging the notion that jewelry ...

Laybuy terms available

I've known what it's like to want something real bad but not have the funds. In fact, I still do. Blast my artistic eye liking well designed thin...

Is it important to make & acknowledge milestones?

Short answer. Yes. In my opinion of course. As well as the big milestones like graduation, weddings and babies, I feel we should incorporate in...

Let's talk precious gemstones my friend

In particular the gemstones I use in my work most frequently. And why. Introducing sapphire, ruby, emerald and diamond gemstones!! The reason I ...

Make your own FAMOUS brooch

Alexander Calder modernist brooch Here's a quick easy project to keep you busy, ohh for maybe a whole ten minutes! I hope these pics and instructio...

What is Wabi-Sabi?

I have mentioned that it is a major influence of mine but I've never explained it. High time I did. A direct translation is difficult because it...

Why is fine and demi-fine art jewelry so expensive?

In a nut shell I'll cover what this niche of art jewelry is and what you're paying for. Like traditional jewelry you are paying for the precious ...

Inspiring aesthetics

There are many artists and genres, other contemporary jewelry designer/makers and designers in other areas, that I enjoy and find exciting - but I...

Cast-in-place? What's that all about?

Apparently there are large manufacturers using this technique now because it saves on setting costs. These people are still using it in a traditio...

Rough or cut stones? Natural or synthetic?

There is no right answer. There are pro's and con's for each option and the rest is just personal taste. I like both cut and rough and actually I...

Are you a conversation master?

What is the point of having a conversation? Most of the time, there isn't. My late father-in-law would come round with an actual list of topics...

Six cunning ideas for getting the Christmas gift you want

It's the time of year when your significant other, or loved one, really wants to get you something you'll love but what!? A minuscule amount of p...

F.A.Q

I thought I'd whip up a F.A.Q. page because (I felt) that I had information scattered throughout this site but wouldn't it be easier to put it all ...