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Leave a Comment January 27, 2012
Chinese Character Jewelry
With the holidays coming I wanted to let people know about my Chinese Character Jewelry.
Having studied Chinese in “another life” I found a way to commemorate significant dates and occasions in a person’s life without revealing too much of the truth. These pieces are perfect for those who want to celebrate a special birthday or a meaningful anniversary discreetly and with elegance. I can even do a name in Chinese Characters.
All are individually made by piercing and sawing the character into the metal sheet, then shaping and f finishing. Pieces can be created for almost any occasion or sentiment.
Leave a Comment November 1, 2011
Buying Custom Jewelry #2 – The Jeweler’s Perspective
Let me list some of the things that make the ideal customer for a custom piece of jewelry:
- Likes my aesthetic or has a solid idea for a design in mind. If they have inherited jewelry or gemstones they are sure they want to use them in new pieces of jewelry.
- Understands that a custom created piece of jewelry can take some time to create.
- Understands that custom jewelry, because it takes time and expertise, is more expensive than that purchased over the counter.
- Is willing to be involved in a detailed discussion with the jeweler so the jeweler can help the customer arrive at the right design for them.
- Understands that style considerations can sometime be trumped by practical considerations, such as size and/or weight.
- Is willing to ask lots of questions, even the “dumb” ones.
- Wants to have fun with the process.
Of these the most important is asking questions. As a jeweler I am here to serve your needs and that process begins with asking questions from both sides of the relationship.
If you have any questions, are looking to have a custom jewelry piece made, feel free to call 877-526-1070 toll free. There is no obligation and the initial consultation is free.
Leave a Comment November 2, 2010
The Wedding Ring
Organic Freeform Bands in 14K Gold
The wedding ring is a symbol of eternity made in precious metal.
My research has found that wedding rings originated in Egypt as a symbol of a man’s love for his wife. It was worn on the third finger of the left hand because Egyptians believed that a vein ran directly from there to the heart. The tradition was adopted by the Greeks when they conquered Egypt and from them to the Romans. The Romans called that supposed vein “vena amores”. The early Roman wedding ring was made of iron to symbolize the strength of a man’s love for his wife. I suspect that rust may have had something to do with ending that manifestation of the custom.
At one time what we call wedding rings were given as betrothal rings. Some say this was given as a way to show a man’s wealth. Some say they were given to show a future wife that a man trusted her with his wealth.
Double ring ceremonies are a relatively new arrival on the scene. The tradition of a man wearing a ring got a boost during World War II when men going to war wanted to have something to remind them of their sweethearts at home. This tradition was became more popular with the prosperity of post war America.
Today one can find wedding/commitment rings made of many metals, from titanium to platinum. They can be worn on either hand, depending on the local custom. The most common wedding/commitment ring is still the plain yellow gold band.
Leave a Comment September 22, 2010
