Hand Wrought Gold Jewelry - How It's Made

Ever wonder what Hand Wrought Jewelry means? This is how Mark turns raw 18k gold into two rings. Each picture is labeled - showing the birth of this custom order. 

 

 

 

These were unusual wedding rings. 18k Gold and Arizona Fire Agate. Our customers were thrilled.

Sterling Silver and 14k Gold Mezuzah

Back in the late 90's I worked with a wonderful family and their company Beadbox. I tried to think of a meaningful Hanukkah Gift to make for them. Mark and I collaborated creating this Sterling Silver and 14k gold Mezuzah. An Oak Tree with birthstones of all of their family members - here, still in Europe and no longer with them.

 

 

When they moved to their new home were there for the Rabbi's blessing and the hanging of this family heirloom.

 

Taking a trip down memory lane through old portfolios - before the age of digital photography or knowing how to take pictures of jewelry. More to come!

Platinum and Diamond Ring

In Scottsdale in the Mid 90's Mark was commissioned to set this platinum and diamond engagement ring. All we can remember is the center stone was 5 cts and it was for a famous baseball player. All surfaces except for the bottom of the ring shank were covered in Bright Cut Pave'd diamonds.

 

 

 Taking a trip down memory lane through old portfolios - before the age of digital photography or knowing how to take pictures of jewelry. More to come!

Breck Girl Pin Commission

In 1995 Mark was commissioned to stone set the 14k gold and diamond pins and the museum showpiece (larger pin below) for the Breck Girl competition. You can see them on the lapels of the winners.

Here they are in the setting process.



 

Finished pins. This technique is called Bright Cut Pave'.

 

 

Taking a trip down memory lane through old portfolios - before the age of digital photography or knowing how to take pictures of jewelry. More to come!

18k Gold Victorian Style Necklace Set - Special Price for Valentine's Day

***Valentine's Day Offer - This item is only up for sale until 2/11/13***
Beautiful, glowing, pale purple Holly Agate from Oregon. Looks great on skin! Delicate, hand-wrought, 18k yellow gold filigree. Feels Western yet Victorian.
                                        

 

Accented with appx 1/5 ct VS diamonds. On 18" 18k gold chain. Pendant measures 1 1/4" L x 3/4" W. Earrings measure 1 " L x 1/2" wide. One of a kind.

***Retail price $1735. Only $865 until 2/11/13. This offer also includes Express Mail Shipping at no Charge for Valentine's Day - a $27 value. Just visit our Etsy Store to Order ***

https://www.etsy.com/listing/123038670/18k-holly-agate-filigree-necklace-and

 

If this set doesn't find a new home this weekend it's going back in the safe for a very special friend's 50th Birthday that's coming up.

White Gold & Diamond Fleur De Lis

Mark set the diamonds on this White Gold Fleur De Lis around '97. Believe it or not this is very close to life size and had about 5 cts of diamonds pave'd in it. Took about 40 hours to complete. He is so skilled at this type of work - probably his favorite thing in the varied jewelry making process.

 

 

Taking a trip down memory lane through old portfolios - before the age of digital photography or knowing how to take pictures of jewelry. More to come!

Custom 18k Gold Cross With Persian Turquoise

Mark was commissioned by a Gallery in Santa Fe to make this piece in the mid-90's. The Customer's Mother passed away and he had Mark melt down all but a few components from her 18k gold & Persian Turquoise necklace. Mark made them into a cross - kept some of the elements and created a dove.

 

The Customer had a custom bible made and the cross sits in the front pages.

 

 

This shows the color better. He engraved a Florentine pattern on the top of the cross. Approximately 3 x 6" & 1/4" thick.

 

Taking a trip down memory lane through old portfolios - before the age of digital photography or knowing how to take pictures of jewelry. More to come!

Tree of Life Earrings and Cufflinks

We have some new Tree of Life Jewelry in our Etsy Store.  Still time for Valentine's Day orders!

 

 

 https://www.etsy.com/listing/98550116/tree-of-life-cufflinks-with-birthstone

 

 

https://www.etsy.com/listing/122533631/tree-of-life-cufflinks

 

https://www.etsy.com/listing/122534246/tree-of-life-earrings-with-birthstone

 

https://www.etsy.com/listing/122534028/tree-of-life-earrings