Aquamarine Diamond Earrings

Here is my third set, out of five total, of dangle earrings. Each set of earrings features a pairing of two gemstones that complement each other. This set has gorgeous antique cushion cut aquamarines and round diamonds. The aquas are set in 14k white gold baskets that I have custom made. The baskets have a swirly, flower pattern on the side. The aquamarines measure 11.9 x 6.2 mm and have a total weight of 2.21 ct. The diamonds have a total weight of 0.24 ct. Additional images of this classy set can be seen here.

Ruby Diamond Earrings

I haven't made earrings lately, so I have started working on five different sets of dangle earrings. Each set will be a pairing of two kinds of precious gemstones, set in either 14k white or yellow custom made bezels or baskets. The first pair, combining lemon citrines with rhodolite garnets, is now for sale at my etsy.com shop. This second set pairs pear shaped rubies with diamonds, set in a custom 14k white gold basket. I have added extra detailing on the side walls of the basket. Three additional pair of earrings are on their way. The next one will have gorgeous aquamarine gemstones.

Etsy Treasury #6 - Tire Thread Band

Father's Day is fast approaching. In the US, we honor our dads and granddads on Sunday June 20. Some fellow etsians have started making lovely treasuries. The other day, my new tire thread band was selected for a treasury titled 'For the guys'. Have a look.

Daisy Wedding Band - Spring has arrived!

Out of my latest projects, I have picked this fun and flowery daisy band, which is a re-creation of a vintage ring. My customer, Ms Awesome had some doubts as to what version of the band would be better. I could either cast the ring in white gold with yellow daisies, or a yellow gold band with white daisies. You can see renders of the inversion here, and judge for yourself which one works best. Ms Awesome choose white gold daisies set in a yellow band. She also decided to leave the diamond out of it. I feel that she has made the right choice. Big thanks to Ms Awesome for posting my designs on weddingbee.com.

Swirly Sapphire Ring

Hello everyone. I would love to share one my latest etsy commissions. Bekki was looking for an engagement ring that would match the setting and style of the location where her wedding ceremony will take place. She told me the ceremony will take place at a beach. So, I gave her some ideas to think about. I told her to write down all kind of words that she would associate with the word 'beach'. Words like wave, sand, sea, shell, surf, ocean, etc.

A couple days later, Bekki came up with this wonderful drawing of swirls that do bring to mind various elements of beach life. I then set out to incorporate her sketch into a matching ring design. Apart from a couple small bead like dots in between the waves, my ring design is almost identical to her drawing. I liked how I could shape the swirls so they would continue into the bezel of the blue ceylon sapphire. I have also added rhodium to make the 14k white gold darker, especially in between the swirls. Now, I hope Bekki will let me make a perfectly fitting and matching wedding band. I would be truly honored.