rutilated quartz ring for Christmas!

Only nine days left for this little elf to get through his list of sparkly things to make. I am happy to report that all projects are on track! I haven't gotten to work on my rutilated quartz ring as much as I would have liked though. I know, poor me, too busy to work on the project for the blog... will take that problem all day long!

I think that I should get a chance to finish it up before the holidays so if you have your eye on it I can wrap it up for you to put under the tree for someone special,  maybe even for someone like yourself! I'll post a pic when it's done.

Rutilated quartz ring

It's November! While many of us will be busy growing moustaches... it's never too early to think about Christmas shopping. If you are the type that is very organized then you will be in to see me in the next couple if weeks to order your custom sparkly thing... and I will have it ready for you to wrap and put under the tree.

If you are more like me, leaning towards the not as organized shopper then you might be in my shop with only a couple weeks until christmas. Certainly not a last minute shopper, but a bit too late to get that custom project started in time for the holidays.

Not to fear. I have been thinking of you and I am putting together a couple of spectacular pendants and rings that will be ready to go. This one is a very unique rutilated quartz set in 18k yellow gold with pave set diamonds. I'll post a picture next week when it's finished!

Fruit salad anyone

One of the things that I love is to research an era or specific style and to do a modern interpretation. I have made pieces with inspiration from the Victorian, Edwardian, Art Deco, and the Art nouveau styles.

For this necklace and earring set I was inspired by Cartier's Tutti Frutti collection from the early 1900's. They made necklaces for royalty and used platinum, sapphires, emeralds and rubies. The results were spectacular!

For my necklace I am starting with a suite of 5 matching pear shape Spessartite garnets from madagascar. Then pairing them with Ruby cabochons and Peridot accents. I think I will do pave set diamonds and hand engraving on the discs that complete the necklace at the back. The spacing needs work but I like it so far.

Recent work

Late September and early October for us at the studio is a bit quieter then the rest of the year. The summers wedding band orders are tapering off and  and it gives us a chance to work on some engagement rings and some just for sun projects like cocktail rings and pendants...

These first two rings show a great contrast in style. The first is sleek, clean and modern. While the second gives a nod to both Deco and art nouveau styles. I can't decide which I like more... I am just happy that I got to make them both!

I love this engagement ring and thought I should share it with you. It has great lines and will look even sparklier when paired with it's pave set wedding band... Who wouldn't say yes to this!

Lastly is this spectacular mens signet/occasional ring. It is 18k yellow gold with diamonds and black sapphires and was custom made for one of our best customers in Montreal. Thanks a million M&JP!

Well it's fall and that means two things... Steelers football is back and wedding band season is almost in the books. And I can happily report that we are seeing great success on both fronts... Go Steelers!
I want to thank all the amazing brides and grooms that we have had the honour of making rings for so far this year. I have the best customers!

With that in mind I want to show off this great ring that we recently made. Steve commissioned this 18k white gold, diamond and ruby, hand engraved day of the dead ring for his wife Patty. It was great fun to research and design, thanks Steve!
I also have a couple of great new speculative projects that I am starting and hope to have ready for Christmas so stay tuned.