The designs are inspired by dreams, both literal and metaphorical, and the things we all process privately. My goal was to use unique gemstones, colors, intricate metalwork, and symbolism to translate those intangible experiences into one-of-a-kind pieces.
Backstory: I received this pink sapphire for my 18th birthday *mumble grumble*teen years ago and my parents gave me the option of what I wanted to do with it. I opted for a ring, and from the day we picked it up from the jeweler I absolutely HATED the setting. The band was as wide as the stone, it was so chunky and clunky, and just took all the shimmer and sparkle away from it. We took it back to the jeweler with my concerns and he basically said 🤷. So for years the ring just sat in my jewelry box collecting dust. I finally had enough this year and took action to get it reset. Picked it up today and I'm completely thrilled with the result! Cost $300 and I will actually wear it now!
Embarrassingly this isn’t even all my Halloween-y charms 😂
I ordered a charm bracelet for my birthday, it set me back $285. I waited 6 weeks for it to come (which I think is a little ridiculous considering all they have to do is put 3 charms on a chain and put it in a box, but I digress). I was so excited that I left work on my lunch break when I got the notification that it was delivered to my house, I immediately opened it up, nothing was wrong, the box was clearly not opened. Lo and behold all of the packing materials are there... no bracelet. Furious, seething. I waited 6 weeks and spent almost $300 and they couldn't even manage to put a bracelet in a box?? how do you put everything else in and forget THE BRACELET. Of course I am now having to jump through several hoops to get a refund thats taking several days.
But at least I have a $300 polishing cloth! yippee!
Hi! This necklace was my grandmother’s and I would appreciate any thoughts on the style, era, etc. It’s 18k gold and very heavy. It’s also pretty tight to the neck which is a bummer since it’s not comfortable to wear. She was bigger than me so I’m curious how she wore it. Any thoughts welcome!
I recently tried carving some patterns into the bottom of a piece of white quartz. At first, I wasn’t sure how the final result would turn out, but I really like how the patterns blend with the crystal.
Que opinan de esta pulsera esclava rígida para mí.Soy un hombre de unos 15 años, ¿o piensan que simplemente no es para mí?.
Dato:Las colitas esa me las puse para que no se me caiga la pulsera y me golpee la muñeca.
My father's long-time girlfriend recently passed away and he's going to be losing the house they both lived in soon. I'm helping him get as much money together as I can and he has a few things of hers that might be worth just a bit. I currently have about 40 sterling silver rings that are in good shape. Most of them are not designer rings but there are a few with marks, generally for QVC, Premier Designs, etc. level. I know these aren't worth a ton but I want to get as much money out of them as I can. I sell costume jewelry on Facebook as a hobby right now but I'm not sure the best way to go about selling these sterling silver rings. I did find one gold ring that might be worth a couple hundred, though I need to test it to make sure it's actually gold. Any help would be appreciated.
Some coworkers wonder why I dress up or wear my nicer pieces to office. If I am going to spend half my life here at work, might as well do it all dolled up.
Today’s stack featuring emeralds and a paper clip necklace.
Is it possible to use kintsugi to repair and old cameo ring? I think it's turquoise glass. My mother's fiancé gave it to her before he left for France in 1944. He didn't return. The cameo has been cracked and I wonder if it's repairable.
I took it to a local jeweler who claimed to be able to repair it and all they did was pour epoxy on it. I was so furious. See attached pics
So I got this ring in Barcelona that has 2 black pearls and i was wondering if they are real.
They advertised it as natural and the lusture does look like its a pearl. But since i am not an expert when it comes to pearls, so I was wondering if they are natural.
Thanks in advance!!
Just wanna come and vent somewhere others will know the pain. I bought this beautiful pair of handmade earrings from a stall at an alternative market the other day, and when I wore them to go and see my cousins band I must have taken them out and not put them in my bag like i usually do. I am gutted. I still have a bookmark I bought from the same seller, but the earrings were so pretty and the seller was so kind and if I'm honest I think I was crushing a little. It makes it feel so much worse lol.
Picked this up without thinking much about the weight, weighed it after day one and it came in at 418g. My old chain was around 90g and I'd genuinely never thought about it. Belt loop kept pulling forward all day, moved to the side loop and that helps some, but it still swings a lot more than I expected when I walk. Jade Cuban from Aporro, 26 inches. Does the weight start to feel normal after a while?
Sparky the robot by designer Lauren Newton! She’s so talented and her charms are so whimsical and nostalgic!!
I inherited many emerald rings from my grandmother. I think all the different shades of emerald are so interesting! If anyone is knowledgeable about emeralds I would love to hear what you think about these! 🥰