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This project was a great honor for me. I created this commemorative ring for a fire chief's widow.  All the different fire departments he served are represented in the ring, his initials a...

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More and more I see my customers wanting to incorporate family heirlooms into a new custom piece of jewelry. Leah and Javier brought me a ring Leah's grandmother "donated" to help them ...

http://ajourjewelrynews.blogspot.com/2015/10/leahs-and-javiers-dream-ring.html

Linda came into my shop with her broken heirloom wedding  set. We sat down together to discuss how we could create a new sentimental ring using the stones from her original wedding set. ...

http://ajourjewelrynews.blogspot.com/2015/09/after-30-years-she-got-her-redesign_8.html

Danielle and Ron grew up together in the same neighborhood, went to grade school together and yes even high school! They shared a passion for movies, plays and ethnic food.  Seems you could...

http://ajourjewelrynews.blogspot.com/2015/07/the-perfectly-matched-ring_9.html

Helen wanted a modern yet feminine engagement ring that could double as a complete wedding set. The piece we created has a stunning .92ct F VS2 center diamond solitaire and an over/under ...

http://ajourjewelrynews.blogspot.com/2015/07/brilliance-to-infinity_2.html

A gentleman walked into my shop with a vague idea in his mind of what he wanted to design for his wife for their 25th wedding anniversary. The idea he had was inspired by a ring he had se...

http://ajourjewelrynews.blogspot.com/2015/05/a-shockwave-of-gift_20.html

I love it when customers bring me design ideas of their own! Maria wanted to remount her stunning half carat brilliant cut diamond in a contemporary setting that she had been dreaming of!...

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Mary wanted me to create a substantial weight ring that would combine the look of an engagement ring & a wedding band in one. We crafted this gleaming Platinum band crowned with a brea...

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Jeane wanted me to create this luxurious gold pendant for her out of 18kt White and Yellow gold. To deepen the richness of the gold we gave the piece a nice brushed finish! It ha...

http://ajourjewelrynews.blogspot.com/2015/03/a-symbol-of-balance-and-harmony-worn_19.html

A gentleman came into my shop one day and revealed one of the most stunning purple/blue gemstones... it was a Tanzanite and it isn't everyday that you come across a Tanzanite of such high-...

http://ajourjewelrynews.blogspot.com/2015/02/t-is-for-tantalize_24.html

It's an absolutely gorgeous, over 2ct. Emerald and diamond platinum ring! Louise wanted an impressive but believable ring that featured a bold green emerald with the added sparkle of some ...

http://ajourjewelrynews.blogspot.com/2015/02/louise-is-red-carpet-ready-with-this_12.html

I created this wedding band for a gentleman who wanted to add a personal unique touch with some extra carats! CAD working stage of customer's design The piece is the customer's own s...

http://ajourjewelrynews.blogspot.com/2015/01/men-deserve-some-bling-too_20.html

A big anniversary is cause for a big celebration and should be marked by memories and mementos Elizabeth and her husband wanted to celebrate their big anniversary by upgrading Elizabeth’...

http://ajourjewelrynews.blogspot.com/2014/12/her-big-anniversary-upgrade_17.html

Anne Marie and her partner wanted to add wedding bands to their commitment rings... A modern, edgy look is what was desired so we did some brainstorming on our CAD creation system... ...

http://ajourjewelrynews.blogspot.com/2014/12/add-some-edge_5.html

This stunning necklace was made for a special customer who wanted both a pop of color and an elegant adornment to wear everyday! We created a couple of different CAD renderings including ...

http://ajourjewelrynews.blogspot.com/2014/11/precious-emerald-shows-off_19.html

Your in for a treat! Nanette came in with two large diamonds that she wanted to use in the creation of her dream ring! She knew exactly what she wanted; a Retro Rococo or “Late Baroque...

http://ajourjewelrynews.blogspot.com/2014/11/your-in-for-treat-nanette-came-in-with.html

I made this piece for Susan who wanted to turn her heirloom marquise diamond into a unique new ring she could wear for a lifetime! The look is modern with bezel set stones so that the rin...

http://ajourjewelrynews.blogspot.com/2014/10/brand-sparkling-new_22.html

Adam was looking for an impressive engagement ring for his girlfriend Wendy. We went contemporary with a semi-bezel set 1.15ctw Triple EX grade center diamond. Triple EX grade is a Top ...

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Abigail wanted a diamond band that had an easy flow of sparkle around the finger. I custom designed this classy intertwined platinum diamond band for Abigail. There are 72 stones for ...

http://ajourjewelrynews.blogspot.com/2014/10/go-with-flow_11.html

Dan fell in love with a thin opal stone and wanted a pendant created for it… Opal is a very captivating gem that displays flashes of rainbow colors when turned in the light.  This is w...

http://ajourjewelrynews.blogspot.com/2014/08/award-worthy-pendant-made-from-king-of.html

WELL Think Again!! Look at these Killer Pave’ Diamond clip-on custom Omega system earrings I designed for a customer! A whopping 4.5ctw of diamonds covering both j-hoops all set int...

http://ajourjewelrynews.blogspot.com/2014/07/soyou-think-you-cant-impress-because_25.html

I created this One-of-a-Kind bold cuff for the wife of a customer. She is battling some serious health issues and this cuff from her husband gives her strength and comfort.  It  holds...

http://ajourjewelrynews.blogspot.com/2014/07/a-sentimental-gift-gives-strength-when.html

Bob is a really great guy and wanted me to design an innovative new look in a Heart Key Pendant for his sweetheart!!! It took some time… but finally we settled on this fabulous look! ...

http://ajourjewelrynews.blogspot.com/2014/06/she-holds-key-to-his-heart_25.html

Scott already had a beautiful 0.52ct round diamond and needed a sensational engagement piece to set that lovely stone into… He was thinking about something that had a swirl design to it...

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Anne had some arthritis issues but wanted a nice fitting diamond wedding style band for her ring finger… The trick was to make her a ring that could accommodate her arthritic knuckle and...

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