the kids have broken out ‘rudolph the red nose reindeer’ and once again the song ‘silver and gold’ keeps running through my head. this has happened every year, even before silver and gold became my career as a jeweler. I have to launch into a good hearty rendition of neil young’s “powderfinger” to get burl [...]
when I think of you – my friends, fans and subscribers – at the holidays, I always want to do something you’ll really appreciate, and if possible, something you’ve been asking for— this year, the overwhelming request been gold trinkets at a price you can afford. so while I haven’t solved the crazy gold market, [...]
a gift conceived and collaborated by an adoring aunt (and owner of some of the prettiest jewellery i have ever made) for her beautiful niece.
a rather challenging ring to fabricate! the base is a yellow gold, forged concave band. a forged white gold band, studded with diamonds, rolls atop the yellow gold band. my client, a most lovely woman with a real eye for design, had been looking for a jeweler to realize her vision. apparently, many a jeweler [...]
redding, connecticut has to be one of the most beautiful places in all of america. I am absolutely in love with my new home here with the wild turkeys, the deer, and the really large sounding bullfrog in the boggy pond (are there big bullfrogs here)?. moving in the midst of a hurricane is always [...]
before i left for our beach holiday, i finished this gold birthstone necklace.
this platinum ring features a green tourmaline, set in melted 18k gold.
this hand-forged 18k palladium white gold engagement ring features seven bezel-set cinnamon and cognac diamonds.
fell in love with this green beryl at a gem show years ago and forged this gold band to showcase this soothing stone.
a very organic hand forged 18k yellow gold band, features a gorgeous colombian emerald with two flush set white diamonds.
this photo really captures the rich depth of palladium white gold. diamonds, 33pt. total carat weight, flush set into palladium. diamonds in palladium are hot, can’t really explain it, just have to see it.
a hand forged 18k yellow gold 45 rpm record spindle, a hand forged, custom commission created as a special gift