My first job in the fine jewelry industry was in a Diamond District finishing shop that had been housed in the penthouse of a prewar building on 48th street for something like thirty years, and it was stuffed to the gills with things that were going to come in handy someday. The boss was a... Continue Reading →
It feels like summer just left but it's now November and we're starting to think about the holidays over here, and of course, my industry's holiday manufacturing rush is in full swing. It might be a nice time to share this mother's pendant I made during one of the last few holiday seasons. It was... Continue Reading →
Last year I was asked to do a very special project for a childhood friend. To celebrate her engagement, her family had gifted her an old ring with a magnificent diamond and she needed someone to help her make it her own. The old ring was platinum but not really to her taste. In fact,... Continue Reading →
As I continue my review of 2021, here's a little fabrication project I did inspired by some great antique and current pieces I've been seeing around for years. I'd like to do a claddagh some day. For such a ubiquitous design it's got some complicated elements. How do you model a hand detailed and accurate... Continue Reading →
Well, my little home studio must be a success, since I've been forgetting to blog about all the things that have gone on there! First thing to come to light in my review is some handmade chain. After working on a couple of pretty big chain projects for my day job I decided to experiment... Continue Reading →
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