When I began my career in the field of jewelry design, the ARTWORK of jewelry design was organic and fluid. The textures were amazing, using wood, lava flow, and leaves that reflected the Back To the Earth movement of the 60’s. It was exciting and represented a BIG movement away from the 40’s and 50’s in jewelry design.
In the 40’s and 50’s, design was straight forward with lines of diamonds, center stones, and generally yellow gold. 
Forward to the 70’s , which brought BIG yellow gold jewelry with Wide yellow gold bands and Lots of prongs. 
In the 80’s ring fashion changed and showed lots of Channel set diamonds, freeform designs flowing with smooth movement, accented with small diamonds in channels to compliment the center gemstone. 
And then there was the 90’s. BIG Diamonds, 2 carat center stones were all the rage! These designs were taylored to allow the Centerstone to become Centerstage. 
In the 2000’s, the price of Gold hit an alltime high. The field of jewelry design retooled and redesigned: mountings became light and thin! Micropave and small diamonds embellished almost every surface. Designs used very little gold, and A LOT of small diamonds. 
And then there was CAD
Computer Assisted Design: the technology of the day RULES.
Jewelry designs have become neutered, boooooring and cookie cutter. 
One Halo design looks just like ten others, they all look the same. 
I Believe that the ART and Feel of individually crafted jewelry has almost disappeared. 
My Hope is that Individuality begins to reemerge; That REAL design reclaims true artistry in the Golsdmithing Design Arena. 
Afer all, who is really proud of a Mechanical Technical Manipulation that is sitting on their hand, VS a hand made, hand set collection of Gems, with sublte and beautiful Technique. Unique in design, subtle in its imperfection, with organically generated artistry, NOT a DNA cookie cutter model!
People will make the choice. I hope the human eye and hand will prevail over the CAD and Mechanisation that has taken precedence in the last decade. 

SIMPLICITY Wins almost every time.
The Simple but elegant Black Dress!
The infamous Betty Boop black slipon shoes and strapless dress.
A set of 8mm Akoya Pearl Earrings that can be worn as dress up, or compliment a casual day. 
The timeless Solitaire that features the Beauty of a Gemstone.
There are many variations of the Solitaire, from a basic thread of Gold with a Gemstone, to comtemporary twists and angles that can add interest and form, framing the Gemstone. 
Recent trends in jewelry styles emphasize MICRO PAVE. All of the MICRO PAVE and extra glitter can be very expensive to maintain, in the long run. How many of your friends have looked down at their micropave rings, only to notice that a diamond has fallen out! Replacing and tightening all those diamonds in the mounting can be very pricey. Make sure that when you do purchase micropave, that you are getting a well made, high quality piece. Compare what you would find at your custom Jeweler, to what you find at the big box and chain stores. I think that you will know the difference when you see it. 
Classic Design is Timeless. 
Sometimes Simplicity is Best .

Do you wish your Rings looked new again?
Depending on the condition of your Ring, REFURBISHING is less expensive than purshasing a New Ring. 
What does REFUBISHING a Ring involve?
Your Ring is assessed for chipped, damaged or missing diamonds and gemstones. These diamonds and gemstones are replaced. 
All tips and beads on small diamonds and gemstones are REBUILT.
Bridgework undergallereys are checked for cracks and distressed areas, which is common if the technician had poor technique in sizing your Ring. 
Often during REFURBISHING the Ring shank is replaced, since during resizings the Ring shank can become thin, can crack, or feel  uncomfortable. 
If your Rings are missing diamonds or gemstones, is feeling like a poor fit or is uncomfortable then it is time for you to have your Rings checked. Your Jeweler is happy to make your Rings like new again!

Read More about Refurbishing rings:
https://www.gia.edu/quality-assurance-benchmark/technique-refinish-worn-platinum-jewelry

How is a Custom Jeweler different than a Jewelry Store?
A Jeweler makes their inventory and sells DIRECTLY to the public.  Whereas a Jewelry Store , for example in a Big Box Store, or Chain Jewelry stores at the local shopping mall, purchase Jewelry from manufacturers and then resell it to the public. The pitfalls associated with buying from Big Box or Chain Jewelry stores are many.
I see this often when new clients bring their jewelry disappointments in to me, asking for help! What are the pitfalls?
First, the QUALITY is not up to my standard. Second, you will pay a higher price because of the middlemen involved and merchandise markup. Thirdly, your choice of Creative Innovative Jewelry is Limited. You might notice how jewelry at Big Box Stores and Chain Jewelry stores all looks the same, like cookie cutter jewelry. 
You owe it to yourself to seek out your Custom Jeweler for the jewelry that is right for you . 
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Autumn is here. It is a time to celebrate the seasons, the coolness of the evenings and the colorful changes in the landscape. 
Gemstones celebrate the seasons in a similar way. Bright, vibrant, sparkling and crisp! It’s time to let your jewelry take those autumn hues. Think about all those vibrant lustrous colors that can accent you this season. Literally, the sky is the limit. 

We all have pieces that we dont wear often. Sometimes our jewelry gets dated, or we just want something different.  Michael is great at giving your gemstones, settings and mountings a refreshed new look. Add a gemstone or two to your occasional piece, and WOW suddenly it’s your favorite jewelry. 
Michael loves to do that. Make you say WOW!

Colored gemstones are a favorite for Michael. Come in, let him chat with you about something new, something different, something exciting!
​And he always works in your budget. 

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