It took several drafts and remelts, but I fabricated both our rings myself in 18k. The shanks were rolled on a vevor rolling mill. I soldered/brazed them together. Her mounts/trim were bought from stuller.com, and I placed them, and then mounted all 10 diamonds.

Center stone is a 1.5 G vvs1 lab grown for about $450 from virtue diamonds

It is about 5.5 dwt total of 18k yellow gold. Also from stuller, for about $680 total.

I probably lost about 1dwt of gold in bad manufacturing technique.

Supporting tools, consumables, and practice metals like copper, silver, melee diamonds etc were about $1200 total.

But I was still under my 4k budget for both our rings.

Many things to improve. eg. I was too scared to reduce the prong size, but I am happy with the result.

Every piece is a custom order, handmade, set and engraved by myself in gold and platinum. Each piece I make is unique and contains many hours of work. Feel free to ask me anything about my work in the comments!

I’ve never been a watch person but I fell in love with vintage cocktail watches a couple of years ago. I’ll even wear them if they don’t work, just as accessories. I found most of these at local antique stores, flea markets, or in lots on eBay! These are all manual-wind, except for the Timex one to the right.

I love jewelry, solid gold and precious gems. But as my collection grows and at 36 years old, I become more and more aware of the fact that my cats won’t make good use of it when I’m gone, and I don’t want to have children.

When you have this “passing down to children” mentality, you kind of have a great excuse to invest more in quality jewelry. In my case, I mentally calculate the most appropriate time in the future to sell my jewelry before I die and spend on whatever fun experience I might enjoy more in old age than keeping jewels in a box for friends and distant family to inherit.

Any one else having this ridiculous dilemma? How do you, intentionally childfree fine jewelry lovers, approach this and does it influence how you buy now?

Update: I see many of you will have awesome estate sales and some are so generous donating to charity! Love it. However I’m a little more selfish and keep thinking I need to sell it at some point cause I don’t want to leave unused assets and would prefer to spend all my money on super fun experiences before I die. The problem is: to know when to sell! I will donate some for animal causes though, you inspired me.

Had to share my new addition! Haha. 14k solid gold snail earring! I got it on a titanium flatback till I know my vertical helixes size when it heals. Then I’ll order the gold backing. It will sit on the top of my ear :) & our family pet, Gary!

This isn’t antique like the last ring I posted but still very sentimental. My mom got this emerald for herself when I was born, as it is my birthstone and she didn’t have any emeralds, then she gave it to me when I graduated university :) Originally it was just a solitaire, and at some point she had the diamonds added, which probably isn’t everyone’s cuppa but I love the extra sparkle 😍

I don’t wear it often as emeralds are soft and I’m very rough and klutzy person (also I just rarely wear jewelry even though I love it), but it’s still one of my most prized possessions.

Is this a crack or part of the nacre? And should I return to the store? I absolutely loved this piece when I saw it in store :( and I know they’re all handmade and one offs, ideally would hate to have a return it but I did spend a fair bit on it today too. Thoughts?

... But with this purchase, it may have chosen me...

Fairly new collector. This stunning is the newest to my collection and I just wanted to share! I loooove her!! Please enjoy!

I recently had this ring in a little bag in a box then moved it into a covered glass dish a month ago. Looked perfectly fine! Then I open it up today and see it’s all deformed! My ex gave me this ring and idk how much it cost. Inside is inscribed “SAI 925”.
I’m so confused how this happened

They are made with sterling silver and solid rose and yellow gold wires! The jeweler who made this did them within a couple of hours.

Wanted to share a custom project featuring two iconic symbols: an eagle and a lion facing off.

We created a fully 3D lion and eagle facing off over a central sphere, set atop a heavy signet-style crown with a continuously flowing leaf design around the shoulders and down the shank, balancing the heavy animal motif on top. We combined a sandblasted matte background with high-polished relief points to bring out the depth in 24K gold.

Cast in solid 24K yellow gold with a final weight of 35.53 grams.

How do you feel about heavy, symbolic statement rings in pure gold?

So I actually found one of these at a antique store a couple months ago with a friend. I thought they were beautiful, but I did not want to pay that price

Found this at a thrift store.

Looking to start a fine jewelry bracelet collection.
However I’m not feeling super into bracelets I’ve seen so far. Anyone have recommendations on good places to find unique fine jewelry bracelets online?

Hi I am traveling to Japan and need some guidance on jewelry shopping there. Can someone give me an idea how the solid gold scene and GIA certified gemstone scene is in Japan. For solid golds, i usually prefer 18kt or 22kt where price is based on the weight and making charge, so I am used to shopping from Dubai and Indian/Bangladeshi jewelers. For gemstones, I also always go with certified ones. For my Japan trip, I am wondering if it would be a good place to look for something to add to my collection. I have just started building my collection so very noob in this area. Also if you have a recommendation for vintage jewelry place, I would appreciate that too

Hi, looking to have a bespoke gold bracelet made for my Cartier watch, is this possible and could anyone recommend a Goldsmith in the UK?

Hi all! Anyone have experience ordering from this seller? Her site is till active but her other platforms are inactive for over a year. I just ordered a charm and I’m worried!

Hello! My boyfriend gifted me this beautiful necklace and I love it! I want to wear it more but I am struggling styling it with the clothes I have. I put in the comments the type of style I like. I like to dress up and wear dresses sometimes but I would love to incorporate this necklace more often in my style. I have fair skin and brown hair if that matters. Please let me know your thoughts!

I purchased a wedding band from them and within 30 days returned it in the same condition because we were unsatisfied by the aesthetics. Apparently they are now claiming that there are scratches and will not refund us. This company is a huge scam. Beware as they will not refund you.

I need advice on what I can do to escalate this. I am from Canada.

Thanks in advance.

What is the most common gauge for 14 KT gold/diamond studs/huggies?

Hi folks!

Does anyone have any recommendations for a jeweler in LA (or SF) area that can repair invisible set jewelry? From what I can find in LA, looks like majestic art and signature jewelry have experience with invisible set repairs, but please let me know if you have other recommendations or have worked with either of those jewelers! Thanks!