Monday, 14 July 2014

About time!

It has been quite some time since my last blog post! Its been almost two months since we set off on our little Italian adventure, but my mind still wanders to idyllic little Tuscan villages, gorgeous gelato and the beautiful colour of the sea at Cinque Terre...

Needless to say it was quite a challenge getting back to the workbench and working through my list of orders. Luckily I had some very exciting orders on the list! Engagement rings remain my all time favourite. Especially when I know the beautiful brides to be : )

Here are some pieces from the past few weeks.

 
Hot News! This ring was involved in a very special engagement last night! Right after an awesome win by Germany in the Soccer World Cup Final Martin proposed to Meraai! Clad in their 'Deutschland' supporters gear and surrounded by friends and family and of course high spirits after such a great win, he proposed and she said yes! Big congrats guys!


 
This gorgeous champagne diamond came into my studio quite some time ago and I have been itching to share this ring with you! I had to wait for the couple to get engaged before I could post the picture. And I am so glad they are finally engaged! Congratulations Wilmili and Richard! Such a special ring!
 
 
This ring is a new spin on an old ring : ) I remade this ring for a client after the diamond fell out of the original ring. We decided to stick to the original design, only changing the claw setting to a tube. A much safer option for busy hands!

 
This 'I love Nam' ring was a special idea that a client came up with as a farewell gift for one of her friends moving back to South Africa.

 
A rose gold rope ring for a pretty pregnant fairy.
 
 
A pair of anniversary earrings for a very special lady from her husband. 34 years of marriage. I had fun making these for her! She has brought me about 70% of the succulents in my little garden : )

 
A regular client. Tourmaline, diamond, 18ct yellow gold and silver ring.

 
You sometimes meet people that just 'sparkle'. And this girl is one of those! From the first day I met her she sparkled! She had a white gold engagement ring with diamonds but she wanted to start wearing her rings as 'stack rings' on her ring finger. So we started the collection by creating two simple rings. One plain hammered finish, one with flush set diamond. Using the original stones and metal. Now she can add to the 'stack' with birthdays and anniversaries.

 
New wedding ring using the original design, stones and metal.

 
3 Esther crowns for three little girls. This is such a special gift. A mother had these three little crowns made for her daughters to wear on chains. They vary slightly in size, from oldest to youngest : )


 
A sentimental 30th birthday gift for a lucky lady in Katima!
 
 
I'm feeling very inspired and ready to get started on new orders and a new range for the Christmas season! Launching October! Some exciting new ideas in the pipeline : )

Wishing you all a blessed week!