she lost her original engagement ring and this solitaire ring is the replacement. from the top, it looks like a traditional solitaire engagement ring, but the under-gallery (not visible except from the side of the ring) is quite beautifully scrolled.

the diamond in this new classic ring is not new but is part of a continuing story for the family. the stone was from her dad, now gone; he had given the diamond to her stepmother for a domed ring she had made for herself. when dad passed, stepmom gave it to daughter to use in this ring, keeping it in the family with all the memories and tales to come.

i love what i do.

location: Granby, CT

i am very excited to announce i am now offering a new partnership with Elma Gil, a premier bridal and fine jewelry design house, beautifully designed and expertly crafted.  there many pendants/necklaces available.

i am very excited to announce i am now offering a new partnership with Elma Gil, a premier bridal and fine jewelry design house, beautifully designed and expertly crafted.  there are many pendants/necklaces available from this jewelry designer from my shop.

the double circle necklace shown in 18k white and rose gold, 16” chain and 0.44 carats total diamond weight

he decided to donate his historic family crest ring to a museum to accompany a portrait of his ancestor. the museum director requested that the 200+ year old ring be replicated for the donor/descendant.

not only is the ring a family crest, it is also a wax seal. the antique ring will be permanently displayed in the Slater Museum (Norwich, CT) open to the public. the original is now reunited with the original owner, granted the original owner’s likeness!

the descendant is thrilled with the new duplicated ring, almost indistinguishable from the original historic ring.

how exciting to be part of history!

location of client: Norwich, CT

this redesigned piece via social media is a perfect example of the meaning of jewelry, even though we are working with plastic. originally a bracelet, she had the great idea to convert lovely pink hearts to pins, and that is exactly what was done.

it does not matter the material. what does matter is the emotional attachment!

location: Springfield, MA

originally created as surprise… then due to the supreme court ruling, many tears, many smiles, much love and joy, shouting from the roof tops! i am so touched to have been part of this.

when i met him at the shop, he was sitting in his car with tears in his eyes. coming to pick up the wedding band, he was over come with emotion. he had just gotten off the phone with his family, and to his surprise they were THRILLED about the upcoming nuptials.

the funniest part about all this is, when he showed his partner he also told him the ring was what he (his partner) will be giving back to him when they say “I DO”!

platinum with 1.42 carats total weight asscher cut diamonds set in channel

i love what i do!

new hartford, ct.

it was time. her husband has been gone for several years and she was inspired by her neighbor’s confidence with me.  she came with her wedding set and her mother’s wedding set wanting a ring that is both modern, yet with a vintage feel.

this project was a referral, i love those.

she is a classic, no fuss woman, so simply put together in 18 k gold, three bands plus her original 18k red, white, green and yellow.

perfectly simple.

as a  peridot birthstone stack ring was finished for an august birth today, let us not forget about the folks who celebrate their own birthdays in december!

and finally the tanzanite, a recent gemstone discovery from the late 1960s, found exclusively in tanzania.

just had a couple pick up their wedding bands, his a wide sterling silver band, with a brushed finish, hers a delicate slightly curved and set with diamonds in white gold, both engraved “always 9-20-13”.

after many smiles, thanks and words of congrats, wishes for much happiness, she began to cry… “its so real now” tears of happiness.

this is why i love what i do.