by kcchao | May 13, 2021 | Custom Work
None of us are a stranger to how age can break down a beloved item, even when it’s made from strong metals and gemstones. This is why remodeling has become such as important part of goldsmith work—by using the materials from an old, broken piece of jewelry or...
by kcchao | Apr 12, 2021 | Custom Work
One of the things we love about jewelry: it never goes out of style thanks to goldsmiths. Redesigning pieces allows that heirloom ring, for example, that might be too bulky to wear every day to be transformed. Instead, it can be turned into a slimmer version that...
by kcchao | Mar 18, 2021 | Custom Work
We love when the stars align, and we get to create a meaningful custom piece. This feature piece was ordered by the customer for her husband and used materials from a ring that used to be her father-in-law’s. To make it even more special, the customer requested the...
by kcchao | Jan 12, 2021 | Custom Work
Over the 44 years Johnson Jewelers has been open, we’ve evaluated and graded so many unique, beautiful gems that some customers don’t even realize they have until they stop in. For those who aren’t familiar, however, how are diamonds even graded? First of all, when...
by kcchao | Dec 1, 2020 | Custom Work
There’s always a good reason for custom jewelry; whether you’re ordering it to treat yourself, to keep a tradition alive, or to create a new story, we love to bring your jewelry ideas to life! In this case, our customer had a three stone ring that she didn’t...
by kcchao | Nov 15, 2020 | Custom Work
Once in a while, our goldsmiths have the pleasure of creating something extra special: a piece of jewelry for their friends or family! In this case, it’s an engagement ring made for one of our goldsmith’s daughter’s engagement. The fiancé and his (soon-to-be)...