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 | 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)...
by kcchao | Oct 15, 2020 | Custom Work
While our custom jobs most commonly feature women’s jewelry, that’s not all we work on. No matter who wears it, all jewelry will need some repair, sizing, shaping, or remodeling at some point—especially when it’s a wedding band, which represents a marriage’s...
by kcchao | Jun 17, 2020 | Custom Work
This blue topaz is exquisite. We are so fortunate to have had the opportunity to create such a lovely piece using this gem. Brought to us by a client who had been traveling in Brazil, their request was to mount this gem so it could be worn as a necklace. With a large...
