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Let Nature Take Control: Bond Blackman’s Natural Jewelry

Posted by Pedro in For Customers, Maker Spotlight on August 16, 2012

Mother Nature is “the principle motivation” for CustomMade artisan Bond Blackman.  The natural jewelry in the Bond’s Jewels CustomMade portfolio features fossils, unusual stones, and wood as well as organic forms captured in gems and metals.  Mother Nature makes her wishes known, too.  The stories behind these completed natural jewelry projects tell of collaboration and discovery, [...]

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Art Deco Jewelry: Custom Designs, Inspirations, and Restorations

Posted by Pedro in Custom Inspiration, For Customers on July 7, 2012

With elegant yet simple geometric designs, silver screen star glamour, and Ancient Egyptian and other exotic inspirations with a machine age edge, the Art Deco jewelry in our CustomMade jewelry galleries celebrates this iconic design style of the ‘20s and ‘30s.  Whether you want custom Art Deco jewelry that recaptures the spirit of that era, [...]

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“The Cutting of a Sapphire” – A Gem Cutting Tutorial

Posted by Pedro in Concepts & Buyer Guides, For Customers on October 29, 2011

Exquisitely cut gemstones are so often centerpieces in custom jewelry design.  Have you ever wondered how artisan jewelers are able to work their magic so precisely on these challenging materials? Daniel Stair of Custom Gemstones has graciously allowed CustomMade to post his tutorial “The Cutting of a Sapphire” on our blog.  He’ll take us through [...]

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