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Revamp Your Favorites: Custom Jewelry Designs Reimagined and New by Goldworks

Posted by Pedro in For Customers, Maker Spotlight on June 9, 2012

Why allow your precious jewelry with sentimental value to languish in a drawer just because it’s out-of-style or damaged?  Maybe all it needs is a custom jewelry facelift.  CustomMade artisans Shelley Fort and Joe Matthews of Goldworks can restore or reimagine any jewelry piece that’s meaningful to you.  And if you’re looking for a new [...]

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Setting the Stage for Your Custom Adventure: Wally McSorley of Custom Jewelry by Tampico.US

Posted by Pedro in For Customers, Maker Spotlight on May 10, 2012

How to describe the custom jewelry experience?

The glowing recommendations that clients have left for CustomMade artisan Wally McSorley of Custom Jewelry by Tampico.US give us some insights.

She has a story for every piece of jewelry and I have to occasionally remind myself that her jewelry was purchased and not adopted.

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The “Spring” Custom Necklace by AB Glass Jewelry

Posted by Pedro in For Customers, Our Favorite Custom Finds on May 8, 2012

A belated welcome to “Spring,” a gorgeous custom necklace by AB Glass Jewelry.

CustomMade artisan Andrea Bernstein created this stunning, eye-catching necklace with a dichroic glass pendant with multi-hued plays of light, handmade borosilicate glass beads with multiple bands of color, and a hand-etched “Tree of Life” that symbolizes “hope, faith, and belief.”

Do you [...]

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Western Style Silver Custom Apparel and Jewelry by Laddan Ledbetter of Son of a Gun Silver

Posted by Pedro in For Customers, Maker Spotlight on December 8, 2011

Looking for a way to make a statement without making a fuss?  Belt buckles and other custom apparel items in a western cowboy style can combine a distinctive American look with practical clothing accessories.  Silversmith and professional bull rider Laddan Ledbetter of Son of a Gun Silver can create beautifully engraved, one-of-a-kind silver buckles, money [...]

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Birthstone Meanings and Custom Jewelry Design

Posted by Pedro in Concepts & Buyer Guides, For Customers on August 26, 2011

Including birthstones in a custom jewelry design is a thoughtful way to combine tradition and a personalized message in a gift for any occasion.  The American Gem Society website has a very informative guide to the history and lore of birthstones for every month, including alternative selections.  Although these are the most widely accepted modern [...]

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Custom Built-ins, Mantels, Surrounds, and Screens for Various Heating Systems

Posted by Pedro in Custom Inspiration, For Customers on January 26, 2011

Custom fireplace doors, screens, and mantels can make beautiful additions to your home.  Built-in cabinetry and surrounds for custom fireplaces can highlight your hearth and fireplace mantel or harmonize them with your room décor.

No fireplace? No problem.

A CustomMade artisan near you can create custom built-in cabinetry, mantels, surrounds, and screens specifically for whatever [...]

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