Finding the perfect ring to get engaged with can be more than a little nerve wracking. Taking someone’s entire personality and putting it into one ring is beyond a challenge. Right off the bat, CustomMade customer Justin knew that the average diamond ring wasn’t what he was looking for. He wanted something that was special [...]
Posted by Heather
in Custom Inspiration,
For Customers on August 21, 2012
Cats have always been a huge part of CustomMade customer Mona’s life. Most recently, two young kittens have stolen her heart. Mona adopted young Ralphie and Norton from the Sunshine Rescue Group in 2010 and they have been an inseparable trio ever sense. To honor (and maybe spoil just a little) her two favorite cats [...]
Posted by Marcie
in For Customers,
Our Favorite Custom Finds on December 27, 2011
If there’s ever a time for a little bling, its New Year’s Eve. No matter what your celebration plans are, there’s always an opportunity for a little extra sparkle, a little more bling.
To get you started in the field of CustomMade blingology, take a look at this striking pendant necklace meticulously created by custom [...]
Posted by Marcie
in For Customers,
Our Favorite Custom Finds on October 18, 2011
To me this necklace looks like it’s made from freshly fallen snow! The light color palette creates a soft and gentle presence in a piece that is neither soft nor gentle. Jewelry designer Michelle Pajak-Reynolds caters to sassy, sophisticated women who don’t mind making a dramatic entrance or standing out in a crowd. The Dandelion necklace [...]
Posted by CustomMade
in Custom Inspiration,
For Customers on July 27, 2011
The unique and striking shape of this ring by William Travis Jewelry and the fun color of the stone caught my and got me wondering, what other jewelry does CustomMade have with this “pink tourmaline” gemstone in it?
Here are a few more of my favorite pieces with pink tourmaline…
These beautiful earrings are by Calico [...]
Posted by CustomMade
in CustomMade Connections,
For Customers,
For Makers on July 12, 2011
Sometimes a piece of art just speaks to you. It’s a rare and special connection when an artist is able to capture the spirit of the intended owner in her work, and that is indeed the case with artist Gini Foley of Just Gini Jewellery and now-collector Joan German.
Joan lives in British Columbia, Canada. You’ll [...]
Posted by Pedro
in Custom Inspiration,
For Customers on May 31, 2011
Custom projects made with reclaimed resources not only will be environmentally friendly but also can benefit from the rich backstories and unique visual characteristics of repurposed materials. If you’re considering investing in custom made jewelry, here are four approaches to integrating recycled materials into your design. Keep these “Four Rs” in mind when you review [...]
Posted by Pedro
in Custom Inspiration,
For Customers on May 20, 2011
The rugged and uncomplicated look of western wear can be very appealing. Making a stylish impact with little fuss and no sacrifice of functionality is like a breath of freedom. Western style clothing and accessories also have powerful associations with both the myth and reality of the American west, which remains a cultural touchstone for [...]
Posted by Pedro
in Custom Inspiration,
For Customers on May 18, 2011
Is there a scene you’d like to have depicted in a custom jewelry design? Cameos and lockets can keep portraits and photographs of loved ones close to you. However, if you have an idea for a big picture, don’t be disheartened by the relatively small sized canvases that traditional jewelry forms seem to offer representational [...]
Posted by Pedro
in Custom Inspiration,
For Customers on May 11, 2011
The art of custom jewelry involves crafting techniques both ancient and modern and design methods from hand-sketches to computer 3D modeling. However, what can happen when custom jewelry design focuses on technology itself? What can CustomMade jewelry artisans create when they find inspiration for their work in the instruments that we have used to measure, [...]
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