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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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Nature, Steampunk, and You: Custom Jewelry by Beverly Schnell

Posted by Pedro in For Customers, Maker Spotlight on July 5, 2012

Custom jewelry with beautiful curves and shapes can enliven your appearance and lift your spirits.  CustomMade artisan Beverly Schnell of Beverly Schnell Jewelry Design finds inspiration in the “sensual organic forms” found in nature and the curves of bodies.  With her knowledge of numerous jewelry making and metal crafting techniques, she creates unique custom made [...]

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Choosing Metals for Your Custom Jewelry

Posted by Pedro in Concepts & Buyer Guides, For Customers on September 9, 2011

When you place your idea for a custom jewelry design in the hands of a CustomMade artisan, “available designs” and “traditional uses” won’t restrict your metal choices.  You can have a gold wedding ring or a silver bracelet that will be a one-of-a-kind piece, not a carbon copy out of a catalogue.  Unlike carbon, however, [...]

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Bring Custom Japanese Style to Your Next Project

Posted by Pedro in Custom Inspiration, For Customers on April 7, 2011

For almost a month now, Japan has been in the news and on our minds principally because of the devastating disasters that have afflicted that nation.  Please consider the continuing need for humanitarian assistance and make a donation to the American Red Cross or another aid organization of your choice.

Our CustomMade galleries feature many [...]

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Custom Made Jewelry for Vikings, Samurai, and Cowboys

Posted by Pedro in Custom Inspiration, For Customers on February 10, 2011

Are you looking for custom jewelry ideas for a special man with a basic, rugged sense of style? A CustomMade artisan can create a custom jewelry design for you that can reflect his character and appeal to his sense of adventure.  Check out these pendants, rings, and other jewelry pieces.

Artisan Leslie Gleason of Meadowlark [...]

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