Posted by Caroline Bagby
in Custom Inspiration on March 25, 2013
Turquoise, earth tones, hand-crafted goods and bright wovens are common characteristics of Southwest style. With spring officially in full-gear there’s no better time to dust off your silver and break out the blue.
The earthy goodness of Southwest style celebrates the raw beauty of nature by incorporating desert reds and cactus greens. Leathers are layered [...]
Posted by Pedro
in For Customers,
Maker Spotlight on October 4, 2012
How to describe beautiful, dark hardwood paired with elegant sterling silver inlay designs by Laura Rittenhouse Studio Furniture? Perhaps something like mysterious and graceful night-blooming sprouts called forth by crescent moons and stars, an inlay motif CustomMade artisan Laura Rittenhouse has featured in her “Silver Moon” collection and other custom furniture projects. Inspired by nature [...]
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, [...]
Posted by Pedro
in For Customers,
Maker Spotlight on August 9, 2012
The boho chic jewelry designs of CustomMade artisan Marcela Colina mix the vintage and hippie, the tribal and modern, in fun and casual custom necklaces, earrings, and bracelets with free-spirit flair. Marcela uses traditional handcrafting techniques to create one-of-a-kind modern jewelry specifically designed for her customers. See how she’s bringing the boho chic of the [...]
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, [...]
Posted by Pedro
in Concepts & Buyer Guides,
For Customers on July 6, 2012
What is architectural jewelry? In the CustomMade jewelry galleries, you can find jewelry designs informed by architectural principles, pieces intended to represent structures (whether abstractly or realistically, wholly or in part), and works constructed from materials more commonly associated with buildings than wedding rings. Whatever your take on this fascinating genre, you can find CustomMade [...]
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 [...]
Posted by Pedro
in Custom Inspiration,
For Customers on July 4, 2012
What comes to mind when you think of Southwestern jewelry? Turquoise and silver, Native American designs, pieces that capture the spirit of the American Southwest? Our CustomMade artisans can bring to life your vision of Southwestern jewelry. Take a look at these completed custom jewelry creations from our CustomMade galleries that interpret and celebrate the [...]
Posted by Pedro
in Custom Inspiration,
For Customers on May 25, 2012
Need some Father’s Day gift ideas? The old man is sure to appreciate a little custom treatment, something unique that celebrates his hobbies or inimitable style or a small thank you for all he’s done. Our CustomMade artisans can make anything you can imagine, from classic gifts to one-of-a-kind items, with a personal dimension your [...]
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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