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belmontjewelryshop · 5 months ago

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How Jewelers Create Custom Pieces: Design Process Explained?

Have you ever envisioned a piece of jewelry unlike anything you've seen before? A ring integrating your grandmother's heirloom gemstone or a necklace that captures a special moment in your life. Custom jewelry design allows you to transform those ideas into a real treasure. But how exactly does this process work? This blog will unveil the fascinating journey from your initial concept to the finished piece, handcrafted by skilled Belmont jewelers.

The Spark of Inspiration:

The first step is the spark of inspiration. What kind of piece do you envision? Maybe it's a pendant with a nature theme or a pair of earrings that emulate a shooting star. Inspiration can come from anywhere – a childhood memory, a work of art, or a stunning sunset.

Consultation is Key:

Once you have a general idea, schedule a consultation with a qualified jeweler. Reputed jewelers will have a design portfolio showcasing their past creations and expertise. During the consultation, discuss your vision in detail.

Bring sketches, photos, or even describe the emotions you want the piece to evoke. The jeweler will listen attentively, ask questions to understand your preferences and offer professional insights on materials, styles, and feasibility.

Conceptualizing Your Design:

The jeweler will then translate your vision into a tangible concept. This might involve hand sketches or creating digital renderings using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software.

CAD allows for detailed visualization, letting you see the piece from different angles and in various scales. Through this collaborative process, you can refine the design until it perfectly captures your vision.

Choosing the Perfect Materials:

The heart of any custom piece lies in the materials. Jewelers typically work with precious metals like platinum, gold (in various colors), and palladium. Each metal offers unique properties in terms of strength, color, and weight.

You'll also discuss gemstones. The jeweler will guide you through a vast selection, considering color, cut, clarity, and carat weight. You can even incorporate heirloom gemstones or ethically sourced stones that resonate with you.

Bringing Your Design to Life:

Once the design and materials are finalized, the creation process begins. Traditional techniques jewelers use for intricate or one-of-a-kind pieces are wax carving or fabrication (shaping metal with specialized tools). However, modern technology like 3D printing has revolutionized custom jewelry design.

3D printing allows for exact and detailed wax models to be created directly from the CAD design. This model is then used in a casting process, where molten metal is poured into a mold created from the wax model. Once cooled and finished, the metal base of your jewelry is complete.

Gemstone Setting and Finishing Touches:

The gemstone setting is a crucial step. The jeweler will meticulously secure the gemstones using prong or bezel settings. Thus, ensuring they are sparkling securely. Finally, the piece undergoes polishing and finishing touches to achieve the desired shine.

The Moment of Truth: Receiving Your Custom Creation:

The culmination of this collaborative journey arrives with the presentation of your finished piece. The jewelers will unveil your creation, and you'll have the liberty of witnessing your vision transformed into a stunning, one-of-a-kind gem.

Additional Considerations:

Timeline: The timeframe for creating a custom piece can vary. It depends on the complexity of the design and the jeweler's workload. Be sure to discuss the timeline upfront and factor it into your planning.

Budget: Custom jewelry is an investment. Visit multiple jewelers before choosing a particular one. Discuss your budget openly with them . They can guide you towards materials and design elements that fit your financial constraints.

Communication: It is essential to maintain open communication throughout the process. Don't hesitate to ask questions and provide feedback at each stage.

Understanding the custom jewelry design process can help you embark on this exciting journey with confidence. Skilled Belmont jewelers will be your ideal partner, transforming your vision into a cherished heirloom to be enjoyed for generations to come. Trust the experts of Belmont Jewelry Place to craft grand, customized ornamental pieces.

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quanjewelry · 2 years ago

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Practical Guide On How To Get The Best Jewelry

From spicing up your look to signifying status, jewelry has always been interesting to humans. Precious metals dug from the earth and even mesmerizing pearls found under the water have been a fascination to humans for a long time. There is jewelry for different occasions and in different price ranges. It can cost from a few dollars to millions of dollars, so there is sure to be some kind of jewelry for everyone out there.

Do not use any chemicals on your jewelry stones. Natural acids won't erode the enamel on your copper jewelry the way harsh chemicals can.

When shopping for diamonds, make sure that you shop for them based on their four main criteria: color, cut, clarity, and carat. The color refers to the hue of the stone. The cut refers to the way that the stone is fashioned, such as princess and square cuts. Clarity refers to the flawlessness of the stone. The carat refers to the weight of the stone.

When buying jewelry for someone you love, find out what they're favorite color is. Some people don't like gold, or don't like silver, or maybe they love the combination of red and gold. Look at the jewelry the person already wears, find out their favorite color, then combine the two!

If you're buying an item of jewelry for your wife, pick something that says love. There are so many pieces of jewelry that have a story behind them, like an infinity band or hugs and kisses pendant. Items that are called "forever", typically with diamonds, will show her you want to spend the rest of your life with her. Beautiful!

Don't discard your antique brooch from Grandma, repurpose it. If you put a chain through it, the broach instantly becomes a fashionable necklace. Vintage jewelry is extremely popular these days and finding a way to make it wearable makes it fashionable. Re-using is also a popular concept in our "green" society. That broach can serve you well with just a slight alteration to its use.

When packing for a vacation, planning your jewelry is as important as planning your outfits. Since you can't take your whole jewelry box, plan your outfits in advance and think about what jewelry you'll be able to wear with multiple outfits. When checking your bags, never pack any jewelry that you absolutely can't bear to lose. If you can't live without it, wear it or leave it at home.

To keep your jewelry looking its best, make sure to remove it when handling harsh chemicals, such as when you clean your house, or when using beauty products. The chemicals in household cleaners and beauty products can be very hard on your jewelry, stripping them of their luster and leaving them dull and lifeless.

View the gemstones in correct lighting, with the right background. Diamonds or other gems should never be viewed on a black background. Black backgrounds alter your perception of a gem's real shine and color, so you may make a purchase and later realize that the stone is not as clear and perfect as you originally assumed.

When you are working with any kind of silver there is one word that you should always keep in mind - polish! If you polish your silver regularly it will keep it shiny and beautiful for much longer. This helps to extend the life of the piece as well as look newer for longer.

Once you realize the impact jewelry has not only on feeling good about yourself, but on how other people will perceive you, you will understand how important it is to know what jewelry symbolizes. You will find that your status can sometimes be determined by the type of jewelry you wear and that you don't have to always go all out because you can find affordable jewelry as well.

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raendown · 6 years ago

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Pairing: HashiramaIzuna Word count: 3545 Soulmate au: The one where there exist specially trained jewelers who will craft you a unique accessory that leads you to your soulmate

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Chapter 145: Hashirama/Izuna

Skimming his fingers over the glass, gaze all but devouring the precious gems nestled protectively below, Izuna wondered what it would be like to be trained in the art of soul-crafting, to be born a civilian and follow his heart down whatever path he wanted to. His palms ached to cradle the glittering stones and mold the precious metals in to something so beautiful it made others weep to look upon them. Instead he had scars and callouses, eyes that spun red when adrenaline ran high, and more blood in his dreams than any civilian could fear to see in their entire life.

“Have you chosen one?” a soft voice asked him. Izuna sighed, basking in his unwanted longing for a few more seconds before letting go of it. There was no use in wanting something he would never have. He was born to be a shinobi; no other path had ever been available to him and to wish for one would be to wish for the impossible.

“Emerald,” he breathed after a few moments. “An emerald, please.”

The soul-crafter did not question his choice – which meant that he had made the right one. Izuna smiled as he watched the man delicately flutter both hands over the inside of the display cabinet before selecting a pillow carrying several tiny little gemstones. Each of them were perfectly cut and caught the light at every turn. The deep green color reminded him of nature; not of spring or new growth but of the tenacity, the endurance, the everlasting purity and the strength of nature. There was nothing innocent about that color of green and yet neither could he see any evil.

“An excellent selection.” The soul-crafter hummed over the gems for a moment, looking between them and his customer several times. Then he smiled like he’d thought of a great secret. “Several, I think. And what metal shall they be cast in?”

“Silver,” Izuna answered automatically. He was the second born, the lesser son no matter how much love his brother had for him. He would never dare to wear gold. Could never bear the weight of it.

“Very well. I shall have it ready in three days.”

“You don’t want to ask about the design?”

The soul-caster only continued to smile at him. “I have been listening to the sounds of your soul since you arrived, young man. I know the design you will need. Three days.”

Izuna blinked but didn’t bother to ask further. Most people visited a soul-caster when they were young, picking out the gem and the precious metal which spoke to them the most to create the piece of jewelry which would guide them to the person they were meant to be with. He should have gone when he was a child, had set out with his father to do so once, but they had been ambushed on the journey and there never seemed to be time again after that. It felt strange to stand in the shop and look at displays that had been lowered to stand at a height for children to gaze in to. The embarrassment was easier to ignore when he reminded himself why he was here.

Three days from now he would have his own very own Guide, the piece of jewelry that would connect him to the one person his soul yearned for the most. No one but those who studied the art knew exactly how a soul-crafter created them and not everyone who applied for the training was accepted but nearly every person in the world had commissioned their services at some point in their life. There were many who refused to wear any adornments except their guiding jewelry. Izuna himself had never accepted any gifts of necklaces or broaches, not even the scarf sewn with golden thread and pearls that a prospective suitor had tried to gift him once. It just felt wrong for some reason.

Waiting was difficult. Their father had been settled in his grave for a full year before Izuna found the courage to ask his brother’s permission to make this trip and he had been pleasantly surprised to be gifted an entire week of leave. Now he understood why he needed it. It was hard not to just march in to the shop and station himself right in the middle of the room until it was ready but he knew better. Soul-crafters were venerated even above the Daimyo himself. He would never insult one of them like that even if they weren’t making him the single most important accessory he would ever own.

Instead he spent the three days wandering around the village he was visiting and paying attention to the way certain things were set up. Madara’s peace looked like it was finally sticking despite the elders having more and more audacious demands every time they met with the Senju to rewrite the treaty. Izuna very much doubted that there was room in his brother’s head of dreams for things like road planning or market layouts. He knew that rat Tobirama was probably thinking of these things and more but Izuna would be damned if he let his old rival show up the Uchiha like that; he would be prepared with some suggestions of his own to show Tobirama he wasn’t the only smart person around.

Madara might have the bigger muscles but Izuna had the bigger brain.

His nerves were so strung out by the time all three days had passed and he was able to go back to the shop that he very nearly didn’t spot the two figures on the roof top above him when he left the inn. Stopping dead with one hand reaching for his kunai holster out of habit, Izuna narrowed his eyes at where the two Senju brothers were looking back at him with mild surprise. Tobirama glared and turned his head. Hashirama waved cheerfully.

“We didn’t expect to see you here, Izu-kun!” the Senju clan Head called down. Izuna twitched.

“Don’t call me that,” he snapped. Hashirama gasped and drooped with sadness while Tobirama dropped his face in to one palm. Izuna shifted his weight and tried to decide how he wanted to handle this situation.

Technically they weren’t really at peace yet, not until the treaty had been signed, but to attack these two now would erase all the hard work his brother had been fighting for – not to mention get his ass beat. No matter how confident he was in his own skills, not even Madara could face both of the Senju siblings together and hope to live.

“Move along, little Uchiha,” Tobirama said with a shooing motion. “We didn’t come here to bother you.”

“Oh be nice, Tobi. He’s an ally now! Bye Izuna-k-…-san.” Hashirama tittered nervously over his almost slip but waved again just the same before tugging his brother along with him and leaping away towards the red light district. They were probably here to meet with some sort of seedy contact. Every clan had some informants they weren’t exactly proud to associate with but those usually tended to be the invaluable ones with ears in all the right places.

Izuna put the retreating Senju out of his mind easily. As weird as it was not attacking each other on sight, too much of his attention was taken up by the excitement of receiving his Guide today. He tried not to smile too weirdly as he hurried through the streets towards the deceptively modest shop at the very edge of the marketplace.

He’s seen soul-crafters in the bigger cities with marble facing on the front of their shops, grand designs carved in to the lintel and fine silks hung in the window. It wasn’t just the shorter distance which lured him here to this village so close to where his own clan compound lay, it was the simplistic humility of the man who welcomed him in to the shop with a nod and a knowing smile. Clearly this man had pursued his craft for the joy of it, not the prestige.

It wasn’t like he made any money off of it. Guides were freely made and freely given. And in return, soul-crafters were supported freely by their community and provided with the finest jewels available.

“Welcome back, Uchiha-san. I have something here that will lead you to the one you are looking for.”

“You have my gratitude,” Izuna told him, bowing low. The man shook his head.

“Do not bow until you have seen it, eh?”

Chuckling quietly, the man pushed a small box across the top of a glass case holding different colored quartz samples. Izuna felt like a child as he snatched it up and cradled it against his chest for a moment before opening the lid with fumbling fingers.

His heart nearly stopped beneath his ribs when he laid eyes on his Guide for the first time. Ten small emeralds had been cast in a ring of purest silver, each placed in their own delicate little leaf, and it looked just the right size to slip on the third finger of his left hand. As he turned the ring to admire it from as many angles as possible he couldn’t help but gawp like a simpleton at the way it caught the light and almost seemed to shift the emeralds between endless shades of green.

“It’s perfect,” he breathed. “You deserve a hundred bows and endless thanks. I have nothing to offer you that could possibly be repayment enough.”

“You need offer me nothing,” the man denied him. Transaction complete, he turned away and hummed a little tune to himself as he headed towards the workshop at the back of the store. He was out of sight even as Izuna opened his mouth to offer a protest.

Suddenly alone, Izuna licked his lips and gently pulled the ring out of its box. While he was in town he would need to pick up some cleaning solution to make sure he kept it in good condition and maybe some polish so that it kept its beautiful shine. It would have to come off for the missions where he might be getting his hands really dirty but every shinobi knew how to get blood out of jewelry; he could remember practicing on his mother’s necklace when she came home from battle wearing the vestiges of smoke like a crown and a gentle smile just for him.

The ring slid on to his hand like it had always been a part of him, cool against the warmth of his skin. It felt odd having something between his fingers stopping them from touching but it was a good sort of odd. Izuna twisted to admire it in to sunlight – and dropped his jaw with shock to see the jewels begin to glow.

Was this how he was supposed to find his soulmate? Exactly how the Guide brought you both together varied from person to person. For some people their designs were the same. For others the shape was significant to one or both of them. Izuna’s, apparently, lit up when he turned in a certain direction. It was hard to misinterpret, at least. He tested it a few times, turning in all sorts of directions and pointing his hand without turning his body, but as soon as he understood the rules of what made it glow he was dashing out the door and rushing off in that direction.

Madara had been kind enough to grant him a full week of leave and he’d only used three days so far. He could cover a lot of ground in two days to get a general sense of where to search for his soulmate and then use the last two days to make it back home in time.

Plan set in his mind, Izuna was across town and two miles out when he thought to look down at his ring again – only to find that it had stopped glowing. A quick check reveal that it was telling him to double back in the opposite direction. His first thought was that he had made a mistake in which way to go. When he hurried back to the shop where he had started from, however, it was still telling him to go northwest, down exactly the same street as before. Confused, he decided maybe it was better to proceed more slowly.

It seemed a bit too much of a coincidence that his soulmate could be in the same city at the same time when he just happened to finally commission his Guide but he supposed he’d rather be safe than sorry. He could afford an hour or two to make sure he was going about this whole thing properly. Izuna bit his lip with focused determination and marched forward where the glow directed him. At one point the glow disappeared without warning and he spun in a circle four times just to confirm his new direction before taking off on a more western path than northwest.

He almost missed the Senju brothers coming back up the street towards him, almost running straight in to Hashirama headfirst. It seemed the clan Head was as distracted as he was, head lowered to look at something on his arm it looked like, but Izuna could care less what they were doing. Tobirama took the time to glare at him suspiciously as he skirted around them both and continued on his way.

And then his ring stopped glowing again.

Izuna frowned, spinning in a circle like he had before, frustrated when he realized it was telling him to double back for a second time. He was starting to think he had misinterpreted what the glowing was supposed to mean. There was no sense in making him run back and forth for no reason.

“No, back this way now,” he heard one of the Senju say behind him.

“We just came from that direction,” Tobirama whined. It was jarring to hear him old rival express such a human emotion as minor annoyance. He didn’t like it.

“Maybe they’re close, Tobi!”

“Alright, alright. So turn around then.”

Izuna was paying attention to his own situation mostly but he was too much of a shinobi and too long at war with those two for him to put them out of his mind entirely when they were this close. One small part of him stayed alert to track their movements while he stepped forward just as they did, passing each other on the street once more. He stopped walking almost at the same time as they did as well when the jewels of his Guide released their glow yet again.

He almost bit straight through his lip, an impossible and unwanted idea occurring to him. Whipping around, he stared at the two Senju with intent eyes, watching Hashirama fiddle with something on his wrist while Tobirama grumbled quietly, fingers pointing vaguely in Izuna’s direction. From the few sentences he had overheard it seemed they were doing the same thing he was – too much of a coincidence for him not to at least indulge the wild thought that this might be something stupid like fate.

Tobirama spared him another suspicious look but said nothing when Izuna edged carefully around them, eyes flickering between them and the ring on his finger. He managed to do a full circuit around the two men before Hashirama noticed his presence as well but that was all he needed to confirm something so unbelievable he almost couldn’t take it in.

One of them was his soulmate.

No matter what angle he stood at the ring lit up only when he pointed it at the two Senju brothers. His Guide was leading him right here to them. Of all the possible reactions he’d imagined himself having, all he found himself thinking about was that if his soulmate turned out to be Tobirama he was going to spend the rest of his life trying to figure out a way to yell at the gods in person. No one deserved that kind of headache, not even his poor little cousin Kagami who waxed poetic about the albino every time he was allowed to come along for the peace talks. Foolish misguided young thing.

“Anija,” Tobirama bit out between clenched teeth, “I think your problem is solving itself.” Hashirama looked up at his sibling and Izuna was startled to notice that such a battlefield titan was capable of making such a cute, wide-eyed expression.

“But Tobi this doesn’t make any sense! My guide has never just randomly gotten warm like this before. I thought maybe my soulmate was here but do you think it’s broken? What do you mean the problem is solving itself? I don’t understand any of this!” Hashirama flustered around and waved his arms, giving Izuna a glimpse of the bracelet circling his wrist, something he’d never noticed before as it was usually hidden under voluminous sleeves.

It was a rare piece, not a single gem to be found but cast entirely of gold shaped to look like flames circling round his arm. Silently he commended the skill of the one who had crafted it. The little flames almost seemed to flicker and jumped right before his eyes.

“Point it that way,” Tobirama told him in a tired voice.

“Eh? Alright…”

“And I’m going to take my leave now before anything disgusting happens.”

“Wha-? Tobi where are you-? Oh! It’s warm again! Tobi come back my Guide is warm again and – oh, hello again Izuna-san!” Hashirama’s smile was cheerful and polite, if a little distracted.

Izuna stared at him in wordless shock until Hashirama looked down to see where the green light was coming from, smiling growing impossibly wider when he spotted the ring with its ten little glowing gems.

“Pretty! Are you looking for your soulmate too?” he asked.

“I…think I…found them…” Izuna swallowed nervously but Hashirama only continued to smile, not understanding, so he forced himself to continue. “Um…my Guide only glows when I point it at you. I think we’re soulmates, Senju-san.”

Watching understanding dawn in Hashirama’s eyes was like watching the sun come up over the horizon, bright and beautiful and mesmerizing in a way he couldn’t properly explain. It made him wonder why he had never taken the time to notice how attractive this man was. Actually he knew the answer to that. Years of being raised to hate each other had blinded him to seeing anything but an opening for attack but now? Now he was close enough to admire the strength of Hashirama’s jaw line, the perfect earthy brown of his eyes, and the brilliance of his happiness just before the man threw himself forward to wrap Izuna in a tight hug.

“Really!? That’s amazing!” He stood to his full height with his arms still locked around Izuna, lifting him right off the ground. It should not have made him flush but he couldn’t stop his cheeks from flooding with heat.

“Uh…it is?”

“Of course!” Hashirama squeezed him until he squeaked in protest. “I wonder why it took us so long to find each other? Not that it matters, I’m just happy to know now. It’s so romantic, don’t you think? Like – like star-crossed lovers!”

Izuna squirmed until he was set back on his own feet, though Hashirama did not release him entirely and he did not ask to be let go. When he tilted his head up he found his vision filled entirely by Hashirama’s face. It wasn’t nearly as terrible of a sight as he might have expected even just earlier that day. The longer he stared the less he wanted to look away, finding more and more details to appreciate.

“Maybe I’m not…totally against this. It would be a good way to solidify the peace between our clans.” His fingers bunched in the material of Hashirama’s sleeves until he worried about his chakra enhanced strength misshaping the brand new ring on his finger yet he couldn’t seem to make himself let go.

“Ooohh I didn’t even think of that,” Hashirama said. Izuna lifted one eyebrow.

“Really? I would have thought that was the first thing on your mind. You and Aniki are so obsessed with making this peace work.”

“Yeah but you’re really cute Izuna-san.” Leaning in just a little bit closer, something in Hashirama’s smile changed in a way he couldn’t define, a way that made his knees turn to water. “Since we’re soulmates, can I call you Izu-kun now?”

To combat the sudden urge to burst in to flames, Izuna buried his face in Hashirama’s chest, more glad than ever that his rival had given them a bit of privacy for this moment.

“Madara is going to be so happy and so mad at the same time,” he deflected.

Hashirama went stiff in his arms and Izuna finally remembered how his brother used to go on and on about the man’s mood swings, how sudden and rapid they could be. Feeling Hashirama droop against him in a way that pressed their bodies together, he thought to himself that he was more than willing to ride this roller coaster – for the sake of peace, of course.

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katelynrebekah · 5 years ago

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Heirloom Jewelry: Redesigning & Repurposing

There’s nothing more sentimental than inheriting a magnificent piece of heirloom jewelry. Whether it’s a piece that’s been in your family for generations, or something special that a relative’s been keeping just for you, heirloom jewelry is truly priceless. Unfortunately for some, their heirloom jewelry just isn’t suited to their style. Maybe it’s an ornate pair of earrings, or a ring that’s two sizes too tiny. Whatever the case may be, there are countless ways you can create something spectacular by redesigning or repurposing your heirloom jewelry.

What is Heirloom Jewelry?

Heirloom jewelry pieces are those which are passed down from one generation to the next. Be it a precious strand of pearls that belonged to your great grandmother, or a timeless diamond tennis bracelet from a distant aunt, heirlooms give you a glimpse into your family’s unique history. While heirloom jewelry grants us a sneak peek at generations passed, it also tends to be a bit dated. In fact, many of these time-honored treasures wind up unworn and shoved in the back of jewelry boxes. Fortunately, there are an abundance of options for turning your heirloom jewelry into a piece you’ll want to wear with pride.

Choosing the Perfect Piece

If you’ve inherited a collection of items, you may be debating over which item to alter. Many people grapple with guilt about modifying such cherished possessions, which is perfectly normal. It’s natural to have hesitations, but keep in mind that it’s still the same prized piece, just adjusted to your taste. When choosing the right item to repurpose, there are a few factors to consider.

First, which types of jewelry do you prefer wearing? Some people favor wearing a modest pendant necklace, while others tend to opt for earrings or bracelets. The piece you choose to repurpose should be one you’ll feel comfortable wearing. If you have a habit of fidgeting with your hands, then you may want to forgo a bracelet or ring for a necklace or earrings.

Another thing to keep in mind is the quality of the heirloom jewelry in question. Are the pieces made from genuine precious metal? Are the diamonds or gemstones still fairly durable? It’s not recommended to repurpose any items deemed as costume jewelry, like that of Chanel or Versace. Costume pieces can be easily damaged by standard jewelry repair techniques like polishing or steam cleaning, and are best maintained in their original form.

Meeting with a Jeweler

Before moving forward with plans to repurpose your heirloom jewelry, you should first meet with a reputable jeweler. They’ll help walk you through the process, as well as answer any questions you may have. If you’re short on ideas for sprucing up your beloved belonging, a jeweler will be able to give you some suggestions that’ll stir up your imagination. Once you have a sense of what you want, your jeweler will work to bring your concept to life with care and impressive attention to detail.

Ideas for Upgrading Your Heirloom Jewelry

Wear your heirloom jewelry in a new way- Perhaps you have a piece of heirloom jewelry you love, but don’t feel comfortable wearing as it was intended. Not to worry! With a little creativity, you can rethink how the piece is worn to make it work for your style. A long necklace can be transformed into a bracelet with a few wraps around the wrist, while a ring can be re-imagined as a delicate pendant.

Turn a larger piece into several small pieces- The diamonds from an antique brooch can be used to create a pleasing pair of diamond studs. Or you can take the gemstones from an ultra-glamorous cocktail ring and turn them into a matching pendant and bracelet. Most heirloom jewelry originates from a period when jewelry was handcrafted from metals and gems of the utmost quality. In other words, these treasures, as well as each element that comprises them, were designed to last a lifetime.

Reset a precious diamond or gemstone- Have you recently inherited your grandmother’s engagement ring? Or maybe you’ve been gifted a beautiful antique brooch that’s been in your family for centuries. Breathe new life into your beloved heirloom by resetting the precious stones. Plenty of people reset heirloom diamonds or gemstones to craft something splendid. It’s a chance to carry a piece of your loved one with you wherever you go, and an opportunity to create something you can pass on to your own children.

Upgrade your metal- As mentioned, heirloom jewelry can be a bit old-fashioned and outdated. Perhaps you have an incredible old mine cut diamond that looks a little dull in its yellow gold setting. Upgrading the metal can make a world of difference. Swapping yellow gold with platinum will help give your diamond a brighter and more radiant appearance.

Redesign Heirloom Jewelry in San Diego

At Leo Hamel Fine Jewelers in San Diego, our expert jewelers specialize in custom jewelry creation, and have decades of experience working with antique and vintage heirloom pieces. Combining old-world craftsmanship with the most modern drafting techniques, our master jewelers can make your most irreplaceable items look as modern and eye-catching as ever. Visit our store today to meet with one of our specialists, and watch your heirloom jewelry come to life as something new and extraordinary.

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leohameljewelry · 5 years ago

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Heirloom Jewelry: Redesigning & Repurposing

What is Heirloom Jewelry?

Choosing the Perfect Piece

Meeting with a Jeweler

Ideas for Upgrading Your Heirloom Jewelry

Redesign Heirloom Jewelry in San Diego

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sevenopalgwl-blog · 5 years ago

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Opal as a precious Gem

Introduction

Opal is a form of silica and is classed as a mineraloid. Opal can be broadly classified into two types — precious and common. This classification is based on the stone`s ability to show an iridescence or commonly called play–of–color. The ones which can show this optical effect are called precious opals while the ones are called normal opals.

Opals having rare and unique patterns are considered to be most valuable. The harlequin pattern is the most loved one. It is a mosaic broad pattern, with close-set of colors. There are various conditions under which an opal can be formed. This impacts the color of the stone. The background color is maybe black or white or any other. The black ones are considered most precious while the white, green, gray are the most common. Opals are one of the most significant stones in the world making them the national gemstone of Australia. They play a notable role in Australian culture and history.

Historical Importance

In history, opals were considered to be royalty in Europe because of their rare occurrence before they were found in Australia in the 19 century. The world`s 95 % — 97 % supply of precious opal comes from Australia majorly from the town of Coober Pedy in the south of the country. They are famously sold as the Australian opal and are very popular around the world.

Opals in India

Opal in India is considered or referred to as the astrological substitute of a precious diamond. It is usually believed to be worn for success in creative pursuits, matrimonial harmony, luxurious lifestyle, good health or even high social status and worn as an everyday accessory. Opal in India is sometimes also used as a part of jewelry or other accessories. Opal in jewelry is considered as a `sign of love ` often associated with passion, desire and eroticism .it is a seductive stone that intensifies emotional states and realizes inhibitions. It is also known to act as an emotional stabilizer bringing loyalty and faithfulness.

Opal in India is known as the king of stones or king of gemstones. The opals available in India are of white, black, blue and red a color of passion. Usually, there are different shades of red. The stones are commonly used with gold or silver metal. Indian opal jewelry has a high demand in foreign markets. Low labor costs and good quality being the main reason.

Where and how opals are found, used and valued in India

Good quality Indian opals can be found in Jaipur, the pink city. Some of the varieties that are used I the jewelry are fire opal, Ethiopian opal and Australian blue opal, boulder opal, crystal opal, black opal, and white opal. To adapt into beautiful jewelry these opals are usually cut and shaped from their natural form. There are various ways in which an opal can be valued. Though it is hardest to value because of its varying characteristics. Some of the common grounds on which it is judges are-color, direction, pattern, body tone, brightness, shape, inclusions, fields derived from, natural or treated and country of origin .there are other common practices that are being followed to check the valuation as well. Like in Ridge, Australia, they have a committee that is in charge of valuing miners’ opals each Saturday.

Several experienced valuers value the price the opal per carrot and the final value is determined by taking out the average price per carat. The factors can differ from person to person and that could be the reason for various prices at which the stone is available.

Crystal Opal

Crystal opal is a term used for opal which in their natural form are transparent to translucent opal material and has a play-of-color within the stone. Crystal opals are often faceted to produce gems that have the internal play of color and fire exiting from the facets. Crystal opals are generally not the expensive kinds in comparison to black or dark body kinds because a stone with a darker body tone tends to display colors more vibrantly.

However, they are considered to be one of the stunning kinds. They have a higher purity level as compared to the opaque ones which are well known as white or milky opals. They are composed of hydrated silica. Blue crystal opal is the most common type of crystal opal. A rarer color is orange with sunset red is the rarest fire crystal color. The background of the crystal opals can also be enhanced to increase its brightness then being called solid enhanced crystal opals are otherwise known as opal doublets.

There are unique patterns and colors displayed on each stone. Some of the famous patterns among them are “broken flash” and “contra luz”. The former displays two distinctive colors along the whole surface of the opal while the latter displays a play of color when held up against a white light producing an exploding multi-color flash like a rainbow. Among the crystal opals, Australia has the most expensive types. They have some of the most unique and amazing patterns and are well sought after by opal collectors. Crystal opals are commonly used in opal jewelry where the dome is polished and often faceted like diamonds. Then the colors revealed in faceted crystal opal is marvelous.

Opal as a precious gem

Opal stones are commonly sought after by people who believe in astrology or are passionate about collecting rare stones. These stones are commonly available in various stores who keep gemstones. Though it is hard to find a few very rare kinds. Recently opals are widely available online on various websites. Nowadays some very famous retailers have also started keeping the stone-like amazon. Some people also like to get their stones shipped from the regions they are famous from. Australia again being the most common destination from where the stones are sought and shipped. There are also various authorized deals in local markets from where these gemstones can be bought. In India, Even some astrologers sell the gemstones that they advise people to wear. These can be purchased as single stones or can also be bought in the form of ready-made jewelry.

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15 Ingenious Solutions You are able to do With Unique Diamond Engagement Rings.

Find The Perfect Jewelry To Convey Your Personality

Jewelry has become prized since medieval times Bespoke engagement ring Now there is a multitude of designs from which to choose. The ideas on this page are a wonderful introduction to help you in selecting your chosen jewelry.

Stay away from harmful substances like bleach, ammonia, acetone, turpentine and so on to clean up them. This can increase the risk for stones to lose their luster together with eating away the enamel on any one of the pieces.

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Make certain to concentrate on details like type of metal and shape. Noticing these things allows you to choose jewelry more suited to their tastes.

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Consider the steps to inhibit its tarnishing. Jewelry must not be worn near to the water. Metals can become dull, rusty or tarnished if submerged in it. In the event you will need to take your jewelry somewhere wet, prepare it by having some clear nail polish on top.

The colour gemstones are a significant consideration when buying new jewelry. The gemstone you decide on should deal with your skin layer tone and suit your personality.

Try to find colors in neutral shades that one could wear with all of your favorite clothes. Whether it isn’t a functional piece, you simply will not use it in fact it is pointless to acquire it.

A lot of people find it hard to look for unique individuals. The secret to success is picking something unique for these people, maybe something made only for them. If you buy something that may go with their personality it will prove to them you contemplated them!

Untangle a fragile necklace easily. Before giving up on a tangled knotted mass of precious metal, source some plastic wrap. After placing the necklace in the wrap, coat it with mineral or baby oil. When the jewelry is tangled and knotted, use needles to unknot the strands. When finished, wash it with a little dishwashing liquid and pat dry.

The guidelines we certainly have given are a reliable help guide finding the right jewelry for yourself. Educating yourself about jewelry can really help you do not to feel overwhelmed when you find yourself trying to choose the right styles from amongst the millions of designs..

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Tungsten Carbide A New Era of Wedding Artists

A band includes a precious or semi-precious stone in it while this doesn't. But just because your allowance doesn't enable you to use diamonds on your finger doesn't imply that you can not rock it. Tungsten carbide is definitely an mix created from tungsten and carbon and is amazingly hard. In fact, the only thing which will damage it is a diamond so if you have some of them only resting about, you're good to go. Owing to the hard character, the it can just only be engraved using specific laser technology. Which means that a group with tungsten carbide seal rings type of engraving or carving is screaming knock off. Dull may be the organic color for tungsten carbide and it usually has a glossy gold search after it's crafted. However, for that additional touch of class and elegance you are able to go for the black tungsten carbide group which only seems divine with that ultimate sheen. Re-polishing is not at all something you will have to consider when by using this band. Believe it or maybe not it actually forever retains the first glow which can be something no other standard wedding material may claim. However, the product is a little bit large and usually takes some finding applied to. This would not discourage anyone from purchasing the it though since it's not like you'll be carrying a whale on your finger. Choose a ease match band if you can. These are generally spherical inside making them more comfortable to use compared to the common band. They are hypoallergenic so individuals with painful and sensitive epidermis may breathe easy. Before you decide them nevertheless, make certain it doesn't contain any cobalt which causes epidermis irritation. The safe substitute used by jewelers is nickel. Look for the one which is made of this portion to prevent future frustrations. Tungsten carbide is also inert and it does not react with salty water or sunlight rendering it corrosion-free. In reality the only reason you've to bring it down is mainly because you want to. Too excellent to be correct? Effectively, sort of. In most loyalty, there is another reason you'll have to bring it off. However the tungsten carbide group isn't smear free. You're probably going to own to completely clean it every when in a while...with a soft cloth. It does not get any easier than that. A typical misunderstanding bordering tungsten carbide jewellery is that they cannot be removed in the event of an emergency. This isn't true. The group can be removed by way of a medical professional. And no. Your hand does not need to be reduce or yanked off. Tungsten Carbide is the only rare and amazing steel that may offer a permanence in shine and finish that may endure for as long a the wearer holds it. Rings made from gold, jewelry, and actually titanium all become considerably less appealing over time. The habits and design in several silver bands can all but vanish after a few years. For me, it didn't get many, but 2 yrs for the blown end on my silver wedding band to rub off. I take it right back and have it re-brushed every several years so that it appears like it did when my wife offered it to me. Tungsten carbide dealers have the ability to promise that their ring's shine for life. The reason why? The opportunity of it actually finding scratched or dulled is incredibly low. Tungsten Carbide bands will and do maintain an enduring, lovely, bright finish. To the person tungsten carbide jewelry addresses of responsibility and security to the couples who select Tungsten Carbide because of their wedding bands because of it everlasting nature. What Mokume Gane and Shakudo? I mentioned several inlays commonly found in Tungsten Carbide rings, Mokume Gane and Shakudo. Those two inlays are very the same only with different metals found in the production process. Mokume Gane (moh-ku-may Gah-nay) is old Japanese metalworking produced in feudal China by grasp blade smiths. This can be a theoretically hard and time-consuming process. The procedure begins by putting layers of different colored metals and heating them to 1400 degrees under excessive stress for 10 hours. This allows the atom from silver and other materials to blend together, developing distinctive patterns. The material is then forged and folded to create the gem structure. Finally the Gold and other steel ate manipulated by turning and curving to reveal the numerous layer, thus building special ring patterns. No Mokume Gane or Shakudo bands will look likewise!

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Major Jewelry Tips That Help You Find What You Want

There are plenty of places to have good details about jewelry. A lot of, in reality, that you may feel a tiny bit overwhelmed as to the place where exactly you can get practical information you can use now. Fortunately, you'll find great tips to enhance your knowledge, here in this very article.

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Unless you're giving your fiancee an heirloom ring, don't shop for an engagement ring alone. Do not feel provoked to buy something away from your value, but make sure you you'll discover a ring that fits your future bride and that she loves the ring. Why ruin the quality, by possessing to take the ring back for resizing or, or in a worse case, just accept it back?

If you are going to make and handle the sale of your own jewelry as a quick way for you to generating more money on the side, opt to concentrate on pieces that you can speedily make without sacrificing quality or style. This ensures that you're adequately compensated for don't be in a hurry and efforts some adjusting build the piece.

Wearing less jewelry can actually make an even bigger statement than overloading yourself with many smaller pieces of bright gold and glossy stones. Large pieces are trendy immediately, then when stepping out, pick one or two pieces of jewellery which might be bold and dramatic. Try pairing a large, colorful ring with dangling earrings.

You could try it for every day to make sure it's not uncomfortable. By wearing it yourself, it's also possible to gauge the ruggedness whatever the piece.

Keep your plastic wristwatch wash and shiny. Just because you didn't spend lots in your jewelry doesn't mean you should not protect it. A simple as well as cheap approach to keep an watch looking great is to place toothpaste on any dry cloth and rub. Your plastic watch will be brand new.

When buying jewelry online, study the descriptions carefully. Look up words if you do not know what they mean. It is easy to use a flattering picture, but a description will give you a good idea of what you're buying. You should take note of size, colors and materials.

Don't be afraid to play with different textures in your jewelry designs. Incorporating several types of beads (crystal, pearl, seed beads, glass, plastic, etc) will increase a degree of curiosity to any piece. Adding in alternative materials, like metal rings and not to mention fabric, will enable you to to construct memorable, one-of-a-king jewelry pieces that will be certain to wow. essential oil diffuser necklace

Sterling silver this is definitely porous metal that oxidizes pertaining in contact with oxygen. To keep your silver jewelry looking clean and shiny, wipe any dirt or other substances off develop a warm, damp cloth. Dry it thoroughly and polish generate polishing cloth to restore its natural luster and shine.

When it comes to taking care of your jewelry make sure that it is completely dry before storing it. This is vitally important because simply not only can you cause damage to whatever you are storing it in, however you run the chance of tarnishing or staining your jewelry.

To give a woman jewelry, make sure you are giving something healthy for your relationship. Giving her a hoop maybe over priced will make her think you are focused on her, and also if you are not, then you are already leading her on. It's also it is essential to give her many lessons that suits her style.

Jewelry that's constructed with milky, iridescent, and stylish opals, requires a light touch when it comes to cleaning. Do not expose the stones to hot water, steam, or ultrasonic cleaners, as extreme heat could easily damage the surface of the stone. Instead, rings, necklaces, and bracelets that feature opals, must be cleaned generated a soft cloth after a short soak in cool water.

When buying gemstones, look for synthetic, instead of imitation. Imitations gems are only colored items of glass. Quick enough, the colour will chip and fade because they are not given to last. Synthetic gemstones are real gemstones, they are only grown within the laboratory. They can be a more cost-effective option than natural gemstones too, just as attractive.

Want to purchase diamond jewelry? If so, remember to ask your jeweler in the event the stone is laser drilled. Quite often, lasers are employed to drill a tiny hole into a precious stone to eliminate black inclusions. The issue is that the drilling may to create the diamond a little more fragile. If this is the case, to ask your jeweler for one more stone or a reduction to compensate for the risk. diffuser jewelry

A jewelry collection is very personal; the things that you have to do really will be determined by the things you like. There are tips however which are pretty universal in selecting what jewelry is well worth the expense. These tips should lead you in the right direction to educate yourself on what you may like and what's well worth the money.

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