Alright you geeks out there: this one’s for you. Here’s a tale about True Love featuring Charlie Brown, Halloween and of course, Star Wars. (Not a big reader? Scroll down to check out the video of the proposal!) It all began in a tattoo shop – that’s where Joe and Emily met a few years […]
Uncommon Beauty from Common Things: Upcycling Ideas for Unique Custom Creations
Upcycling involves reclaiming objects that would otherwise be thrown away and using them to create new works that preserve or improve the quality of the original objects. If you browse our CustomMade galleries for upcycling ideas and inspirations for your own custom projects, you will see that there is a characteristic aesthetic dimension to this […]
Art Deco Jewelry: Custom Designs, Inspirations, and Restorations
Using Alternative Metals in Jewelry Design: Stainless Steel Jewelry
From Something Old, Something New: Non-Traditional Engagement Rings
Non-traditional engagement rings that incorporate heirloom metals and gemstones in novel designs are a wonderful way to add a modern and personal dimension to these sentimental treasures as well as a new chapter in their (and your) history. Take a look at these custom engagement rings and wedding rings by CustomMade artisans that turn […]
“The Cutting of a Sapphire” – A Gem Cutting Tutorial
Exquisitely cut gemstones are so often centerpieces in custom jewelry design. Have you ever wondered how artisan jewelers are able to work their magic so precisely on these challenging materials? Daniel Stair of Custom Gemstones has graciously allowed CustomMade to post his tutorial “The Cutting of a Sapphire” on our blog. He’ll take us through […]
What is Lost Wax Casting?
Since ancient times, artisans from around the world have made metal jewelry pieces, sculptures, and other objects with the lost wax casting technique. Though the designs, styles, and, of course, finished products have varied enormously, all the pieces created in this manner have one fundamental thing in common: each one literally “breaks the mold” and […]