Thursday, June 16, 2011

Creating a talisman for the woman juggling it all (Part 1)


A custom fine jewelry design should not only be beautiful, but must reflect the client's lifestyle, challenges, and dreams. In essence: her soul. To achieve this, the designer has to truly connect with the
client in order to understand her--both aesthetically and emotionally. We're currently working, for example, with an amazing woman who is--like so many of us--trying to find balance as a wife, mother, career woman, and Yoga enthusiast. She commissioned us to create a special custom pendant and, after our consultation with her, we've developed these sketches for a piece that will become a symbol of her family and a talisman for her soul.

Different gemstones conjure specific feelings and emotions, and--given this woman's lifestyle--we wanted to incorporate powerful stones that will provide her with strength, love and support. While the moonstone soothes stress, the pink tourmaline attracts love and the yellow tourmaline enhances personal power. The cognac diamonds and rose gold in each design represent the calm yet elegant energy that this woman possesses.

We're excited about this special design and will keep you updated on the pendant as it progresses through to the finished piece. At the moment, the client is torn between the last two sketches. Which would you choose?



Friday, June 10, 2011

A custom sapphire ring for the understated bride-to-be



When the romance between a Western-European man and an American woman from California blossomed into a marriage proposal, there was no question that the engagement ring couldn't be a standard diamond; it had to be special. His quest was to present her with a ring that fit her understated style, while uniquely expressing their love for each other.


Commissioned by the gentleman to design such a ring, AnaKatarina Eco-Gioielli's designer Ana-Katarina developed a rose gold design with cognac diamonds and a brilliant blue sapphire center stone. This beautiful, effortlessly elegant creation communicates through design both the woman’s lifestyle, and the couple’s unique and precious love story.