tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26188556572669089412024-03-18T22:44:53.342-04:00Jorgensen Studio SilversmithJorgensen Studio creates artisan handmade jewelry in sterling silver and other precious metals. I specialize in unique non-traditional engagement rings, wedding bands, and vintage inspired jewelry. Thank You for visiting. I hope my art brings as much joy to you as it does me.JorgensenStudiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06734588185101528029noreply@blogger.comBlogger78125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2618855657266908941.post-58153689679547374862018-06-19T17:39:00.005-04:002018-06-28T15:53:49.372-04:00<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b>What are the top trends that brides are looking for and dreaming about? Pinterest is always a good place to look to see what people are loving at the moment. Its ultra current and its fun to look at. </b></div>
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Succulents. Oh my these beauties have taken over. Everything from bouquets to favors and decor for the big day.<br />
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I have to agree the soft colors and rustic style are so in tune with brides sentiments these days. <span style="text-align: center;">Less formal and more personalized is the name of the game.</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2M7Ll-ZDdRelsrUMvoXMlygH0oBvN2VcEonZsAb99vwX_ORkh3NgiLuKAGtGIbDWAn-4V4sACgYINmXIfBDYIj_Y8HNArVJycjuWl7qFMNM5WS2xLWvGWe2SIz0MwG4Puei1C-DRhkSc/s1600/succulent1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"> </a></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Farmhouse Rustic. Casual, comfortable, homey. Vintage pieces mixed with wood and old metal. Texture is big and the colors are muted. Do you see yourself dancing the night away in an old barn, exchanging vows in a forest clearing, or just surrounding yourself with shabby chic and homemade goodness?</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Unicorns. Yes, really. Not full blown kids party unicorn themes, but iridescent pastel colors that make you think of cotton candy and frosting. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Super soft and girly pinks and creams with larger than life flowers and streamers. Lots of fun but classic at the same time. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">This doesn't have to be literal but the mix of pastels and metallics is fresh and sweet. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Rose gold weddings with creams and lilacs, yes please. </span><br />
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Vivian From The Handmade Letter Shop on Etsy posed a few questions to me on types of engagement rings and settings and what I have come across helping my customers choose the right ring for them.<br />
Vivian has a beautiful blog so be sure to take a minute after reading my interview to see all the great articles she has there.<br />
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Mother's Day is fast approaching. If you are the kid that runs into CVS before brunch every year for a card and a bunch of flowers that are less than fresh, let me help you out with a few ideas that she will really love. Most are affordable and some can even be done last minute. </div>
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Schedule a special day for you and her to spend some time together. It could be mani/pedis at the spa. A trip to her favorite museum or art event. Even a class that you can do together. "Plant nights" are a cute thing that are popping up across the country where you spend the evening making a terrarium to take home. If plants aren't her thing how about a night of wine and painting? Those things are everywhere. </div>
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Earrings and Necklaces are easiest - You don't have to know her size and I'm going to show you more of my work here. :)</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #cccccc;">I made my tv debut recently on a local show here in Louisville called Great Day Live.</span></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #cccccc;">I was terrified! I am a very nervous public speaker - It is my biggest fear actually.</span></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #cccccc;">I am teaching a class at our new Artist Co-op called "Etsy Success" about tips and tricks to be a better Etsy seller.</span></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #cccccc;">They wanted to do a segment specifically on Selling on Etsy and the class so I was the go to. Its really great PR for the Co-op so I couldn't bring myself to say no.</span></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #cccccc;">My family teased me about being the next youtube sensation if I vomited on live tv, but I made it though and discovered it wasn't as hard as I thought. I just have to learn to not talk with my hands. I don't know if that is possible.</span></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: #cccccc;"><b>A custom wedding set, made with a lab created emerald in a sterling silver "cake" ring.</b></span><br />
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<span style="color: #cccccc;"><b>The cake rings are available in my etsy shop with a variety of different gemstones.</b></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><b><span style="color: #cccccc;">I've been keeping busy with custom work lately, which I love to do. Its an exercise in problem solving and stretches my creative imagination. </span></b></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><b><span style="color: #cccccc;">The princess shaped rings were part of a birthstone series for a really fabulous customer. </span></b></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><b><span style="color: #cccccc;">Lab created alexandrite and citrine were used. The alex was so dreamy in its color I didn't want to send it away when it was finished.</span></b></span></span></span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="background-color: #666666;"><span style="color: #cccccc;"><span style="font-size: large;">This juicy peridot was damaged near one of the edges and sentimental to the customer, so we decided on a bezel that would hide the damage</span></span></span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="background-color: #666666;"><span style="color: #cccccc;"><span style="font-size: large;">and protect the stone also.</span></span></span></span></b><br />
<span style="background-color: #666666;"><span style="color: #cccccc;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">The bright silver really shows off the brightness of this stone.</span></b> </span></span></span></span>JorgensenStudiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06734588185101528029noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2618855657266908941.post-36786724056407363742011-06-09T11:17:00.012-04:002013-07-16T10:56:29.131-04:00Busy, Busy, Busy<div>
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A three stone ring with a center of white topaz 6mm, and two 5mm heart shaped swiss blue topaz on the swirl patterned band with the matching wedding band, both in bright sterling silver. Usually, I am not a big fan of the color blue, but I must say I am totally smitten with this ring.</div>
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JorgensenStudiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06734588185101528029noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2618855657266908941.post-49603555293280659762011-03-22T11:40:00.004-04:002011-03-22T12:00:49.395-04:00New GemstonesGem Shows<br /><div><br /> </div><div>When I lived in Florida I was lucky enough to live where the local Gem & Mineral Society had a huge gem show each year. I could go there and find amazing stones, and buy enough to tide me over (well almost) until the next year. Moving to a new state, I've had to relearn a lot of things I already had figured out. One of those is whether or not there is a local gem show where I can interact with vendors to get great prices on quality stones. I try really hard to keep my jewelry affordable to regular folks & getting the gemstones sourced from reliable dealers is a big part of that. Besides it is great fun & a bit of an addiction.<br /></div><div>This past weekend there was a small show across the bridge & while there was only one vendor with loose gemstones that were not just beads, I did score some lovelies.</div><div><br /></div><div>Sometimes it pays off to be the only one buying loose stones at a show too.</div><p align="left"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586931703913316834" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvBQWgXfQUcHVAPriUALlJpo5-DYCMPpfg_ymssgTFOA0Q8RVw26gJtAnkx3BwykUokax5mmHMUKO7NfU_5XvhWvKK8bpMyVFMv934aF81_Aaaib9Oeeg6tRYm3GtxsnPFjuX_QyW8EWY/s320/gemstones+32011+c.JPG" /></p><div>One of the best scores of the day is a beautiful 4.5 ct Ruby Cabochon. I'll have to save that one for something really special. Also a matched pair of very flashy labradorite cabs & a couple sets of dark dark gemmy amethyst oval matched pairs.<br /></div><div> </div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586931694520939538" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi25nxc6u5BZLnbnfMEe7llbD2LT65UPpv37yCgWUdOl-igpnG_kN0f4tqqHreY4V1OnU21t2eQX7Dp40FvJ8TeG_4sZ3eve1c8JQPIndlDySjkPx6gOdHIKJjm4S0mrD74jh31FEIllIQ/s320/gemstones+32011-1.JPG" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586931697358980562" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC06kAUcgWGWb9qUfBqYCffEZWk6t6EZRrRjnQvJgijZ4AA3fBwSaQSPnG8os6TK7MZWLg6f6kh-HtATWK4T2R70cP0lv3owUU9bPtuBSxESZWl2Z4zUoq4Z0b-bU2uM2hua_YlJcGBLw/s320/gemstones+32011+b.JPG" /><br /><br /><div></div>I also bought a selection of Portuguese cut rounds & ovals in light pink & green amethyst & citrine. Portuguese cut stones have more facetes than a regular round cut & sparkle much more.<br />It's my favorite cut. The last picture shows some flashy moonstone cabs & some rose quartz checkerboard cut stones that I can set either way as they are cut on both the top & bottom. Lovely & soft.<br /><br />If you fall in love with any of these & would like me to create something special with them for you, just drop me a note. In the mean time I'm getting out the sketch pad.JorgensenStudiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06734588185101528029noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2618855657266908941.post-79170229109126340262011-03-01T10:23:00.002-05:002011-03-01T10:29:10.162-05:00Unruly thingsJust wanted to say a quick thanks to Alyson from unruly-things.com<br />for featuring my simple little spinner rings :<br /><a href="http://www.unruly-things.com/2011/02/so-simple.html">Here</a><br />She has a lovely & stylish blog that you should check out.JorgensenStudiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06734588185101528029noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2618855657266908941.post-33079566349529093772011-02-17T13:55:00.003-05:002011-02-17T14:01:06.367-05:00Anniversary Band in Sterling and White Topaz<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574734453244040226" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgSa_N6tXXLe4s57O4T18G-3w1kbBF2LdpgcrPoW5Lf_ShO1tuv6XGYXNw6xKKOHDYzwyOc-NkRgceH5xudjN9VE7oDlaa0UFeWG1GKq7ql_alL7WYhRRE4trl3jphUAePddgHMBI_HJw/s320/anniversary+5+stone+b.JPG" /><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574734455491451522" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3n_1wp7J4GPwrQU6OuNAHKCcBWEquHZWy3jhsgvm1BB5zxe9M8KgQlh_INz0OJ3atDFnm0bQUlckhNbrtDdGgdG7IqKowoqWCA-edQ8FHEJhyphenhyphenJcT4FA6jEniCyaxV3b89HmzgfaShRaU/s320/anniversary+5+stone+a.JPG" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574734454450934514" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhywwe69RyVVTzxWAuWecTIChAO5vjd6lnCyBxzEBUMHqATstBAfd_7fh3F3uOV_AEt2ZFlPnLJ1ZWfx9QYIO9F8ecDE09G4LP8DKOZPahzp09PrpE0wJM3-SYSavlH6QH9qbFKCe5QD9U/s320/anniversary+5+stone+c.JPG" /><br />The new anniversay band.</div><div>I have been wanting to make this ring for such a long time. It took me awhile to figure out the engineering of it, but all that time scratching my head paid off, I think.</div><div>I am so smitten with it & how it looks with the stacking rings.</div><div>It has just been added to the Etsy shop : <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/68305926/anniversary-band-5-stone-wedding-or">Here</a></div><div>It is available right now in a limited number for 64.00</div><div>I am looking forward to making these with colored gems too! I want more.<br /></div><div><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div>JorgensenStudiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06734588185101528029noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2618855657266908941.post-25466023500665773212011-02-15T13:25:00.003-05:002011-02-15T13:32:32.363-05:00Custom Personal Icon Rings<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXtJTMrbBKXW8oxBV_86BeKna1twIEe1iXbTt8zajX09kxicwUuQYuyvWdabIe0X6zyjms-y08D_oTnAXsrbxqA027vXiO9mCatY92ktUuhL1N1srA-HHd6IhatVd5fPn_TEf2eT4Pl7g/s1600/icon+rings+custom.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573984362687451250" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXtJTMrbBKXW8oxBV_86BeKna1twIEe1iXbTt8zajX09kxicwUuQYuyvWdabIe0X6zyjms-y08D_oTnAXsrbxqA027vXiO9mCatY92ktUuhL1N1srA-HHd6IhatVd5fPn_TEf2eT4Pl7g/s320/icon+rings+custom.JPG" /></a> My person Icon Rings started a couple of years ago & once in a while I add something new, like recently I added a <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/65870697/sterling-silver-hammered-horseshoe-stack">horseshoe<br /></a><div>and a <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/66476228/stacking-set-hammered-ladybug-in">ladybug</a> to the the ones I offer in my Etsy shop. Sometimes customers ask for special custom icons and I am happy to create them when I can. Above are a few of the recent custom requests. A bird, a dog bone, a heart and of course the ever popular hipster mustashe. </div><div>If you would like your own little personal icon ring or set contact me through my Etsy shop for info.</div>JorgensenStudiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06734588185101528029noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2618855657266908941.post-74134467490056991082011-01-25T17:15:00.004-05:002011-01-25T17:34:07.687-05:00New Pieces Sneak Peek<div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD-vCzz_ugYvtmUM577n4Uer3fR3x1TnBLDgNlUK1-BEDFrVENf4EitUlpvagThR2U3ownNvmfXcy1pmkVw1pwJRYWJHUzSOi1HEr_yFAH9MnLQmUy7MV67L000UYNILb6UTqmU0v0ZIQ/s1600/moonstone+16g+stack+a.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566251047655305538" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD-vCzz_ugYvtmUM577n4Uer3fR3x1TnBLDgNlUK1-BEDFrVENf4EitUlpvagThR2U3ownNvmfXcy1pmkVw1pwJRYWJHUzSOi1HEr_yFAH9MnLQmUy7MV67L000UYNILb6UTqmU0v0ZIQ/s320/moonstone+16g+stack+a.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div>I've begun to expand on the thicker hammered sets of rings. This is the first set. It holds a shimmering snow white moonstone that is very ethereal.</div><br /><div>Its listed in the Etsy shop here: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/66711455/moonstone-hammered-stack-of-five-silver">Moonstone Stack Set</a></div><br /><div>The snow this winter in my new home state has been record setting I am told. I must say it is charming at first, and watching my daughters run to play like little girls in the first snow was a wonderful memory. But lets face it, snow is only charming for so long, and after awhile its just cold and damp and a bit hard to get used to for this Florida transplant.</div><br /><div></div><div>So if the moonstone is my unconscious ode to snow, the cherry blossom promise ring is my ode to the promise of spring.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLRyhSTXK35HMCa_M4Sh7Fqt_ZDfaJUE-G3GW56YsrJFfDHPryRGrj7euykxssR-u_PNaEL29wgDoJCYMFxB2q23sNI-2qBXZMTVP6uF0NqIsqS5D3JpaGsbDL1fphvqHoiN4HMwU7Luw/s1600/cherry+blossom+promise+b-1.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 319px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566253514870283826" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLRyhSTXK35HMCa_M4Sh7Fqt_ZDfaJUE-G3GW56YsrJFfDHPryRGrj7euykxssR-u_PNaEL29wgDoJCYMFxB2q23sNI-2qBXZMTVP6uF0NqIsqS5D3JpaGsbDL1fphvqHoiN4HMwU7Luw/s320/cherry+blossom+promise+b-1.JPG" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinjUf1Tt1Hb-ME4GWXvtBnHoD38TqngluLY4x01YStMeY2AN0cQy9cJYBrGVkOgKJVpcoYNw5olfvfjh7C6wRN8a16fL6fXHFCzj4Qu7nIzL1-_lg_dr7OsKcRK5QDOviS2sNdmfQ4t0A/s1600/cherry+blossom+promise+a.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566253515212563410" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinjUf1Tt1Hb-ME4GWXvtBnHoD38TqngluLY4x01YStMeY2AN0cQy9cJYBrGVkOgKJVpcoYNw5olfvfjh7C6wRN8a16fL6fXHFCzj4Qu7nIzL1-_lg_dr7OsKcRK5QDOviS2sNdmfQ4t0A/s320/cherry+blossom+promise+a.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div>These are amazing oval pink topaz gemstones that I bought last year at my favorite gem show. Large 5x7 stones that are wonderfully cut so there is so much sparkle to the soft pink. The exact color of cherry blossoms. The band is a new floral design with cherry blossoms an leaves circling the band. I only have three so there are only two more of these that will be made. I am thinking I must keep this one for myself because I love it so, but then again I always love the new ones best.</div><div>This will be listed in the Etsy shop this week, if you want one of the two, speak up early.</div></div></div>JorgensenStudiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06734588185101528029noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2618855657266908941.post-12876238951815666602011-01-20T13:20:00.002-05:002011-01-20T13:29:27.787-05:00Wedding sets keep my fingers busy<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9Xmy2kHdZsTKSX4ULJFfGRB_vXweo0ATbF7L4txLwUjVDT_E88FnCObedMOanyCqfbHi_3BhRl62IC21Los2Fiq1foVuXyCrpyU7he83ZhMWpQdC-rdIaOQJE6n6Z9llFDdcXg_DUG28/s1600/ceylon+sapph+princess+set+b.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564334985350181938" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9Xmy2kHdZsTKSX4ULJFfGRB_vXweo0ATbF7L4txLwUjVDT_E88FnCObedMOanyCqfbHi_3BhRl62IC21Los2Fiq1foVuXyCrpyU7he83ZhMWpQdC-rdIaOQJE6n6Z9llFDdcXg_DUG28/s320/ceylon+sapph+princess+set+b.JPG" /></a><br /> </div><div>Sometimes customers have their own special gemstones that carry history with them. A grandmothers diamond, a special gift, a purchase from a special trip. These memories attach themselves to our <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">mementos</span> that we carry through life. It's not very <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Buddhist</span>, but for most of us it is true. Objects have a special meaning beyond their physical worth. </div><div> </div><div> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih7HqUSMpTu39m2b8Gzx7woYPFT5oKWEayFWawN50T80aAvkPZqCPudZD_fYedtLWjQZvYFDPBlKS87_1dlZGB_z1OLww013xAVG_KHDn7ENwgf_-lCmWXaRFvUHug5xZg_DCa4YyB82E/s1600/ceylon+sapph+princess+set+c.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564334989288930930" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih7HqUSMpTu39m2b8Gzx7woYPFT5oKWEayFWawN50T80aAvkPZqCPudZD_fYedtLWjQZvYFDPBlKS87_1dlZGB_z1OLww013xAVG_KHDn7ENwgf_-lCmWXaRFvUHug5xZg_DCa4YyB82E/s320/ceylon+sapph+princess+set+c.JPG" /></a></div><div>Sometimes I am <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">intrusted</span> to work with these special bits of cherished memory. This was the case with this lovely purple blue <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Ceylon</span> sapphire. It really shows off its color in the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">bright</span> silver princess set.</div><div> </div><div>I would say that at least 1/4-1/3 of the work I do is custom. I think it is really tremendously rewarding to be able to create something that will be a cherished bit of personal history and a bit humbling.<br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_AmN7y8ZIGVQrVEmmQsz-Uv0uMUAyttUNraMTUhY0MkhzGXC9skx7vP1PPZrviGtqLARvAsAqujTt5-xgr_act7zOYbPLwqe3Aer8ge1DVpejzncLnkOUcgqWt-Zecs2zstHXYoCT-n8/s1600/ceylon+sapph+princess+set+a+.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564334982600133730" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_AmN7y8ZIGVQrVEmmQsz-Uv0uMUAyttUNraMTUhY0MkhzGXC9skx7vP1PPZrviGtqLARvAsAqujTt5-xgr_act7zOYbPLwqe3Aer8ge1DVpejzncLnkOUcgqWt-Zecs2zstHXYoCT-n8/s320/ceylon+sapph+princess+set+a+.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div>JorgensenStudiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06734588185101528029noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2618855657266908941.post-1931968303049984362011-01-07T10:01:00.006-05:002011-01-07T10:26:36.508-05:00Custom Wedding Sets and New Ideas<div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP_jEbgkhcAI0nlJJAF5FtNPt1kaDN1be60o0K0bsakN-8SYjN3VZXjzzm3PwCLdJYXGakHd_IeGcLOB8SAHNUkkYhAujxNCnxemmQNX_DKM_eI_1MFy1Nqc3bu7LbO6zFKm0JrDY3Vhc/s1600/rose+cut+garnet+set+c.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559460017796958946" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP_jEbgkhcAI0nlJJAF5FtNPt1kaDN1be60o0K0bsakN-8SYjN3VZXjzzm3PwCLdJYXGakHd_IeGcLOB8SAHNUkkYhAujxNCnxemmQNX_DKM_eI_1MFy1Nqc3bu7LbO6zFKm0JrDY3Vhc/s320/rose+cut+garnet+set+c.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSmuXMGc-6CiBuOagQgBPPlQvlMhhIfeP0vtKdbsa6jq2bs-U_6DKBh2UL-q9ITBYX5k_8QfpoQi-wxdw7q_ph6I58GduUXLxJWSApkeqpni0-Apy8RcQFalB5LbMRNCZMZDiJZutA-Rw/s1600/rose+cut+garnet+set+b.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559460015568359202" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSmuXMGc-6CiBuOagQgBPPlQvlMhhIfeP0vtKdbsa6jq2bs-U_6DKBh2UL-q9ITBYX5k_8QfpoQi-wxdw7q_ph6I58GduUXLxJWSApkeqpni0-Apy8RcQFalB5LbMRNCZMZDiJZutA-Rw/s320/rose+cut+garnet+set+b.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIJVPDHzHR1HIuITswNJPD6hJNu0O9eAIz38m5VK1F3Lti6z_B2R-0jRuuUZZ-RjxJVVxxC_Npl2RoD5cMlYSRCuFs5dBh4prjBn4zbK5xPmAmrJU5HWkD_LaEJTLqKl9fk7UpCvgN6dY/s1600/rose+cut+garnet+set.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559460012461129058" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIJVPDHzHR1HIuITswNJPD6hJNu0O9eAIz38m5VK1F3Lti6z_B2R-0jRuuUZZ-RjxJVVxxC_Npl2RoD5cMlYSRCuFs5dBh4prjBn4zbK5xPmAmrJU5HWkD_LaEJTLqKl9fk7UpCvgN6dY/s320/rose+cut+garnet+set.JPG" /></a><br /></div><div>A very special wedding set, made with a wide band and a large rose cut garnet.</div><div>A beautiful looking ring that reminds me of Mary Queen of Scots. </div><div>Opulent and Rich with warm tones and lots of detail. On its way to its new home.</div><div></div><div><br /></div><div>I do quite a bit of custom work for my customers and I must say I really love it. It not only expands my imagination to try new things but it expands my skills as a metalsmith because I have to work out the crafting of the piece and how it needs to come together.</div><div><br /><br /></div><div>Sometimes in this process, I see new possibilities about how a new piece can be made or an idea develops in a totally new direction. Sometimes a new piece develops from that trial & error of engineering a custom piece.</div><div> </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY2hQMLKIkjx_3hv5d2d6QdVXlCFGLd7uQyFiqqZQkleoSwAQwG29E2oxAYkiiNiQmKusZUWvWcxYlK3n5-cDDPwrVAp_ltGFaSU_Glhzh9jMuI1efWdRgdsPDyCB-7QBl8a5FVbuYC8k/s1600/lotus+ring+group.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559464088870949218" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY2hQMLKIkjx_3hv5d2d6QdVXlCFGLd7uQyFiqqZQkleoSwAQwG29E2oxAYkiiNiQmKusZUWvWcxYlK3n5-cDDPwrVAp_ltGFaSU_Glhzh9jMuI1efWdRgdsPDyCB-7QBl8a5FVbuYC8k/s320/lotus+ring+group.JPG" /></a><br /><br /></div><div>That is how the lotus ring & earrings came into being. I posted the <a href="http://jorgensenstudio.blogspot.com/2010/09/custom-flower-ring-in-sterling-silver.html">custom ring </a>that I was working on already on the blog. But while I was testing the pieces, what size they needed to be & how they fit together, I fell in love with the simple petal shape & the lotus rings sprung from that simple form:</div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheUlyFcG4nA2LbxW2SiSKKJqU41j1gN_Hx2vVQWb0qsCfuobFkoOWyvNCzNEcbYBuz8eNhRkc7hjCdsTNuHV1qQVOphdxOIQj3oQVFDtnkputm1LiWECSV29nlJzMiLl7ce_zBOqiyrFo/s1600/lotus+ring+peridot+a.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559464089519218850" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheUlyFcG4nA2LbxW2SiSKKJqU41j1gN_Hx2vVQWb0qsCfuobFkoOWyvNCzNEcbYBuz8eNhRkc7hjCdsTNuHV1qQVOphdxOIQj3oQVFDtnkputm1LiWECSV29nlJzMiLl7ce_zBOqiyrFo/s320/lotus+ring+peridot+a.JPG" /></a><br /></div><div></div><div><br />Shown in Peridot, Garnet, Amethyst, and Natural Blue Sapphire</div><div>Available here in the Etsy Shop : <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/55362129/lotus-ring-in-sterling-with-garnet">Lotus Ring</a></div><div><br /> </div><div></div><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div></div></div></div>JorgensenStudiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06734588185101528029noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2618855657266908941.post-81002406827008710152010-10-05T15:29:00.007-04:002010-10-05T15:55:03.311-04:00Custom Wedding Set<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWjKmjWZOcqxUjQnRFnxC00ZEOCxW_hM56BG2o9T3zo32rXYG1fzMMdMapJx3nNb11hJGlIQYNGAsFZedQsN0IY7yN-J6TOSurET5thwc_bwM6CA81FnrWQtEpT9DGnEIDgMfWKtijZJ8/s1600/white+topaz+prong+c.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524652528246880802" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWjKmjWZOcqxUjQnRFnxC00ZEOCxW_hM56BG2o9T3zo32rXYG1fzMMdMapJx3nNb11hJGlIQYNGAsFZedQsN0IY7yN-J6TOSurET5thwc_bwM6CA81FnrWQtEpT9DGnEIDgMfWKtijZJ8/s320/white+topaz+prong+c.JPG" /></a><br /><div><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><div><br /><div><br /><div>A custom wedding set with the prong set ring.</div><br /><br /><div>This one is set with a white topaz; brilliant and sparkly but at a much nicer price than a diamond.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrlpZ0fEB7ml0y5HQWmGp3Brtc5lr67bPCqD6747EYe5M4ebOQacICGEB2LnKc5Y52GQi8UlPBshGMVwoniax9nZ_CAsQmdfgeAWQnzCuFFs12uvSi7bjBlf6I8SlZlU2eNz3aMfAEHig/s1600/white+topaz+prong+a.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524652081936865714" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrlpZ0fEB7ml0y5HQWmGp3Brtc5lr67bPCqD6747EYe5M4ebOQacICGEB2LnKc5Y52GQi8UlPBshGMVwoniax9nZ_CAsQmdfgeAWQnzCuFFs12uvSi7bjBlf6I8SlZlU2eNz3aMfAEHig/s320/white+topaz+prong+a.JPG" /></a></div><div> </div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvBVoWsaXIPqvahX10rGl6N5iYKr9vP3eDtdRXN-PrD9qtqsaUr_dIG95K0dZzbq0w4Rv2sqvCNSkqULJOgWa7BOmOhmeRIbqP0efUV3Arzkfgd0mOWk3XyEWLxfP_Hx5anTaKSyQUWng/s1600/white+topaz+prong+b.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524652077249537698" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvBVoWsaXIPqvahX10rGl6N5iYKr9vP3eDtdRXN-PrD9qtqsaUr_dIG95K0dZzbq0w4Rv2sqvCNSkqULJOgWa7BOmOhmeRIbqP0efUV3Arzkfgd0mOWk3XyEWLxfP_Hx5anTaKSyQUWng/s320/white+topaz+prong+b.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>I've just listed the white topaz ring in the Esty shop & the matching band is available upon request.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPFo6-33Nkch9qu1K5Jt970BiHvm6q-MAET7Ox2c0fZK1XjmpD8uTM0LwuSyoig8_rMaqG1KbWkiMkYkHxT8iKzN1S5DKxQx3vpIjm8eova6Gx4dApLC3CRb-7Jv5eg4M3JGHO9hQtEpo/s1600/white+topaz+prong+b.JPG"></a></div><br />Click the title to take you there.<br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div>JorgensenStudiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06734588185101528029noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2618855657266908941.post-8254246312526057292010-10-05T14:54:00.006-04:002010-10-05T15:28:33.003-04:00Custom Eternity Band<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmNvYpuHcrYMuUX3ouD1wTL67Rf8JlRj8mbB19LDFyJM9knh7GWblt_jRI5LnWmdLJUul0m0stWrH2b0qTW1Fy7rCQzQPDYcJxs1QiEKc6CukmKRiDai92k9sQhowrlSlADRO4BfLmFjo/s1600/bamboo+eternity+a.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524645411600819490" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmNvYpuHcrYMuUX3ouD1wTL67Rf8JlRj8mbB19LDFyJM9knh7GWblt_jRI5LnWmdLJUul0m0stWrH2b0qTW1Fy7rCQzQPDYcJxs1QiEKc6CukmKRiDai92k9sQhowrlSlADRO4BfLmFjo/s320/bamboo+eternity+a.JPG" /></a><br /><div><div><div>Here is a look at another custom piece. An eternity band I made using the lost wax cating method as a custom piece for a great customer of mine.</div><br /><div>This process takes a long time, and she was very patient. :)</div><br /><div></div><div>The lost wax method of jewelry creating begins with forming a piece of jewelry out of wax. It can either be carved out of hard wax or built up out of softer waxes. There are many methods as personal as there are people using this process.</div><br /><div>Once the wax is made it is sprued on a casting tree and inserted into a flask that is filled with "investment". The investment is like a plaster and fills the space completely around the wax.</div><br /><div>The flask is heated and the wax burns out leaving a hard investment mold with a void where the wax once was.</div><div>The metal alloy (silver, gold, etc) is then melted and poured into the flask to fill the void where the wax was.</div><div>Once the alloy is cool the investment is cleared away, the sprues are cut off and the piece can be sanded, polished & finished. The stone seats are cut & the gemstones are set.</div><div>That is the simplified version. Each step takes time. </div><div>With this ring after the piece was cast I had to do quite a bit of hand work to make the bamboo texture more pronounced.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii-S3Hslk1B4sFLzD928UObgCqYBparK1ecB_SV_21Rgcrv3TLbjHbjLv-enYKpCOfDgO5NIieYsV2QIo4fLC-E7TdVWgRPq_TnagvHnnj89sTQ2Du-hzXZI0B81xkBF2oHvScwNuxwnI/s1600/bamboo+eternity+b.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524645698573887266" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii-S3Hslk1B4sFLzD928UObgCqYBparK1ecB_SV_21Rgcrv3TLbjHbjLv-enYKpCOfDgO5NIieYsV2QIo4fLC-E7TdVWgRPq_TnagvHnnj89sTQ2Du-hzXZI0B81xkBF2oHvScwNuxwnI/s320/bamboo+eternity+b.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div>I really wanted to keep it for myself, but I have this great customer I couldn't dissapoint.</div><br /><br /><div></div><div>This ring was set with white sapphires. I love white sapphires.</div></div></div></div>JorgensenStudiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06734588185101528029noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2618855657266908941.post-44058016822042120462010-09-01T17:32:00.006-04:002010-09-01T17:51:13.466-04:00Custom Flower Ring in Sterling Silver<div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwG7IpirAS5c6YNMCkhF0eIJsTeC5jbFCeA41hniSu8-9u-vITlWb6wX3YvofixQf-5RN-uJPY-JxxUllpKNtv3kVpidIwJ4JiNnDBLav2qZ_USRY8AIs7X-deDSe59S5qmlZ6TjsuzRo/s1600/midcentury+c.JPG"></a><div><div>Its been crazy in my life lately. We have moved twice this summer. Packed, unpacked, oops new job, pack, drive cross country, unpack. Whew! We are finally getting settled in our new home though and all the children are back at their respective schools.</div><div><br /></div><div>I have been busy with custom orders so I thought I would give you a look. One is a totally new direction. A customer contacted me with a picture of an old Mexican Silver ring & wanted one made. Here is my new take on an old design:</div><div><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQc5yt2X-4XOyPfv-ta7TGKjEugF6AoaCI28lm1kBEERahuunuT9b7F3_o00tDnFYCTZBOPIGHfJCN0XnRYIdEMlBg4qxSJ6zzA5LtF5Pd52icYezu-RtyYT_NY2Jj3DFMubm9gIn3qfk/s1600/midcentury+a-1.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 227px; HEIGHT: 226px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512063389797577890" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQc5yt2X-4XOyPfv-ta7TGKjEugF6AoaCI28lm1kBEERahuunuT9b7F3_o00tDnFYCTZBOPIGHfJCN0XnRYIdEMlBg4qxSJ6zzA5LtF5Pd52icYezu-RtyYT_NY2Jj3DFMubm9gIn3qfk/s200/midcentury+a-1.JPG" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7ttJQPGdw_GMSxB_8eAySuFfGqP0YokWJrVYI_nhh4zBqYB5QVBfWYVBW5weNIr9fIzDm3Ns8UkaAVEI_r5OFhjLHX2XXL2XWDZH7KQ-b8BeUBH7k-bf3O1pw_zAFBjRAbhNLYcAnIeE/s1600/midcentury+c-1.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 232px; HEIGHT: 227px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512063397042773538" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7ttJQPGdw_GMSxB_8eAySuFfGqP0YokWJrVYI_nhh4zBqYB5QVBfWYVBW5weNIr9fIzDm3Ns8UkaAVEI_r5OFhjLHX2XXL2XWDZH7KQ-b8BeUBH7k-bf3O1pw_zAFBjRAbhNLYcAnIeE/s200/midcentury+c-1.JPG" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnjwOJlChdRtFVUs3Kev9-eNybnUJ-GLFEIxClMVLe9XOWSUvqnalMXYE1JUvp0BZF2z3leRWToatwgvbeNNVrCRIZRv1hMRsftxKWynAzjxjOLrjZeif2FAcJY8XCMDxlp6nZuJHiAbs/s1600/midcentury+b-1.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 227px; HEIGHT: 231px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512063393040225074" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnjwOJlChdRtFVUs3Kev9-eNybnUJ-GLFEIxClMVLe9XOWSUvqnalMXYE1JUvp0BZF2z3leRWToatwgvbeNNVrCRIZRv1hMRsftxKWynAzjxjOLrjZeif2FAcJY8XCMDxlp6nZuJHiAbs/s200/midcentury+b-1.JPG" /></a><br /><br />All the little marquise shapes were soldered together and hand shaped. All the little buds/stem pieces were made & then everything placed down on silver sheet. I imagine there were over 100 pieces of solder individually placed the first round of soldering. Then I pierced through the sheet and cut out shapes to give the piece a bit of lightness.</div><div>It was then oxidized & polished back to show the pattern. I love the way it turned out.</div><div>As with most of my custom work, I do test pieces first. I have a smaller version of this ring and some earrings that hopefully will be listed in the Etsy shop this week.<br /><br /></div><div></div><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div></div></div></div></div>JorgensenStudiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06734588185101528029noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2618855657266908941.post-31124415224793588582010-07-07T14:37:00.005-04:002010-07-07T14:49:03.082-04:00Man's Wedding Band with Gemstone<div><div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 318px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491237052512429074" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixfQLkZUVQI97AH8InPr8ejnLrW8hgDrDq5SUnL7_9XirWcCYxVwzPrR9qo7p40BaICBXw5YjpIT1If3QH9x-YeKYlORKLFFFrCecdVQN4lfIYPp-NmVP8DsO8oZeDUjCDk-wC4gRXyO8/s320/princess+man+band+w+stone+a-1.JPG" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491237055532444802" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirkryGmu3FVegakhs56Xn9p90fJiee1iJxPdeZuqPGv_mfRL1H447aNXa-dH3aPfgLhs9KaQaiNwEvwsSLavm8on3ZTKbfW_Lc5PrvcGdun0tvo7uq3iLkGYLqUyCIEmOkto2CLldQ-mE/s320/princess+man+band+w+stone+b-1.JPG" /> <div>I was asked by a lovely customer to make a ring for her husband-to-be that matched the band on the ring he bought for her engagement from my shop. </div><div>For mens rings I like to beef up the width to make them a bit more masculine, so I added smooth sides to the pattern. She requested a citrine to be added which I set in a bezel setting that is set down into the ring. I don't like the look of a bezel that sort of teeters on the top of a band. Setting it down into the band makes for a much more finished look (imho).</div><div> </div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWqizo_WtVBCp76_l846pbYyP6zOaJk5INW7OIIfjvZRRlhQ0ZHKlmebIhrRIjah-41Jbe1jv92SU9GOpEqllukoqt1l-zH-j3bW1OkdhOqLIUrL6tKtiB953xHK4OBwDY2anXV5auwAo/s1600/princess+man+band+w+stone+e-1.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 200px; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491237691106424866" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWqizo_WtVBCp76_l846pbYyP6zOaJk5INW7OIIfjvZRRlhQ0ZHKlmebIhrRIjah-41Jbe1jv92SU9GOpEqllukoqt1l-zH-j3bW1OkdhOqLIUrL6tKtiB953xHK4OBwDY2anXV5auwAo/s200/princess+man+band+w+stone+e-1.JPG" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUmAxEYVb6VTtO4ovh_4pMRs6Z13dlL6qf39nITsst58uxmYbfCrGS6ARuWlXbm3m0JYbG4GnQzhBtTLGrbPFjuRpWVpZJGsaxCM2JFjXbIVgSyk-34tX841yeqp9dI2tMgzDusS8_QKg/s1600/princess+man+band+w+stone+c-1.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 200px; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491237686326446034" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUmAxEYVb6VTtO4ovh_4pMRs6Z13dlL6qf39nITsst58uxmYbfCrGS6ARuWlXbm3m0JYbG4GnQzhBtTLGrbPFjuRpWVpZJGsaxCM2JFjXbIVgSyk-34tX841yeqp9dI2tMgzDusS8_QKg/s200/princess+man+band+w+stone+c-1.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div></div><div>I think it turned out smashing & I think I will add it to the wedding line. :)</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div>JorgensenStudiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06734588185101528029noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2618855657266908941.post-55445238761484309342010-06-29T09:21:00.006-04:002010-06-29T09:26:54.702-04:00Palm Beach Post Feature<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiENillOKFVFFcfrNMY_HlMUsh-5vr1Snq9ggqi34ymf8DX70hCniTb6wUQ5p7othJA_CyHBEnxnXII29-Y2OIO-pMsLaInjKLz2Z6FPLfLKkHO7MY8vawe6_xs8oiJP5cKcsfsX1eh64Y/s1600/bling+ring+montana+blue+a.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 318px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488186049111042146" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiENillOKFVFFcfrNMY_HlMUsh-5vr1Snq9ggqi34ymf8DX70hCniTb6wUQ5p7othJA_CyHBEnxnXII29-Y2OIO-pMsLaInjKLz2Z6FPLfLKkHO7MY8vawe6_xs8oiJP5cKcsfsX1eh64Y/s320/bling+ring+montana+blue+a.JPG" /></a><br /><div>I am so thrilled to be featured in yesterday's Palm Beach Post. Not only was I quoted in the article and they showed a picture of the Big Blue Bling Ring - but they used that same picture on the front page header! Jorgensen Studio on the front page of the Palm Beach Post!</div><br /><div><a href="http://www.palmbeachpost.com/money/shopsmart/big-looks-for-itsy-bitsy-etsy-prices-773960.html">Read the Article</a></div>JorgensenStudiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06734588185101528029noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2618855657266908941.post-36826396539450290122010-04-22T09:14:00.003-04:002010-04-22T09:27:42.052-04:00The Laurel Handmade Wedding Band Set<div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMaBfqSYlMkqM2HaFgw1ukpyS87qvniE19MKT7v4GP1NCLV3bPoPv_PKJh0yu9hwU40m4W8sKehb3R0vBFSdUR57tTPEP4nE2fGSwrRXAJdnCwBSfZhaKAMXwAuInkovS34LLyHAlTdxg/s1600/laurel+wedding+set+a.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462951747682892946" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMaBfqSYlMkqM2HaFgw1ukpyS87qvniE19MKT7v4GP1NCLV3bPoPv_PKJh0yu9hwU40m4W8sKehb3R0vBFSdUR57tTPEP4nE2fGSwrRXAJdnCwBSfZhaKAMXwAuInkovS34LLyHAlTdxg/s320/laurel+wedding+set+a.JPG" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtrNrFi_ap27Nj15pZUJbUG11JtRIXyJLslD0mrBM0daOEIB79biSNGC7ZOBjmpeT6JC4qICyf1-fiuQKjcy6ecGhFIbfRRJpDacP2ofEQSwE7tjsvTDo_JDVvABKEvyYGqXxMP5X38RU/s1600/laurel+wedding+set+d.JPG"></a><br /><div><div>I've been working on options for new handmade wedding sets.</div><div>This is the second in the series and a completely new design. These bands are hand built using traditional goldsmithing techniques out of sterling silver.</div><div>I am really excited about the way they turned out. Something earthy and natural but formal enough for wedding bands. I wanted to make something equally appropriate for men and women and I think that this design would be fabulous for commitment rings for GLBT ceremonies. I am really trying to get make something for those who appreciate handcrafted work and want something unique that sets them apart from the traditional and standard fare.</div><div></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM-mwPRKmCm_FAWtcjSWBCsQAtJW9bp2Qi5twOdF9Ym3AtftyLd1S5TM3HqdTGDhewsAhUXR1c58IE8y4InfI90zRf4iXx-xRk-ZJ12RZtWpx2B33Ut_xGTLLLA8oVtGZVQyQxvX8Yj1w/s1600/laurel+wedding+set+e.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462951771595306578" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM-mwPRKmCm_FAWtcjSWBCsQAtJW9bp2Qi5twOdF9Ym3AtftyLd1S5TM3HqdTGDhewsAhUXR1c58IE8y4InfI90zRf4iXx-xRk-ZJ12RZtWpx2B33Ut_xGTLLLA8oVtGZVQyQxvX8Yj1w/s320/laurel+wedding+set+e.JPG" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi33tcy0IHdEELNz93Uj4hv6soUu3aCY1O8DVfiFYFRywzXhOwAA5JKmQXLd0qapENmo8Bzus5KY_DecKsrxWCGTR8Pu72mroDlfhVc_NjMI0qYmJUaGc56b29WHH8UlTcFEzHSwRCZ_UM/s1600/laurel+wedding+set+b.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462951750734144818" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi33tcy0IHdEELNz93Uj4hv6soUu3aCY1O8DVfiFYFRywzXhOwAA5JKmQXLd0qapENmo8Bzus5KY_DecKsrxWCGTR8Pu72mroDlfhVc_NjMI0qYmJUaGc56b29WHH8UlTcFEzHSwRCZ_UM/s320/laurel+wedding+set+b.JPG" /></a><br /><div>You know from my previous blog musings how much I love making wedding bands. I am really looking forward to exploring this new direction.</div><div>I am going to start listing the options for the wedding sets in my Etsy shop.</div><div><a href="http://www.jorgensenstudio.com/">www.jorgensenstudio.com</a></div><div>but until then if you would like more information on these rings or commissioning a unique custom set feel free to contact me.</div></div></div></div></div>JorgensenStudiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06734588185101528029noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2618855657266908941.post-78794314482424085612010-04-14T13:20:00.005-04:002010-04-14T13:29:03.350-04:00Featured in Etsy Finds For Mother's Day Gifts<a href="http://www.etsy.com/search_results_shop.php?search_query=keys&search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_5090809"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 226px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460045677996012146" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2RfhxkwmD8jFpA-2ZhDR84cd5T6uSHbFuTvf4b5rkBNc5fF3VB3VfS8UYbIEHCCjw7ntTf2hBX8UHs0PD2Ea_3htWl996qhmWjm_PZLVFbdIwnH0NJ7F02OSu-tprJxWrTr0jaIOGJac/s400/keys+garnet+a.JPG" /></a><br />Today my Birthstone Key Pendants were Featured in the "We Love Mom" Etsy Finds.<br />It is so fabulous to be featured in the Etsy finds as they are not only posted on the Etsy website blog (The Storque) but they are emailed to literally thousands of Etsy fans.<br />I couldn't be more excited!<br />Here is the Link if you want to check out all the fabulous items for Mom from Etsy:<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/spotlight/etsy-finds-we-love-mom-7799/">http://www.etsy.com/storque/spotlight/etsy-finds-we-love-mom-7799/</a>JorgensenStudiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06734588185101528029noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2618855657266908941.post-53735908999199185562010-04-12T12:11:00.005-04:002010-04-12T12:53:55.992-04:00A new kind of Locket- The Memory Keeper<span style="font-size:180%;color:#009900;">Inspired by Victorian Mourning Jewelry</span><br /><div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkVbYQNs-v2w7Kvpi5oIQpC5KMHLNGDUQhVvxQiBWxnfUsox7jeBj0xIOawdQTxSogYzFZeaVuhdDM-8oB9gd2x-hynkY_Y2f3maDGsma6uAkL9qS3DEvt_Uo4sgL3rUqM6jvVw2rkj6U/s1600/memory+keeper+model.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459291203465916690" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkVbYQNs-v2w7Kvpi5oIQpC5KMHLNGDUQhVvxQiBWxnfUsox7jeBj0xIOawdQTxSogYzFZeaVuhdDM-8oB9gd2x-hynkY_Y2f3maDGsma6uAkL9qS3DEvt_Uo4sgL3rUqM6jvVw2rkj6U/s320/memory+keeper+model.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div>An new idea for a locket I had finally made it off the bench and into the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/jorgensenstudio">Etsy shop</a>. </div><div>I wanted to make a locket inspired by antique Victorian morning jewelry. Victorian mourning jewelry - usually pendants and brooches- were made of metal, agate, and most of the time a lock of hair that was braided or woven under glass. A memento of the beloved to be carried with the mourner. These pieces are so striking and personal that I was instantly enthralled with the idea.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFcXvUf__5fg4IvgaNqpQgsgKNAjfxRYDY5DDiGCf6y-YstKUZXQ_fpTgZbweNx3fk4EdOEWaSxooWm-6gTd5zTpv5WI-hyuLR5ozUCcrXiuOEIz7nJBzCdGnUmE3yLY74a9wC8KBZNsE/s1600/memory+keeper+d-1.JPG"></a></div><div>How to make a modern representation of the Victorian mourning jewelry?</div><div>What I began to search for was a vintage carbuncle. What is a carbuncle? They are usually pieces of gemstone (like quartz ) or glass that has a hollow concave back. Perfect for setting something under.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtrl-lgVqqzqJsX2LpfLEKvi3dOgRJFNn4SugdN102qwuN5uPM5-7OxO-j-mxGUuvlJvD5fA6ns4gGiCWWdY4LrxrkQBFVK_1IkCkTnyPqve-s_RB4a8U0rd4OZMZeyavHavCg_-ElIik/s1600/memoery+keeper+b.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459291207979709042" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtrl-lgVqqzqJsX2LpfLEKvi3dOgRJFNn4SugdN102qwuN5uPM5-7OxO-j-mxGUuvlJvD5fA6ns4gGiCWWdY4LrxrkQBFVK_1IkCkTnyPqve-s_RB4a8U0rd4OZMZeyavHavCg_-ElIik/s320/memoery+keeper+b.JPG" /></a></div><div>Months went by and I stumbled upon some fabulous vintage carbuncles from another Etsy seller. They couldn't be more perfect so I bought all she had.</div><div>These vintage glass carbuncles have raised ridges on the top so you can see the colors of what is set beneath but only the wearer knows what the locket contains.</div><div></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzXqawkIvRcrmJ5DlVDPRWpQLdabe6-kj5rrkXZj1Qzp1e5Ao7LINrnnIkFqmk6q8GASTV8Xv0zNxWkefYxE1wdW3mgy0Lyir5sWyHejj24fgQHHxS6ZQTcn4DnbE9m_lUO-_kQs63jHU/s1600/memory+keeper+a.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459291217214063634" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzXqawkIvRcrmJ5DlVDPRWpQLdabe6-kj5rrkXZj1Qzp1e5Ao7LINrnnIkFqmk6q8GASTV8Xv0zNxWkefYxE1wdW3mgy0Lyir5sWyHejj24fgQHHxS6ZQTcn4DnbE9m_lUO-_kQs63jHU/s320/memory+keeper+a.JPG" /></a></div><div>I set the carbuncle in sterling silver bezel I custom made to fit. I then had to ponder what to set behind the glass. I could add three dimensional items, so it was hard to choose what little mementos I would add to my locket. I chose a lock of hair from each of my daughters (one was from her very first haircut), a piece of my husbands Scottish tartan (he has a clan & a tartan, and a Clan castle in Scotland, how cool is that), a piece of my son's football jersey from the team when my husband coached him, and pictures of my grandparents.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFcXvUf__5fg4IvgaNqpQgsgKNAjfxRYDY5DDiGCf6y-YstKUZXQ_fpTgZbweNx3fk4EdOEWaSxooWm-6gTd5zTpv5WI-hyuLR5ozUCcrXiuOEIz7nJBzCdGnUmE3yLY74a9wC8KBZNsE/s1600/memory+keeper+d-1.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459291224647798274" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFcXvUf__5fg4IvgaNqpQgsgKNAjfxRYDY5DDiGCf6y-YstKUZXQ_fpTgZbweNx3fk4EdOEWaSxooWm-6gTd5zTpv5WI-hyuLR5ozUCcrXiuOEIz7nJBzCdGnUmE3yLY74a9wC8KBZNsE/s320/memory+keeper+d-1.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div>I could have added a quote, or a fortune cookie fortune but I of course have lost the one I had been carrying around. The possibilities are almost endless.</div><div></div><div>I did not want to make it to literal of a piece of mourning jewelry, but a collection of the people who are special to me, some here and some passed. I could have just added mementos from the children to make a Mother's piece. That is the great thing about this locket you can customize it to include almost what ever you want (size of course being a wee bit of a factor).</div><br /><div></div><div>Once the locket is finished the items are permanently encased behind the glass. Completely personal. Would be great for a totally unique Mother's Day gift.</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div>JorgensenStudiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06734588185101528029noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2618855657266908941.post-25863004653362001262010-04-09T21:56:00.002-04:002010-04-09T22:09:31.743-04:00Custom Promise Rings<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeLBIWWf4f-exHXq_NeUx8Y-ne5e1pIet7IWHXcwoIE8v1xE1H9DNiRxwIphxk26kLLY-yPjQ5MP43amW2IxcgRYJOZcN5bTUrBiPZ2KPcJRSoWK9hIvIhb36I3F9bi_T_TTPIPEl_LNI/s1600/erbentraut03+3.JPG"></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZUJ_CVP0WQ9axAT-SCmXBir_Of3hR2LmctTbMpM8TlnCE8r3HegljTLveUCm5Dpxzn_jQtlQU1pL94cyFrEmY-odEJTDnZvZJhIX5NV9DIAp9qKFkxuZ1SP6pvBAn2dzpsYOG3yFZiL4/s1600/erbentraut03+1-1.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 319px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458324722178997458" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZUJ_CVP0WQ9axAT-SCmXBir_Of3hR2LmctTbMpM8TlnCE8r3HegljTLveUCm5Dpxzn_jQtlQU1pL94cyFrEmY-odEJTDnZvZJhIX5NV9DIAp9qKFkxuZ1SP6pvBAn2dzpsYOG3yFZiL4/s320/erbentraut03+1-1.JPG" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhB8Q3bgh6EHKVHYXcEU_6H2EhqfKYZ2GB-DSmNDoUe3zOSPRFadvEgZlaeHKD2m3hqVtkwxix_wMh26SJjqrvIP6ah2dUrbLqPLt8AYgluGynct_1Hdy4i8hjr7WSaOMsavPsp0fA36E/s1600/erbentraut03+2-1.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 319px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458324729022817266" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhB8Q3bgh6EHKVHYXcEU_6H2EhqfKYZ2GB-DSmNDoUe3zOSPRFadvEgZlaeHKD2m3hqVtkwxix_wMh26SJjqrvIP6ah2dUrbLqPLt8AYgluGynct_1Hdy4i8hjr7WSaOMsavPsp0fA36E/s320/erbentraut03+2-1.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><br /><div>Thought I would show off a custom promise ring I did. Sterling band with a 14kt white gold basket for the setting and a beautiful blue heart shaped topaz.</div><div>I think it turned out quite well. </div><div>I love the stories behind the rings. I love the promise rings most because of those stories. So full of romance and love. Ahh makes my heart go pitter patter. So so sweet.</div><div>It wisks you off to stories of love in old novels and black & white movies.</div><div>A promise, a vow, so pure and young all summed up in the shape of a ring.<br /></div><div>Its nice. Its just really nice to hear about instead of all the other stuff we are bombarded with.</div><div>I like to make the promise rings the best. </div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div>JorgensenStudiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06734588185101528029noreply@blogger.com0