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Jewelry pieces are inspired and imagined, before they are created…

The first piece to be imagined, hand drawn, and hand painted – by Kari Blough-Smith – while in training.  This pearl, gold, and opal necklace design was inspired by the Koi Fish swimming together at Balboa Park in San Diego, CA.  Drawing and painting by hand is one of several ways jewelry pieces can be […]

Restored Tokens of a Beautiful Marriage…

A widow’s engagement ring and wedding band after prong repair and reconditioning, along with her late husband’s band. On November 20, 1964, a special promise was kept.  During a beautiful and love-filled church wedding service, gold rings were exchanged between the bride and groom as tokens of their love and devotion to each other. The […]

Stock Chastity Ring personalized with custom stone settings…

Customizing stock jewelry is a wonderful and practical way to add extra meaning to an already beautiful piece. The meaning of a Chastity Ring was deepened when two of her birthstones were nestled into the existing design – one of the stones holding a special place for the future. Later, one stone will be removed […]

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