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Mokume's Value & Designing Your Engagement Ring

Posted by Susan Freda on

Many couples come to us to design their mokume engagement ring. The first thing to know is that a mokume gane ring is different from a traditional ring in that mokume holds value. ... 

Mokume gane patterned engagement ring, carved to look like twisted rope, with a round diamond set into prongs at the top of the ring.

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Mokume's Value & Designing Your Engagement Ring

Posted by Susan Freda on

Many couples come to us to design their mokume engagement ring. The first thing to know is that a mokume gane ring is different from a traditional ring in that mokume holds value. ... 

Mokume gane patterned engagement ring, carved to look like twisted rope, with a round diamond set into prongs at the top of the ring.

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How to Choose Your Wedding Gemstones

Posted by Susan Freda on

Rings, and especially wedding rings, take on a lot of daily wear, so choosing a strong gemstone is crucial. We work with diamonds, moissanites and sapphires in our mokume rings, as these stones are the strongest and most beautiful. We’ve put together this guide for you to help you understand how gemstones rank in hardness. Softer stones can be great for other jewelry like earrings and necklaces, or even special occasion rings that won’t be worn day to day. 

sapphire stone set in custom mokum gane setting of silver and gold

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How to Choose Your Wedding Gemstones

Posted by Susan Freda on

Rings, and especially wedding rings, take on a lot of daily wear, so choosing a strong gemstone is crucial. We work with diamonds, moissanites and sapphires in our mokume rings, as these stones are the strongest and most beautiful. We’ve put together this guide for you to help you understand how gemstones rank in hardness. Softer stones can be great for other jewelry like earrings and necklaces, or even special occasion rings that won’t be worn day to day. 

sapphire stone set in custom mokum gane setting of silver and gold

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Mokume Gane Ouroboros Talisman Earrings

Posted by Susan Freda on

See the process behind these beautiful mokume gane snake earrings!

Small hoop earrings made out of mokume gane, carved to resemble snakes, with three dimensional texture, and inset stones as eyes.

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Mokume Gane Ouroboros Talisman Earrings

Posted by Susan Freda on


Princess Cut, Brilliant Cut, Emerald Cut, Marquis...Exploring the Art of Stone Cuts

Posted by Susan Freda on

Including set stones in your design is a great way to elevate and customize your ring even further as an object de art. Arn sources incredible sapphires, diamonds, and moissanites from trusted sources and skilled lapidaries.  He works with these stones specifically because they are the hardest and most durable stones, and they come in a range of beautiful colors. Arn works with each stones’ unique aspects to integrate it with your mokume gane rings’ composition, pattern and palette.  ...

whimsical and unique engagement style mokume gane ring, shown in Firestorm palette with matching mokume patterned bezel, holding a rectangular mossy green sapphire

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Including set stones in your design is a great way to elevate and customize your ring even further as an object de art. Arn sources incredible sapphires, diamonds, and moissanites from trusted sources and skilled lapidaries.  He works with these stones specifically because they are the hardest and most durable stones, and they come in a range of beautiful colors. Arn works with each stones’ unique aspects to integrate it with your mokume gane rings’ composition, pattern and palette.  ...

whimsical and unique engagement style mokume gane ring, shown in Firestorm palette with matching mokume patterned bezel, holding a rectangular mossy green sapphire

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Mokume Gane Rings: The Perfect Symbol of Marriage

Posted by Susan Freda on

Mokume Gane rings are the perfect material for unique wedding rings, and a wonderful combination of symbolism and high quality craftsmanship that will stand the test of time.

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Mokume Gane Rings: The Perfect Symbol of Marriage

Posted by Susan Freda on

Mokume Gane rings are the perfect material for unique wedding rings, and a wonderful combination of symbolism and high quality craftsmanship that will stand the test of time.

Read more