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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. ...

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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. ...

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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.

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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.

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Mokume Gane Ouroboros Talisman Earrings
Posted by Susan Freda on
See the process behind these beautiful mokume gane snake earrings!

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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. ...

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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. ...

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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.