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Mokume Metals By Palette

Posted by Susan Freda on

We often get questions about metal palette colors, and we've noticed sometimes it seems unclear which metals are which, especially because the colors can look different in the context of different palettes! So we've created these diagrams of a few of our more popular palettes to help point out which metals are which. 

custom mokume gane band set in woodgrain pattern and firestorm and smoke palettes

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Mokume Metals By Palette

Posted by Susan Freda on

We often get questions about metal palette colors, and we've noticed sometimes it seems unclear which metals are which, especially because the colors can look different in the context of different palettes! So we've created these diagrams of a few of our more popular palettes to help point out which metals are which. 

custom mokume gane band set in woodgrain pattern and firestorm and smoke palettes

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Custom Mokume Gane Pattern Ring Process!

Posted by Susan Freda on

Arn just finished up this custom order, here are some behind the scenes of his process!

custom made mokume gane patterned ring made with palladium and yellow gold, pattern resembles flowing air or water

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Custom Mokume Gane Pattern Ring Process!

Posted by Susan Freda on

Arn just finished up this custom order, here are some behind the scenes of his process!

custom made mokume gane patterned ring made with palladium and yellow gold, pattern resembles flowing air or water

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Making an Mokume Gane Oceanic Bypass Ring

Posted by Susan Freda on

Some process images and videos of Arn creating a beautiful ocean inspired bypass ring! This ring is a variation of Arn's usual Guri Bori pattern, invoking elements of the sea such as shells, water ripples and movement. The palette here is Firestorm, which features 14kt red gold, 14kt yellow gold, palladium and sterling silver.

custom blue pearl in a swirled of bypass setting with woodgrain metal all around the pearl holding it in a circle

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Making an Mokume Gane Oceanic Bypass Ring

Posted by Susan Freda on

Some process images and videos of Arn creating a beautiful ocean inspired bypass ring! This ring is a variation of Arn's usual Guri Bori pattern, invoking elements of the sea such as shells, water ripples and movement. The palette here is Firestorm, which features 14kt red gold, 14kt yellow gold, palladium and sterling silver.

custom blue pearl in a swirled of bypass setting with woodgrain metal all around the pearl holding it in a circle

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How To Make A Woodgrain Patterned Mokume Ring

Posted by Susan Freda on

Check out this look behind the scenes of Arn patterning a woodgrain ring that has a stratum layer! This is an added detail usually seen in our twist pattern rings, but Arn had been interested in implementing it with the woodgrain pattern for some time. 

 

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How To Make A Woodgrain Patterned Mokume Ring

Posted by Susan Freda on

Check out this look behind the scenes of Arn patterning a woodgrain ring that has a stratum layer! This is an added detail usually seen in our twist pattern rings, but Arn had been interested in implementing it with the woodgrain pattern for some time. 

 

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The Romance and History of the Mokume Gane Ring Set

Posted by Susan Freda on

Ancient Egyptians believed that the ring finger, or the fourth finger of the left hand, contained a “vena amoris” or “vein of love” that connected directly to the heart.

mens rings mens wedding ring in mokume gane

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The Romance and History of the Mokume Gane Ring Set

Posted by Susan Freda on

Ancient Egyptians believed that the ring finger, or the fourth finger of the left hand, contained a “vena amoris” or “vein of love” that connected directly to the heart.

mens rings mens wedding ring in mokume gane

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