Arn's Blog

New Interview with Arn by Victoria Gomelsky

Posted by Susan Freda on

Arn was recently interviewed by Victoria Gomelsky for JCK Magazine, discussing his history with the craft and everything he loves about mokume.

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New Interview with Arn by Victoria Gomelsky

Posted by Susan Freda on

Arn was recently interviewed by Victoria Gomelsky for JCK Magazine, discussing his history with the craft and everything he loves about mokume.

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Chisel Patterning Mokume Gane Class at Metalwerx

Posted by Arn Krebs on

Arn spent three days last week taking a workshop with fellow mokume smith Anne Wolf!

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Chisel Patterning Mokume Gane Class at Metalwerx

Posted by Arn Krebs on

Arn spent three days last week taking a workshop with fellow mokume smith Anne Wolf!

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Have you ever wanted to design your own Mokume Gane?

Posted by Susan Freda on

Now you can! Our collectors are invited to design with Arn to create something incredibly special. Get in touch to talk with us about the options for metal choices, color combos, and patterns. 

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Have you ever wanted to design your own Mokume Gane?

Posted by Susan Freda on

Now you can! Our collectors are invited to design with Arn to create something incredibly special. Get in touch to talk with us about the options for metal choices, color combos, and patterns. 

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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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