Arn's Blog

Sometimes customers come to us with beautifully complex ideas, designs based on special locations they have been to, or elements that have been calling to them. We love the art form of mokume and its vast possibilities in both palette and pattern.  Arn especially loves to make exquisitely custom and exploratory work that would be impossible to recreate, making the ring even fully of an object d’ art. When the visions our clients have in mind for their rings fall outside of our stocked palette and pattern options, we create custom billets.  This is an opportunity to personalize the design even further to their individual tastes. 

Beginning your search for the perfect engagement ring can seem as daunting as it is exciting at the start. With so many designs, cuts, and stones to choose from, the options are limitless, especially if you’re wanting something unique like a mokume ring! We’re here to help you navigate and find the perfect design. 

We recently wrote a blog about mokume and damascus and it seemed to garner a lot of interest. We thought we should delve in deeper to give you more on this topic that so many are interested in.

When it comes to wedding bands, many men are seeking new options that stand out from the usual simple gold or platinum rings. Today’s grooms want something that reflects and allows them to express their personal style and interests. We want to introduce you to a "new" old art form called Mokume Gane. A niche that is gaining popularity, offering both an earthy aesthetic and environmental significance.

We love to find out how our customers came across Arn’s work, and how they were introduced to mokume gane, and often the answer is that they found mokume through an interest in damascus steel pieces!