Happy Stories From our customers

Is mokume a rare mollusk found only in the waters of the Red Sea? 

Maybe mokume is a legendary beast that rises from the mountains of Japan once every hundred years?

Um…a seaweed salad with red chili on top?

Nope, mokume is a mixed-metal laminate with distinctive layered patterns. The word mokume literally means “wood eye metal,” a name borrowed from a type of pattern developed when forging swords and other weapons.

An ancient metalworking technique, Mokume gane (gane meaning metal) is an ancient metalworking technique where layers of precious metal are alloyed together with pressure and heat, then twisted, carved and forged to create amazing and unique patterns.

Our collection of mokume gane wedding bands are captivating, extremely well-crafted rings made to inspire. Created for couples who truly appreciate high-tiered craftsmanship, we guarantee a lifetime worth of love (for your spouse and your band!).

Lashbrook Mokume 5mm Domed with 14KR, 14KW, PD, SS Textured beadblast

As the holidays approach, many have travel plans in the near future. Good for you!

But instead of risking loss or theft of your wedding band or engagement ring, why not consider an alternate travel band? This is a less expensive (but no less meaningful) wedding band more suited for travel. (Consider it a beautiful “stand-in” for your real ring, safely ensconced at home.)

Titanium, palladium, tungsten, cobalt chrome, zirconium, carbon fiber–there are a ton of metals to choose from that are durable, beautiful, comfortable…and safe.

You might also consider a look-a-like ring that’s a fraction of the price of your original. Go with a colorless white gem in lieu of your spendy diamond.

But consider this: a would-be thief doesn’t know the difference between diamond and quartz. It still attracts eyes and attention (which is why we prefer the travel band choice).

Lashbrook zirconium 8mm domed band with 4mm Rose Gold inlay with JBA pattern polish

Who doesn’t love the atmosphere of the holidays? Its a full-sensory experience, from the scent of cookies baking in the oven to the visual spectacle of lights on the tree to the crisp, clean air of Winter.

BUT…what about the fireplace? If you’re lucky, you have one in your home. If you don’t, not to worry! This YouTube video saves the day! So when you’re opening that jewelry box with that amazing piece of jewelry, you’ll have built-in atmosphere!

So sit back, relax and enjoy this high definition (HD 1080p) recording of a fireplace, with real HQ fireplace sound. Go, infinity fire!

We just love these earrings! They absolutely epitomize femininity and dazzle. Seriously, what woman wouldn’t be completely captivated by these earrings? These were a product of our custom jewelry design team and a creative customer.

Tourmaline is classified as a semi-precious stone and comes in a wide variety of colors.

According to the Global Healing Center:

It’s believed that no two tourmaline stones have the exact same color and it’s historically revered as a “magic” stone that is capable of protecting whoever wore it. Although it might be a stretch to say tourmaline has supernatural powers, it does have the uncommon and very special ability to generate an electric charge and emit negative ions and far infrared rays.

Well, we think tourmaline is supernaturally beautiful regardless of its supposed power. (These earrings make a perfect holiday gift by the way! Click on the image above for more information)

Gifting jewelry in a box is ingrained in us. Seriously, what commercial doesn’t include that breath-taking moment when a box containing a certain sparkly something is opened to reveal its dazzling contents.

With this holiday fast approaching, let’s look at some different ways to present jewelry. Ready to think outside the box?

Hang it from the Christmas tree. Of course this works better if its a necklace or bracelet, but its not hard to hang a dazzling pair of studs (with a little string). Why from the tree? Because its a stunning backdrop for jewelry, with fantastic lighting and sparkles surrounding your special something.

Just put it on. One of our clients put a beautiful pendant necklace on his wife while she was sleeping (a heavy sleeper apparently) so she awoke on Christmas morning wearing her gift already. Clever! 

Fake-out packaging. This is a tried, true (and fun) method to present your jewelry. Find the biggest box possible for your little gift. Or put a box inside a box inside a box. Make the recipient work a little to find his or her gift! It makes the discovery that much more rewarding.

Random spot placement. Another client of ours put an engagement ring in his wife’s favorite pair of shoes, which she planned on wearing over the holidays. A scream could be heard throughout the house the evening she dressed for a party. Now that’s a surprise.

So don’t be limited by the box! There are a ton of creative, fun ways to present jewelry that make the surprise that much more special!