Author: cjones1223

  • Sunstone Cigar Band

    Sunstone Cigar Band

    2.64 ct sunstone
    14k yellow gold

  • Ethiopian opal earrings

    Ethiopian Opal Earrings

    Opals
    18k royal yellow gold

    These fiery opals are an unusual cut (which is hard to capture in photos). They are a sort of tall rose cut that is exquisite in person.

  • Intentional Ruby Ring

    Intentional Ruby Ring

    6.97ct ruby, oval cabachon
    14k yellow gold

    The story of this glowing ruby is best told by it’s beautiful owner – in her words:

    “The story behind this custom ruby ring goes back TWO YEARS!

    Two years ago it was read in the stars the significance of the ruby and my heart. And it too ME two years… two years for me to start to feel worthy.

    And Chelsea so beautifully held my dream and vision for me for two years!

    It took her one week… she just waited for me to be ready.

    Thank you! I’m obsessed! I love you!”

    The Process

    1. Materials selection for this beautiful ruby
    2. Creating the ring
    3. Preparing to bezel set the ruby

  • Glowing Emerald with 18k Gold

    Cushion cut emerald with 18k yellow gold

    Super minimal bezel set emerald engagement ring.
    The stone is really the star of this design.

    2.48ct emerald, cushion cut
    18k royal yellow gold

  • Mourning Pendant

    Mourning Pendant

    Mourning jewelry is intended to remind the wearer of their love for the lost person or pet.

    This pendant contains the fur of a lost pet, Sprouts.

    18k royal yellow gold
    6 garnets
    Clear quartz
    Fur

    “Sprouts was my first dog and my little shadow for 16 years. She was with me for several major milestones: graduating college, defending my thesis for my Master’s degree, meeting my husband, and our wedding day. Sprouts was known for her strong opinions and her bunny-soft fur that repelled water like a little goose. I miss her every day.
    My husband surprised me with this mourning pendant for my birthday and it is the most special gift. Chelsea took such care to create a stunning way for me to keep Sprouts with me- each detail is thoughtful and lovely. It’s a timeless piece that I will carry with me for the rest of my days.” 

    Flip the pendant over to see each side.

    On the hollow formed gold side, 5 garnets are bezel set on the gold side of the pendant.

    The fur is contained inside the hollow formed gold.

    A clear quartz is bezel set, locking in and magnifying the fur.

    The pendant spins freely on a pin and tube that is riveted inside the pendant.

    1 garnet is set in the top of the spinning tube.

  • Vedic Astrological Emerald Ring

    Vedic Astrological Ring

    I designed this ring based on the wearer’s Vedic astrology reading. They were advised to wear a ring with over 5 carats of emerald set in gold.

    5.22 ctw emerald
    18k royal yellow gold

  • Locking hinge cuff

    Locking Hinge Cuff

    Sterling silver cuff with 24k gold details

    Locking hinge pin

  • Dreamy Emerald

    Dreamy Emerald

    Beautiful emerald engagement ring with all the focus on the stone – minimal bezel with a narrow band.

    22k yellow gold

  • Ring Set Re-make

    Re-imagined Ring Set

    I melted the gold down from the original ring and created materials to make this minimalist ring set.

    The new set of rings is light weight and easier to wear.

    The Process →

    The original ring.

    Taking apart the ring to remove the small diamonds.

    Melting gold, rolling out wire.

    The new ring set

    A low profile, minimalist engagement ring with two narrow wedding bands.

  • Re-imagined Heirloom

    Re-Imagined Heirloom Diamond

    A minimalist setting for a beautiful 1.15 carat heirloom diamond.

    14k white gold

    Simplifying Style

    Sometimes an heirloom doesn’t fit your style – designing a new ring can allow you to honor that heirloom stone in a ring you love and want to wear every day.

    This re-imagined heirloom ring fits the style of its owner – its minimal, low profile, allows her to wear it comfortably while working with her hands.

  • Sapphire Minimalist

    Sapphire Minimalist w/ Recycled Heirloom Gold

    A minimalist ring made with recycled gold from pieces that once belonged to grandparents.

    The gold was melted down and formed into the shapes needed for the ring band, and bezel setting.

  • Ivorian Baulé Rings

    Ivorian Baulé Rings

    Rings designed to emulate a ring from a memory. We worked together to create a meaningful piece with an elegant feel.

    14k yellow gold

    Collaboration on design

    We worked together from a drawing made from the memory of the original, lost ring to create this new version of a well loved, meaningful piece.