Shooting stars

Did you see the Perseid meteor shower last weekend?  If not, no fear...  EtsyMetal brings you your own personal star show, appearing upon your command and visible both day and night.  Many EtsyMetal members are expert at making your vision of the universe into a reality, and our team network often enables us to suggest just the right reference when any request is not a perfect match.

These shining examples (above) are by Jen Lawler Designs, where Jen employs top notch stone setting skills and a modern design esthetic to create a bold statement. Whether reaching for the moon in white gold and diamonds or applying the same expert craftsmanship in sterling with topaz, Jen’s signature style cannot be missed, as many happy couples already know.

More star shine in a bold, modern design from Konstanze of Nodeform Weddings. Konstanze’s wedding shop has really grown this year, with a galaxy of beautiful choices to inspire you.  The stunning cushion cut diamond and palladium bridal set above is just one example of her outstanding style.  The team has been very proud to have Etsy tap into Konstanze’s expertise in the Guidance and Planning section of the Etsy Wedding resources!  See the column, Straight from the Jeweler's Mouth, May, 2012.

Erga:  on creating the Balance Band  

“This stylish, modern design is hand fabricated out of 

sterling silver and a recycled solid 14kt yellow gold sphere. 

Conceived as a wedding ring, and beautiful everyday for anyone.”

Erga

Erga metal design, erga.etsy.com

The symbolism of the gold sphere is open to interpretation. 

As suggested by the ring's name, to me, this ring is 

about balance. The balance of self, the balance of life, 

the balance of the world, and, of course, the balance 

of marriage. The sphere represents the love, the relationship, 

the union. It is up to both parties to see that it is evenly 

supported, and that the balance is maintained. 

There is something very comforting and reassuring 

about the shape of a sphere, and I feel that 

this ring expresses that well.

Pop!

You know the question... we’ve got all the answers.  

When the time comes for your special moment, an 

artisan created engagement ring is as unique as you are.  

Etsy Metal Weddings is committed to bringing you

beautiful solutions for every question.

1.  Danielle Miller    2. Nina Dinoff    3. Andrea Schettino

4. Inbar Bareket    5. Sarah Hood    6. Elizabeth Scott

7. Rachael Sudlow    8. Maria Goti    9. Sara Westermark

EtsyMetal Creates a Wedding Line!

graphic design by Andrea Schettino

Today's bride and groom are looking for wedding rings that are unusual, sentimental and handmade.  There are many reasons to buy handmade.  When you buy handmade rings you can get a unique piece that cannot be bought in any commercial chain.  Buying directly from an individual artist, creates a relationship that makes the rings more special.  Many of the jewelers that I work with are also involved directly or indirectly with recycling their silver and purchasing raw materials from "green" suppliers.  Last but not least, buying handmade supports local economies.

Unfortunately there are not that many studio metalsmiths who have wedding lines.  Recently a fellow member, Chuck Domitrovich pointed this out.  So, I decided to accept my role/nickname as the "Sara Broadcast Network" (SBN) and promote our wedding lines.  In March we will unveil our Etsy Metal Wedding Line to include engagement rings and wedding bands.  We have all agreed to do our little bit to promote.  I want to thank Andrea Schettino from ArtigianoJewelBox for our gorgeous logo and banner!  I think it really captures a clean modern look with the romance of weddings.  Thanks for your hard work!  I can't wait to see all the new rings.  

Here's a list of our participating members--click on their names to get a link to their shops.

 
Beth Cyr 
Chuck Domitrovich 
Rachael Sudlow 
Nina Dinoff 
Sarah Hood 
Maria Goti 
Inbar Bareket 
Rebekah Timlin Meddles 
Chris Parry 
Elizabeth Scott 
Andrea Schettino
Erga 
Kathryn Cole 
Ann Hartley 
Kathryn Riechert

Sara Westermark