Autumn in the woods

EtsyMetal welcomes the parade of autumnal colors with a walk through some favorite woodland themes.  Taking a cue from the forest, our artists love to celebrate the natural world.  Whether creating a wedding band or special memento, the season is well suited to be embodied in a token to last a lifetime.

Some of our fall favorites:
1. & 2. Iacua
3. Jane Font
4. Nina Gibson Designs
5. Silent Goddess
6. Sudlow Jewelry

EtsyMetal offers some of the most beautiful woodland pieces, from sellers committed to creative design, professional ethics, and exceptional service... if you would like to take a scenic stroll though our impressions of the natural world, click here to search Etsy for our member's woodland themes, and enjoy the view!

All my life's a circle

This past spring I had the pleasure of making an order of gold bands for friends, and photos are just in from the photographer, so I am sharing these lovely images courtesy of Clean Plate Pictures...

Below, in advance of the main event, sample bands in sterling silver made the order sure to be fool proof, and as planned the finals were a perfect fit... 

   just like this happy couple.

The slight overage on the my 18kt gold order for the set combined a bit of gold from each band to make a sweet keepsake charm for the bride...

All's well that ends well!  Another happy customer at ArtigianoJewelBox!

Below, some additional Etsy Metal artists offering hammered or chiseled styles in gold bands...

1. Danielle Miller of DanielleJewelry

2. Beth Cyr of BethCyrWeddings

3.  Shirlee Grund of LichenandLychee

EtsyMetal Wedding 2.0

Welcome! We've been moving the furniture around here at EtsyMetalWedding and would like to invite you in for a peek.  Here you'll find some old friends, as well as some new and exciting emerging artists who have joined our group.  To start off, a nod to a few of the team who have made this all possible.

We're proud to have Shannon Conrad of Rubygirl as our team leader.  Shannon is the innovator who originated the beloved interlocking block ring set, above.  The photo at the top was supplied by one of the happy couples that have chosen this fabulous set to start life together on a playful note.  Special thanks to photographer Barbara Sheridan and to the sheepishxlion shop for providing the photo.

Special thanks go out to Jane Font, above, for her inspirational organic work and her willingness to help us all get organized!  Jane's been a great asset to EtsyMetal for a while now, and we are so pleased to have her.

We will also be very fortunate to see Betsy Bensen around here.  I have no doubt her presence will be another tremendous asset as we endeavor to bring you the very best on etsy in metal jewelry and gifts to make your special day uniquely yours. 

So stay tuned... we're just getting started.

Iacua: natural forms meet urban life

Like vines growing between sidewalk tiles,

Iacua designs demonstrate that urbanity and nature co-exist

and complement each other. A wealth of wedding and celebrations

ideas have been growing in this San Francisco garden, take a look.

Iacua

From primavera florals to magical bubble wands of sterling twigs,

evocative of a midsummer night's dream made real.

Bejeweled bands... JuJu by Sarah

Capture wishes by the fingerful with Sarah's unique

star studded beauties.

Like a starry night sky twinkling just for you, these handmade bands of silver,

yellow gold, and white gold are set with a myriad of sparkling gems

to accompany you through a lifetime of wishes and dreams.

JuJu by Sarah

Magic metal moment

Etsy metal member Danielle Miller recently completed a very

special request: The perfect ring for the most unique proposal.

Artists Elaine and Waylon met at an iron pour in Brevard, NC

in 2006. For Elaine, a ceramic artist, and Waylon, a sculptor,

distance was no obstacle to love as they maintained a long

distance relationship across North and South Carolina

through 2008. They eventually joined forces in Philadelphia

where Elaine completed her MFA. With Elaine’s Master’s

under her belt, it was Waylon’s turn to pursue graduate

work and the couple was on their way to Kentucky...

and when the time came Danielle got the call for a standout

engagement ring featuring a gorgeous Tsavorite garnet in

sterling and 18kt gold with diamond accents.

Waylon proposed in dramatic fashion at an iron pour

in Kentucky, much like the one they met at 4 years earlier.

They have been so kind to share with us at EtsyMetal,

and now with you, the magic of their special moment...

the ring for a lifetime...

and some more fine work from Danielle Miller Jewelry...

Woodland Wedding

EtsyMetal offers some of the very best in woodland themes.

Several of our members have been developing their own nature

inspired pieces for years, each bringing a personal vision to these

earthy delights. These handmade pieces are original designs

conceived to express the beauty of nature’s everyday bounty.

From wedding bands to every special detail, a walk in the woods

with EtsyMetal is a memory to treasure!

Elizabeth Scott, esdesigns

Twigs and Heather

Sarah Hood

Beth Cyr

Don’t forget...

The EtsyMetal 4th Anniversary giveaway continues!

One more winner to come this week!

Be one of our four winners

to win a $50 EtsyMetal Gift certificate!

Details here.

Rings n’ things

From the main event, to every delicate detail,

EtsyMetal artisans offer handmade options to

make every decision the perfect one.

From beautiful bands...

1. Erga 2. Mark Kaplan

to these sweet studs...

1. Nina Dinoff 2. Ann Hartley

and everything in between!

1. Danielle Miller 2. Inbar Bareket

Don’t forget...

The EtsyMetal 4th Anniversary giveaway continues!

Be one of four winners

to win a $50 EtsyMetal Gift certificate!

Details here.

Natural inspirations  

Soon summer will fade into fall and nature’s pallete 

and textures act accordingly. From tiny woodland flowers to 

bold leafy themes, inspirations abound. As the seasons progress, 

many EtsyMetal artists will be observing nature’s work 

to take their cues from the greatest show on earth. 

1.  Chuck Domitrovich    2. Sarah Hood

3. Danielle Miller    4. Rachael Sudlow

5. Inbar Bareket    6. Kathryn Cole

Update:  StudioMetalsmith    

Kathleen has been hard at work.  Visit her Etsy shop 

and treat yourself to an eyeful of her beautiful and bold designs.  

Specializing in custom gold and silver wedding bands as 

well as engagement rings set with diamonds, sapphires, 

and more.  You will also find unique statement pieces 

suitable as bridal pieces and years for beyond.

  

above:  Dinosaur Bone and 24k Gold Pendant

above, from upper left:  

18K Gold Sapphire Solitare Engagement Ring

Silver and Pearl earrings

18K Yellow Gold Wedding Bands Set

Blue Chalcedony and Amethyst Pendant

Kathleen Bostick, Studiometalsmith.etsy.com

Congratulations Sarah!  

We are so excited to see Sarah Hood, EtsyMetal Team member 

and participant in this project as Etsy’s Featured Seller this week!

  

SarahHoodJewelry

Sarah’s shop is stocked with the most amazing creations!  

Please visit and be prepared to be inspired by her creative vision. 

We could not be happier to see this talented artist featured this week! 

Click here to link to Sarah’s interview.

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.

Stars and stripes  

This summer, celebrate the 4th with your own personal fireworks... 

1.  Beth Cyr    2. Maria Goti

3. Danielle Miller    4. Inbar Bareket

Profile:  Artigiano Jewel Box  

“It is such a privilege to work with a couple to create their 

unique ring set and heirloom jewelry, something so special 

and that will always be treasured... a happy task indeed.”

Andrea

Andrea Schettino, ArtigianoJewelBox.etsy.com

from Andrea’s feedback:

Our first experience with etsy was a very good one. 

Any questions we had were answered promptly 

and thoroughly. Artigiano was wonderful to work with.

You're amazing. The ring is great and your 

service is fantastic. Thank you so much...

What can I say about this artist and person. 

Truely an angel and an inspiration. 

...even more beautiful in person! I love it!!!

      

Lovely work of art! Truly one of a kind. 

I absolutely love this shop! Great transaction, 

communication & delivery!

To have and to hold  

Beautiful bands to stand the test of time, 

an artisan crafted band enhances everyday, always. 

 

1.  Chuck Domitrovich    2. Maria Goti

3. Elizabeth Scott    4. Danielle Miller

Don’t know much about geometry...  

Whatever angle you see things from, EtsyMetal artists 

can bring your vision to life... 

What a wonderful world this would be.   

1.  Andrea Schettino    2. Colleen Baran

3. Danielle Miller    4. Chuck Domitrovich

     

Graphic elements  

Be it a texture, geometric pattern, or a love note, 

bands are a reflection of your once in a lifetime partership. 

Nothing reflects your personal style or sentiment like a 

uniquely crafted artisan wedding or comittment band. 

1.  Rachael Sudlow    2. Inbar Bareket

3. Ann Hartley    4. Erga

Profile:  Kathleen Bostick

“Making wedding bands for couples is very satisfying. 

I work hard to make them as perfect for them as I can, 

knowing they will be wearing them everyday as a 

symbol of their love for one another. It gives my work 

purpose and meaning, and I love that!”

                                                           - Kathleen   

Kathleen Bostick, Studiometalsmith.etsy.com

from Kathleen’s feedback:

Our rings are beautiful. We will cherish them. 

Great, friendly customer service and a fast turnaround. 

The craftsmanship is marvelous. These rings are better than 

anything we tried on in the jewelry stores.

love, love, love my ring! thanks so much!

Our rings our BEAUTIFUL...

we can't wait to use them in our 

wedding ceremony and for years to come!

Studiometalsmith was extremely pleasant 

to work with. The ring is beautiful and arrived 

exactly as described. My fiance loves it!

      

Studiometalsmith went the extra mile...

The rings are beautiful and unique and they fit perfectly.

Sets and stacks

Custom created EtsyMetal rings, from bridal sets to layered 

stacks, offer endless possibility for meaningful combinations 

to represent your unique lifestyle. 

1.  Beth Cyr    2. Elizabeth Scott    3. Inbar Bareket

4. Sara Westermark    5. Sarah Hood    6. Andrea Schettino

7. Rebekah Timlin Meddles    8. Erga    9. Danielle Miller

Delicate balance  

EtsyMetal artists are joining together from around the globe to 

bring you every imaginable option, as well as quite a few 

yet to be imagined.  Here a delicate touch combines 

with a fresh new vision in timeless designs.  

 1.  Rachael Sudlow    2. Sara Westermark

3. Nina Dinoff    4. Colleen Baran