Showing posts with label handmade. Show all posts
Showing posts with label handmade. Show all posts

Monday, October 18, 2010

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...




to these sweet studs...




and everything in between!



Don’t forget...
The EtsyMetal 4th Anniversary giveaway continues!
Be one of four winners
to win a $50 EtsyMetal Gift certificate!






Thursday, September 2, 2010

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. 








Thursday, August 12, 2010

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





Saturday, July 31, 2010

Give handmade  

Unique gift ideas abound at EtsyMetal.  Make your celebration 
all the more your own by selecting artisan made jewelry for the special 
people in your life.  Browse our members shops and be inspired by 
gift ideas suited to every inclination.

Selections for her...

    




Cufflinks for him....





Monday, July 12, 2010

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



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.



Thursday, July 1, 2010

Stars and stripes  

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




1.  Beth Cyr    2. Maria Goti





Wednesday, June 9, 2010

To have and to hold  

Beautiful bands to stand the test of time, 
an artisan crafted band enhances everyday, always. 

 






Sunday, June 6, 2010

Uniquely engaging

Sparkling sunset tones in jewels and delicate natural 
motifs warm the heart in these beautiful hand made rings 
exclusively from EtsyMetal artists.   

    







Wednesday, June 2, 2010

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.   







     

Thursday, May 27, 2010

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. 




3. Ann Hartley    4. Erga



Wednesday, May 19, 2010

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   



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.



Wednesday, May 12, 2010

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.



Monday, March 8, 2010

Bands, part 1


Bands are the symbol of eternal love.  In our challenge to create a wedding line, I asked these metalsmiths and jewelry designers to come up with wedding bands that are off the beaten track.  Each artist has come up with their own vision of bands from contemporary, to rustic, to organic.  

 

1. Erga 2. Rebekah Timlin Meddles 3. Beth Cyr

4. Sara Westermark 5. Maria Goti 6. Rachael Sudlow

7. Chuck Domitrovich 8. Kathryn Riechert 9. Ann Hartley


Part 2 will be composed of engagement rings and sets.


 




 

Saturday, February 27, 2010

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.