wedding

Three band motif. Done in different ways

Posted by atlasjewelers on September 16, 2014

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This series all began with my wedding band. And I have done the same three band motif in a new and different way each time. My ring (above) has a half carat princess cut diamond and is in 18k yellow and white golds.

Square top wedding band version with three princess cut diamonds.

Two tone soft round band with round brilliant cut diamonds.

Simplified to two bands. All 14k white with princess cut diamonds.

14k white gold, square top to go with the big square princess cut.

Non-wedding ring version using customer’s agate stone.

14k white gold always looks very striking with blue diamonds.

One of my favorite color stone, non-wedding rings was born from doing drawings for these rings.

Rose gold band

Posted by atlasjewelers on September 11, 2014

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This delicate wedding band was made with 14k rose gold with a 14k white gold accent. I love the diamonds set in the side.

rose and white gold engagement ring.

Posted by atlasjewelers on August 25, 2014

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This week I was kept busy with a few labor intensive custom engagement rings. This beauty took all of the bride’s wishes and ideas taken from a few different rings and combined into this gorgeous design.

Rough castings in 14k white and rose golds.

Setting the diamonds.

The diamonds tapered from 0.9mm to 1.3mm. I set the diamonds in the white gold before assembling the two pieces. Extreme care was taken in polishing the ring, not to polish out the fine details of the delicate design. Hours were spent burnishing and polishing using fine burrs, laps and brushes, getting into the tight places. The bench microscope was so helpful in afiddling with the tiny full cut stones. All seating, graving and beading was done under 4 or 6 power.

Chili Pepper snare drum ring

Posted by atlasjewelers on August 9, 2014

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Jim Edwards from the Rockets showing off his Detroit pride with his Atlas Jewelers “D” ring. Chad Smith showing off his marriage pride.

The Chad Smith Pearl SignatureSeries snare drum.

I carved the wax pieces and cast them in their respective metals. I assembled the 14k yellow “shell” and 14k white gold “rims”.

I hand fabricated the “lugs” from a rolled ingot and made the “tension rods” from wire. I also made a 14K rose gold name plate.

Mommy and baby.

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More drum and guitar jewelry, rings and wedding bands can be seen at http://MusicainRings.com

the Webs we weave

Posted by atlasjewelers on August 7, 2014

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I have the pleasure to be part of so many milestones, achievements, surprises, engagements, major events–most happy, some sad. This happy moment, a long time coming.

17 years ago, when we met Lisa, we hoped we would have the opportunity to make Lisa’s engagement ring.

Her mother will be remembered every time she puts it on, which makes everything about this piece of jewelry even more special.

Congratulations! We are all very happy for you.

Matching diamond shadow bands

Posted by atlasjewelers on July 25, 2014

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Here are two matching wedding band wax carvings that I made for this engagement ring.

I cast them in 14k yellow gold. We are seeing a comeback of yellow gold. Mainly in form of two tone rings.

Good to see long time customers.

Posted by atlasjewelers on July 19, 2014

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Even though a great customer of ours has moved out of state to take care of family, we are honored that she still comes to us when she visits Michigan. For the past seven years she has been the 24/7 caregiver to her mother and step father (of 37 years). What a selfless commitment.
But her new, well deserved, ring is a little more selfish. And that is okay, sometimes.
(Sorry– picture taken before ring was totally polished. Still stunning).

Cool gents diamond wedding band in 14k super white gold.

Posted by atlasjewelers on July 10, 2014

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Eight .04ct flush set round brilliant cut diamonds

I forgot how fun it is to make my own designs for the showcase

Posted by atlasjewelers on May 31, 2014

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It is hard to play around and make jewelry for the showcase when there are so many custom jobs and repairs on your plate. I have been working a little here and a little there on this ring. I made this ring in fifteen minute intervals for a month. I finally finished it today. It has fifteen 1.0mm round full cut diamonds on a halo that rests on the finger. The 1.10 carat diamond is high above it.

Every one at the store agreed, we need to make more jewelry for the showcase. We are so busy making jewelry it is easy to forget that none are for the showcase.

3 piece engagement ring

Posted by atlasjewelers on May 5, 2014

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For this engagement ring I carved and cast it in 3 pieces so I could polish each piece individually before assembling. Whereas, all the nooks and crannies were able to be cleaned up. The center princess cut and side princess cut diamonds were channel set and the ring given a final polish.

Sorry, I did not get a good finished picture of the ring in a controlled light box.

Atlas Jewelers Bench Talk

Stories behind the jewelry by the goldsmith

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