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Getting Started

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My passion lies in making a piece of jewelry that is not only beautiful, but truly personal and designed just for YOU. I create one-of-a-kind art jewelry that make life’s greatest occasions special. Birthdays, engagements, weddings, anniversaries and new babies are just a few. One of my specialties is heirloom redesign where I take inherited or vintage gemstones and create a brand new custom piece of jewelry. I can work from a solid vision or just a thought. I love to collaborate with my clients to make their vision a reality. I can repurpose old jewelry by recycling materials or start from scratch. I partner with a GIA certified gemologist and can provide the finest colored stones and diamonds. My favorite part is watching these pieces go from concept to reality. It gives me such pleasure to go through this process with my clients. Here are some examples of my custom pieces:

It’s easy to start working with EatMeal, Inc. Please click below to complete an initial information gathering form. I look forward to working with you and can’t wait to get started on YOUR custom piece of art jewelry!

 
…I have to tell you, I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE them so much. I really do.....it didn’t take long for me to get used to them and fall in love. The new engagement ring is stunning.....I really think it might be my new favorite!

Thank you so much for working with me through the whole process. … You take a lot of pride in your work and it shows.
— -J + S Ignas
 

Repurposing Jewelry

New style for the old style.

When a piece of jewelry sits in your jewelry box because you no longer connect to the style doesn’t mean that the meaning and connection you have goes away. 

Or maybe you have a family heirloom, an old wedding ring, or a lost earring.  These pieces of jewelry have a sentimental value that can not be measured. You can not bring your self to get rid of them.  There is no reason why theses should not be seen.  I believe that these pieces enter your life for a reason and belong to stay there and be seen. 

You can use old diamonds in a new piece of jewelry, to redesign wedding rings, convert the single earring into a ring or a necklace or a ring into more.   

Easy As 1-2-3-4-5-6-7.

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Step One

The process begins with a consultation for us to discuss your expectations. What the piece means to you what you want the pieces next life to be. I can work with you on a solid vision or just a thought. I love to collaborate with my clients to make their vision a reality.

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Step Two

A comprehensive proposal is created just for you. This allows you to fully understand the process and costs.

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Step Three

Phase one will be creating sketches on paper. Your feedback is extremely important during his process. We’ll make revisions during this phase to ensure you are going to love your repurpose piece.

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Step Four

Souring any additional stones or materials for your piece will be done through certified gemologist and importers.

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Step Five

Some pieces models are created using technology in 3D CAD design, while other pieces are hand fabricated. Either way your approval in given before models go to metal or fabrication process begins.

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Step Six

Your new piece will either be cast in metal or hand fabricated. Your stones are hand set and pieces will have their final finishes.

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Step Seven

One of my favorite parts of the whole process pick up. Getting to see your face at the end of the process and seeing our vision become a reality.

This engagement ring and wedding band set is an heirloom upcycle made with the diamonds from four rings. The engagement ring's center stone is prong with a halo of melee. The settings vaulted to raise the center stone. The side stones are classically set pave. The wedding band is set in the same style as the side stones on the engagement ring with a classic pave setting.

All custom fine jewelry should be cleaned and inspected once a year depending on how often you wear your heirloom.