Monday, September 21, 2009

Camille

This is the complete set made for Camille's wedding party. She gave them to her maids as Thank you gifts. They wore them on the wedding day as they matched the dresses. Simplistic and easy and lovely. They can easily be worn again... the best way to say thank you!

Congratulations Camille & Drew! I hope you two are enjoying wedded bliss. E, E, J & T - I hope you 4 are enjoying your jewels. 

-R

Sunday, September 20, 2009

Scott & Laura's Wedding Bands

This was a unique job for me. Scott and Laura are good friends of my husband and I. They are both Artists them selves - Architects to be exact - and were interested in having me make their wedding bands. They had a diamond they wanted to use and were wanting white gold or platinum. I wanted so bad to work with them, but knew that I did not have the skills to set the diamond or to cast the rings. I offered to design the rings and then we would have them made by another jeweler. I suggested a few places I knew of for Laura to take my design. She chose Goldmine Jewelry, in Pike Place market. They are great! They offer the Bride and Groom the opportunity to cast their own rings! How cool is that?! I attended the ring casting with them and was very impressed with what they ended up with! 

The lovely couple - Scott & Laura
with the waxes - ready to be cast.

Laura working the torch! Heating the metal for her ring. 

The finished rings. Laura's is White Gold and Titanium and Scotts is Titanium.

Both rings are 'square-ish'. Laura's includes a very cool Titanium wedding band that inserts into the engagement band. 

The engagement and wedding bands together. 

Thank you so much for inviting me to be a part of your most amazing day, Scott & Laura!

Cufflinks for Jordan

Gina wanted some cufflinks for her life long love. Just to prove what I mean by life long... check out how little the two kids are in this wagon.... That's Gina and Jordan!! The photo was an old photo copy from a news paper. I edited the photo to make wagon to reflect the original red color. 

Megan & Kevin

Megan & Kevin were married here in West Seattle at the Hall at Fauntleory. It was a gorgeous wedding - fun to be a part of. I was delighted to actually get to see my work walk down the aisle on three lovely ladies. What a treat. 

Megan's Bridal Set

Close up of Megan's Necklace

Matching Necklaces for the Bridesmaids


The brides earrings



Wednesday, September 16, 2009

West Seattle Street Fair

Happy RJD jewelry purchasers!

Hello all! RJD has had a busy summer and I apologize for not posting more! Making jewelry and selling is sometimes more fun.... 

Back in July we participated in the West Seattle Street Fair. We were a part of the ART DIVE, sponsored by The Twilight Artist Collective. It was great fun and I had a blast - in addition to selling a TON of jewelry.  Thanks to all that stopped by to say hi and supported our business!



Monday, January 26, 2009

Mama & Baby



More mama and baby bracelets!

Sunday, January 18, 2009

Luna's Beauties 2


Here is an amazing photo of Luna wearing her earrings. Luna and Sergio were married on the beach in Hawaii. The ceremony was casual, beach-y and private. While pearls are considered quite traditional, these are so natural and organic that they really compliment the feeling of a beach wedding.