14kt Dangle Multi Opal/Freshwater Pearl Artisan Earrings French Wire Closure

14kt Dangle Multi Opal/Freshwater Pearl Artisan Earrings French Wire Closure

Silver/10kt Gold Citrine/Multi Seed Pearl Artisan Ladies Ring

Silver/10kt Gold Citrine/Multi Seed Pearl Artisan Ladies Ring

Sterling Artisan Multi Turquoise/Pearl Lavaliere /Pendant, Necklace

Sterling Artisan Multi Turquoise/Pearl Lavaliere /Pendant, Necklace

14kt Vintage Sapphire/Aquamarine Stud Earrings

14kt Vintage Sapphire/Aquamarine Stud Earrings

Creating Unique Looks With Stacking Rings

The versatility of stacking rings is that you can mix and match these rings in so many different ways. The more rings you have, the more choices you have. Wear them all together, 2, 3, or 4 at a time. I love the way you can alternate the patterns. So for example, if you choose to wear 3 gemstone stacking rings, you can have 3 different looks by alternating the pattern of the rings--kind of like a puzzle ring.

With the 3 stone ring pictured, you can wear it as it is photographed, or put the two moonstones together and the mother-of-pearl in the front or back, wear the two moontones on their own or combine the mother of pearl with one of the moonstones.
Monday is one look, Tuesday another and so on. You can also wear them individually--one on every finger if you choose, or 1 on each hand.

Another unique way to wear them is with small thin or thick bands in-between and you can make one of the gemstones the focal ring. Wear them spaced apart for a gypsy look.

Since gemstones have different meanings, i.e. ruby - love, citrine - happiness, peridot - good cheer, many people give these rings as friendship rings too because of their sentimental value. You can also see mothers wearing them symbolizing the birthstones of their children.

If you have other stacking rings, mix and match them together to create unique designs. Depending on the style and shape, you can create unique designs. I can only imagine the gemstone color combinations you can come up :)

Interchange them to what you are going to wear. Suddenly all these connecting rings, create quite a fresh look!

They are also very practical when you travel as you can take a few with you and change the way they are stacked together.

Best thing about these rings is their value factor--so many different designs, looks for a fraction of the price :)

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Creative Channels fpr Designing Your Jewelry - Part 2

If you can draw a little, then buy a good sketch pad and when a creative moment strikes you, fill that pad with shapes and textures. You may have bursts of ingenious creativity; use those moments passionately and let the creativity in you flow.

Carry a small notebook with you because you never known when a creative idea hits you—it can be a thought, image or a word.

Think of words that are associated with the theme or type of jewelry you wish to have designed. Descriptive words evoke images, patterns, shapes and shades. As an example, if you are a boater, the words associated with that are speed, nautical, adventurous, waves, compass and buoys. Key words that would describe a swimmer include wind, water, athletic, strength and endurance, movement, flowing and graceful. When you look at these words, you can visualize shapes, lines and textures which can be incorporated into your design.

If you are looking at designing an initial, name, or expression, look at various types of fonts, calligraphy books or sites that specialize with lettering styles.

When you are researching the area/subject that focuses on your jewelry, pull out detailed information, choosing only the most significant feature(s) so that as the design evolves, it becomes that much more exact and detailed. You have a starting point from which to begin; from there you can add, take away, substitute, analyze until it is the way you vision it.

It certainly helps when you know someone who can draw or is even a professional artist, as one of our customer’s sister-in-law is. Designing her ring and matching pendant was a breeze. Ciara knew exactly what she wanted. Her sister-in-law with her fine sketching pencils and artist pad started sketching as Ciara started describing in fine detail the design. As the design was beginning to evolve it became more and more refined as Ciara looked on and guided the “artist”. When the sketches were complete she took them to her jeweler and a few weeks later was elated to see the final outcome of her original design—her ring and pendant.

An artist can also recreate a piece from pictures that you have collected. It would probably make their job easier to see actual pictures. As you communicate what you vision from the various pictures, it becomes that much more focused and exact for the artist to create the desired piece of jewelry.