photos from the studio

While the film crew for the Progressive Apron Project was busy shooting video, I had the pleasure of also having the studio photographed by talented Brooklyn based photographer Ren Yagolnitzer.

Take a look at her beautiful work on her blog.  Thanks Ren!

All images property of Ren Yagolnitzer

holiday preview

I've been working hard to update the website with so many pretty new pieces!  As with most things in life, it's taking a tad longer than I had hoped, so here is a little look at what will be online in time for holiday shopping!

14k gold & diamond stargazer bar ring $725

sterling silver & diamond stargazer triple drop earrings $350

14k & diamond weathered bar necklace $650

assorted diamond weathered bands $210-$495

oxidized sterling silver diamond scale earrings $495

Anniversary

A sweet couple sent me this image taken over their wedding anniversary weekend showcasing her Flotsam & Jetsam engagement ring.  It makes my day when clients share their jewelry stories and pictures with me!  

Congrats Melissa & Todd!

image by Jessica Dean

Recently

Below are are some of my favorite images from Instagram of jewelry I've created lately.  I've been working hard to get all of my holiday orders out and look forward to sharing all my new pieces online soon!

 

The Most Progressive Thing

I was really excited to catch a glimpse of the studio and my apron tying abilities in the new Progressive car insurance commercial!  The team behind the new campaign visited me back in June for a half day of shooting in the studio.  I too was wondering what an apron has to do with car insurance, but now I get it.  Stay tuned as they roll out new content and visit the Thread Campaign to see more.

Look for the yellow apron :)

10 years

I have officially been with the love of my life for 10 WHOLE YEARS!  1/3 of my entire time on this earth has been spent in the arms of the most amazing man.  Last week we celebrated a decade together and one year of marriage.  We took a day trip to Half Moon Bay for a kitschy seafood lunch, waterfront drinks and bocce at the Ritz Carlton and (surprisingly) some sunshine on the usually foggy coast.

I also presented him with this ring that I have been "working on" for years now.  That really translates into not having enough time to work on personal projects after putting in endless hours making jewelry for clients.  But, I finally made time for the most important fellow in my life and am so happy with the results.  Scott is a boat captain and spends his days on the San Francisco Bay.  I created a wave texture on the band in 14k white gold, and then tube set 10 diamonds in 18k yellow gold which are reminiscent of the portholes on a ship and represent our time together.

To see our love change and grow over the years has been the most amazing experience.  To know someone for more than half of their life (we met in middle school) and watch how they develop as person is really something else.  Here's to taking time for the things that really matter in life.

the cloud ring

This custom rose gold ring was based on a tibetan cloud design, a motif that the client had long been intrigued by.  We wanted the end result to be stylized and have a natural feel at the same time.  I love how the warm gold tones really make the diamond really come alive.