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So like John, it was definately time to photo these fer you on the web!!!
Delightfully natural and inspired by the floral elements, the vines wind and weave around the entire ring, with a framing border of a thin imaged flavor, with the leaves and the dramatic drops for the background treatment this set of rings stands as one of the finest yet!!! Platinum and rockin', from my workbench to you direct :)

Time to "RUSSELL" up a fine diamond and the perfect ring for that gal???
Well, we have here a sweet ring in the making, with a bold and strong shank that is raised and frames the center crown, to make it the center of attention and the focus of the ring. The crown is a great one that is "V-caps" based, and that keeps the stone tight and right, stable and is the strongest way to go. Rounded and subtile, with a gentle curve that will really "pop" in metal, when the light plays over the high polished surface... Lower larger shot says it all, elegance and style, ballence and grace, the perfect companion to that diamond...

Great "SCOTT!", what a very cool platinum wedding set we have just created!
Well, Sleek lines and symmetry say it all here, the rings are a super nice fit, which is why I took the nasty finger shots, to show this set together more like you will see "for real"... The gold bezels are faced up and the rings flow so nicely, with a more rounded shank than before. I took the upper edges and rolled them for a more rounded look, and a nice stout trouble free ring is the result... Center set in a bezel, the whole ring is a wonderful design, "ENJOY!" Quite more rounded in the metal, you need to "see" this and appreciate it in person of course, for pictures are but shadows of the real ring, with no weight and no ability to see how the light works on the surfaces.

Now I "AST" ya, is this the most creative blend of styles you've ever seen?!?
AAaaahhh the double-take is assured, for from the top down this looks the fine "C-Bezel" ring and one would assume the same straight across lower stage that is generally seen, but that is where this ring leaves the launch pad... The blend of the cross over lattice ring from the side view, transition seamless and designwise perfect into the sleek smooth top, lightly curved in a nice substantial width... Ray wanted to have the corners left on for the shot, they will be removed for a "no corner" ring to make this, but molding it makes it work two ways out of the mold ray says...

Take a very fine shaped marquise and design a knott element to connect the ring!
Here's a great example of making a ring from a picture of a ring that was not a very strong or substantial ring, so we captured the flavor and the style and made a ring that is stronger, straighter and more interesting by far, still faithful to the original idea... Note the compound shank with the slight raised rounded center and the stepped sides??? Cool defines what we like, what we do, and what we are known for... "ENJOY!"

Here's an elegant example of Aaron's (a Graphic Artist) personal art, for the creation of their most wonderous rings!
OH MAN!!! This is such a fine project, and it is such a pleasure working with you here, the filling in of the spaces needed to connect and maintain strength you aced out with the "rays" concept, and the elements like three leafed knotts are wonderful... The centers will be composite stones, of Sapphre and Turquoise, very very low dome, inlay within the imaged bezel... While there is a softening of line weights in casting, and the most in platinum, this design is refined and defined enough to do very nicely... I took the liberty of a very slight scaling in the ladies for a ballence, and given the size/length differential I made the distortion less by doing so... The simulations are just that, lame simulations of what it kinda will look like, not cad or math, but more a scratch and sniff, but we're all the way home on this one now :) Stand by for mind wrenching coolness!!!!!

For the Graphic Artist who wants to design that perfect wedding ring set???
Got ya covered man, and when you see the detail and the resolution here I think that you will start to appreciate how good it can get. The casting process tends to soften the hard edges and lines and produces a wonderful ancient and looser look, but you can see the design and the detail we start with for this exciting ring, and how it will translate thru the process is quite well indeed. Soon the center Claddaugh section with the hearts will be set with custom sapphire/turquoise stones, their birthstones, cut in very low domed cabs and inlayed. A great and personal set of rings, the likes of which you will never see anywhere but with Arron and featured in tradeshop's most exclussive designs area, for this is truly an example of customer art at it's finest!!!!

As is "ULLA-ways" my custom on Fridays, I now toss a joy grenade yer way, and set back smiling :)
Now, this is a fun story here, we are using the client's center diamond, twin matching princesscuts, and twin baggettes, having just liberated them from a tasteless mall ring, but the stones are really quite nice. Here we set the stage for the engraving, note the suggested gallery to be defined in metal, and also note the very clean line we got by shifting the sapphires to 3mm for just a bit of a taper, which makes the bagguettes make perfect sense... So, when you get up off the floor, (figure this will knock you out to see a glimpse of world class after that mall ring, which they super-glued your center diamond in... "Yes folks, honest to god, I could not make that up... Anyway, enjoy the weekend, have fun, and do the happy dance!!!!!!!! Ray Elsey

That Tie Tac that he will love, when I change out the post we're rockin'
Nice strong base of this makes this setting possible, with thinner or weaker strap bridges I would install a bezel below the diamond... Very nice look and when we take off the earring post that I used to hold the diamond, and replace that with a diestruck tie tack, with clutchback, then yer all the way home :)

Hey there, here's that row of stones, and the wax that is cut to set them...
As the diamond setter here I like to say this, when I am working in a tight group of smaller princesscuts I like the channels to be smooth, rather than heatsink the stones in the wax and make for an irregular inside... Yes, you do not get to see the purdy stones all heatsunk in the wax, but I get a smooth channel better to set the stones wonderfully fine, and you get a better job in the end... ...so deal with it... {Grin}... Just kiddin', but it's the right thing to do... :)

Man oh man, when Tsavorite is at it's best it is totally and absolutely "AWESOME!!"
Well, if a picture is worth a thousand words then these bigger shots that you will see once you hit the small preview link will vaporize your happy button, and in the way of fine fine gems there is hardly a more vibrant and a more vivid colored tsavorite that I have seen... As the center of that very special project this stone will set the stage for elegance and sheer beauty, with style and grace...

Yer "crusing" toward a most elegant ring to match that wedding band???
All the flavor and faithfully taking the theme we make the wax for what will be a ring that seems to be a perfect companion to yer existing ring, and we're down the road to another world class set, and a engagement ring that is channelset in the same fashion as the band, and has the lines to make a perfect matching ring.

The emerald cut in a sleek and elegant home, the first stage is the wax!
Do not worry grasshopper, waxes are always cut to about 110% of the mass we want to finish at, filing, finishing and casting all cause slight reductions. Now fer the good stuff :) The emerald cut will be set flush, the ramped wax build up is fer me, to aid in my setting the stone. The ring is perfect symmetry, and will be most elegant indeed... Approve the wax and I will rock yer world!!!! {Grin}...

OOooh yes!!! This is among the finest client inspired designs I have ever seen!!!
Sooo, all you grasshoppers who are considering a custom celtic should carefully study this project. This is an example of just how perfect and how fine your idea can be translated into the ring of your dreams, one of a kind, just like you. Custom is not the easier way, to snatch something from a jewelry case is auto-pilot, but for those who fancy something special??? Well, I have nothing to say here but "CONGRATULATIONS SCOTT!!!" man, you aced the design process out, and now the race is mine to run to the finish line... Yer gonna love these, legendary quality and fine fine design...

AAAhh, to walk the less travelled path, and dream of what might be...
I like to think that creativity is the driving force at Tradeshop, and here's a prime time example of just that... Soon the ring will be cast in 14Kt white gold and the top, slightly raised, will be flatset with 11 gemstones, emerald and diamond alternating, in a row, for a blend of millgrained beaded flatsetting and the celtic theme, carried over three sides of this ring, lightly comfort-fitted and engineered to be troublefree and elegant, and stand out in a world of average commercial products like the sun to a candle... Ripping fine ring, a tradeshop original and a wonderful example of just how cool custom can really be!!! Dream big grasshopper, you can here yo know {Grin}... ...and affordably too!

A Delicate knott work struture that connects to the marquise crown!!
Too hot to prattle, going home now {Grin}

A glimpse of what is to come :)
Now, the theme is set as a high profile ring of the elegant hand engraved flavor. The Radiant cut is very fine, and will be great, the stones channelset and millgrained along the rails that hold the stones. The center diamond is flanked by a princesscut that is about 3.25mm, followed by a sapphire of the 3mm flavor, ending the row with a tapered bagguette. Client has the diamonds, now we stir something wonderful together, wax stage coming up fast!

Lattice crossovers in the gallery, and a substantial lovely ring is born!
Rounded of shank, which fits in well with the lattice crossover theme of the ring, and do note that this inside of this ring is not "hollowed out" like the crap that the factories produce. plus it was created for this specific unique set of diamonds, for that ballenced and to scale, for it is a fact... "Only those butt ugly Hawaiian Moo-Moos are one size fits all" When good enough simply isn't, forget the darned spelling and call me, that dream ring is but a phone call away... "ENJOY!!!"

Platinum and rubies go together like Peanutbutter and Jelly...
...and perhaps "Jelly" is a great description for this vivid color and this shimmery clarity in the oval ruby, hard to get in the shots but I think it shows up just fine from what I see... Basket crown and common sense platinum shank spans the space and allows the stone to be set down in the recess, a sort of airline treatment if you will... Elegant? You bet!!!

Har, JULIE, a most elegant and tasteful ring is born!!!
There is an elegance and a style here that is classic, yet stylized as well, with the most symmetrical bridgework and gallery that ties the elements together, and what tastey elements they are indeed. The fishtail gallery for the side accent diamonds mimick the crown's gallery and arch, which gives the side view of the ring a stature and monumental look of a sleek bridge like structure... Knife edged shank and a strong non-hollowed out ring mean this is a family heirloom which is "going to" last... I am amused at most store products, and recycled designs of the past which incorporate hollowed out shanks, and design features that assure it's eventual demise. Quality is visible, and common sense has a place, even in the jewelry business... Enjoy the preview, you will be dazzeled by the ring... The top down view is priceless, giving a "snow flake" feel, a delicate treatement of a very small finger size and substantial size diamond center... Tastefully yers, "ENJOY!"

The LYONS are gonna roar when they see this ring,
imaged sides of the celtic theme and flavor, and the outer shank as well, with the center run being beadset flatset of 11 stones, for that hand work and that look... Enjoy the drawing, glad I found time today to do that, tomorrow, with a new things we are doing, I think that we're gonna be overwhelmed... Love the project, thrive in creativity, so let's make this... OK?!? {Grin}

A preview of client designed pattern in 18Kt gold with a Rhodium background treatement
for a color contrast... Matte background will give a silvery look, and very subtile contrast... Enjoy the drawing...

Kelly saw the light, and eye damage nearly resulted!!!
SO, the mission is to take a fine emerald cut and to craft a home, in platinum and 18Kt gold, with classic lines and bullet-proof by design. I wanted to show you this classic we did a while back, starting with a plush comfort-fit and tapering it, installing a platinum basket crown, for a low cost extremely high quality result. Came to mind when you said that super fine emerald you want needs a home, the more you described it the more the image of this came to mind... Strong, smart and protecting of yer investment, a smart and styling ring that is a companion to that major diamond, without distraction... Also perfect for engraving too by the way... Enjoy the preview, appreciate the options, and enjoy the process!!!

My fingers hurt!!!! Here's a delightful wax for the trillion ring, perfect companion!
Now, the wax is heavier by far, flat across rather than mitered and knife-edge, but a place to start is where we are... The fit is perfect, comforming to the engagement ring, with lattace work and bridge work to mimick the engagement ring... I think this would be delightful as a two tone ring, with the warm 18Kt shank matched to the look of yer engagement ring, with the center bridgework in platinum, and lightened, beveled... Yes, a sweet ring to be sure, and another on the way??? You like ??? :)

The timeless Celtic Swirl, 18Kt with 18Kt Rails, Timeless Classic!
Yup, when the time comes to consider a custom ring the celtic traditional art has much promise. This is the classic swirl design from my house design library, and with a delicate almost textural look, augmented with the natural background, and this ring we designed for a full around repeating pattern too. Inside engraved to add that deeper meaning and layers of cool, a ring that is an expression of good taste and judgement, with a very substantial feel and weight. In a world of cheap knock-offs of my designs others stress "Cheaper" but I make each ring I sell by hand, to exacting standards, to please my visitors and guests... Does it get better??? Now, is not that real question?!? {Grin}...

Platinum swirl Celtics, with gimmering sapphires in a row!
For a fine example of just how cool a pair of platinum custom rings can be I offer this for illustrating the point, you can have it all folks, creativity as well as affordable too. This is from my design library at celticrings.com, where the celtic swirls are shown with and without borders, in many different subtile flavors. The rings are strongly comfort-fitted and have an elegance and a timeless look that is wonderful!!! "ENJOY the preview, I know you will love the rings more!"

One of my favorite projects, translating this idea into a workable 3-d format and functional ring!
A great idea is just the start, then comes the reconing of the mass the weight and the shape, a process of discovery within the block of wax, and here we have a simply delightful ring, that has a styling cut-way that naturally forms an arch in the side of the bezel, as well as blends with the super structure gallery in theme... The hint of a raised bezel gives the segmented flavor yet keeps the ring nice and low and sleek, with a strong bold shank that ties the elements together perfectly... I think that retailers can learn something here, that real people have ideas that you should consider, instead of trying to ram stock factory goods or "safe custom" that is like lobotomy on a great idea... Let creativity soar, and watch dreams come true, "for real!" "ENJOY!"

Now, I never wanted to be president, or a member of congress...
...but if I were, and I made a mistake, I would admit it and set about fixing it at once, which is what I have done here. This is a great ring now, made from drawn barstock, and slightly wider than the one that "failed" and cracked., but when I say that I warranty my work "I mean it" and so this one is all that the first one missed slightly, with the strength and the trouble free result that was originally intended... Man, my heart sank when you told me that it had a crack, and after dinking and trying to fix I decided to scrap the first, make a new one, and set the stones myself this time, since the first effort was less than perfect in that they drilled holes to connect all the stones, and hence weakened the ring... "ALL BETTER NOW" {Grin}

Well, Here's the definition of a sleek trillion ring, platinum top and 18Kt Yellow Gold shank!
I just love working on projects like this, setting the stones and taking the ring home is so much fun, with the result assured. The whole top of the ring, all places where the diamonds touch metal, is platinum, and at the end of the v-cap there is a perfect transition into a warm 18Kt yellow gold shank, that is plump and strong and slightly knife edge... What a great ring, and was a sheer joy to make it for you... Not the same thing as others on the web, who call a nameless factory and out spits yer "perfect ring?" {Grin} Enjoy the preview, appreciate the vast difference...

From the Mideval collection, this is a wonderfully suggestive design, with a hint of floral motiff,
For platinum there is hardly a finer pattern that allows the design to come forward, a loose and organic look in a Mideval stylem with imaged borders that give a tailored and clean line look, and of course nicely comfort-fitted slightly for wear... ENJOY!!!

The celtic ring, with the floral influence, with rails and most excellent!
For a bold and sweet look this ring has it all, the design is well defined and lightly antiqued, for a contrast and the definition of the design even more, and the rails add a tailored look and a crispness that is wonderful, as well as protecting the design very nicely too from wear and tear. Delightful ring!!!

Another wax tweek???
Yeah, we can do that :) Take a nice look at this ring, the bezels are all oriented to face towards the top, and the rounding of the shank is done in the file and finish stage, so approve the wax and that is a big step along the way to getting this to the next stage, casting and built...

And the sleeping golden dragons awoke, with shimmering diamonds, like dew drops, on their wings!
We love making legandary ring, and there is hardly a finer client inspired design than this modified celtic dragon of mine, that we redrew with a roped border and planned for diamond accents. The centers are 3mm diamonds and the accents are smaller 0.02 carat sizes, for the wings and in the claw... Quite unique and interesting, and ready to rock yer world!!!! "ENJOY, it has been a real pleasure working with ya too!!!"

Let's have a "BRUSKY" and celebrate a fine project's resolutions, shall we?!?
For the finest and tightest patterns I just love the knott designs, and for good reason! They have such a super fine blend of dark background (Dropped) and give the depth and the drama that makes for a fine ring. The Antique I use is to darken the natural background and enhance the depth, the look and the contrast... Nicely and boldly comfort-fitted and ready to wear and enjoy the heck out of!!!!!

Sleek, channelset princesscuts, platinum and a regal and most elegant result
I just finished setting this today, and we're looking at a wonderfully full and plush ring here with substantial weight, that will last a lifetime.

Cool platinum ring, sleek and clean of lines, with class... Came out so very nice!!!
Very nice here, a client design that was translated into a super fine example of how nice taking your idea and building it, working thru the technical concerns and to a ring that is the definition of form follows function...

Cool wax with a elegant feel of the past, but structurally so fine and strong, with fishtail gallery accents.
This is a super fine ring in the making Julie!!! The center crown is sweet and the arch that defines the side will in metal be quiet more visible, with the engraving the ring will be perfection...

Dink the bezel a bit straigher on the extreme end one, yeah, we can do that...

One of the finest, tightest and most elegant trillion rings we have ever made!!!! The wax!!!

A bit more rounded, yeah, I can do that...

Too tired and hungry for patter, check out yer bagguette platinum ring!!! Came out super fine :)
Man, these images say it all, crisp and perfect, the way tradeshop likes ... Kick butt ring, absolutely stunning in the design and execution... Gotta love the shortest distance between the craftsman and you, right??? Heading fer Paris to a favorite repeat offender, and I just want to say that it was both a pleasure and honor to have made that wedding ring to complement the fine fine custom engagement ring we also made you a while back...

A rocking celtic, one of the best designs I have ever made... :ENJOY!
Crisp and defined, a true family heirloom quality ring, and remember this... You can find rings cheaper, but not better and a true value to the degree that I make, one at a time by hand... I do not stress other than supreme quality while other chat "cheap"... I would offer a considered observation that in this case I entirely agree with our competition, the are "Cheap indeed, both in price and quality"... Rings are forever, so be farsighted and always value quality, it's the key to long term satisfaction after all... {Grin}

You wanna know why I really do this stuff??? I mean why I "REALLY" do it?

For me, I started in this business at 16 years old, now 52 and still finding the magic and the creativity, the sheer satisfaction of watching something that never existed come to life in my hands, well... ...that is something, a feeling and a satisfaction that I think few salepeople ever feel, and would bet that none ever felt. I think that to take an idea, and to work it around and temper it with experience and see what might be is the joy which keeps me fresh, and makes me want to please... So, after that, let me introduce the tradeshop exclussive, (soon to be widely copied) the gemstone celtic theme. Take a look below, the next link down, and see the drawing that inspired this... You'll enjoy that one!!! PS, this will be a really killer ring indeed!!!!

For the blend of celtic knottwork and gemstones consider my new wedding band series!
The fact is that this produces a very regal look, and brings the celtic knottwork to three sides of the ring, channelsetting shown with 2.5mm princesscuts, and the ring should finish out right at 4mm in width as planned, with knottwork forming the channelset and the edges millgrained for that extra touch of class. I love creative projects, and to take creativity to a new level, so this project I am pleased to say I am excited as you are to see this built. Hope ya like the simulation, I think it starts to show what is possible very nicely, and I look forward to working with you on this cool project!

AAAhhh, the Tibetan Prayer ring, shading and texturing in place, for a heavenly result!!!
Almost mystical in the design and execution, with a regal and timeless quality of fine art, and now that Jerome has taken the curves and the shading home we have a ring that is ready to rock and a ring that will be the talk of all you meet... Seldom do we get such a fine opportunity to feature and highlight our wax carver's abilities, and this transends jewelry and moves into fine sculpture, where design and taste, flare and skill combine... When creativity is the key to what you want, what you will treasure, why ever settle for less than my best??? It's always been about the people, the projects and excellence here... More like a preoccupation with building family heirlooms rather than our own short term interests, being a bit more far sighted than most perhaps. "Enjoy the result, appreciate the process"

For the most elegant and exciting ring check this Tibetian Prayer Ring out!!!
For a very delightfully unique ring take a close look at this ring, only part finished and detailed but there is enough to see now that it is clear this ring will be an exceptional work of art. With the delicate granulation in three rows which adds a very ornate and detailed element, and the sculptural aspect of the scroll work and swirls is going to be shaded and refined by the hand engraver, taking this ring to fine art and way way past jewelry... when good enough just simply is not consider custom and having something built just the way you want it. The fact is that creativity and master combine here to give you a perfect way to make something special, cost effectively too. "ENJOY THE PREVIEW!!"

Elegantly hand engraved, in the finest of european hand engraving traditions, so fine!
Here's a ring that Victor has been waiting to see, and it shipped today as planned so relax and enjoy, and do note the fine detail and all that, but since this is a replacement for one lost you know just how very fine it is... Victor, sorry that Jerome got behind and this took along time, but he's more the artist than geared for production, and so we enjoy the fruits of his workbench and mind, while smiling and knowing that there is no way to rush that along... "ENJOY!"

"But Ray, that's darker background that I wanted! "
{Grin} Yipes!!! Now that that is over I wanted to photograph this one dark for the web so that the detail shows, in strong counterpoint to the nice rounded and "fluffy plush" rails, gleeming like the grill of a brand new '58 Buick Roadmaster, you know, that liquid chrome sort of look... Oh yeah, this is super fine and goes in the acetone overnight to leech off the antique (a jewelry specific black enamel paint) and I shall re-apply it as a light wash, to augment and lightly darken the background, not cover it up... ...but the contrast, you gotta admit, is as striking as any picture I have ever shot here, and as elegant as it gets!!! "WOOF" I love this one!!!!!!

Carbon Lattice that is cut in a prime time Marquise shape, "D" color and rocking!
So, you want a marquise diamond huh?!? Well, grasshopper, that can be arranged, and do take a peek at this fine diamond that I just shot, and when yer hands stop shakin' then grab that phone and make it yers... {Grin}

Hey John, You asked, I thunk, and here's what I come up with as delightful matching bands
Well, when you mentioned that lovely engagement ring we built for ya, the Celtic Cathedral Tradeshop Original, and mentioned that you really wanted to incorporate the design into the two rings, and you had the finger sizes and the widths you liked.... and so I just said to myself "I think that it makes sense to make mockups of how the design looks, in metal, ready to act as masters to mold and make yer dream rings, just the way you want them... Gotta chuckel when you think about traditional marketing of diamonds and jewelry, and I still find it amusing that some still think that you have to go the a posh "Salon" with halogens in the ceiling, salespeople who look like cardboard cut-outs of a hollywood "B" movie (usually with too much perfume) and try to translate a custom project into reality... You stand a better chance of Dick Clark showing up in the Publisher's Clearing House Van... {Grin}... Yes, those fingers are not pretty, but they made these ring blanks, and most of what you see here... Gonna do more and more finishing and setting, the real parts of the business I love, so Hudson and others, "Stand by"... I'm on it and rocking now :) ...it's always been about pleasing you guys and gals, and where else are you going to see the CEO's fingers, nasty buggers that they are, right there holding the mockup for you to see??? ...nowhere, I guarantee it... {Grin}

ALERT!!! WAX MOD FER THE BUSY TRAVELER
Well, the thought of you in some internet cafe', on yer trip checking the wax is sort of fun :)
Hey hey, so the pearshape you wanted a bit closer to the top??? Let's wave the cape and use the magic cane and ... "POOF"... Not a rabbit out of a hat but rather a cool sleek wax that in a very faithful interpertation of the idea, in three demensions and form and function nicely merged... Now, if this meets yer liking then let's card this and rock it home to casting... That's when the clock starts ticking on that part of the process, we're rocking in the wax :) PS, now don't go "freakin' out" on me about the wax build up along the pearshapes, consider that "setter's extra" that is applied for setting the pearshapes, but if it's a great ring you want... ...well, perhaps we should build one... "yes?"

Old "Per-Mod" shot, but for a side view this is very nice
Crisp and clean lines define this design, with the bezel for the diamond somewhat heavy for now, during setting that will change, but the twin pearshape diamond float in the nice strong shank, and do note the cross strap that span the two sides of the ring, connecting the two and making them strong. Twin elements, with a diamond spanning and symbolizing the relationship, a true classic with a message, a mission and a wonderful start on a true legandary project... You have been waiting, OK the way and the wait is over, we move to metal...

For the three stone ring crowd we make a custom substantial ring, hand made!!!
Now, the ring you see is the very popular "Cross-Over" style, and we really like to make this one special, with a nice comfort-fitted feel and a more substantial weight than the factory ones we can buy. Our design is not hollowed out to shave metal and cost, we leave that in the ring for a long life and trouble free service, so when you want a ring that symbolizes your relations and yo want it to last then perhaps you might do well in chatting with a master craftsman and designing that ring just the way you want. When it comes time to compare value and quality you cannot separate the two and get a clear picture of either... For style and technically superior bookmark tradeshop now, and you will never regret it later. "ENJOY the preview!!!"

A "CURRAN" event! Engineered Excellence, for the Engineer's Daughter, to her specs and with a style and flare!
Well, there is hardly anything which is more satifying to me than a client who sends me a design that will produce a very interesting and techncally superior ring , and in this case we have just exactly that!!1 Here is a strong sleek design that is also designed so that a flat band will set along side perfectly, with a flat side below the bezel element. Remember that we always cut the waxes to about 110% so that in filing and finishing we hit the magic 100% for the finished product... Note the elegant gallery work, and the stylized crown bezel center section, so from me to you... "ENJOY!" Approve the wax and I'll do the rest :)

Ripping fine diamond, bright and appearant perfection and then some!!!

This diamond screams quality!
The fact is that the round brilliant is the most active and dazzeling shape that there is in the diamond world, and within that there are many variables that effect both a diamond's beauty as well as value, and this diamond is both appearant perfection as well as affordable, which is sort of the hallmark of what we do here each and every day, provide the finest of diamonds and hand made fine jewelry, without the high prices or attitude... {Grin}... ...well, without the high prices anyway... {Grin again}... Call Duane and the rest is history!!!! Invest in eye protection man, she's gonna need it, as you can plainly see...

AAAhhh, the Ray hand engraved platinum ring with the fine princesscut sapphires, and yer center!!
One of the most enjoyable things in my life is when a person points to a ring that I designed as their perfect wedding ring, for that touches my heart as a person and warms my heart as a craftsman, and it is with great joy and pleasure that I introduce Jodi to her new platinum fantasy ring, with 3mm fine fine sapphires framing the center this ring has a touch of class and color that make it outstanding... Enjoy the preview, I know that you will be eternally delighted with the ring :)

AAAAhhh, the sheer heavenly body of the fine and elegant emerald cut...
Ya know, sometimes the pictures say all that is needed to be said, just look at the shape of this fine 0.72 carat emerald cut, and you will see that this is one of the finer cut diamonds for shape and beauty that you will ever ever see. Sweet and crisp of shape, the aspect ratio (length to width) is as perfect as any diamond I have seen in the cut, so call Duane and we'll make that diamond dream come true, with style and class!!!

A "SWELLER" celtic design there is not, in platinum and totally unique!!!
Do not fret about this weekend Nathan, I just finished setting and finishing this sweet platinum ring, and stand ready to send that out at once for the weekend, and since I shall FEDEX it that will assure that this weekend she will be stylin' and sparkeling, with that platinum ring... The design is one that I love and I think that Nathan's idea of taking that and accenting the swirls and the elements with diamonds makes this a one of a kind ring of some great interest, the celtic design and fine diamonds... "Pinch me man, I must be sleepin'"!!! "ENJOY!!!"

HEY MIKE!!! This on has yer name on it!!!

This ring is a classic, the finest way to get that nice full diamond look, and the tapered bagguettes gracing the shank seem to make the shank all diamonds too from the top, for a elegance and a style that is just perfect, and the center crown is designed to be replacable so that we can accomidate many many various size and shape center diamonds... For the fact that this is platinum, is graced with 0.20 carat baggettes for approximately a 0.40 carat total weight it is perfect for that very special center diamond... So, I give this one a "thumb's up!" as it were, in a manor of speaking... {Grin}...

The celtic swirls design is my favorite, with a textural quality and regularity of design!
A true delight to the eye and a wonderfully fun ring to wear, I comfort-fit and please note that this ring is shown non-comfort-fitted since the mission is to add rails, and those are comfort-fitted... Also note, that while I always recommend a sizing area that this is a full repeating design, with the seam blended into the design, and once cast we blend that into the ring until nearly impossible to see... A strong design, and a fantastic ring is sure to result!!!! ENJOY THE PREVIEW!!!

Now, take the celtic swirl design to another level, with the outer curls set with sapphires!
Soon a platinum treat for the eyes, and a delight to the senses, for the rings are about 1.7mm in thickness, and platinum gives such a fine substantial weight and feel, it's just such a perfect metal for fine things. This design is supreme, the definition in the mag plate is super fine, and we are ready to rock yer world, approve the mag and we're half way home :)

Oh yeah, what is appearant from the top is but half the story, a regal story at that!!!
Now, if the fact that this lush fine mideval "floating hearts" design is soon to be set with a fine fine 4.5mm third carat diamond is a very very low bezel were not enough just look at what happens as you go around the ring, and there is a trewat and suprize just around the corner. A gothic crown of wonderful definition graces the ring's back, making for a regal design for that queen!!! "ENJOY and approve the mag and the ring is but around the corner too!!!

Yeah yeah yeah, excuse the working guy's fingers, but here's that idea "tailored to please :)
So, if the nasty fingers bug ya I can white them out, but here's my Friday suprise to you, the wax for the ring to end all rings... The crown is installed after the shank is cast, and first refined before welding in. Nice preview though,... A sleek and powerfully cool ring that "conforms" to yer band in subtile ways that are second glance treats, like the inside unconventional shape that has corners, both inside and out, soft and subtile, and the more "flat" shape of the sort desired to match the band, without adding bulk or weight, width... {Grin}... Now, say three times to yourself, as you bookmark this page, "When I need something special I will remember Ray, Tradeshop and this bookmark"... ...subliminal ad turned off "click" :)

"GREAT SCOTT!!!"
Now, quickly, scroll to the bottom shot and then read this... The bezel is the bearing structure here, a fine die struck support and center support that holds the shape all together and the rings fit nice and tight... ...didn't want the slightly open nature of the wax here "freak ya out"... The wax was carved to account for this, and to assemble in the format and fit desired :) Gotta love this, an intelligent set designed with a set in mind... I love ideas that are well defined, as with this one, or the room to reconcile the idea... Great ring here we are into and approve the wax formally in mail and we're off to the races, with a headstart :)

Delightful wax against a delightful ring, for a, you guessed it, delightful result :)
Now, of note for the craftsmen looking in the diamonds are waxed in place, with the slots and body of the diamonds laid out for a perfect row in spacing, with nice crisp ends... The body grows subtily as does the engagement ring, and clears the diamonds wonderfully by keeping a low profile, and engineering for a matched set... ...but would you expect less from Ray? {Grin} Tasteful? "Yes" Classic? Yes, and like a perfect match when set and finished, another dream come true :) Enjoy the preview, approve the wax in email and we're off :)

Hey FRED, Here's the perfect diamond to build that ring you saw, and she loved...
This is a great ring too, a breath of fresh air and class in a world of butt shiny junk, and with a spray of accent diamonds which form a eyelet shape, and brings the marquise theme cross as a major style element. Millgrained edges give that airy lacey look and a delicate textural feel, but the fact is that this shape is perfect here, for this ring... So, fer an exciting start to a world class ring I vote fer this one Fred, for all the right reasons, the shape is prime time!!!!

Client Drawn, a perfect example of how creative and exciting this process of creation can be!
Now, here's a delightful exercise in cool, with celtic inspired swirls as the main elements with a stylized cross shield section floating as a separate element, and please do note that we have designed the "Pearshape" areas to set very tiny pearshape diamonds into the ring" and studd the ring with diamonds. We're gonna make the plate and see how practical setting diamonds in those are once in metal, the tolerances are very tight, but I think that has a 99% probability of working just fine, and for one of the most creative projects with client inspired (1200dpi by the way) supremely fine art the result will be outstanding!!! Stand by for major coolness!!!

Here are those earrings with the three prongs!
AAAAhhhh, food for the eyes, a nice set of basket crowns that will hold and protect a pair of very fine idealcuts. For a great look and a more airy look the three prongs are great, and the basket crowns are strong and stable too, which I thought would be nice fer you to know... So, you set and ponder the image and the earrings, call Duane to get them set and to ya, and me??? I know that sometimes too many choices can make ya crazy, but for the all diamond look, and the minimal but safe basket crowns this is these are the parts...

OK, you flies on the wall, you asked for the sides of rings to be ornate, so here's what I did!!!
For the person who wants a ring which is a blend of celtic or engraving elements on the side I have some rather good news fer you... I have been working on this very thing, and have started a new line that can be used as rails for celtics or combined to form a highly ornate and ornimented ring with stones or without. There is a ring preview about four down from here that is stunning, based on the same technique... Stand by for previews of many many different style, and some rather interesting engagement rings that incorporate celtic and patterned themes. Here's a bigger shot, so you can see what is really there!!!

So, now you can see just how powerful this design process can yield, and how powerful a result can be had. Stand by for cool and call if you want to embark on the less traveled creative path, I love to make things that are special!!!

Remaking the old dead ring over, into a sleek faithful version of the original, without the problems
So, quite a bit of what I do here is to try and figure out the best way to come at a project, and while the intent was to use the old ring if possible it is thin, stamped, breaking up and light, so since you fancied the look and the design that is the perfect reason to remake this the way it should be, and that Garnet will work perfectly in this ring of course, so welcome to the wax preview, and get ready for our best...

IAMS showing you the perfect pearshapes for this job, and questions?
OK, so you want nice pearshapes that are in the 0.20 carat range for a ballence and trim design, well grasshopper you need to first hit this link and then call Duane and reserve these at once, they are just perfect for this project... No reason to delay further, for we can look and look but I doubt a better matched pair is out there so we're ready to start that ring if you are...

"Skipper"s Smokehouse Restaurant & Oyster Bar Tampa is nice I hear...
But for candy for the eye you gotta hit this small link and see this suite of sweet diamonds that will make the most perfect trillion ring... The center diamond is a mind-wrenching cool square princesscut, of screaming "F-VVS2" quality and the side trillions are ever bit the perfect match for this center diamond, for a three diamond set that will ace out this project to the most perfect result... As good as it gets at this stage, and with this start the result will be most delightful indeed!!!! "CALL DUANE NOW!!"

One of the most creative projects, for the Irishman living in Japan, built by Ray in Oregon...
Well, I must admit that I just love the international flavor of this ring project, and Peader had mentioned he'd been going nutz,

searching the "old country," the Americas and the Orient for the most innovative and exciting wedding rings he finds our designs and creativity the clear winner by far. I am honored to work with Peader to help take his design and idea into the world, and here we have incorporated a 4.5mm diamond, set in a very low bezel, that transitions into the Mideval "Hearts" design, and at the back where the rings are generally planned with a sizing port a "Gothic Regal Crown" for his Queen... 8mm of fun, and just around the corner from done, a tradeshop exclussive, where real people can celebrate fine jewelry, creativity and diamonds without sale-clerks pratteling and the background music droning... When you're sick of the garbage in the malls and cases in the stores, call me, and I'll do the rest!!! "ENJOY!!"

The Neil "ARMSTRONG" Space Museum is "NOT" in France!!!
But the fact is that the Armstrongs are, and so we move to the wedding ring that is the match for the engagement ring that we built some time ago, to complete the sweet matched set... Let's review that lovely engagement ring, shall we???

If note is the sleek shape and the trouble free and elegant channelset baggettes, which form a sheet of fire across the ring, with a hint of shoulders at the top, which blends into the angular shape and design, for a perfect wedding ring for lighting up the Paris skyline right and proper... When you think of fine custom and the internet, the promise of creativity "and" lower prices, thinking about tradeshop is in-excapable... We're as different from the marketing companies and web sites on the web as is possible, as builders and designers we do not sell or build "junk"... Talk to the people who know, call 800-224-8086 today and the dream is but a click away!!! "ENJOY!"

Here's my finest for the SKIPPER crew, a sweet simulation of the celtic swirl design!!!
When it has to be elegant and it has to be special the celtic rings we make one at a time meet that need, and with some style and class that is unique in a world of sameness... "ENJOY THE PREVIEW!!!" Now, while I had to rush out for a Dentist appointment I of course forgot to explain that this will be a "Repeating Pattern" that is re-imaged to specific finger size, for a no visible sizing seam area, and a pattern that goes all the way around the ring. Blending the area that we join the ring for a delightfully full and custom look... "NICE!"

Fer Amy, the delicate inner-twined natural design from the garden is just the ticket!
This ring will have rails added, which is why I let the sides flat, non-comfort-fitted edged and when I add the rails I will then comfort-fit the combined rings quite strongly, for a very nice feel and to make it a super fine wearable ring.

UPDATE!!! I decided to draw the sinulation for Amy, since this will be soo cool! The elements that make this design echo the influence of my pre-occupation with all things celtic, with over-under crossovers that add a complexity and interest to the design and a textural feel to the result. Contained within an imaged "flower-box" for a tailored and delightful result. A combination of white gold rails and white/green gold center, stand by for an amazing cool ring, just around the corner!!!

Oh Thomas, I see Dragons with an elegant rope border, a delight for the eyes!!!
I think that once you hit the link and see the big picture that you would have to agree that this is perhaps the most defined, the most elegant and stunning design in the celtic library that Ray designed, and for a smokin fine look I offer this as example of just how good it can get. You can find the artwork below in this page from the idea phase, and now we're ready to rock, with the rings accented with diamonds and a most elegant look, strongly comfort-fitted and exciting, stand by for mind wrenching coolness here in this thread!!!!

Ruby, don't take yer love to town!!!
Speaking about Rubies and love... {Grin}... You have to love the rich and the vibrant color in all three of the stones that we have assembled for you to see Owen, and each has it's own personality and character, which I will try to describe here best I can, since photos, monitors and calibration is not a constant... First dreamboat down the runway is the 1.70 carat oval, from Burma that has a rounder shape and a very deep and sultry color, almost a smoky quality, with good clarity for a rich dramatic color... Second sweetheart is a 2.01 carat oval , also from Burma, htat has a more elongated shape and a dramatic rich dark vibrance and color that is uniform and strong. Clarity is again good, with a deep darker rich red, and a wonderful look... The third gemstone is the 1.63 carat oval, from Thailand, that has a deep pastel vibrant "Strawberry Pop" color, and a clarity that is super fine, for a dramatic look that is driven both by the cheerful pastel color as well as the crisp clarity. All three are really super, I personally fancy the 1.63 carat for that really screaming clarity and rich fun color... Call Duane when ya decide, and a legandary ring is but a click away...

Silver Celtics are made to the same exacting standards as are our other offerings!
For years I have not advertised our rings made in silver, but that is about to change, for you can see that they are both cool and very affordable, and most of the celtic artifacts are made of silver and bronze, not platinum and 18Kt {Grin}... For the Sussman clan this traditional metal is important, so here is the result, two of the most interesting and exciting original rings from Ray's workbench!!! "ENJOY!"

You'll be floating on air when you see these rings!!! Welcome to yer Floral Platinum Celtic Preview!
And what a set of rings, please note that there is a sweet bevel inside the rings for a comfort-fitted feel, and the background is antiqued to bring out the design more aggressively, which over time tones down slightly. Polished borders an a very sleek just off shine satin on the design, and you can see that we make the most uncommonly elegant timeless treasures, in a world of tasteless jewelry and lame thin celtic rings offerings we stand out, like Dan Quyale at the million man march {Grin}... "ENJOY!"

OK, like "HOLTON" on darn it, just one more and I'm outta here!!!
Hand engraved Tulip crown solitaire is one of the most interesting and delicate rings we do, and this crown is of course very stylized from the sides but gives the top down look of a great solitaire. The shank flowers out to provide a canvas for a tasteful ornimentation that is just delightful, as you see... Now, every time my finger hits the key it sends a shudder up my arm, so that is it for todday, and tomorrow... ...well, that is an entirely different day now, and we move into celtic plates, previews and some mind candy you will really enjoy {Grin}... You flies on the wall are going to have some fun things to see, and for a delicate fine european hand engraving project this defines cool. Enjoy!

Oh mamma, I see the "LIGHT!!!"
Sorry Brian, too many cups of coffee in the AM {Grin}... I do want to show you one heck of a super fine ring here, with a very nice plush strong shank and a trouble free result. Rich garnet trillions grace the center, and glow against the platinum with a sheen and a rich sleek ultra-white quality that seems like liquid metal. She is going to dig this ring big time man, this is stronger and more elegant than anything I could find, so we made the model from which this lovely ring is made... V-style crown and a very nice low center make the ring wearable and enjoyable for a lifetime, and more... This one is for you Brian, or rather should I say "this one is worthy for her"... "ENJOY!"

You could "SPYKE" yer hair, but no one would set next to you on the subway anymore :)
But ya know, it was really fun to make this ring, for the ring that we made because the emerald princesscuts and sapphire princesscuts I wanted extra support for we made nice and powerfully substantial. Note the elegant and plush comfort-fit bevel I do, and we have delightfully rich sapphires and emeralds, color enough to rent out {Grin} This one is for you man, without the halogens, background music and disinterested salespeople... From the bench to you, direct... "ENJOY!"

Tommy can ya hear me? Tommy can you see the most wonderful design?
Almost started sounding like a Daltry song, but I pulled out of that just in time :) So, what we have is a delightfully cool set of matching bands that started life as millgrained comfort-fits, and engraved with a deep sculptural design that matches the engagement ring and yer all the way home. The three millimeter high dome band for her is so sweet, and yer ring is a powerfully masculine design, for a super nice set... "ENJOY!" And I am really sorry how long it took to get that bid to you, I hope that you enjoy my best, I worked really hard to make this the nicest matched set I have engraved yet!!!

When Irish eyes are smilin', where there will be one very happy camper in a bit!
So, finally I have a bit of time, I just set all these and now after taking the pictures we're going to preview some classic wonderful things! The eternal classic, the most universially treasured ring, in warm gold and a smart six prong crown... Down the road to Ireland, where it is going to warm yer heart and be a delight in yer life, "I guarantee it actually" "ENJOY, we shipped today :)

What happens when you stir together a magnificent 1.26 carat AGS (000) idealcut with 18Kt and Platinum?!?
Spontaneous combustion, and when you get on that plane for Paris I want you to smile and know that this will put footprints on the ceiling, with the raw power of a diamond that is as good as it gets. In the solitaire that is up to the task, rendered of lush comfort-fitted 18Kt gold at just over 3mm, with a strong and smart platinum crown that holds the stone securely and safely, and with style... If there is a classic, and universial favorite, this is it man, and I think that when a diamond is this good, as good as it gets in the cut and the fire, well then I find "busy rings'" quite distracting in the end... Way to go, you got this right and she'll be delighted no end... "ENJOY!" Headed yer way fer tomorrow to the address specified in the last update Tuesday PM... Stand by to rock Paris man, yer gonna light up the skyline with this!!!

Give a hand for the band, and here's an exceptionally super nice design!!!
Very very cool ring here, and with a delicate natural design from the garden, blended and inner-twined to form a rich and full design. The element are such that we have very much the celtic theme as well in the vines and the way they weave together, with free flower elements to add life and a fun flavor to the mix... Strongly comfort-fitted and with a great look, a classic design preview... ya gotta love that, and we are ready to make yer day :)

Form following and sleek, with a subtile angular nature that makes perfect sense next to the trillion ring.
The sleek wedding ring is a wonderful addition, and it sets next to the trillion ring so very naturally. The v-caps and the lines of the engagement ring do not lend themselves well to just any wedding band, so here's a ring with a delicate gallery in the side, catch a hint of that in the lower "Penthouse" cheesecake photo below {Grin}... Enjoy!!!

IAMS gonna show you three pair of pearshapes, trying saying that three times fast :)
Here's the customer's center diamond flanked by three different pair of pearshape diamonds, and to show the look and the ballence and the scale. While the width of the shank you specifically want would suggest the 0.15 carats for inset I just keep seeing that the size difference would seem to make the 0.38 carat a much better choice for a strong look, but for that width ya wanted the 0.15 carats seem to fit... So, from the diamond side stone pick to wax carving is the blink of an eye... ...did ya blink?

For a touch of class, and something special here's those engraved heirloom rings!
Elegantly simple and delicately hand engraved, a totally cool understated elegance and style, with the initials as part of the design, and the flower is so very finely engraved, delicate and cool, the cross as the central theme and a wonderful example of a cool wedding matching band set is born. :Enjoy!"

Now, when I said that this trio set would be "KILLER" I did not expand that a single bit, as you can see...
When ya want something very very cool that is the first step, and this idea evolved into this lovely ladies set, patterned and nicely fittted, this will be an amazing set and look here, and the gent's ring I totally redraw for effect, and that is born out in the bold and strong lines and depth of the background... Most killer set here!!!!!!

The final evolution of the Celtic Dragon, mind-wrenching cool custom!
Here's a great image of the picture of the celtic dragons design as it has undergone a process of evolving. The design picked up a lush rope style border, with a hairline inside, then the massively defined design studded with accent diamonds, like dew on a leaf shimmering in the sun. The center will be a 3mm diamond and the sides 2mm accents, with a delightfully elegant design just around the corner!!! Gonna leave the early stuff, to help you see how designs can evolve here to perfection!!!!

A Fast Mockup for Thomas and company, Celtic Dragons studded with Gems!
Yes, campers, we can modify and customize yer rings to taste, and since Thomas wants to see what this ring might be like I did a fast drawing, the stones will be set into the ring directly without crowns or other silly stuff, and a sleek and wearable ring will result. I wanted to just do this so that you can sort of see how it might be, and I would say that to keep the width to about 7mm is a key here for the best and crisp design... Call me when ya see this :) Ray Soooo grasshopper, yer setting there in merry ole England thinking about rope borders too huh?!? I can do that :) Here's the mockup evolved...

For the hand engraved junkie, the channelset 5 x 0.25 carat diamonds in 18Kt gold is hard to beat!
With an eye to elgance and to future we built this ring in a warm 18Kt gold and set the five quarter carat diamonds in a strong channel, then Ray splits the rail and adds the double millgrain borders. The "Roman Laurel Leaves" style shank is both dramatic and lasting, with a powerfully sculptural effect, bordered at the finger by a line and an inside rolled edge for comfort and style... Living proof that to produce the finest of hand made things spelling well is not a critical factor... {Grin}... A delightfully ornate practical ring, built solid and substantial in a world of light weight junk... Quality is visible, isn't it :) Hey Gina, this one is fer you :)

Form-fitted Wedding band for the classic Trillion ring, the wax stage preview for "WEINS".
Here's the place where the stage is set for the wedding ring that is form fitted, taking the impression of the side of the ring, and building the wedding ring to capture the shape, elevation and look of the engagement ring to make a powerful set. The shank is heavier on the wedding ring, and the fit is delightfully fine here, with a crisp and clean look that you will really enjoy...

A "Sweller" ring is hard to imagine, but we're gonna imagine adding diamonds now!
Now, of course Nathan loved it, the platinum elegant 6mm swirls design, with an existing row of diamonds marching on one side, so since the objective is to "add diamonds tastefully" I would suggest that I can work a smaller diamond into the "cane element" on the other side, for a counter-point to the existing row, and there are also four swirl centers that remain, and since the added diamonds worked in so well adding them is right as rain... With the charm of an ancient treasure, enjoy the preview!!!

AAAhhh, Ray finished this Friday, setting and engraving, a platinum fantasy mounting!
For a powerful ring to complement a fine diamond I designed this ring, my "Roman Laureal Leaves" style, which is a more sculptural engraving style, for a lasting durable result. Flanked with 3mm fine princesscut sapphires, with diamonds set in the roundells, and in the gallery in the center crown too! Finely crafted by Ray, engraved and set, for a personal expression of a fine custom ring. When you look at this ring know that you are seeing a ring built to last a lifetime, strong and elegant, true family heirloom quality. Built one at a time, by hand, the old fashion way... Now, isn't that nice :)

From our GEM Collection, four of the most elegant emerald on this earth!!!
Tis my pleasure to show you today four emerald of which any would make that ring perfectly, so set back, grab the popcorn and get ready to preview a set of major gems the likes of which you will seldome see in one place, all ready to go. The first gem that I will review is a 3.30 Carat (A214000) that has a magnificnet shape, super fine deep and dramatic color and a vibrant and rich hue. The stone is fine too for clarity, I really worked to get a side lit shot so you can see "everything" and the overall look here is sheerly perfect. The next Gem that I will review is the 2.95 Carat (A214700 ) which has a deeper more sultry color, and while not quite as clean as the first this one has a deep and dramatic color that is rich and slightly darker. The third world class Emerald is a 2.71 Carat (A213300) which has a super nice clarity, a rich and almost glowing color and a very vibrant hue that is both rich and totally uniform... I love the shape of this one, it has a delightful aspect ratio and the price is the lower, so this one I do find rather charming... The last gem, a world class emerald, is a 3.30 carat (A221000) which has a bit of a shorter shape, and a vibrance and richness of color that makes it quite unique. One of the most richly colored gems I have seen, this one just screams quality, with a deep fich and full color... Which ever you pick you will enjoy the very very best, and for less.

For Kevin there is a celtic ring in the immediate future I predict!!!
OOOoooh man, Kevin, this is a sweet ring indeed, a warm gold color and strongly antiqued to define and enhance the design. The ring, as you can see in the lower left shot, has a very strong comfort-fit feel and bevel for a easy wear and a sweet result, and when you think about it for the difference in pricing between cookie cutter mall crap jewelry and what we make by hand, one at a time to order, there is no reason to consider the numdane. When you consider that you have total control of the result, not the factory, it's a whole different world of choices, limited only by your imagination... Kevin, here's my best and "this one's fer you!" "ENJOY!"

AAAAhhhh, the Cahill's asked me to build the most perfect princesscut engagement ring!!!
Just finished setting this today and what a sleek and powerful look we have here, graced with a smashing fine princesscut and in the hand made single piece platinum custom ring we cut the wax for... This is a super fine and elegant ring, with the world class look and a strong and lasting construction... Hey folks, don't let the spelling fool ya, for custom and the finest of hand made products call 800 224-8086 and we'll do the rest {Grin}...

Fer Andi in England we have s very fine wax to see, and a platinum pendant is but a blink away!
Andi, we have a sweet bypass look in a crisp and sculptured pendant wax fer you to see and approve, that captures the feel and look (flavor if you will) of the wedding set and the way the angles worked. The rounded opal of Andi's is very dramatically fine, and what could make it finer than a pendant of platinum with the sleek and elegant shape you see? "ENJOY!"

Fer Dave Kaiser we built this sweet ring, I just had to photo this again!!!
What a fine fine look with the six bagguettes flying down the sides of the shank, into the bridge roundell element and the shank flows from there as a ribbed shank, which fades into smooth and shiny... What a delightfully fine single piece wax carving, no searms and a perfectly sleek and elegant ring... "WOOF!!!"

NEW CELTIC DESIGNS, Key patterns, Mazes and more!!!
Howdy Bob... You asked me if I had intended to make more Celtic Key designs and I thought that I would should you a preview of the new plate that I just finished, the designs are all carefully done so that they are bold and defined beyond what you normally see, and in the way of the world I think that these designs speak for them selves so very well, and so for now just know that I am rapidly expanding my offerings and will soon pass hundreds, if not thousands, of unique and artistic designs with roots in many different cultures. I had intended to address the major cultural art around the world, when it dawned on me that is a lifetime job! {Grin}... ...So welcome to my world, and my life, and a group of refined super designs available starting "NOW"...

What's blue and white, and shines like the sun?
Well, that defines this platinum mounting very nicely with side trillion diamonds framing a stunning fine sapphire radiant cut, and in our tradeshop plush shank that is both lush and sleek, strong and beautiful for that designer look without the cost... Strong classic lines here, and this defines the classic elegance of the banked trillion mounting which frames and complements any fine center. Enjoy the preview, and just wait until we get this to yer gal... She will say it all :)

We're you in a "HUFF" becuase you could not find a finely made celtic swirl design you loved?
Well now, I just sent this raw art, imaged at 1200 dpi to Scott so he could draw and modify the design to taste, to make a totally custom set of rings for them that are personal and perfect. Starting with the house "Celtic double swirl design" I made seven repeating triskets, and that way there is a element dead center, and for the gal's ring I also designed in a "C-Bezel" look so she could see that, since she fancies this style of setting... A blend of my art and traslated by the client into a personal work of art... Stand by to watch this thread unfold, it should be amazing at 9mm for the gent and 7mm for the gal, with a bold and strong design that's perfection... Enjoy the preview!!!!

Imagine their wedding date in Mayan Glyphs, in platinum as good as it gets!!!
Man if there was a "creativity prize" you would win hands down, for in my time I have seen many cool designs and ideas but this one just simply blew me away, and I think that this is among the hand full of rings that I would pick if I had to show only a handful or projects to define who I am, and what I do... I Your design in platinum is spectacular indeed, and an example to others that creativity is not only possible, it is breathtakingly exciting too!!! ...am not a bean counter, or a person pre-occupied with the bottom line, rather I am dedicated and totally focused (sometimes to the exclusion of smart business) on championing quality, creativity and making a difference... Where in the world would you find such a ring? I think this is such a powerful image, idea and result that for once I will just silently vanish, letting me work speak volumes... "When good enough simply is not call 800-2214-8086 and I will do the rest :) ENJOY!!!!

Oh Howard :) The wait is over grasshopper, and now the sleek platinum ring is before you!
When I am remembered I hope it is for this ring, rather than really crappy spelling... {Grin}... What we have before us is a single piece wax carving, seamless and sleek, with the finest 2 Carat Radiant cut for a most powerful look, with the shank and elements scaled up to complement the center diamond. The ring that Howard saw sported a one carat princesscut, here's a link to see that, and I wanted to show this for you can count on me to "translate" and "scale" a design you like to yer tastes, and while you might not see yer perfect ring here you do see the only place to consider to build it? Fair to say??? "ENJOY!"

Man, are the feathers gonna fly when Mrs Duck sees this!!!
Yup, I should expect that there will be footprints on the ceiling, right where the walls meet the corner of the room, because she is gonna love this ring beyond anything I'll bet she sees, which was the point of the creation of it to begin with... Platinum and sleek of lines, this ring is just about as fine an example of an oval three stone ring, with a shank that is in scale with the powerful look of world class major diamonds... "ENJOY!!!"

Vanessa Turner is one of my favorite people on this planet!!!
Oh yeah, and while I usually like to go on and on about the product and the details I want to take a moment and say that the real magic, the real joy and wonder is a creative client like Vanessa, with a great idea and plan. I think that it has always been all about the people for me here, not building a business or profits, but rather building something special for the wonderful people who seek me out for custom. hand engraved, these rings, set the stones, and walked with Vanessa to a most wonderous result, and I just want to say to all that if there really is magic in fine jewelry industry it is in the delightful people, their imaginations and folks like Vanessa... My great honor was to build this set for her... "ENJOY!"

What's "WONG" Grasshopper? Those Platinum celtic tree of life rings see too distant?!?
Well, frett no more for the rings are done, and what a super fine set of rings we have here too, and in the toughtest metal around "PLATINUM"... The ladies ring pushed the platinum casting process to the limit with the very narrow width, so we redrew the design for a stronger line weight and even at a very thin sub five millimeters we have a great design in platinum. The gent;s ring is imaged with slightly stronger borders since we had room, the look is delightful and the flavor unique!!! "ENJOY!"

To "SEAL" you affections a warm rose gold pair of the most elegant celtic knottwork!!
A warm rose gold with bold crossover lines make this ring just simply delightful, and the pair of rings are so finely and completely matched too, with a repeating pattern that goes all about the entire ring seamlessly. I love this one for the very strong lines and the re-drawn line weight really made the finished ring a beauty, and with a very light satin finish with bright sides, and a patina applied to make the design bolder and more defined... Great rings!!! ENJOY!!!

QUACK, QUACK, "Shanks alot !!!!"
Not really much to see yet unless you know the process I suppose, but the shank is perfection in platinum and this is a step along the way for the most perfect result and ring possible. We have a full welded platinum upper stage for this holding three magnificient oval diamonds, and now the shank is metal and we are moving to the completion of a world class ring, born right in front of you on the web :) Now, for custom does it get better??? "ENJOY THE PREVIEW"

OOOoohhh Dave?!? Ready to melt her mind with a platinum and diamond clad joy grenade???
Now, here we have a truely sweet ring indeed with elements and design flavors which are wonderfully refined... Three tapered baggettes per side form a fan, laid over they also form a slight "dome" as well, for a tapering diamond sheet that cascades below the double roundell bridge, and winds down as a ribbed shank that fades into a smooth surface... What a ride that is, and the ring is a solid and single platinum casting too for as bullet proof as jewelry gets... "ENJOY!!!"

What a wonderful solution for that wedding ring, curved for the engagement ring fit!
Down the page you can see the wax shot of this ring, against the engagement ring, and now that it is in platinum with three fine diamonds spanning the structure we have a look that is a true classic beauty indeed. A flood of complements you will get when you wear this set, I guarantee it :)

Rocket ship to the moon this ring will be!!!! Radiant cut two carat in platinum is soooo fine!!!
Wax approval for what will surely be one of the finest rings that we have ever built, single wax carving and no seams perfection, with a stout frame that will be comfort-fitted and rounded just a tad, with the corners form following the Radiant cut shape and making this ring a true classic... When you consider this in spite of the spelling, lack of halogen lights and pushy salepersons, not to mention the outrageous prices... "Why would anyone consider custom retail again?"

So Beth, you wanted to see this ring and here's the big picture!
Now, this is a beautiful ring for sure as it is , and hand engraved in that shank area will make this ring absolutely perfect. Stand by for shots of the engraving, but here's the ring and I wait to hear from ya what you would like to do here :)

Now Craig, I want you to have the very best result possible, so here's a better pattern!
Now, what we have here is a person who finds the celtic cathedrals delightful and wants to incorporate the swirls design, which I have improved over time. I wanted to show you these two designs, the one marked "A" is a newer and better resolution design, the one marked "B" is the original plate that I used to make model TRI-2439 and the new plate is just so much nicer I want you to use it instead... Better design too, more releif and definition and a better result, and my friend that is what it is all about here!!! Call Duane and OK the newer plate and we're off to make that ring pronto!

Delightfully celtic and unusually interesting this ring is one of a kind!!!
Down the page some you will see the client's mock up of this delightful ring, and while she saw it in her mind's eye this ring did not exist until we made it, in stages... I imaged the outside design and we carved a wax for the under-gallery and the scrolls were cut out and installed by hand... The gent's ring is moving right along, and the combined set will be done on time... Enjoy the preview, appreciate the creativity...

What more to say but "WELCOME TO THE WALL!!"
So, we have a magnificient ring here that is a full diamond look and then some, with the trillions set in a tradeshop custom shank with nice heavy "V-Caps" and a strong basket crown for the center radiant cut... Powerful in platinum and a joy to the eye, this ring represents the full diamond look and the elegance of the framing stones. What a wonderful ring, thanks for working with Tradeshop to make that dream come true!!!

WARREN wanted to build something very special for his gal, and the idea was born,
An idea that involved taking what was a single fashion ring idea and breaking the idea into two rings, to make a very cool wedding set. Warm tones and the lively bright light blue accents, a great ring that has ballence and style, a curve and really fun lines, and a wonderful set is born... I left the center prongs nice and stout in case that center stone evolves... "ENJOY!!"

OK, so I wasn't done yet, here's the wax that Kevin and company have longed to see!
Sleek and tailored this ring is the perfect ballence of form and function, with "V-caps" to both protect the diamond and to define the shape, with the shank logically flowing from the center crown, for a powerfully cool and original look... Dramatically yours, the first step in a world class ring we have taken, now the fun begins!!! "ROCK ON!"

Hey Nathan! Got the three center diamonds in the platinum ring, drilled holes for the other "six".
.. This is a great and wonderful ring, and the swirl design does very nicely in platinum here for the very wide patterned area. With borders or rails the area availalbe narrows down fast, sometimes to the point that the design is not a good bet for platinum... What a great ring we have here, and with this Friday suprise I close down the preview window, with more to come... Stand by all you jewelry-holics, if you have a project in the works it's on the way to this page, and if not "Why the heck not?!?" {Grin}... Enjoy the preview!!!

Not "ABLE" to decide what color emerald you like the best? This will help!
Digital shots and not color corrected at all, so you can see that there are two basica differences here that come to the eye on first glance... First is that the 1one stone has a more "Apple Green" sort of color, perhaps not the best most colorful description, but more a light vivid almost smoky green color, with very nice clarity and shape... The 0ne might be best described as a more sharp tsavorite like green, or like that of the Chrome Tourmaline, a very contrasted and sharply defined stone that seem crystal clear and crisp, with very good clarity too... Nice to compare color, both are very fine choices!

Thomas sort of fell in love with this "Celtic Eye" design in reverse, so we made him one in platinum!!!
For the gent's ring there is more to the celtic bands than jus simple bands, note the powerful lines of the full bezel, it's ancient and timeless look is great and the fact is that in a guy's active world this protects the diamond, keeps the flavor and makes a supe fine ring! This center is a very fine 0.78 carat diamond in a platinum bezel, for a full metal platinum joy gernade we're about to toss Thomas's way!!! You've waited long enough Thomas, this one's fer you!!!!

Now, Brian wanted a ring, just like the ring that we made her, so we did just that!!
Now, what we have here is a strong design that is a celtic knott flavor, and due to the very nice and strong lines this comes out so very nice in a narrower version... Strongly comfort-fitted and sweet, this ring will be a very comfortable addition to yer waredrobe for sure!!1 "ENJOY!" You guys match now :)

How about reproduction of a timeless treasure? A Tibetan Prayer Ring is born!!!
More than a ring here, but rather a sculpture and a design process in three-D that takes the idea and the flavor of this timeless treasure and brings it home. The elements are taken faithfully from a picture, with a very few omissions of elements that seemed somehow ackward and out of place, and taking the scrolls and flower element and running them into a design that will be both very demensional and cool, with depth and texture in bountiful measure. OK the wax and we're ready to make this treasure and start the journey to ring nirvana... {Grin}

"QUACK" goes the duck in the bushes :)
And when he jumps out to suprise Mrs duck I gotta way that this ring that we are building will be a most powerful and exciting ring indeed, with the finest of quality in the diamonds, with a super fine matched look and ridged precision this ring is an example of how a great ring is born, by planning each step carefully and making sure that each step is perfect in order... The shank will marry to the crown section perfectly for a great result and wonderful look.

Take a magnificient princessccut and a client inspired design and stir gently
For a super fine result, a ring in warm yellow gold with a section of white at the top, and do note the white strap "U" shaped center setting, and how the ring works with the bagguettes, gently transitioning and stepping down... Very cool projecty here and a powerfully cool result... "ENJOY!!!"

What a great job I have, working with wonderful ideas and clients!!!
So, here is that preview of the two rings together fer ya to see, the roundells have been narrowed to the point that the center crown touches the wed ring rail about the same time as the roundells touch, for a very nice together look and feel... You asked me a question about how this would look with diamonds in the wedding ring alone, so the upper right image should answer that nicely, and the rest are nice shots of how the ring fits together in the business end, at the top :) Great rings, a real pleasure to make too, and when I see the choice on the sapphires I shall respond instantly and do that too if you wish... "ENJOY!!"

Two ways to go here for that hammer finished ring with framing contrasting rails,
The first shot is already hammer finished down the center, and is in large measure a very good choice, but not quite as high domed as yer ring is that you sent, so the second set of rings I show can be hamer finished and that yellow center ring is a sweet ring with bold rounded rails and a very manly look, the price is about the same on both, so call and pick yer dream ring :)

AAAAhhh, Platinum common prongs, a fine 1.09 AGS Super Ideal cut and accent diamonds!
This is a great job, which started as a wax carving and progressed to the state that you see it now, I just finished setting this and doing an initial polishing, but I have still to final detail, but I did want you to see this lovely set, that magnificient diamond and in a format that is not a simulation, but rather the real thing :) Took a while, but the diamonds on the flanking sides are lovely matched and 0.15 carats for drama, without being busy or loud... Sheerly elegant, and congratulations!!!!

Sleek lines, Radiant cut and platinum set the stage for a wonderful ring!
Here's a ring that was inspired by another ring in my photo-galleries of custom and coolness, and that ring is the Zuaiter Project" but there was a slight twist... This past ring was for a princesscut with very defined corners, and the client is working with a smokin' 2 carat Radiant cut, so I wanted to offer a simulation of "closed corners" that form "Triangles" instead of the "V" prong, since the line of the radiant cut goes straight across it makes infinate sense to me, and now that you see a "scratch and sniff" what do ya think?

AAAhhh, the Tulip Solitaire is a sweet and wonderful way to go, and this one is pllatinum!!!
Now, here's a fine look for sure, and very much the standard classic look from the top down, but then there is a wonderful look and suprise waiting as you look at the side of the ring. Now for another preview, a big fun shot!! The crown is cut out and very strong, the look and the strength combine here for a great look and wonderful result!! "ENJOY!!"

Now, what could be sweeter to display this fine diamond than a 3mm airline shank solitaire!
Now, what we have here is a very very fine diamond in the 1.14 carat diamond size, and a very fine color and clarity too, and now we have a home that lives up to this very cool ring, a platinum ring with a strong and sleek 3mm shank, a strong and smart 6 prong crown... For a classic and elegant look there is hardly a ring that I like more, and the fact is that this is a wonderfully fine ring that is sure to delight... For that perfect gal, here's that perfect ring!!!

"HO-HO-HO" and yer custom "C-Bezel" platinum dream ring is done, set and ready to rock!
The ring is cast of platinum and is strong and sleek, with a designer look from the side and very cool lines that make this ring a very very unique and interesting ring. The diamond is channelset in the top strongly, and the lines of the ring are very much more a sculptural look than yer standard ring like this is. Nice and substantial to be sure, and a ring built to last a lifetime and enjoy every minute of that time.

Quality is a big "DEAL" around here, where creativity reigns supreme!!!
The gentle vines weave and inner-twine down the length of this design, a very rich natural design that is symbolic of the life and world around us all, with a delicate natural design that is taken from the garden and vines. I love the fact that the texture of this design is delicate and rich, yet very well defined as well, and soon this design will be in white gold, with another world class result just around the corner!!! "Enjoy the preview!!!"

So, let me get this right... You wanna see the stones, and how that works, before we build the ring?!?
{Grin}... Yeah, I can do that :) Here's a nice welded section of crowns which are fitted and laser welded into a tight strong top for the ring, and I held this in my fingers and set the stones to show you about how that goes, and please do remember that without the shank it might seem somewhat hard to visulize, but this gives you a good look at how the top of this works, the angled side stones and the stepped down look... Terraced with gallery, and ready to rock... Just a preview of course, but a great one at that!!!

A wonderful ring with bagguette sapphires and a two tone look that is sublime.
We have here a nice crisp set of two tone 14Kt gold rings, that are by design a delight to the eye, and they also frame the center wonderfully too, with the yellow gold trim giving a designer feel and look to the ring. Just a delightfully fine example of how quality is affordable and available at Tradeshop... "ENJOY!"

The "KAISER" was all powerful, sort of like this six bagguette fan inspired ring!!!
Well, again here is a preview of a family heirloom in the making, with a ribbed shank and roundells and a fan of bagguettes on each side, angled and crisp. The "V-style" center crown is elevating the center slightly, and the ring's very nice straight side will make the wedding ring later a breeze, any straight sided wed band will work wonderfully... "ENJOY!!!"

Celtic art is perhaps best defined by the "Triskets" and "Swirls" design, beauty in art.
This design is outstanding and it is heading for platinum, so the fact that we have the 6mm width totally involved in the design, without any bordered or framing elements, we had the width to really let the design pop and fizz. The outer "swirls" will be set with diamonds, seven total, and the center swirls (there are seven) will be graced with a 0.03 carat diamond, for a fire and brillant accent. Most elegant and most wonderful, this is a class in the making!!! ENJOY!!!

A delightful clean and elegant celtic knott design, with imaged borders for platinum!
One of the finest masters I have ever seen, and for platinum one needs to start with a design that is well defined and crisp, and this one is as good as it gets, with ample depth and background to enhance the raised design and make for a dramatic effect. The comfort-fitted inside makes the ring easy wear, and the bold and exciting design is customer inspired, so I want you to know that you can also make something very cool too!!! The seam will blend in and there should be a very minimal effect there, for a very nice repeating design... Enjoy!!!

The Celtic Tree of Life design in inspiring and delightful.
Here's a two ring set of the most elegant design in the celtic theme, symbolic of life springing forth and in a most delicate and very interesting design, which I hand drew over so we could push the width narrow yet get a great ring in platinum... What a great set of rings, the gent's ring has bolder rails, the gal's I fought for every molecule of width for the best result, and here you see the previews :) Enjoy and have fun over the weekend :) Ray...

The Mayan Calendar Date of the wedding day, does it get more personalized???
The design is the glyphs that form the Mayan calendar date, and for a dramatic and interesting personal ring there is hardly anything I can think of that is cooler I have seen. The ring is a strongly comfort-fitted edged ring, rolled and made for a very easy wearing, with the background I have installed a very light patina that helps the definition of the design, and while this is the blank from which I will make yer ring I think it helps you "see" that finished result better, and get excited :) Not long now :)

Hey Mate, for Simon on the other side of the Atlantic, here is that sweet engagement ring!
I think that this ring is a delight to the eye, with the swirls and the cutt-outs this ring has a grace and a style that is profound... Set with a wonderful diamond that is of high color, with a cert and the details, but this is about the pictures and the "seeing" Simon, and I wanted you to see this wonderful ring... Delightfully yours, "ENJOY!" *CALL ME!!!!

The natural background is sweetly matte finish, and accents that ancient timeless feel!
Platinum and with slighlty raised high polished rails, and the pattern and design is very slighlty off shiny directional matte for a secondary contrast, with the look and the feel that you will not find in the commercial world. When the celtic design is this good it can translate into platinum well, and this is a wonderful example of what you can do too, in the metal of yer choice.

Aaahhh, the powerful art of the Celtic theme, with an eye to the dramatic and a flare for the cool!
Now, the design is one that I did a long time ago, and is basically a repeating theme of ce;ltic swirls, but with a twist! I long ago realized that a larger and more dramatic drop was possible in controlled situations, and so I built this with more dark space that accentuates the depth and drama of the raised pattern... Lightly satined in the center for a very just off shine matte and high polished rails for that bordered and tailored look... "ENJOY!!"

Wax on, Wax off! Here's a sweet solution to the perfect wedding ring delima!
Now, this takes the lines and the shape from the center ring, but is not the traditional form fitted ring that only makes sense against the engagement ring. This ring has a gentle offset and that follows the line of the shape of the fan of bagguettes and once in metal (and not that sickly green color) you will be delighted at how cool the "set" looks!!! Details later, preview now... (ENJOY!)

The wax that is now the wedding set of yer dreams, with a wave and flare.
Here's a case where the client had seen a ring that they loved, but there was a catch... The ring was a single engagement ring, and there was not a good solution for the wedding band, and while it took me some time to process this image the pair of waxes are now headed in metal to finishing, soon graced with a center and side stones, a dream coming true, in a web color palet... {Grin}

For the coolest look in the Radiant personally I just love this shape!!!
Ready to make someone's day big time here, with one of the prettiest and nicest radiant cuts that I have ever seen, and for a dramatic light play tne the brilliance and fire this diamond is hard to top. I just wanted you to see this close up and personal, yer going to be amazed for certian :) "ENJOY!"

"WILSON" makes sports equipment, and be sure here we hit this one out of the ballpark!!!
Ray here, and I wanted you to see the ring that I just finished working on, which is about 90% to the done side now... The diamonds are set, I thought that rather than say "SOON" again that I would skip lunch and turn up the music, and set the ring :) There are 24 diamonds woven into the roundells and the gallery, with twin in the upper strap and a single in the lower, for an over the side easter egg delightfulo suprise, as the ring gains in complexity as you look closer and closer...

Update, engraved center prongs!!! I generally leave the center prongs to engrave until after I set the center, but I did a pilot line for the millgrain, just to give you a better feel for how that works... Elegant and substantial??? You bet yer bottom dollar, for this ring is built to last and enjoy a lifetime and more... If it isn't built to last how can it be a family heirloom??? Tradeshop, you alternative to the mundane!!! "ENJOY!"

AAAhhh, the Celtic Theme is so delightful in platinum, and with raised rails tis sublime!
We have taken the liberty to fairly darkly antique this ring to show the nice pattern in the photo, but we are also planning to take the darkness down a substantial way tomorrow, but we both wanted you to see this amazing cool ring, and in platinum this ring has an elegant and substantial feel that few rings do in the real world... We really enjoy making classics and fine things for folks who appreciate cool as much as we do, so enjoy the preview and comments (and chocolate) are always appreciated :)

Twin bands, finely hand engraved to the customer's requirements, tasteful and elegant!
Shipping today, and while a long time to get these hand engraved by Jerome the result is outstanding and very fine, so this is a pair of rings that will have double takes done all the time, and the detail and finest of patterns presents it's self upon close view... Very fine and tight and demanding, but is not that what life is all about?!? {Grin}... ENJOY!!!

OK, It's time to show the first ring, hand engraved in platinum!!!
So, what we have here are delicate scrolls that grace this ring, winding and woven in a design that the client supplied, for a very graceful and understated elegance... The hand engraving that jerome does is just wonderful, enjoy the preview and know the other ring will be done first of the week...

If there is a "SWELLER" Celtic design for platinum I can't find it!!!!
This is a dramatic Celtic Swirl that has dropped the imaged borders in favor of flourishing and using all the width for definition and crisp design in platinum!!! Note that there are planned places for 7 diamonds along the outer smaller swirls, and we're planning on doing three slightly larger diamonds set in the center of the swirls in the center of the ring. There are seven swirls that make the design and ring, with a very slightly hourglass shaped service area for future sizing... Inside engraving is also an optoin too of course, to further personalize this amazing ring more!!! "ENJOY THE PREVIEW!!"

The Celtic Tree of Life is a wonderful design, life springs eternal!
This design is among the oldest and most widely seen in the various itterations of the celtic art, with a theme of life springing eternal and bounding forth from the central vessel. The natural theme pre-dates Christanity, with the roots in the ancient pagan past where nature and life were viewed as completely inner-twined. I have re-drawn this exciting design so that it is bolder and more defined, with an eye to the narrow ring so that the design will flourish in the space and be delightful. We have a sweet drawing that will show you the path of the project, and the art is banked to make the most amazing set of platinum rings around!!! "ENJOY THE PREVIEW!"

Why should the gal's have all the darned fun?!??
For the man in her life we're making a very very cool ring with a nicely defined design that will soon be platinum... Strong lines and super fine definition are required for platinum, and this ring will be a repeating dsign, which is where I calculate the theoretical length for the pattern to join perfectly, then make about a dozen different slight adjustments to the length to compensate for the variable of the stretch and slight differences in the results, given depth and design variables the length is slightly unpredictable, but this way I get what I want, and what you want :) "ENJOY THE DRAWING!!"

Now, you have to use yer imagination here, but is that now what it's all about?!?
Now, there is a process that I can use to create the coolest celtic plates, flat at about 1.7mm thickness, for wedding bands, but this process can do so very much more... Probably not the smartest thing to show others how I do this step, but we are going to cold mold this and have a perfect wax, contoured with rich celtic customer inspired and supplied, theme patterned outer surface, and scroll in the gallery (we'll build those in metal) and graced with a diamond on each side, for a sort of easter egg delightful touch... Soon a golden treasure will be born right here, stay tuned :) "Enjoy the preview, and dream big grasshopper, you can here you know..."

Now, we move to twin rings of the same design, one accented with sapphire and diamond, oh my!
We had made a "super fine engagement ring of the celtic flavor" before and it was time to incorporate sapphires and diamonds, two rings, the gent's with imaged bordered and lightly antiqued, and the gal's a more matte natural cast background, for a great set and a wonderful result... We worked out the project well and proceeded along with a plan!!! ENJOY!!!

The classic look of emerald with fine diamonds, and a full bodied oval pair at that!
This is a ring that is a true classic, the basket crown holds the fine emerald well and provides strength as well as a very attractive boxed shape, transitioning into basket oval crowns for the flanking diamonds, and the warm yellow gold gives this ring a very sheerful look indeed. The shank is a nice sculptural shape that narrows as it approaches the center crown, and the result is practical elegance, and understanded class... "ENJOY!"

Princesscut center, stepped and graduated bagguettes, does it get better?
Hey hey, I snuck down here to make sure that you got a chance to see this over the weekend, the wax is carved heavy so it will finish out 100%, and the rails we can bulk up in thickness or go with the ones shown for example, yer call there :) later, the barbeque is calling {Grin}

For the sculptural engagement ring, ribbed what is the perfect wedding band???
Why, yer looking at it of course, custom wax carving and a crisp rendition of the flavor and the design of the engagement ring passes thru to the wedding ring, for the most delightful full look and the completion of the perfect set... Now, I built this engagement ring long ago and the wedding ring just now, and you can see the weight and the strength, the engineered troublefree nature of this design... Most excellent, and ready to ship with a refinished engagement ring too :) "ENJOY!"

For a favorite repeat offender, the "Tree of Life" design!!!
A rich illustration from the book of Kells, the design is representitive of life springing eternal, and the hope and promise of boundiful times. The celtic art is rich and meanful, and the illustrations that grace the pages from history are at the center of the design here... Ready to light up your life, and do enjoy the preview!!!!

For Chris a bold and exciting ring, Ray's timeless Celtic Swirl design
Now, here's a strong and bold ring that is a flavor that is just wonderful... The 14kt white gold is just marvelous for this ring too, it does so much nicer in the definition and the look... The charming and intersting nature of the art is deep with meaning, and this translates into the perfect wedding rings for certian... Ready to move out to ya first of the week :)

Here's that new diamond special, 1.06 carat Emerald Cut "F-VS1"
Dreamy emerald cut diamond here and very very fine indeed, the aspect ratio is just marvelous, and the diamond has a prime time GIA cert as well... One of the things I just love doing is to offer fine diamonds at world class prices... Here's a diamond fit for a king, and definately this will make you a hero in the house :)

Hey TODD, wanna see a hand engraved wedding set that you will just flip over?!?!?
Now, we built the engagement ring many many moons ago, and it was finally time to make the wedding ring... The fun thing is that we did it the right way, and we carved a wax (show below) that was the perfect companion for the existing ring, taking all lines and shapes off the engagement ring, then we picked the stones that happened to perfectly fit the ring... That is the way to do it right, and we have a sweet set here now, I freshened up the millgraining and the engagement ring a bit too, so I wanted you to see this in all it;s glory, for it will be a delight... I also comfort-fitted and detailed all surfaces too so that this will be easy wear :) "ENJOY!!"

Now, we have a "PANELLA" that knows a "POOLE" that loves baggettes...
Does that sound like the start of a story, or what? Anyway, we have a very cool hand engraved ring for the engagement ring that wants a companion ring, so in every nuanse we took the engagement ring lines and carried them forward, lining up elements along the way, and we'll pick the bagguettes that fit the wax, that fits the ring, that fit the target of a world class "set"... Sort of like the steps on the way to quality and lasting enjoyment to me, how about you? {Grin}...

Hey TODD, Here's yer ring, and the gal's will catch up very soon!!!
One of the finest of the celtic knott designs this ring just glows with the elegance and the order that great designs are driven by. The tastefully high polished borders and the slight satin finish in the pattern area contrast with the light background treatment, for a stunning effect!!! "ENJOY!!"

Elegant and profoundly easy wear, a most interesting ring indeed!
To lighten the sides and the look of the heavy shank, which the client felt was just a bit to strong for the wire top, I took the strong comfort-fit bevel to the inside of the shank and made it very wearable and rounded there, and I also rolled the outside edge too, so that while we keep the sort of flat surface to the shank it does roll and round up at the edges nicely... A great ring, outstanding diamonds and another hero in the house!!!!! Outstanding!!!!

AAAAhhhh the crossover look with the powerful designer shank look too??? We got that!!
Or perhaps I should say that after seeing all the various flavors of flawlessly fine hand made jewelry I hope that you see we can make anything you can define or dream of. Here we have the cross-over three stone look with a powerful designer shank, with a strength and gauge that you just do not find in the commercial jewelry pipeline to the mall cases... Absolutely designed to last and be as bullet-proof as it is possible to make jewelry, yet sleek and exciting as well... When you think of custom fine jewelry and the internet, why that spells tradeshop perfectly... "ENJOY!!"

WAX ON, WAX OFF! Doesn't "WILSON" make Tennis rackets???
The wax carver hit this one right down the lane for a win, this is a perfect wax and starting place for an elegant result, and soon to be in the elegant and substantial platinum flavor... With a charm and regal elegance, the perfect canvas for hand engraving... The european hips add substance and weight, and the lines are piloted for the engraving, and the begining of something wonderful is at hand... Yer gonna love this!!! Ready to rock yer world!!!!

Celtic theme and pierced with an elegance and beauty few ring sets can match.
Breathtakingly sleek and beautiful, with the bold and dramatic knotts we were able to have the room to pierce the design, and get a relief and depth that is unsurpassed... Dramatic and bold, but delicate and very intricate, with the crossover simulations and ballence of the finest of illuminary scripts. When it's got to be really fine and you want it custom there is one place to call that won't leave ya hanging.. We're craftsmen, not salesclerks... Apprecicate the difference, see the result :) ...we have an unfair advantage... {Grin}

Oh "Garnet!" We almost forgot to show you yer new golden companion :)
John Miller cut the Garnet and we assembled a first class home for it, with a 14Kt white gold basket crown and a yellow gold 14Kt shank, for that classic solitaire with a warm and friendly glow... Wanted to make sure you had a chance to jump up and down with joy for a bit, get excited and have fun :)

For the common prongs lover here's an uncommonly fine rendition in wax, of that dream ring!
Ya know, once in a while I get absolutely quite, comtemplating the result of the client's ideas in practice. Here's a wax that is common prong, with a micro-gallery and prongs that radiate out so finely, with each diamond being a 0.15 carat size for that full and dazzeling look... When we're talking fire in the sky we're talking this ring, for with the finest of parts, and this elegant profile and shape this ring is a sure winner... Get excited... This one will be legandary!!!!

When it's right it is done :) One stone was set slightly off, and that is now entirely corrected :)
This is a great ring, with a hidden sort of quality, that takes it's flavor from a style that I had in my featured rings page, with sides that form a more sculptured fan like structure, that from the top down is invisible... The princesscut stone is perfect for the more angular ring, and this ring takes it's lines from the shape of the stones, the shape of the rails, and a flare for design...

OK, Now I understand!!! You wanted a diamond band with no diamonds... I can do that!!!!
When I first read yer mail I was bewildered for sure, "A diamond band with diamonds that go around the ring, but without diamonds"... I had to set and think about how that one worked, that was until you pointed at that element that I made in Jan's "Ring of Life" design, which is the design of the perfectly idealcut diamond, side view as a graphic... Note how the design fills so nicely with a vertical flip and a nice tight pack... let me know, we;re ready to maked that dreamy diamond band ring you wanted, what a great idea!!!!!!

"BECCA" is thinking that the Mayan Date calendar is the way to go, here's a preview!
I drew this with both added rails and without, the bordered areas imaged in the design... I love the look of framing rails, they add depth and a protect barrier for the design pattern area, and the look is wonderfully tailored. I also love the designs with imaged borders too, so it's more a personal choice than any technical considerations that you should use to decide... It's a "taste" thing... Soon to be a bold platinum ring, the finest of the fine!!! When I see such fine customer art I just love making the rings! I think that this idea will translate thru very fine, and the line weight as you can see, along with the shading, I have totally redesigned and redrawn... The line weights needed to be stronger, and I did this for you because this design deserves to be built, for it is a grand idea to do the wedding date in Mayan glyphs, and a more personal set of rings is hard to find!!! "ENJOY!" You can calculate your wedding date, birthday or significant date too, just ask!!!! "ENJOY!!!"

Some "Man-Dese" like smooth lines with no clutter, sapphires and the center set in a "C-Bezel"
...and so now he shall get to see and appreciate just how cool custom can really be, for here is a sweet ring that is crisp and clean of line, channelset for a trouble free and sweet effect, that blends into her world flawlessly... The "C-Bezel" is also powerfully cool too, and this is a style that is wonderful to the eye as well as designed to last, which is what I call well built fine hand made custom jewelry... When it has to be just right and "good enough" simply will not do call 800 224-8086 and we'll do the rest :) "ENJOY!!!"

The ring of life is different for each person, here's Jan's!!!

Here's that Master Mock-up of the "Ring of Life" to preview!
The process that I use to make the photoetched celtic designs and other cool designs can also be used in a more whimsical way too, and here I have made a cartoon ring that is elements designed to represent very meaningful events, such as Jan and my wedding day, our children's names and even Cannon Beach, where we honeymooned so very long ago... We met at a volkswagen club meeting, hence that element... When I design rings in the "Life Ring" all I need is a hand full of dates and ideas that you would like to see incorporated in the design, then I go and build that custom design... Here's a design tips page! I wanted to give Jan something meaningful this year, and nothing but a "Life Ring" seemed to fit the bill... For my lovely bride, a true one of a kind :) Designed by living... ...taking "personal" in fine hand made jewelry to the next level, totally custom and totally cool...

Thomas has always fancied owning a platinum celtic ring, and soon he will indeed!!!
This is a design that I really liked alot, and I re-imaged it in a 6mm width so that we can get a powerful look and also so we can set the 0.78 carat diamond in a very very low bezel too... Soon to be platinum and totally unique this ring will be an amazing example of just how good it can be, taking traditional art and bringing it to custom wedding bands!!! Here's the master model from which I shall make the ring!!! "ENJOY THE PREVIEW!"

The "SEAL TEAM" thinks that they like the Knotts without borders design, here's a preview!

Master Model Preview!
Emental Knott work that is designed to meet wonderfully for a repeating pattern for the exact finger sizes supplied, and a humble preview of what these rings might be... You did not specify the color of metal for the remake so I just rendered in a warm yellow, leaning a bit to the rose gold color... Images at 8mm wide to size... For pricing check this grid... "ENJOY!"

Paul loved one of the celtic designs, but customize to 9mm with defined borders

Master Model Preview!
Now, this is one of the very early drawings, where I worked with the swirl designs to create areas of light and dark more dramatic than in the basic swirls. Strong lines and bold background means contrast and depth... Great design and a wonderful way to build that dream ring just the way you want it built, for we can start with a house design and customize it totally to your tastes... "ENJOY!!!"

"LEWIS" and Clark were adventurers, and Theressa has a discovery to make right now!
...and for a delightful princesscut this is a supremely fine wedding set treatement. The wedding ring sports a carat of fine princesscuts and a bold and powerful look, and we made the shank of the engagement ring after we had the wedding ring so the thickness matches nicely and the look is just so "perfect"... Now, in the world there are those who appreciate fine things, lush and plush shanks and bold substantial fine jewelry... There is always a home for fine fine quality, and we appreciate the fact that we can work with you directly to such wonderful end... Very much a pleasure, and I just wanted you to have a super fine weekend, and set in front of the monitor, all blury eyed and stuff :) ...pondering what is coming :) "Get some rest Theressa!!" {Grinning wickedly now)

In the timeless and ancient Celtic theme, twin rose gold heirlooms to delight and please!
In a very warm tone rose' gold we see two of the finest celtic designs in my house pattern, this is the celtic swirl design, with the delicate textural feel. Just delightfully unique in a cheerful redish hue metal, 14Kt gold after all is but 58.5% fine gold and we use copper in higher measure in the alloy to achieve this effect... Not just a great set of rings here, but "Brilliant!" "ENJOY!!!"

It's MILLER TIME!!!!!
Man, I bet you never heard that before... {Grin}... Well, the fact is that you will never in your life see another ring like this, for this is a one of a kind hand engraved ring by Jerome, and in a bold 6mm 18Kt gold with the client's 0.66 carat hearts and arrows super fine "D" color diamond in the center of attention... OH ya, and the center of attention is exactly what this ring will be too, for the delicate and elegant ring is simply stunning... "ENJOY!!!"

Take three old client rings, twin comfort-fit bands and a fine die struck crown and where are you?
For the person who wants to enjoy those diamonds you are right where you always wanted to be, with a stout and sleek set of rings that have 19 diamonds burnished into the rings flush by Ray, and of course the client's center diamond set in a strong four prong die struck crown too... A great way to consolidate these diamonds and make that ring you dreamed of... "ENJOY!!!"

Platinum cross-over solitaire, for fine princesscut of the one carat flavor? "We got em!"
The fact is that we have the very popular cross-over style in both the solitaire and the tree stone version, in both platinum and gold. Here's a great ring that has a sweet sculptural feel and look to it, with sleek lines and a twist. That gallery is both strong and elegant at the same time, and a great ring is born on a fine Friday sunny day :)

Re-engraved for a delightful repeat offender, brought the design back Lisa :)
Now, I gotta start off by saying that this ring was "hammer" everywhere, and so dented that were it not a tradeshop solid ring I am sure it would have been destroyed :) I had Jerome chace the lines and re-engrave the ring again, and now you can actually see the flower at the back of the shank... I hope that you enjoy how dramatically this came back, the original fresh ring is a treasure, and that came back, but you gotta stop wearing this rock climbing!!! "ENJOY!!!"

Now, take away the triskets and make for some nice scrolls??? Yup, we can do that!
Take a very strong single wax carving and cast, then set flush both fancy shapes and rounds in the finest of gems (diamonds) and then hand engrave with the masterful touch of the finest european hand engraving and you have Bart's ring :) Minus the triskets, and including the scrolls, and another dream comes true :) Enjoy man, this one is for you!!!

I grew a "BEARD" a few years back, and joke that I am unraveling!!
And for the most delightful unraveling of a great idea into a world class set of ring check out this link, twin rings of the same design in different color metal!!! For the gent, the delightfully fine swirl design that is cast in 14Kt white gold, and the gal's ring is the same design in warm tone 14Kt yellow gold... Since the picture says it all I will just smile, send this up to the web server fer yer review, and say "COngratulations guys!~!!!"

Now, I know that South "Detota" is a long drive from Portland Oregon!
And what else I know is that yer gonna feel like yer floating on air when you see how delightfully fine this ring came out for you, in the delicate and fine organic design that makes this ring special... I love to build creative rings, and this stands as one of the best, comfort-fitted and ready to wear and enjoy forever. "ENJOY!"

Here's a Platinum Celtic with a stout, low rider six prong crown, for a more modern look.
Where the very style of the celtic rings suggest a timeless classic bezel in most cases the fact is that the fitted low crown works perfectly, and with a bit of a more modern look at that... It's a fact that the celtic rings are perfect for any shape center, with either a bezel or a crown any stone can be worked in the design... Take a peek at where going down this road has taken us, I think this ring is "Cool to the tenth power, SQUARED"... ENJOY !!!!

Hey Jim! Check out these fine matched oval side stones, they will make a perfect ring!!!
For the diamond lover who wants the fine look of a center oval (see below) flanked and graced with oval side stones here's the parts that make the diamond area complete... Bright and fine matched these are dramatically eyeclean and delightfully bright... When it comes time to build a ring the parts are everything and with this ring we start with supremely fine diamonds, a sure guarantee of a dramatic and breathtaking result for certian... "Let's rock her world, shall we?!?"

Jim, here's that 2.64 carat oval with the prime time shape, the best of the best.
What a very fine diamond this one is, and Jim get's to see this today for the first time! Yes, I had to have a tooth pulled yesterday so I took the day off, and what a nice day it was, all peaceful and quite and stuff, but today we need to show you this fine diamond, show you the shape and how nice it is... Take a peek at the original GIA Certificate, to see how a fine fine oval diamond lab report is suppose to look... Sorry you had to wait a day for this shot, but I take the best shots anyway so by waiting you see this the way it is the best anyway, so it all works out in the end for the best. Very finely eyeclean and very bright, so call Duane and it's time to make something cool... Very nice diamond, very nice digital photo too if I do say so myself... ...later...

Hey Franklin, you asked about "Celtic Knotts without borders, and here's some new ones!
I have designed so many patterns that if I were to set down and cut them all out, and make the molds, that I would be at it over a year I figure... Most of the very fine knott designs are actually way better without borders too, for it gives just that much more area for the design to be defined. For example, take a ring that is 6mm in total width with rails or borders, which are 1mm each, then the design is only able to use 4mm of that area... Dramatic results are born from bold and clean lines like this... Enjoy, and when you have seen the one you love the most call me and we can build that dream ring :)

Now a "LIETO" wax preview for you, and a sweet sculptural flavor...
Working in wax is in 3-d but the drawing is only a pale shadow of what can be, and in the wax we have matched the very plush and dramatic sculptural aspects of the engagement ring, and made a form fitting ring that vanishes in the beautiful curves and lines of this now perfect wedding set!!! Approve the wax and we're rocking :) Note the gentle ramping effect of the stepped down ribs as they turn the corner around the crown??? OOooohhh man, does this get any better???

I wanted to take a lieto time out to draw what might be a perfect wedding ring!
So, what I thought made sense is that since the strong flavor of this ring is that grooved shank and the very neat "twist" that it has that the wedding ring should capture that same flavor, same width and form-follow... With the twist and with this ring we can move to one side, cut the form follower ring and run a nicely blended in (please excuse the photoshop hack around the crown) but you get the idea... I'll bid this in mail in the next few minutes...

Re-drawn to connect the elements together, for a design that will be delightful!
I have been corrected!!! This is the actual knotwork from the opening of the Gospel of St. John, but NOT the Book of Kells - Folio 292R. This is actually from the Lindisfarne Gospels...�still famous, but not as well known as the Book of Kells. The design is very fine, and I have taken the line weight up nicely so that in the process this ring will be well defined and strong... I noticed on the latest scan that the end knotts are "double lines" and that is not a good idea... The process depends on a strong definition between light and dark, which I think we have at the best possible state right now... Please review the art, and we can chat...

From the Book of Kells, Gospel of Saint John, Detailed Knottwork for custom ring!!!
Here's a mockup of a drawing that I just did, based on the client's art and the illustration from the ancient Book of Kells, the detailed Knott work illustration that opens the Gospel of St. John, and for art and design this book is the root of the most amazingly complex and delightful designs I have ever seen... Soon to be in platinum and a rather amazingly fine ring indeed!!! Shown with 1.5mm "borders" imaged within the design, and we can also replace the imaged borders with added slightly raised rails too if you choose... Enjoy the mock up, and what might be {Grin}... Call me now to start the journey!

Wanna sneak peek at a small version of a celtic suite of projects?
Of course if I was to upload this at the original 1250 dpi it would be so huge that you would not be able to see a single design or pattern in full, but for an overview of the plate process here's a glimpse inside my world :) In this process wonderful thing lay within reach, like a custom school crest or celtic crosses and what ever you can imagine. Great process, and I have just begun to scratch the surface, no pun intended {Grin} "ENJOY!!"

Hey, you were wondering what your design might look like in either yellow gold or platinum?
Well, I would recomend going either flavor of gold but not platinum in this narrow 4mm profile, but I should be able to run a nice millgrain line down the outer skirt, and so I thought... ...since I can't build both to show you I would do a simulation of what might be, in yellow and white gold... Platinum is a very hot metal and erodes the surfaces in casting, so with this fine design I would do platinum knowing that the design would be less defined, and at your request... Great ring, hot idea too!!!

For one of my favorite repeat offenders, a pin that is design to be quite symbolic...
So, for a classy school pendant I was furnished a very great idea of three elements to be combined to make a very cool pin. The triangle is symbolic of the Parent/Teacher/Child and the cross of Jesus. The Dove is symbolic of peace, and the three elements combine into a very finely ballenced and tuned design, that we'll render via the photoetch process for a very strong design and powerful result... I also imaged this in three different sizes, just in case there is a slight shift in what size you want... Great preview here, so hit the link and smile :)

For the HEALY crew a set of two rings, in the theme of the engagement ring we made before!
Yes, this took me a while to get it just right and so here is finally the version that makes great sense to me, and hits the requirements on the nosey... First we have the gal's wedding band, with five gems in the design woven into the pattern, toward the top half of the ring, 6mm in width and designed to very much minimize the seam where the ring joins... A wonderful companion for your celtic engagement ring! The gent's ring is the same design of course, but bordered with a nice rail which will protect the patterned design... I have planned for the gems in the gal's ring to be right at 2mm and we're on target for a super fine set of rings here...

Lovely gent's ring with Jerome's special magic, platinum and sure to please!
The way that Jerome banks and turns is just magic, the hand engraving that is the mark of ballence and design with style, and there are few out there who are as creative and as effective as is my friend Jerome... Inside engraving is also all done, and it's ready to rock with it's companion rings, which I'm waiting for... Will not be long, figured you should see this :) "ENJOY!"

To highlight "special" engraved to perfection
I banked the pendant so that you catch a glimpse of just how cool this really is, and how the engraving by Jerome is banked and has depth... Very fine here, enjoy!

A heart in a heart from the heart, with a secret twist and hidden chamber :)
Supremely fine heart shaped diamond to start the show, about a carat and about as nice as it gets for cut, shape and quality, then to the two tone pendant that has a hinged door on the back, both to provide the engraving canvas for the engraved message, or some small token... Shown on a nice strong style chain that will do a wonderful job of both holding the pendant and completeing the look... Man on man, for creativity and a meaningful token does it get any better than this??? "ENJOY!"

AARON has a sweet princesscut channelset ring that he wants to see about now!
Crisp and fine the diamonds are set in a tight pack, this setting is just fine and elegant, a greawt look and totally trouble free too! For the perfect wedding band for that fine engagement ring this is just the ticket.

Now, Audra has these diamonds from her father's ring that mean alot to her...
And she wanted to have a band ring with the diamonds burnished in the ring flush and we needed to add thickness to what would be a comfort-fit band, but we needed to make a custom for the extra depth to clear the diamond's culets... One the way to a ring that will last forever, and those diamonds slightly offset will be delightful too :)

Now, the "C" bezel and a row of matched princesscut sapphires, does it get better???
Soon to be cast in white gold and very much a classic in the clean lines and the troublefree setting style, there is no finer way to set a fine diamond than bezel set and the channelset accents complete the look and the ring... You will love this in that white wintery metal, a real classic...

LEWIS & Clark were adventurers, and here's a delightful journey towards the perfect set!
Theresa loves a bolder look and so since we're engineering a wedding set that will be perfect companions we actually started with building the wedding band of her dreams first, a one carat total weight fine diamond ring, princesscuts that are bricked tight and fine for a perfect look... Lovely thing here is that I will first comfort-fit the inside and slightly roll the outer surface too so we have a nice comfort-fit feeling ring set with no defined edges... We start with this ring, and refine and refine and refine. Now the engagement ring for width was right on, but... Since the wedding ring will be thicker than a 2mm comfort-fit ring we didn't want to have such a height difference between the two rings, so we decided that once the wedding ring was made that we'd cut a new shank wax for the engagement ring, and that way when it's all done the two shanks will match so nicely, no diamonds in the engagement ring, but a perfectly fine look that says "Two ring set"... Moving the engagement ring now to have the wax cut, stand by for cool but I wanted you to see the wed ring today as a start :)

Hey STEVE, hit this small link to take a really good look at this marvelous ring!!!
Now, what I wanted to show ya is just how elegant and perfect this ring is, the hand engraving is a classic design that Jerome has laid down, and a fine scroll and floral theme runs thru this design, with a wonderfully textural feel. The depth of this hand engraving is such that this is a dramatic and exciting result, and of course the fine princesscut diamonds that equal a carat total weight in a fine "VS" quality is the crowning glory... Trouble free and as perfect a ring as is any showroom or posh salon, at a price you can actually afford :) ...thought you'd like that last part, and this is reserved today for you for 24hours... From my Featured rings page and another great example of uncommonly fine hand made jewelry by master craftsmen is offered... ENJOY!

Oh ye of infinate patients, we're ready to make yer day finally!!!
This one took quite a while for sure, but the wait was worth it for now we have a delicate hand engraved ring with the fine art that the customer supplied gracing the ring, and that is the way it goes here, you are in charge of the taste and the flavor to a super fine degree, and in this case the floating heart design that is on the outer shank winds down to the european hips, where it stops, and the sides are very finely engraved and trimmed with millgrain as well for a delicate and involved result... Great jewelry takes time, but the way it goes is that the result is worth the wait, and this is a very good case for that premise!!! "ENJOY!!"

What a delightful ring, with marquise diamonds setting the theme!!!
Trim ring with a row of straight bagguettes flanking a set of marquise diamonds that flank the center marquise, and a ring with a most impressively classic and elegant look is born... Note the matching wedding band is form fitted and locks into the ring so nice for a tight fit... Great diamonds, great ring and super fine result!!!! ENJOY!!!

Emerald center with framing ovals, nice group...
For a very nice look and the start to a very fine project here is a group of sparkelies that is being considered... Nice color in the enerald and the ovals are a nice size to frame the center, the scale is nice... Call Duane and yer ready to go... naturally...

A mystery celtic ring in "WHITE" metal is done!!
The natural background is featured here, with the texture coming from the actual grain of the investment used to surround the ring, so the matte background is a textural difference from the slightly and effectively raised design. Nice look here, and a very fine result... "Enjoy the preview, you'll love the ring"...

A "FERRIS" Wheel is a real crowd pleaser
And for another real crowd pleaser take a peek at this very cool ring which was built from a client's good idea, the Celtic Trisket design at the top is pierced and the diamond is framed in a white gold bezel, for a ancient and timeless look. The design winds down the side and adds depth and flavor to this ring, for a classic treasure, and a fine result. "ENJOY!"

REID, you have got such a wonderful platinum ring, set with princesscut sapphires to see!!
Here's a crisp ring that is based on a ring from my specials page, but the house special is platinum and gold with diamonds and it inspired this ring, with a distinct improvement with the addition of princesscuts... Straight sided and crisp look, with all the sculptural flavor of the original, but now with that dash of color and interest that makes great jewelry great... Platinum and nicely weighty this ring is built to last... Enjoy the Preview, the ring you will just not believe until it's in yer hand...

Here's a 1.09 carat of pure fire and brilliance, "F-SI1" AGS (000) Perfect!
I've been accused of using a hundred words when one or two could have done just as well, so let me let this picture stand as example of just how good a diamond can be... Soon in a ring built to perfection, common prongs for a full look, and away we go :)

Total full bore custom, tattoo art transformed into a elegant wedding band!
Howdy Dave :) About time to show you this most amazing ring in person, but for now just take a look at the digital shot for starters... The two elements are combined so that the design laces around the entire design, and the look of this is very special with a very light satin finish in the center run and the high polished borders separated by a thin hariline element... When it comes time for celtic, or custom patterned wedding bands built to order, I think this shows nicely what I can do :) "ENJOY!!!"

WELL HEIDI HO!!
Very nice full princesscut look and with common prongs too, for that very full and interesting look. One of the harder setting jobs around, setting princesscuts into common prongs, but we have a great platinum ring here and a a very nice result... This is not the first ring for Heidi, and after seeing this today I am sure that it will not be the last either... "ENJOY!"

For a classic this ring is hard to beat, and it can be modified too taste !!!!
Here's a super nice ring set in platinum, crisp and defined and strong too, and with this ring witgh 0.15 carat side stones they have the center size for this listed at 5.2mm... Well, with the fifteen point diamonds on the sides and the strong nature of the full look we often remove the center and install a larger crown for a more dramatic ring... Loosing the illusion plate behind the diamond allows a bit of a bump up in size, but for the real solution replacing the crown is perfection... Now, Crown this ring with an AGS (000) idealcut and you have a fantastic full look. Here's a mockup of what this looks like, side view shows the v-style crown and a much larger full carat diamond, and it works perfect...

Ron, Remember that 11 Princessccut diamonds hand engraved and platinum Wedding Band?
I have a house rings "featured rings" special going right now, so this ring is marked down too!!! Here's a ring that has a strong and bold look, with the Roman Laureal Leaves design on the shank which breaks at the top into double millgrained lines, framing the 11 diamonds... A very fine look and a very cool ring, about 0.60 carats total weight and a one of a kind that is the perfect match for the Roman Laureal Leave engagement rings that Ray engraves... Give a shout if this is the one, I cannot make another for this price... A very tasteful matching companion for her ring???

MILES of smiles will result from hitting this link Earl...
Now, while hotter than a pepper this fine ring is delightfully engraved and ornimented with the touch of class that it takes to make a ring into a family heirloom, and more than that!!! Platinum with a richly full shank for a robust "canvas" as it were Ray just finished hand engraving this ring, but we have not had a chance to polish and detail it, but he wants to show this to you today on this fine Friday, and sort of make yer weekend special... Delicate Tanzanite trillions and a fine diamond, hand engraved platinum and... ...someone pinch me, I must be dreaming :)

Miles and "MILES" of smiles are just ahead :)
Soon this ring will be delightfully hand engraved but we just could not resist the temptation of showing you this classic beauty before we set about customizing it. The delicate color of Tanzanite flank the sides of this fine diamond, platinum and sleek but also strong and lasting... Common sense has a place even in the jewelry business, and we engineer things to be lasting and enjoyable too... Enjoy the fast preview!!!!

Every great journey starts with the first "MILES"
...and every great ring project starts with the highest quality parts at tradeshop, and here's a sweet platinum casting we just finished, getting ready to build that dream ring... With trillion Tanzanites and a sweet center this will be a dream come true for someone, and that 0.75 carat center will be the crowning glory to this fine ring, stand by for more :)

"MILES" and miles that space craft that went down in the South Pacific dropped debries
What a grand site that was, and what a grand preview you have today, of the shank that will be the body of the ring we are going to be making fer you... This is the 4mm house version of this shank, I normally don't do previews of house molds and waxes, but you wanted to "see" and that is what you get, a preview... I also incorporated the benferdone ring, with the color shifted on the side stones to bet closer to the Tanzanite look, it originally had emerald remember and it was the basis for my estimate and what we had chatted about, seemingly so long ago :) Duane has the center diamond already, and here's the preview of the wax, so call Duane and we can rock this project home for you.

ROBERTO, will be a hero in the house, oh there is not any doubt about that at all!!!
Now, what we have here is a sweet channelset and hand engraved ring, with the delicate engraved outside that really makes this ring a totally one of a kind, but the inside is also engraved with a meanful phrase too, further personalizing this ring and making it into exactly what the client wants... Not the way it comes from the jewelry case, for we have no case, we make what you want, the way you want it, and are quite effective in making something rather special indeed.

We have here a heavenly celtic ring with rails, for Derric to see!!
Designs take on an entirely different flavor with rails, slightly raised and slightly rounded, which really adds a very 3-D depth to the rings, and it helps to protect the design from daily wear as well, so the effect is both delightful as well as practical too. I think that it is a great honor building wedding rings, symbols of the togetherness and love, and I always take the time to make them very very special indeed... "ENJOY THE PREVIEW!!"

For the "WEBBERLEY" crew Ray has a big suprise for you today!!!!
The classic elegance of the Celtic Knott, a his and her's ring that are a wonderful match and at 4.5mm this is one of the narrowest rings that I make. With bold lines and crisp fun meaning I trust that you will not ever find or see anything like these in the big city, for Ray designed this pattern and we make them one at a time, for a very limited production... I see others copying my designs and trying to turn them into factory production runs, but always laugh when I see the rather lame results, for when we do these they are one at a time, and done right... Enjoy the rings, appreciate the difference!! {Grin}...

For Gina a restoration of a treasured heirloom was the mission, which I aced out!!!
Funny thing is that I kept setting this old ring aside, saying to myself that "This ring is hurting"... In the past a jeweler had "HACKED" out the two center stones and some of the smaller diamonds set in the pave' area, so this was not a gentle rebuild but rather going all the way back in and starting over with the top, the thing that made it make sense was that Gina (A dear repeat offender) really liked that ring, so we graced the ring with a 6.5mm ruby that is rich and vivid and twin 0.25 carat GIA graded "F-VS1" very fine diamonds, for a killer result, and one that is also built to endure... Hey, it's not all about selling loose diamonds or "making the sale", not in customer service anyway, it's always about the client, what they like and what they find charming... Not exactly the BlueNile/Mondera business model, but it services our clients well and since our business is customer referal driven it helps us too!!! When you want it your way, just call ray :) "ENJOY!!!" Creativity is not dead and gone, it just lives in Oregon now, right here at Tradeshop...

GINA, you asked me what this ring might look like with a ruby center and diamond sides?
I can't draw up everything for everyone but fer you, as one of my favorite repeat offenders I just had to show you what this ring might look like. This super structure is fairly sound so I see this as a build up job that will work nicely, and if yer easy on the ring it will hold up nicely indeed... "ENJOY!!!"

Oh "CHOI", what a great and fine look and a platinum ring with bagguettes!
For this is a sweet and fine emerald cut which is one of the more wonderful shapes on this planet, and the only thing which can make this nicer is an elegant and classic platinum ring with matched bagguettes for that full diamond look... Just a totally delightful ring here, I am sure it will light up yer world to the tenth degree!!!! ENJOY!!!!!

What a massively cool diamond, Duane wanted you to see this ASAP!!!
You know who you are, and I wanted to show you the Hearts and Arrows shot that I just took thru the scope, and let you start to get an idea of just how fine this diamond really is. Bright and vibrant and so well cut that this diamond is the best of the best by design... Give Duane a shout and this is headed to ya at once :)

Now, Victoria has some rather cool plans for her man!!!
Here's a very crisp ring, platinum with 18Kt trim, and with wonderfully matched diamond in a row down the center. This has a total weight of half a carat, and for a nice trim bold man's ring there is hardly one I like better!!! "ENJOY THE PREVIEW!"

Hey Todd!!! Check this out!!!
You can go with a straight band here, or form fitted, as you see best, but the straight sided band allows her to wear the band and put the diamond ring away for traveling and stuff...

Hey ROBERTO!!! Take a look at this, hit the link and see the elegant hand engraved ring!!
Here's a super fine ring that we just pulled out all the stops on, with Jerome given the mission of "Hand engraving this to make it a true treasure and classic, as good as it gets". The channelset diamonds are trouble free and secure, with the smooth and sleek look to the top, which breaks into an elegrant scrollwork and winds the way back around the entire ring. "ENJOY!!"

"DAVE IVERSON" has a sweet celtic ring blank to check out today!!!
Rounded and shaped this ring will take the theme from the elements and wind around the ring, roughly divided in to two designs... This is a very nice idea, and the plate is great, so we're ready to rock!!! Call me tomorrow and we start the journey together :)

"Dave Iverson" has a great idea, and a tattoo as well {Grin}...
So we take the client inspired art and weave a beautiful ring design using two elements that are designed to blend together so well, and since there are rather elemental areas that are not complex this ring will be able to be sized with out much problem what so ever... Just a scratch and sniff simulation of what this design might yield, just to get you excited... ...have fun man, this will work smashingly!!!!!

Eye Damage is sure to result "ANN"
The diamond is supreme, a 0.85 carat "E-VS1" is crisp and perfect on paper of course but just look at this diamond under the digital camera and you start to get an appreciation for just how fine this really is...

Check out the Lab Certificate! I think that for that special ring there is no finer princesscut out there :) How about you?!? "ENJOY!"

Howdy, just had to show this ring again, cleaned and polished!!!
I wanted to show this to Carlos again, before I had just set the stone and it came right from the bench, but now detailed and finely finished this is a treasure to behold!

For the LEE crew I have a ring that is sweet and trim, tapered bagguettes times two.
When folks ask me what I like the best I have to smile, for I think that there is no finer way to display a fine diamond that with the classic elegance of the bagguette trimmed ring, that tapers and provides a stable and beautiful home. When you see this ring I hope that you enjoy the crisp clean lines and the way the diamond is the center of attention... "ENJOY!"

"ROGER DOGER" and over and out!!!
Even synthetic stones deserve a cool home, and the best reason for making a ring is that you enjoy the idea, and the center... This is a very interesting stone that has a strong banding and shifts hue and color at will... The bold lines of the ring are very very cool, and the "mittered edge" where the center crown melts into the shank makes for a sculptural look that is priceless... "ENJOY!"

YET ANOTHER PREVIEW FOR CHRIS!!!
Slightly darkened background to enhance the powerful strong design, and another classic is born, for there are few rings that have the definition and the dramatic flare that this platinum gent's ring does... The design is taken from the "Wolf's Print" theme, and the celtic triangle "Triskets" I drew are a wonderful way to transition to the shank... "ENJOY CHRIS!!"

Wax on, Wax off, and for the BAUGHN crew we have a preview today!!!
Here's the wedding ring, and once again this is a great form following wax that is designed to capture the flavor of the engagement ring, and once engraved and decked out with ornimentation this will be a sweet matching ring indeed. I like the fact that we have a nice width for I can really make the engraving stand out and fluorish... "ENJOY THE PREVIEW!"

For the person who wants the form fitted band check this out!!!
Here's yer engagement ring with the wax that is carved, and will be soon engraved with the flavor of the original that Ray hand engraved before, and do note the way the wax follows the side so very nicely, taking it's shape from the engagement ring faithfully. The rings will fit very nicely together and when finally engraved there will be no doubt that this is the matching ring!!! "ENJOY!"

Caroline, I know that you were trying to call me yesterday, so I wanted to show you this today!
Here's a ring that will make a most outstanding ring indeed, and you will notice that I have narrowed the borders so that when the yellow gold rails are added there will not be a double framing border... This will be a smoking fine ring, and the fact that you guys are getting married in Ireland is also rather cool indeed!!! There is nothing I'd rather do than build this meanful ring for you folks!!!! "ENJOY THE PREVIEW!"

Celtic Dragons??? How about Tradeshop's exclussive design, with two different options!
Now, there is a finely detailed and ornate celtic dragon in my collection, and now with a version that is more complex and ornate yet! Note that the top design has the larger dark areas filled in with white elements, and in this way I have make this ring more interesting with strong and defined edges that border the sections, a stronger and more interesting design with a softer look, less stark... Pick the version you like Tom and we're off to the making for ya!!!

By design, delicate heartshapes inner-twined in the celtic knott theme, total custom!
Here's a bold and interesting design, that is very very complex... This is bordered with very fine rails and makes the design the center of attention, for a bold and exciting result... This is the mag plate stage where I make the master from which I make the rings, and we went all the way around with the design, the blending at the seam will be nearly invisible... Get ready for a truly outstanding result, and another classic!!! "ENJOY!"

Joe "WALSH" is a most excellent and wonderful musician indeed!!!
Now, what we have here are heartshaped elements woven into this complex design so sweetly, with a horizontal flip and massively inner-twined elements to make this design a very fine and detailed example of the celtic knott designs... Shown with bordered edges to make the design framed and important, with a flare and touch that make custom delightfully interesting...

Howdy!!! The "FERRIS" mag master plate is ready for review!!!
And what we have here are many shots to show how the ring works, and how the design winds and flows around the back section, where we made a mirro image so that when it's finally sized to the exact size, with the bezel installed, that the design will blend together nearly seamlessly... Always a bit of a seam but here I think we can minimize that to a super fine degree... I shall do the piercing in the final casting, not in the blank... "ENJOY!!!" ...and "yes" that is your diamond there too in that shot!!!

What a nice Celtic with "Triskets" pierced, and a tapered body too!!
Just a scratch and sniff of what we're building, the triskets at the top are pierced and the design down the side weaves and winds the way back around the ring, with a diamond planned in a nice medium high bezel in white gold. The ring is imaged at about 7.5mm at the top and tapered, with the diamond being in the range of 4.5-5mm for a very crisp look... take a peek and let me know what you think, I hope that you enjoy this process as much as I :)

Delightful ring from the "Featured Ring Page" modified to taste!!!
Bold with bagguettes framed in a "U" shaped setting that gives this ring a flare and style like no other... The center was for a round diamond but with a bit of work we now have a ring that has a fine emerald cut crown installed, and is ready to be that perfect ring for the emerald cut lover. We can modify to taste nearly any ring, and make that dream come true cost effectively, so just remember that your dream ring, or next treasured family heirloom is but a phone call away... We have a total absence of "Click here to order" buttons you'll notice, for we think that planning that project takes more than a point and click, and here you can have the idea done your way, not just "the way it comes"... Enjoy the preview, appreciate the difference.

Here's a super fine diamond marquise, hot "E" color and smart "SI1" clarity!
Just take a good look at this diamond and I am sure that you will agree that this is a prime time shape for the marquise cut, and the diamond is very flashy and vibrant, with life and with fire... hard to show you how good this is in a digital shot, but I wanted you to see the shape and how good this is today... "ENJOY!"

Hey "TERRI" you have a marvelous engagement ring ready to rock yer world!!!!
AAAAhhhhh yes, the classic lines of the princesscut that are enhanced by the "V-Cap" style crown, and this delightful basket crown is both stylish and strong, for it is not enough to just be beautiful, but rather I also like to plan for the lasting and timeless result of a superior mounting too... The base ring is a comfort-fitted band, and the crown base is narrowed to make the second ring set beside this nicely, without the huge punch out where the base of the crown pushes the rings apart... Nice diamond, this princesscut is everything you could dream of in a fine diamond too!!! "ENJOY!!!"

A very interesting "TURNER" of events today for Vanessa!!
As we wind down with this project I almost feel sad, for Vanessa has been such a delight to work with, and it is seldome that I have this much fun making a dream come true!!! Here's that wedding ring to match nicely with your engagement ring we just made, and with a delicate and tasteful touch of engraving that really makes these gems seem elegantly framed. The Roman Laureal Leaves design in the shank and the finer elements and engraving on the prongs makes this ring seem textural... Not yet polished, Ray just finished engraving this for you today, and after clean and polish we're ready to make your day!!! "ENJOY!!"

A "MASSEY" fine ring here, not yet polished, Ray just engraved and set!
Here's a ring that Ray just finished setting, and during the setting process the ring is delicately engraved. The ring is not yet polished, which is why in the lines there is a darkness that will be removed in final polishing, but I wanted you to see this magnificient "D" color ideacut in this ring today, even though it will not be ready to ship until tomorrow, the ring is smashingly fine, and tomorrow we're ready to make yer day!!!!

Eternity ring in platinum, common prong for a clean line? Yeah, we got that!
In a size 4 and using 3mm diamonds the total weight here at 20 stones should be right at 2.0 carats, an d this is a sweet strong platinum blank that I love, for the common prongs help to fill in the gap between round stones, and make the outer lines straighter and fuller somehow... For fine diamond setting we'll let Ray set this one, and we're also figuring a very fine VS-G grade diamond, all finely matched for a fine result... When it has to be just right call Ray and so shall it be!!! "ENJOY!"

Little kids play "TEBO" in the backyard on sunny days
...and on those sunny days I am pretty sure I know what yer gonna be doing, and that is watching the sun gleaming off your new platinum wedding ring, as it rides so perfectly beside your custom engagement ring we made... See, by cutting that wedding ring wax you had the fit in the bag, and all we had to do was to cast this and finish it, with a super fine result and fit guaranteed to be delightful. "ENJOY!!!"

Here's a "MASSEY" fine ring, soon to be set and engraved!
Here's a ring that will soon have the Roman Laureal Leave style shank engraving and a fine fine millgrained line bordered prongs, with a magnificient center diamond of the "D" color, and the side stones are also fine fine princesscuts, for that super white and dramatic look which I know you will just fall in love with... Very soon I start the setting and the engraving, working them together around the ring for a super fine finished result... "ENJOY!!"

OOOooohhh Chris!!! We got a "Wolf Print" Platinum Celtic ring with yer name on it!!!
Now, for the most creative and interesting celtic custom yet I vote for Chris's design, which is inspired by the "Wolf Print" design in the center area of the ring, and I drew the trisket triangle knott designs for the side, so we could blend this design into the ring elegantly... Note the way that the design is segmented by the process, with deep releif and exciting crisp definition, and this is "before" I lightly antique to enhance the design... For those who ask "Can the ring have a natural finish in the background?" I think Chris's design answers that well... Bold and exciting, totally unique and a tradeshop exclussive, where creativity, craftsmenship and real people meet... "ENJOY!!"

Brian likes the Celtic Knott designs, and this one the most!
Having made the gal's celtic ring some time ago it is now time to fill in the blanks, and to start we're looking at a matching gent's ring in 6mm flavor, size ten... Great look and this will be a perfect companion ring for you... The wax that I show is from my master collection if unique designs, and is perfect to make this ring... Now, for the gal's wedding ring!!! We're thinking of a trim 1.5mm band here with a pin-stripe down the center, antiqued so that we capture the flavor of her existing ring... A simulation for now, but soon the "real thang!" Get excited :)

JENNIFER is dreaming Emeralds and Celtic and Infinity Signs in Platinum!!
And what a super fine ring will result, so dream big grasshopper for you will find that creativity and promise are a phone call away, and here's a mockup of the ring that you liked with the infinity sign in the center crown, for a delightfully interesting touch... Now, we'll use Aquas and Emerald for side stones, and this will be colorful and unique...

Platinum comfort-fit band milled with an inlay of 14Kt yellow gold!!!
With just a touch of a satin finish which really helps the color definiton to be seen, and the same coutour as the band was before milling... Great look, very nice weight... "ENJOY!!!"

If you went out in the snow you would soon have a "WHITEHEAD!"

Great set of celtic rings, with added rails, for that designer look and flare!

Ohlfs, yer gonna totally love this!!!

FRATO is done now, polished and sweet!

Vanessa has a ring that is ready to engraved, and Ray will do that Monday!!!

Ready when you are!!!!

MIGHTY MOUSE has a very special request, a hand engraved platinum tulip mounting for Minnie!
Well, for a classic it's hard to top a fine solitaire mounting, that is unless you consider what that shank might become and might be transformed into that is... Bordered with a delicate millgrained line the more sculptural aspects of this shank are more visible, and with the Roman Laureal Leave style run down the center we have a very interesting look indeed... I know that you wanted to see this up close and personal, the center will be set today and by tomorrow??? You just might make plans to "Fly over here and pick it up!" Call me first, but it looks good fer tomorrow...

Now, we have a double line of millgrain framing the diamond row...
And so now we draw to an end a very crisp and delightfully cool project, with a flare for clean lines and substantial shank, for a lasting and very unique look and feel. The Roman Laureal Leave design graces the shank and the millgrained lines ass just a tough of class and detail, that takes this all the way home...

How about some cool "Al-FRATO" with added flavor and style?!?
Now, with the added flavor of the strong and bold "Roman Laurel Leave" pattern on the shank, leaving the rounded roundells as a design element, to contrast with the sculptural effect of the shank, which is suggestive of natural elements, winding down the shank to a sizing "jewel" at the extreme back. Strong and solid, a home to five of the nicest quarter carat diamonds around, and for a powerfully cool and bold look the ring has few equals... Custom to me is what fine jewelry is all about, and this defines what I like the most... Class and understated style... "ENJOY!!!"

How about "Custom Al-FRATO" for a twist!!!!
Bold and dramatic in rich 14Kt yellow gold, and set with five very finely matched round quarter carat diamonds, for a full bodied and powerful look, and do note how the roundells are more rounded and softer, the bold strong shank will last forever and a wear daily ring is born, one that you can really enjoy and not worry about whacking it and stones loosening... Trouble free and elegant, the Tradeshop way... "ENJOY!!!"

AAAhhh, Celtic Dragons and Medval Hearts, weaving a timeless and classic dream that is astounding!
For a most delightful and most wonderful set of rings here is a most unique and interesting pair of rings, with a textural feeling and look that is suggestive of the ancient and classic art of the long ago past. The celtic dragon has a triangle "trisket knott" design between the heads, and celtic knott dlements that wind down the body... As good as it gets??? You bet cha!

For the person who wants it all, celtic dragons, and medeval hearts, we have you covered!
I decided that rather than spend Sunday watching TV that I would just scoot down here and draw this wonderful set of rings, with different designs, for that preview I know you guys want to see... Note that the Dragons has a triangle knott design separating the dragons, and I took the time to re-draw the entire design over, for a bolder and more defined look. I strengthened the line weight for dramatic relief, and I think that yer really going to love the way that this works in metal, for a strong and bold look... "ENJOY!" Here's that Mag plate master to enjoy!

For the Celtic Lover among you hit this small link and your heart will stop for a moment!"
Here's the Gent's ring that completes the set, the gal's celtic cathedral is pictured below, but this paragraph is for the guy, who get's to enjoy a fine fine ring that has a most delicate and delightful design... When you look you see a gentle vine design that weaves around the ring so nicely, and note the sizing area that makes the ring practical too... Engineered elegance, by design, the Tradeshop way!!! "ENJOY!"

The Jewelry industry is a delightful "CRAFT" and just look at this celtic cathedral as example!
When the mission is to be creative we are just that, and here we a prime time example of a beautiful diamond, in the 0.40 carat range, and a powerfully cool ring that is very much in the theme of the ancient celtic designs, yet sports a modern flare as well, for a wonerful look and feel, we're working on the gent's ring that is a matching design, this one came up first by design so I wanted you to see it right now :)

The jewelry industry is a delightful "CRAFT" indeed!!!
And it simply delights me to show you this rendering of the ring that I see right around the corner for you guys, two rings actually... Designed to be a perfect duo set of rings, with the ladies as a delightfully fine celtic design with a 6mm target at the top, tapering gently to keep that bold ancient look, and the gent's ring is a wonderfully fine example of the same design... Enjoy the mockup, and remember, "you ain't seen anything yet!!!" Call Ray today and we can begin the week starting yer rings process in earnest. PSSST, I finally decided that the gal's just had to be reimaged too for the strongest and most delightfully fine result... This ladies ring will move right along now, and the gent's can be right behind it too... Here's that Mag Plate preview of the Master!

"BACH" wrote many a sweet phrase, but what phrase describes this ring?
Dramatic perhaps? How about timelessly elegant and charming??? The fact is that this is one of the finer zoomorphic (animal designs) in my celtic library, modified to taste and finger size very nicely, and another example of how great rings are born, not just grabbed like a hershey bar from a jewelry case, for where will you find a great ring, a wonderfully unique and creative and delightful ring hand made to taste??? "ENJOY!!!"

"BACH" was definately one of the greatest musicans in all of history!
And when you look to the best in celtic rings and fine designs then look no farther than Tradeshop... We have here a bold and powerful heron design that is just amazing in the detail and the releif, the look and the feel. These rings tend to land right at the 1.7mm thick area, and a nice substantial and weighty ring is just around the corner, with lightly antiqued background and a lovely look, another world class project is just around the corner... "ENJOY!!!" Here's that Mag Plate Master to see and enjoy!

On the "HUNT" for a fine fine emerald cut???
We can help, for we have a selection which is unrivaled on the web, and we can help you find your perfect diamond too. We only publish a fraction of the available diamonds so be sure to call with your requirements, and we're on the job to make that diamond brighten up your world... Here's a sweet sweet 1.38 carat emerald cut with a "Prime time EGL Lab certificate" that will surely delight beyond words. For a wonderful result, and to avoid wasting time, call Duane and wrap up your fine diamond today too!!!

Trillions, of the finely matched flavor for side stones?
We got them, and matched pairs in any quality and size are just a phone call away. This pair is a delightfully fine pair of high color and high clarity diamonds which are platinum perfect, and the shape is also wonderfully full and fine at just a tad under 5mm tip to tip, and weight 0.36 carats total weight, so for flanking stones it is hard to beat this pair... We have this pair available, and wanted to show them to a very interested party "down-under"... I have a feeling that you will be hopping around enjoying what you see here, but you have not seen anything yet for these are bright and firey, which a simple camera cannot show... "ENJOY!"

Now, for a stunning emerald cut check out this 1.41 carat, up close and personal!
We have here one of the nicest cuts and aspect ratios that is possible in a very fine emerald cut diamond, and a prime time GIA CERTIFICATE as well, so we know that you will be massively delighted with this diamond as your choice, we just love the shape, the brilliance and the fire that this diamond has, we can see this up close and personal and I hope that this series of shots helps you to see just how good a fine emerald cut can really be too... "ENJOY!!!"

Now, we have some colored gems that clients wanted to preview, so we will...
Pink Sapphire Princesscuts are very very cool and we have those in many sizes, matched and very finely vibrant in hue and color. Also wanted to preview the very nice

pair of emerald cut emeralds as well and while not the best shots both stones are very vividly colored and have a strong powerful hue... The smaller of the two is a bit darker and has a strong green/blue hue, that is delightful... The 1.37 carat is more the fine rich emerald green that I personally fancy, but either are great... The color as I see it is just not as faithful as I would like, you gotta see these to appreciate how mich they are...

Fit for a "KING" and perfect for his queen, this is a guard ring in platinum!
Ever wonder why tradition says that you take the perfectly symmetrical engagement ring and put on band along side, which tosses the symmetry into the ditch??? When you do two bands the framing effect is perfect, and we have here a perfect solution for that solitaire center ring that works perfectly, and also note that there is a very small knotch for the prong on each side so the rings will fit together so well??? Just a fine treatement here for a solitaire and a wonderfully full look is born for any fine solitaire...

Now, imagine this in platinum and with these three matched princesscuts!!!
A super fine style, and do note the way the sides are more sculptural than a simple crown treatement, and for a delicate and interesting look I think that these princesscuts do the trick so very nicely... Once in that ultimate wintery white metal this will stand as one of the finest rings we've designed, with the stones having a dramatic and vibrant color that only fine sapphires have... On the way home to a fine result and ring!!! It's OK to get really excited about now :)

Howdy Reid, wanna see some sapphires that would be perfection for yer ring?
The basic style of that ring is such that not only are princesscuts possible to use but they will actually improve the look greatly, offering a very full look and geting rid of that "hour-glass effect" which is always part of a straight line and a circle... I do not know if that made sense, but what does make sense is to "see" how this will work!!! Take a look at a simulation of what this ring might look like????

For one of my absolutely favorite "repeat offenders" here's that powerful ring!!!
We have a fine 7mm sapphire to start with and a basic flavor, that is the sleek and the powerful, with an ornate skirt of diamonds to frame the center, for a rich and powerful look. That delicate color in the sapphire is sweet and really makes for this ring to be a statement, the clean lines and the rich bold sleek nature are trouble free and you sure are not gonna bend up this shank :) "ENJOY!!!"

Now for the Lancaster Project, the Ladies Wedding Ring to match!!!
What a fine and wonderful thread this one is, a ring that is platinum and finely matched princesscuts, and with Ray's personal hand engraving too, for a powerful and bold look and a perfect companion ring to the one we just made for you... European hips on the ring and the fine double row of millgrain framing the top, a very interesting look and the closer you look the more there is to enjoy and see... "ENJOY!!!"

What about that Ruby and the Luxury Cruise ring?!?!?
Hey Daniel, you should worry about stuff that there is a potential problem with and not things that are here for me to work on, here's that ring and crisply installed that new basket crown, and took up the ackward spacing between the side stones and old crown, lower the center in the ring for easy wear, and now you have a powerful gift to make you a hero on the big ship :) "ENJOY!!!"

For a "PRINCE" of a job watch this one unfold!
Based on a design that I did jus a while back this ring will have a yellow body and white center crown area, engraved to taste and flavor of the finest uropean hand engraved standards. Soon to be headed to the engraver, and another family heirloom is born!!! "ENJOY!"

Engraved band for BELVICH was a fun job!!
And for a sweet companion to the engraved rings that Ray does there is not a finer match, starting with a standard band and cut to feel and have the flavor of the gal's ring. A very nice ring with a great look and very bold exciting lines. "ENJOY!!!"

Matching Wedding ring, detailed and tweeked to perfection!
And now we have what appears to be a sweet ring that was designed "for" the engagement ring, and a great full look. I saw that the rails on the wedding ring, and the second bevel, was distractingly larger than the engagement ring so we filed this and narrowed it until it "pings" as a fine fine match... "ENJOY!!!"

Another WAX for the Heartshape lover
Well, we're ready to make this pendant now, the wax is prime time and a very nice frame for the heartshape diamond, so give Duane a call and we can move this into metal... Greaat idea, and a while in the making, I designed this years ago but good ideas are worth the doing, yes???

Hey "LISA", I had a thought for a pendant idea I drew to show ya...
Knowing that these are very nice size heartshapes, I wanted to simulate the look of what might be a pendant, with the shape taken from the stone entirely, with a small channelset skirt of small diamonds to draw the eye to the center. The stone with the checker-board cut I also did the bail in a sort of "faceted" look, just to give you something to consider. I grabbed these shots directly off the camera shots from before, and sort of simulated the rest. Bezelset with no prongs, and hinged back on pendant so it can "clip" to many different styles of chains without having to "clear the clasp"... What ya think ??? While style varies from person to person I think that taking the shape from the stone here, and making the pendant an extenstion of it is a super fine idea.

It's been a "LONGMUIR" time in coming, but here's that elegant custom wax!!!
This is the first step along the way to another amazing fine special order project, with a wax that is designed to please... Soon this will be cast in metal, and with diamonds in the leaves. This ring was inspired by another ring we did a while back, Take a look at what is to come!

Brian, here's yer ring that is nicely restored,
try not to beat it around so much, but it looks very nice again and is ready to send yer way... I really liked the way that the rings slid inside to form a phrase and this adds a very charming touch... So, we can settle up now and get this out to ya... ...you know where to find me, I'm setting in this here chair about three quarters of my life it seem... Reach out and touch someone Brian :)

Soooo, Andy wants to do a pendant, in the theme of the baypass like her rings we made...
Andy has this amazing fine opal to work with, and wanted the pendant aligned where the stone is basically up and down, so to make counter-weighted in platinum, we can do just that... With the suggestive design of the "shank/bail" we can use a good variety of chain sizes without problem. Probably wouldn't be a bad idea to make this a snap on bail, where you can install it on a chain without having to make the bail bigg enough to clear the clasp. I can bid that both ways, either should work fine... Call me, what do you think???

What do you get when you combine a fine AGS (000) "D" color diamond with the classic elegance of the solitaire???
Well, let's just say that you will have what could pass for aviation navigation lights, for this diamond is supreme in it's fine quality and it is not possible to exceed this finest cut, the ring is a very fine solitaire that is both strong and solid, yet graceful in the taper and wonderful in the look... When you consider the classics as the way to go it is hard to imagine that there is a nicer look out there, and know it;s a fine fine way to go... "ENJOY"

Hey Vanessa, I wanted to show you a lovely Gent's ring you must want to see about now!
Here's a ring that is a sweet companion to your ring, and soon to be rings, so set back and hit the big link... Triple roundells with the outer done in 18Kt gold and the center one left in platinum. Note the millgrained edges and the detailing, the very nice strong lines and bold manly look... I think that while a fine match to yours that this takes on a masculine flare and look that will surely delight...

Captian "KIRK" had full command of the star ship enterprise...
And we have fully in control one of the finest examples of the celtic zoomorphic art that was ever translated into a weding ring, the heron pattern is wonderful and they both mate for life and the elements are delicately inner-twined for a very crisp and exciting effect, where the rings are bold and exciting they are also very wearable, we always round the inside edges of the ring for easy wear... I wanted to say that these photos (and rings) are among my very favorite, they are bold and interesting, charming and crisp... "ENJOY!!!"

Did you know that "HOBBS" is a city in New Mexico???
Well, ya do now. And for a real treat be sure and hit the link that will take you to one of the sweeteest rings I have made, the medeval design that is suggestive of ancient carvings, which I did using carvings in an ancient cathedral for a guide, and while Celtic rings are all the rage I personally also love the delicate and wonderfully elegant medeval designs greatly!!! Really came out nice here, and another family heirloom is born!!!

Knife Edge solitaires??? Yup, we can do that fer ya :)
We have here a real classic ring in the making, and the fact is that there is hardly a finer way to display a fine diamond than this option, note the knife edge shank and the way that this has a sculptured effect and very nice lines... Give Duane a shout and let's build this bad boy :)

In the continuing saga of the Lancaster project :)
I am about ready to hand engrave the ring, which is as you see set with the princesscuts, for a special and very fine run of diamonds, a sheet of fire, and with tiny diamonds set into the roundells, and I will engrave and set about making this ring an outstanding companion to the very cool engagement ring we just made you :) "ENJOY!!!" Soon to be engraved :)

Now, Burt LANCASTER was a great actor, but you just have to see this wedding ring wax!!!
And for coolness there is not another project that this takes second place to, a very elegant and very ornate engagement ring was just crafted and engraved by Ray, and now the wedding ring will be engineered so that the bars are aligned, the diamonds will now be picked to fit the wax and design, and a super fine result is just around the corner!!!! You gotta love this one, it is prime time fine!!!! Call me and give me the go ahead and we're rocking this home :)

Engraved Fantasy Platinum, sweetly rendered with loving care.
With delight I show you a wonderful ring, with 4mm princesscuts flanking a magnificeint 1.78 carat center, engraved by Ray and now we are ready to know the wedding ring, distances and finer points :) Great project too, and a great example of the way the Roman laureal Leave style pattern works on the shank, millgrained and delicately ornate, yet with strong bold lines, a family heirloom in the true sense, designed in concert with care.

Drumm Roll Please! The initial stages of one of the most wonderful rings we have made happen
With a dramatic flare, the roundells set with small accent diamonds, and a dash of fire and light in the center gallery, and do please note the european wounded hips on the shank, and soon Ray will hand engraved the "Roman Laureal Leave" pattern on the shank, orniment the prongs and finish this stage of this wonderful wedding set... We waited until the engagement ring was newar done to start the wedding ring wax, the distance of the lined up roundells dictate the stones in the best projects... We'll use this opportunity to say start getting excited, this will be well worth the wait :) "ENJOY!!"

The "ALEXIS" Project is operated by the department of Energy, did ya know that?!?
And for energy this ring has it all, a magnificient center princesscut diamond that is both a prime time "E" color as well as "VVS" clarity, and now we move to the ring... Note the butterflys on the upper side of the shank, and the delicate millgrain that runs the shank??? Note the most elegant banked scroll work and the attention to detail??? If you thought that you had to see a designer's name inside yer ring to have the best of the best this is yer wakeup call... We build to exacting specifications, and we can build you anything you could want, engineering products for lasting quality and technical excellence... European hips on the shank and heartshape diamonds for accents, for that taste and class that just keeps giving.... When you see this I want you to remember this... "When the only limitation is your imagination the possibilities are endless"... "ENJOY" You dreamed big grasshopper, and here's the result! Soooo, you want it inside engraved too??? No problem there at all :) Ready to rock your world :)

In the black "FOREST" of Germany do they make clocks???
...you bet they do, wonderful ones too, and here we are engaged in making a world class pendant that will really make her smile, with diamonds pave' set in the center area, framing this magnificient heartshaped diamond, with that area cast separately so that the diamonds are set in white metal for the best look possible... This will be a most impressive pendant for sure, and we're ready to rock after you approve the wax...

Did you ever feel a "WHACK" in the head was better than the selections at your local store?
So, you take a sweet ring that has marquise accents and grace the center with a sweet fine marquise diamond in the 3/4 range and you are all the way home in taste and style, and affordably too. Note the way the weddingg band is conformed to the design and fits so nicely? Baggettes are set in the engagement ring as a fan, and the shank naturally widens out to meet the marquise accents, for a great look and a wonderful set... "ENJOY!"

Did you know that Concetta Kirschnerthe is the leader of the Princess SuperStar Band?
And yer gonna feel like a super star too when this wax is converted into a prime time fine platinum mounting, with these lovely five matched quarter carat round diamonds. Note the delicate roundells that are framing the end of the channelset diamonds, and the way that the powerful shank moves gracefully down from the roundells, tapering slightly as it goes... The gallery is set with five windows, and while a most substantial ring this will have a delicate bridgework and lightness which comes from this treatment... Give me a call when you have a chance to view this, and if you approve we are headed to the metal stage!!! Call me and we can ring this one up and get it moving at light speed!

Did you know that the "WHITEHEAD" institute is engaged in Genome research?
And the word "engaged" does indeed have some very special significance here as well, for this is soon to be a gourgeous two tone ring that is one of the most interesting and elegant designs I have ever done, the "Swirl design" is as ancient as they get, and bordered with contrasting rails is going to make this set legandary to be sure!!! "ENJOY!" Here's that Mag Plate preview!

Well Duane, ready to vaporize that gal's mind? We got the ammo, as you can see! When you really want to scramble her world into fire and light it's hard to imagine anything which would do it more effectively than this platinum ring, with a carat of fine fine bagguettes and the most wonderful bubble-gum tourmaline as the batteries for the magic which will do just that... I have a prediction to make Duane, that you will spend a few days scrubbing the ceiling where the she has put footprints, I think that you will find her reaction to this ring will be unlike any other we have ever done or planned, for powerful and for elegance this is the tops, as good as it gets!!!!!!

Howdy "DUANE", man have you got a suprise that will just keep giving!!!
For the most elegant and amazing look imagine this ring in platinum, a carat of the finest of the fine bagguettes in double fans, framing a bubble gum pink tourmaline of superior vivid and bright color... What a great ring this will be. and the stone will be set in a fine platinum basket, nice and low to the hand. Strong lines and bold, this will be noticed and comments will just keep coming at ya, for this is a legandary project with the most perfect parts, so the ring will be just drop dead fine... I love to watch these projects come together, and just know that when you think of super fine hand crafted fine jewelry and the internet you have to remember Tradeshop, where ideas and perfection are explored by master craftsmen, with a total absence of sales ckerks... "ENJOY!!!" Call me and we're half way home :)

Thinking about Moonstones in Platinum??? Have I got a set of rings for you!!!
This is a crisp knott design from my house designs, and we made these wonderful platinum rings with a bold and wider look, and incorporated the coolest moonstones for a most timeless look. These rings look like treasures from the past, with the bezels and the nice medeval look they are charming, bold and totally unique... When you think about all the tasteless jewelry cluttering the cases of the stores isn't it nice to know that in a world of sameness there is unlimited potential for custom, and the real limitations are not the clerk behind the counter, but rather just "how big you can dream!"... "ENJOY!"

Now, Deborah quite fancies the celtic swirls, and one can easily see why!!
The fine look and the bold lines of the celtic designs are legandary to be sure, and a classic and timeless look resuls in these platinum wonder rings. With bold lines and a delicate design down the center these are really clean and beautiful for sure, note that the sizing space allows the rings to be sized easily without hurting the design, and I just wanted to show you these massively cool rings before we ship :) "ENJOY!"

Suzanne wanted not to scrap her old ring, but to restore it sweetly!
And that is just what I did, by installing a new and very strong shank, and also by lowering the crown in the mounting so that it is easy wear and gloves can be easily worn without removing the ring... Very nice ring too, nice lines and now that the shank is restored it will cease to flex and be troublesome... "ENJOY!!"

Vanessa wants to brighten up her "man's world" a bit too, and here's how!
Now, what is major cool here is that we have just made the most elegant and lovely engagement ring for Vanessa and we're making a sweet wedding ring too, with alternating diamond and sapphire, but fer the guy there was an issue of that important ring, which we have this platinum mounting with Ray's Roman Laureal Leave style engraving, and along the run where the diamonds are set is a nice engraving design that will match her ring so well. What a very nice ring here, and I drew what this would look like with the added 18Kt strips to accent the two tone look, for that matching set!!! "ENJOY!!!"

Pearshape anyone??? Take a look at this platinum wonder-ring!
With a die struck bold shank that is both strong and stylin' we have a super fine pearshape, set in platinum for that lasting reesult, classic lines and a nice sculptural look to the shank, this is a classic design and a perfect way to display a fine diamond.

Crisp and sweet, we have a marquise here that is a delightful 0.40 carat Marquise that is graded by the cutter at "E-SI1"
and this is a fireball for sure. With a tight 58% table and a very cool look, when we set this into the crown with v-caps and side prongs it will fill that ring wonderfully well... For those who have been told that they have to part with 2 month's salary I want to say "Finding a great diamond is easy, and so is paying too much"... I really like the full look of the brilliance in this diamond, and the color "E" is striking. "Nice!"

Diamonds in a row, five spakeling graduated stones!
Ahhh yes, is there a ring that is more tasteful than the graduated diamond ring, that transitions into the shank in a stream of fire and light? Set with prongs which line up and fill in the look, White gold and very sleek and trim, and crisply finely executed... Gotta just love when the project come out so finely, secure and very fine... "ENJOY!"

I hate to "HAMM" it up so much here, but hey!
Imagine the sound of a wolf that rings thru your campsite, the inspiration for this ring was a "Wolf Print" that we wanted to incorporate into a design that was going to be made in platinum, incorporation also a triangle celtic inner-twined knott work, with a shank that tapers slightly (now, we can narrow it to taste) and strong bold lines... Print will be so raised that this is a very fine candidate for a "Wax Impression" ring, if you seal your envelopes with wax that is :) Very very cool here, and I have a picture I shall share with you we took today of Wendy's new baby (Tyler)... {Grin}...

"JACOBS" ladder was complex, but this celtic knott design take "cool" all the way home!
We're going to be installing bezels in carefully chosen areas and I wanted this design to be stronger and bolder in the 6mm width for this so I made a new plate for ya... We have a nice strong look and depth here, tighter and crisper than the house design of the same art, so if this slightly improved new version looks better to ya we'll rock this all the way to finished in the blink of an eye...

Captian "KIRK"!!! Beam me up :)
We have here charming Heron desgins which the basic design was taken from my library of house patterns, and tailored to the width desired, for a bold and dramatic result... Wonderful definition and depth here, and a design that fourishes in this pair of rings, timeless classic in a world of the mundane... ENJOY the mockup metal blanks, from which I will make the rings... Great rings in the making here, transport me yer thoughts? {Grin}...

In the ancient theme of the medeval rests art that is amazing fine!!
And what we have here is taken from a carving in a cathedral, from ancient beginings to perfect wedding ring art is quite a leap, but here is the finished mag plates that I made, with the charming design that hints are inter-twined hearts in the pattern. A wonderful ring, and just let me know what ya think and we're off to the next stage...

For the sweetest marquise of the "D" perfect color it's hard to imagine a nicer diamond!
Here's a prime time GIA certed "D-SI1" that pushes appearant perfection to the hilt, and this diamond has a fabulous look and brilliance that comes from the very very fine cut and specs... Hit this link to see the scanned certificate, and what a perfect marquise's pedigree looks like! When it's time for the ring this diamond will establish the center with fire and brilliance, for a perfect look... "ENJOY!!!"

Hey Alan, sizing celtics is not always easy, particularly when the design is 360 degrees!
...but this came out very nicely indeed by casting a part of another ring of this design and installing it to match the design, and so we have a sweet ring that now "fits" you better, and do note that I took the time to make sure that I shot the images from four quadrents of the ring, so you can appreciate the fine work and look of the project... "ENJOY!!!"

To infinity and beyond!!! For Joanne we have a sweet platinum eternity ring!!!
Well, with a small space for sizing that makes this also a very practical ring indeed, and a sleek and powerfully neat platinum channelset ring that will last a lifetime and more, this ring was a remake of the client's existing whimpy gold partical eternity ring, which went about 1/3 of the way around, so we added 19 diamonds and made this ring over the way it should have been, and by leaving the small sizing space this ring can be sized and adjusted, unlike other eternity rings that need to be remade if sizing is required... ENJOY!!!!

Hey!!! Try not breaking the other foot when you see this preview!!!!
Now, I am glad that you got excited and all that but doctor bills can be very expensive so before you hit the small link and call the big picture be sure and set down and take it easy, but here we stand, with a super fine platinum mounting done and three AGS perfection diamonds just screaming out good taste and beauty. The center is a magnificient 1.56 carat AGS triple idealcut, and the side are super fine matched AGS graded Triple idealcuts, for a three stone ring unlike any other!!! Planted in a plush and substantial platinum mounting that is just wonderfully clean lined and sleek, and this ring will last a lifetime and more, I promise... So, for all the waiting and the time you now see why I take my time, do things one at a time, and make it count...

Now, for the re-design for your lovely sapphire take a peek at this wax!!
BOLD 8mm at the top where it joins the bezel area, a powerful look. Crisp lines complement this sapphire, soon to be cast in metal and the home of one darmed lovely sapphire with vivid color and vibrant hue. We're going to work diamonds into the skirt much as did Jeffery in the past, and when the dust settles one of my favorite "repeat offenders" will have yet another example of fine hand crafted fine jewelry, with a touch of class... "ENJOY!!" Call me and OK the wax and the fun begins!!!

Oh "KELLY", just settle down and give this link a tweek :)
Emerald cuts are very classic, the shape is delightfully clean lines and like a mile deep absolutely clear pool of shimmery water, and in a super fine basket crown and anchored to a plush comfort-fit band for that added width you have what is a classic stong lined solitare, bold and delighful. Hit the bid link and set back and have fun, and call Duane for the details (I really have to teach him to upload soon and append the current page}... ..anyway, "ENJOY!"

Let's compare the powerful looks of the platinum 4mm and 3mm shanks,
...with the same crown that is the right one fer yer diamond... The 4mm is a stronger and bolder look, and the full 3mm is nice and plush too, both the nice plump weight you want... Here's a shot of the pearshape, crown and the wider shank. Pick one and "Paper or Plastic" and yer set and good to go :)

OOoohhh Alexy is getting something very very special indeed, soon to be hand engraved by jerome!
I think that even Helen Keller could see the fine attention to detail and quality here, a crisp and tailored family hierloom designed to last forever, with hewartshapes for accents and the princesscut just booms out life and light, for a stunning look... Wander down the shots in this big link, and smile, this ring is for you!!!! European hips and a wonderful canvas for Jerome's fine work...

Fred "MEYER" is a great big ole' corporation that started in Portland Oregon...
What that has to do with this crisp set of celtic with the timeless heron design I know not, but do note the nice detail in the cross overs and the end of the design too, for a small sizing place is both wise and practical, since I build rings to last forever I want to make sure that sizing does not compromise the design, and by doing a very small area and planning we make this a totally servicable ring in "your town USA"... Rubies in bezels which suggest the timeless nature of this design, the effect is wonderfully unique and stunning, and all I can think of saying is "Thank you for letting me create that special family heirloom!" "Enjoy!!!!"

Daryl "HANNAH's a real beauty
And so is the client's lovely red spinel too, and this design was one that I had drawn before, but now we wanted to have a nice bold width and a bezel for this wonderful gem, and one the gal's a design that winds around the back of the shank as an unbroken design and pattern... For the bold and clean knott designs this is one of my favorites, suggestive of a heart design within the weave, a great design, comfort-fitted and perfect for everyday... "ENJOY!"

A "WOLF PRINT" is the theme of this natural celtic wonder ring, for CHRIS!
Now, what I did was to use the wolf print that Chris supplied and a very nice complex triangle knott that I have in my hand drawn library and melded them together into a very nice tapering gent's ring with a bold and strong look and feel. Working in platinum I wanted the lines to be rather bold, and the paw print to really stand out strongly, so here is a drawing that shows how I see this working, and working finely too!!!! "Let me know what ya think Chris!!!"

How patient has Stephanie been, well now is the time to have fun, Jerome is done!!!
For world class and artistic renderings on finely made rings, made to order to taste, I think we take a backseat to no-one, and here is a prime time example to highlight that point... Client's emerald and we furnished matched 4mm princesscuts and stir the project around until warm, then add a dash of cool engraving and "poof"... What you end up with is a ring that you would expect to see photographed in a magazine, and so should it be... I think that what prevents this level of craftsmenship in most locations is that the sales staffs want to "be safe" and where we differ is that we want to make that dream ring, that flavor and taste that hits the mark 100%, and that is the difference for in our world the unlimited possibilities would drive a "sales-clerk" mad :) Enjoy the ring, the process and the result, that's the Tradeshop way :)

"KELLY" is a good ole Irish name, a gem of a name it is :)
For here we indeed do see a super fine gem, and a prime time example of how good emerald cut can be... 1.03 carats of "D-VVS2" clarity for pushing perfect untill it screams, and you stand right at the point of absolute perfection, for at this VVS2 the interior is so perfect that even under high magnification you'll come away blinking, with an appreciation of how perfect this grade really is... "ENJOY!!!"

Captian "KIRK" went where no man has gone before, and so have we today!
For a very classy ring in the celtic theme we did the fine heron design, and customized it to taste, with connected elements between the two halves that suggest and hint at a heartshape within the knott work, and note how very nicely this design works in the width supplied, with well defined borders for trim and a very elegant textural design in the wings of the herons, for a dramatic and tasteful result!!! See folks, custom does not have to be difficult, and it is so much nicer than the garbage in the mall stores, so when you are considering making that someone special something special call Ray today :) "ENJOY!!"

What's platinum, channelset tapering bagguettes, and elegant as it gets Ken?
Ya know, for the bagguette lover who wants that perfect platinum wedding ring this is hard to top, with strong "VS" diamonds and a very finely set channelset ring, with bold lines and a nice strong weight, well you can probably tell that I am very impressed with this ring, and you will be too :) When you asked for a tapering row of stones I sort went right to this... "ENJOY!!"

ALT="image"Queen "VICTORIA" ruled the civilized world, and yer gonna feel like a Queen too!
What a super fine ring this one is, and note the stone sleek lines and two tone contrasting metals, for a designer look and feel and common sense tasteful design. The diamond appears to "float" in the ring from all but the most extreme angle views, the cross strap makes this ring both servicable and smart, comfort-fitted rounded inside and just another example of how good it can be :) This style is one of my very favor styles, for it is both sleek "and" strong, well made and just perfect, and this style comes in almost any size center stone size, so regardless of if a half carat or a two carat you can have the look and have it all. "ENJOY!"

Now, we have a "PRINCE" of a job here, all engraved and ornimented so finely!!!
For a finely tuned hand engraved ring there is hardly another that shows just how good it can get than margret's fine new ring, a dramatic wonderful ring that will soon be set locally, but this is so ready to be the home for that fine new diamond... Notice how Jerome wove the design that you supplied down the outer shank, and the sides are that lovely fine hand engraving style that is suggestive of a "fan shape"... No doubt about it, these jobs take a bit of time, but when you look close at this you will see that the wait is well worth the effort... Two tone and ready to rock, it is always a delight to engineer products that last and please. The hips on the shank, the flavor is very fine in this ring, and I'm sure you will really enjoy telling the story of how you engineered your "perfect ring"... "ENJOY!"

If you worked in a forest you might be called a "FORESTER"

And for a natural wonder it would be hard to imagine anything nicer than a fine pendant designed around a finest of the fine diamond heart shape diamond. The pave is a specialty of Rays and the design was one that Ray had designed.

Take a look at this fine fine GIA certificate and with the vidsnap pictures of the actual diamond you can "see" that is just does not get better than this!!!! When you think of diamonds and fine hand made jewelry you just can't help to think of Tradeshop, regardless of the fact you hate the spelling in metal we're as good as it gets :)

New York Mets " SHEA Stadium is where they hit home runs,
...but yer going to feel that you "knocked on over the wall" when you see this stunning choice... THis preview is for one of my very favorite "repeat offenders" {Grin}... Either of these gems will absolutely delight, I know that you wanted to see the rubllite but I just had to show you both of these gems, either would be magnificient to work around... "ENJOY" and making that difficult choice... First I want to preview the

9.96 carat (before cutting the knotch) fine rubellite... What a delightfully bright and vivid color this stone sports, and the unique "Checkerboard" facet style is wonderfully fine, flashing and dancing profoundly. The price ($3250 US) includes cutting the knotch, which will complete this heartshape to perfection!!! Next on the runway... {Grin}... ...is the

12.66 carat extremely vivid and well defined heartshaped pink tourmaline, with that dramatic hue which is just amazingly bright and rich... Now also that this is a good deal less expensive and of the same rich hue and vibrant color set, a bit lighter and with some very minor inclusions, the overall effect is just breathtaking... "ENJOY"

An interesting "TURNER" of events, it being Friday and all...
I just love to show off, and there is not another ring that I enjoyed more engraving than this one for Vanessa, it is a massively fun project to be personally involved in making dreams come true, much more fun than being an order taker or clerk... The shank is engraved in the flavor of the "Roman Laureal Leaves" style and the prongs and roundells are a softer and finer version of the same theme, for a tasteful and elegant result... The 18Kt trim on this lovely platinum ring is just like frosting on the cake, and is so tastey!!!! I will finish this and finish polish the ring over the weekend and should be ready to light up your world first part of next week!!! "ENJOY!!!"

Ted "TURNER" is on top of the world,
..and so will you be very soon :) I had to show you this, since you have been so patient and nice, this is the shot before I set down and start engraving, you might note the pilot lines that I have laid in the wax for reference as I work... The "princesscut" sapphires are shimmery and bright, well set and the ring a canvas that will decorate and orniment delightfully... So you have been waiting to see that eye damaging shot, well here is a glimpse of what's to come :) ...it's OK to start getting "very" excited about now, had one client actually report that she broke her foot "jumping for joy"... Get ready for some crystal therapy "BIG TIME" {Grin}...

When it comes time to think Celtics in a snow "WHITE" metal,
The zoomorpic designs are both elegant and timeless, with he inner-twined elements that are just amazingly ornate and interesting as it gets. For a fine alternative to the mundane we made this lovely ring, comfort-fitted with a nice bevel to vanish on your hand, yet support a strong and bold width...

Platinum with emeralds framing a fine diamond center, does it get better?
We have a sweet ring here with a strong bold shank that is both comfort-fitted and delightfully strong. Lasting quality here for a designer look at an affordable price, bu with the best look and feel possible as the default... "ENJOY!!!"

"GREAT SCOTT!!" Celtic theme with the Herons, and Chatam Rubies and diamonds too?!?
And what makes this design really special is that the gal's ring is gonna be a 8mm width and the gent's will be a sweet 10mm width for a crisp and wonderfully defined design, for the designs depend on width to florish. The heron design is symbolic of a life long relationship, inner-twined and wonderfully stylized, I refined the design within the boundries of the length for their sizes, and there will be a very small sizing area that will be well planned and common sense... I just had to draw this one out for it will be soooo cool to have the drawing, the blanks and the finished rings in the thread, I want you to see it all and understand how this process works... The first step is taken, what do you think Scott???

When it blows it must be a "GAIL", and just look at how sweetly this wax went together!!!
What we have here is just the wax preview of what will undoubtably be one of the most interesting and exciting rings I have ever made. The center diamond is a 1.56 carat AGS (000) perfection "F-SI1" as are the side stones, of the matched 0.42 carat flavor, for a diamond suite that will be perfection on the hoof!!! What we wanted to capture here is the twin shank feel, and the non-tapered look of a strong and seriously cool ring, soon to be cast in platinum... When this wax is carved the mass is about 110% of the finished result I want, which makes perfect sense since filing and finishing will reduce the mass a bit, the stones will be channelset and this ring, this amazingly fine ring, will be stunning to the max!!! Give me a call and we can move to the next stage, casting and finishing this ring fer you!!! "ENJOY!!!"

Now, there is the Church of Saint "Ignatius" of Antioch, and just look at this heavenly ring!!!
We have here a most delightful ring that is a tapered swirl design without borders or rails, letting the design push out and be the strong design element it wants to be, with the added coolness of the Tulip crown for the diamond... When you look at the unique and exciting designs that the clients come up with you have to smile, and know that if there is magic in the jewelry industry it is the magic of creativity, which I see in client inspired projects like this!!! "ENJOY!!!"

Take the Celtic Swirls with a twist, and sapphires gracing the swirls and you have a winner!!!
In a bold and exciting design that is a tradeshop exclussive, with the addition of small sapphires for that shimmery and elegant dash of interest. One of the growing collection of my designs, and surely a crowd pleaser for sure, substancial and strong lines make this ring a real winner!!! "ENJOY!!!"

Combining different elements from the library, we have a unique ring that results!
With this ring we have three distinctly differenet elements which come shining thru, the trio circular knott design in the center, weaving away into a organic leave/vine design and finally terminating in a dense knott design, for a classic look that presents different faces to the onlooker, as it is turned... "ENJOY!!!"

"TRACY" has a reason to smile now, here's that replacement wedding ring!!!!
We have a sweet marquise cut in a prime time classic solitaire, with a white gold center crown to hold firmly that diamond, for a classic look and a most elegant way to display a fine diamond this is hard to beat!!! "ENJOY!!"

"APRIL" is when the flowers come out, and we have blooming sweet project here!!!
So, In the flavor of Seth's style we take the creative celtic knott pattern, hinting at repeating hearts, and stir together the client's red spinel, and for the gent we also make a sweet 7mm band that matches her's to the nines! The way to make the stone make sense is to "frame the event" inside a carefully planned shape, and the rails nicely do not bump out, and another classic is born... Just a fast sketch and mock-up for you to see, and to know that here you can dream really tall, and make things happen that would elude the "suits"... {Grin}... Welcome to my world, and enjoy!!!

Take a fine 1.50 carat, a fine platinum mounting with a touch of the celtic theme and what have you got???
man, I would say one of the most interesting and delightfully cool rings ever made, in a substantial and timeless theme of the Roman Laureal Leaves design in the shank, with a more delicate repeated theme thru the prongs and trim, for a result that is just perfection... When I came to the web it was not to build junk, it is a genuine pleasure and delight to work with the most creative and inspired group I have ever met, for if there is any "magic" in this industry I see it in the inspired ideas of the clients, and in their quest for perfection... The store guys and gals I have worked with for decades could take pointers from you VIC, and those like you, for inspired and ceative are defined by folks like you, right here... "ENJOY!!!!"

STACI!!!! YO HOO, we have your art turned into the most dreamy 18Kt white gold bands!!!

If there is something more fun than taking a great idea and turning it into family heirlooms I'd like someone to show me, for when the week draws to an end and the lights are dimmed I know that there is important jewelry that will be delighting the owners for decades, and more...

I "LOVE" this design, and I just wanted to take a moment to say "Congratulations Staci!!" You did it your way!!! "ENJOY!!!"

I want you to "TSE" what the shouting is all about, the finest hand made products is what!!!
...and for the finest of the fine just look at this set, a gent's platinum band is turned into a work of art, and a wedding ring for her amazing enegagement ring that we built some time ago, for the most elegant trio set you will see... I think that the flower element in the side of the top of the ring really sets this off to perfection, and the side view of the engraving is priceless... "ENJOY!!!"

OOOOhhh "ALEXY"!!! You got some 'splaining to do!!!
Now, what we have here is a prime time wax, with the princesscut turned so that the v-caps go up and down the finger, and with hewartshapes, soon to be delicately and elegantly hand engraved!!!! Inspired by a previous project and the fact is that tradeshop is a place where you can sample many flavors and decide what you like the best, not what a sales-clerk wants you to have... Welcome to my world {Grin}... The first step to quality starts right here :)

Diamond and emeralds, OH MY!!!
Here's a sweet shot of those chatam emeralds with that center diamond for ballence and for scale.. Take a look at the perfect start to that perfect ring, and give Duane a call so we can get moving on this right away :)

Now, if I was a "GARDENER" I might grow carrots, and check out these Carats guys!!!!
Five delightful princesscuts, all in a row, gracefully graduated and forming a sweet platinum family heirloom that will be enjoyed daily... Personal jewelry is what custom is all about, and you can count on tradeshop to make that family heirloom something you will be very proud of indeed, for we take the time and have the skill to make it with style and class... when you think of the internet and fine jewelry at the same time you really have to remember Tradeshop, a leader in unusually fine hand made jewelry and fine diamonds, both of which are shamelessly displayed right here!!! {Grin}... "ENJOY!!!"

HOUSTON, we have touch down!!!!
And man is she gonna dig this ring, for note the way the ring grows taller on the top side, matching her engagement ring to the nines, and more than that, just look at the way the princesscuts are channelset and are perfectly aligned. A sweet platinum ring here that is born to please, and another family heirloom is born at tradeshop, for we are here to make your world just that much brighter, and we remember it daily :) "ENJOY!!!!"

What one "ANGEL" had me make for her man!!!
A bold and unique platinum ring is born, with the very cool "Celtic Dragons" design, which is a Tradeshop original. This is a ring that has a bold 7mm width and a strong look, for a most pleasing and interesting effect. The fact is that I have great fun building for the public, and I enjoy outstanding quality as much as you guys and gals out there do, so welcome to my world, where things are not dumbed down by clerks and where one can dream bigger, and simply get a better product as well... "ENJOY!!!"

A delightful celtic wedding set for the SMITH's is a delight to show!!!!
A crisp rendition of a customer supplied idea, redrawn to get the sizes and widths "just right"... I think that it is a shame when others do not want to work with real people to get that dream ring just right, this was an idea which was offered in widths that were not what the client wanted, so with a bit of effort and time we have now completed a sweet set of celtics, with a very nice way of meeting the needs of real folks... Was that not what the mission always was suppose to be??? "ENJOY!!!"

Sapphires as a matched pair, weighing 2.43 carats and bright vivid and blue!
When a matched pair of earrings in sapphires is called for, or the flanking stones for a fantasy platinum ring that you want to design these are dramatic and fine, very vivid and rich in hue and saturation, and very wonderfully matched... take a look at the big picture by clkicking the small preview...

Check out this marvelous 3.05 carat Burmise Ruby oval!!
For the center of a ring, or the start of a world class pendant this gem is hard to imagine beating the color, clarity or vibrance for twice our asking price... A very fine gem indeed, and a very rich and vivid bright stone this is...

Cool Hand Luke was cool, but this ring absolutely rocks, platinum, sapphires and diamond.
Now, what we wanted to do here was to make a sleek and graceful platinum mounting, with twin sapphires glowing rich with color. Take a very sweet one carat round and you have one of the coolest rings ever made... The ssapphires are just wonderfully rich and bright, the shank wonderfully defined.

Hey! Wanna see a really sleek and sweet platinum ring with twin bagguettes and a knife-edge shank???
I thought that might get yer attention {Grin}... What we have here is a sweet wax carving that was translated into platinum and with a dramatic and interesting flare. The knife-edge shank really accentuates the twin bagguettes per side and the look works so very well. The center is set in a standard pag top style crown for raising it slightly above the ring, and another family heirloom is born!!!!

A Repeat offender, "MICHAEL" has a sweet pair of emerald cuts to view and earrings of a scroll design
Great earrings these willl make too, and the scroll design at the base of the crowns is delightful and goes un-noticed until one looks closely, which is the charm of the subtile touches that this pair of earrings will have.

Oh yeah, a fine princesscut and twin matched heartshapes, shown for scale reference.
What we have here are three stones designed to make a stunning ring that was inspired by a ring we made some time in the past and while there are many elements that will be diffferent the ring will be based on fully hand engraved and masssively cool. Eileen, yer gonna be walking on air, and by the way, it's hard to get the stones to set at the angles I wanted, so excuse the chaos, these stones are a wonderful place to start...

What a prince of a job this is, and soon really finely engraved in the european style!
This is a ring which is inspired by the finest of the european hand engraving tradition, and our master engraver Jerome is going to make this ring sing and cance with life and interest, of that you can be sure... I think that it is projects such as this which set us lightyears apart from the marketing engine diamond web sites, it is that very personal touch and good taste that drive our business...

In the spirit of the classic solitare we have changed out the "V-Box" crown style for the more traditional blade style.
On a sleek and trim shank with this mittered crown the look is simply elegant, and in the classic sense this is a true classic in every way. What a great way to hold a fine diamond, and indeed, this is a very very fine diamond... ENJOY!

Yo SCHAUN, you will have fun taking a peek at this ring,
and the companion ring that graces the side of it... Truly a wonderfully nice match to the lines of the engagement ring, and the color of the trillions just makes this ring sing and dance. The effect is of a tasteful set of rings, and so should it be... Great ring for any trillion combination with center too, and we can order one for you today for that affordable solution to the fitted band.

"SKOEDOS" has been waiting for a bit to see these together {Grin}...
Here's the wedding ring that is hand fabricated to make the sides of the ring, and with the form following trim crisp lines that you want to see in well made products. The fact is that in hand building this we were able to fit it to the existing ring for a great fit, and the engagement ring has no more locally inflicted sizing seams visible, we took care of that too {Grin}... One earring ready to rock and yer band too, so yer all set and I thought you might like to show this to the gal :) Cheers!!!

Bryan has a sweet platinum mounting to preview today, with trillions and a fine princesscut!
Here's a very fine example of just how good it can be, a platinum mounting that is designed with trillions and the center is a fine fine 1.10 carat "E-VVS2" princesscut and the effect is stunning. This is a ring that she will be proud to wear, and which will last a lifetime, so when you think of fine jewelry, fine diamonds and the internet remember that Tradeshop is a full service shop, not just Harvard grads marketing diamonds remotely, we're involved and we care about quality and service too.

Debra, we have a marvelous custom Ray engraved set we would love to show you
So, as we look at this ring, or set of rings that is, we have a two tone theme, with the delicate Roman Laurel Leave design on the shank, and a fine border of millgrain around most elements. White center section casted separately and welded into one, with a warm 18Kt yellow gold shank winding down. The gent is not left out, not at all, for we have here a two tone ring set with a princesscut, yellow bordered and softly rounded. I guess that when it comes to doing anything, there are many ways to the goal, but it's clear to see that our clients appreciate "special things" and here's two that you will just love!

So grasshopper, you love sapphires and crisp clean lines in platinum, yer going to love this one!!!
So what we have here is a design that we do, but in a narrower width of 3mm in the shank and a bit smaller sapphires, for a very delicate and interesting look. The three crowns are almost fan like, and you can see from the preview that we'll follow the sample faithfully, and another fine ring is just about to move to the next phase. Call Duane and OK the wax and we're rollin' right along!

James "Dean" used to "Chase" sportscars, and look at this drawing to get yer heart pumping!
Now, basically this is a "Mockup Drawing" of how that 1.53 carat "E-VS1 might look like in a very crisp tapering knife-edge shanked, channelset ring. Platinum is what I tried to simulate, but this is drawn to scale (very close anyway_) and you get an idea of what a top view might be like, the shank can be any millimeter you wish, and we can do the side of the ring, and setting area, any way you and Duane wish, but for the "V" shape crowd this works well.

Howdy Rob, here's that "her ring against the wedding ring" gratuitous shot,
that gives you a "glimpse" of the finished ring, remember that waxes are carved to about 110% so we end up at 100%, so don't let the slight heavy look fool ya, and this follows the profile nicely, grows elegantly at the top, and we'll pick the stones to fit very well, and get a most elegant wedding ring here...

Massively cool client supplied art, and another classic celtic ring is born!!!
Here's another totally custom ring that is designed via client supplied art, and for another example of just how good it can really be. You can use my extensive inventory of cool designs to make your rings, or supply totally original art and enjoy a totally unique experience of watching your dream come true!!!

Staci sipplied this art, and with a bit of work we have one of the most creative rings ever built!!!
This is a preview of the celtic ring which is being custom made to client art, and I must tell you that in a world of marketing and sales it is great fun to focus on the creative spark and client ideas, for meaningful results that are really unique... Same old same old is what the other sites are all about, but here we place your needs and desires first, and so should it be!!!

Wonderful things grow in the "GARDNER", planted in nice clean rows.
Well now, start by planting a sweet 0.58ct Princesscut of the "D-VS1" flavor as the center, and combined this ring will hit the 1.87 carat mark total weight with a delicate row of graduated princesscuts, for a most elegant and wonderful look. The prongs are individual prongs for each stone, each corner, and a wonderful ring is just around the corner, with almost two "carrots" of very fine diamonds... Perhaps I spell poorly, but you can bet the farm that this ring will be the blue ribbon winner for sure!!! {Grin}.. Get excited!!!

The royal treatment for this "PRINCE" of a project., a delicate and delightful wax soon to be world class ring!
With European hips on the shank for taste and flare, and in a two tone that will really offset the super white center diamond, this wax is the first step on the way to a legendary job. The engraved ring in the lower right panel of shots is the inspiration for this ring, stand by for massively cool...

RARE" Alexandrites, a 0.53 carat vivid and a 0.76 carat vivid oval Natural Wonder-stone Where a collection you won't see every day, or on marketing lists, here's a choice of two of nature;'s rarest and most precious of gems, the 0,53 carat oval is well cut, well shaped and a sweetheart of a gem at $999.00 _US, and the 0.76 carat larger of the two is only $1455 _.00 US... When you have these stones in different light sources the color change is amazingly fine..The 0.76 carat has wonderful shape and size, both are vivid and color change well, naturals and rare beauties can be yours, by calling 800-224-8086... We can make that dream ring a reality!

OOOOoohhhh Yeah!!!!! It's about that time there my friend!!!!
AAAAhhh yes, now that we have relocated our offices out of the downtown clutter and noise we have the time and peace of mind to finally get to some rather cool and exciting work. For a bit I was turning custom away but this is a great example of why I both got into this business, and why I came to the internet... So, what we have here is a sweet ring that is a blend of two different styles effortlessly blended into a wonderful design that has the finer taste points of both, the delicate side roundells with the three channelset diamond and the 18 smaller fullcuts surrounding the elegant sapphire, and now we have another family heirloom to both grace our pages, and of course your lovely bride's hand... Enjoy and tomorrow we can start this moving toward you guys, and get excited... Be very very excited!!!!!

Blending flavors here, with a stunning wax ready to go, and another dreamy ring is born!
Now, first the shank and the rounded roundells are the flavor that Jeffery enjoys, but the center is a smashing fine 5mm sapphire, and he wanted it surrounded with diamonds, in a bezel. We're ready to rock on this one, with a sleek and styling ring that is sure to please just around the corner.

Howard "HUGHES" owned many a casino, with sparkly lights, but look at this blaster ring!
Here's a sweet platinum ring that is based on a design that we did in the past, but with four 1/3 carats that really fill in the top of this ring so very very nicely. So, enjoy the results and I know that you are going to be quite a hero in the house for quite some time to come {Grin}...

Here's a selection of two very very well matched sapphires for you to see.
Call Duane and tell him which pair you prefer, the two groups are very well matched and the darker vivid stones are really highly bright and saturated with a rich blue, the lighter more "cornflower blue" stones are also very very fine and well matched and bright as they can be... He'll fill you in on the details.

Wonderful Sapphire here, Emerald Cut and ready to make that dream ring with!!!!
Inspired by a project that I did a while back this is a sweet start to that custom ring, and the color is so fine in this sapphire, that sultry and vivid blue hue that just explodes with life and color. This has a wonderful shape for this idea too, for it measures 6.6mm by 5.05mm and just look perfect for this ring. The weight is 1.38 carats too which is wonderful for many stones are very very deep and the weight can be eaten up with depth verses size. Figuring in 16 smaller diamonds and that wonderful leave style look, for a great ring...

Heidi Ho!!! Five princesscuts in a row, now what could be nicer than that???
Well, when these are all set into the ring that is wintery white platinum that 0.58 carat "D" color center princesscut will dance and flash. A beautiful start to a full bore custom ring for sure, and a sweet suite of diamonds we show today that are perfect for the ring. When you wanted very very nice we know what that means, and here's he first step towards that dream ring, Call Duane when you have caught yer breath... Here's another sapphire project off to a wonderful start!!!
First we preview a sweet sapphire that is a vivid and rich almost cornflower blue, and one that is vivid in color and not too deep. The stone is lively and bright, and will be a perfect center for a ring that is a combination of two cool styles... First the way the roundells work in this ring with the three diamonds channelset is a great start, and the center sapphire will be set in a bezel, with diamonds around it in the flavor of a wider bezel surrounded with diamonds for a sleek and cool frame for the sapphire... Once you say "WOW" to the sapphire, 5mm on their nosey, then we carve the wax and move to finished... Very clean and very nice, I'm ready to rock!!!

AAhhh, the Celtic Cathedral with a sweet Sapphire center, how good can it get?
We have here a totally unique look and a sweet ring that is based on a design that Ray pioneered, the Celtic Cathedral is a great way to bring traditional art into a more modern style, when that flat band look just will not do. The flying wings of the design protect the center stone, and accent it by framing it and making it both safe and important. Super fine 1.12 carat Ceylon sapphire center, and a great look result... Be sure and check out the celtic rings site for ideas and eye candy!

Stefan had a wonderfully conceived idea, so we have now made a wonderfully conceived ring!
Rendered in platinum and with twin matched really elegant sapphire trillions that are both vivid and bright, and a very low rider ring that will be a joy to wear. Take a peek at the original idea drawing to get a taste for the theme here. A very low ring with bezels that hold the edges of the sapphires without becoming a thick design element, for a very nice and low, smooth and sleek ring in platinum. A great joy to build this ring for you, and with the idea being so well done it was a fine start, we added the cross over strap like a basket crown so if sized later it will stay strong, and the result is a ring to last the ages... "ENJOY!!!"

Howard, take a Hearts and Arrows "E" color in a hand made mounting and what have you got???
Well, first of all you have the most elegant and most perfect cut on this planet, the AGS (000) diamond cut by the master himself, the diamond represents the finest of the art of diamond cutting, soon other fine diamonds by the master will appear in a dedicated page, and the most wonderful short list of the world finest diamonds, just like this one, is born... Do remember that we're not just sales jerks in some corporate office with diamonds shipped remotely, we build the rings, we make the dream come true, and we care... Platinum Knife Edge shank, comfort-fitted and tapered elegantly, with a customize die-struck crown for safety and beauty... When you talk about "PERFECT" in the world of diamonds, here is the very center of that universe, what it is all about!!!

Bill's better half will most certainly love this ring!
We start with a very very nice platinum shank that has really nicely defined trillion v-caps, and a super structure that is both elegant and strong. ...take that as a starting point and install twin matched dramatic trillion diamonds of the 5mm tip to tip flavor and you have the start of something wonderful, with the Roman Laurel Leave design bordered with millgrain by Ray ornamenting the shank and the v-cap prongs down to the finger, and for the crowning glory this yellow gold crown is for their yellow pearshape 2.5 carat diamond to be set locally, but the vision is clear now, and the ring is ready to rock your world!!! I really like the way this one is shaped, the transition from the larger center to the trillions, and into the design and engraving... Great ring here!!!

Twin Sapphires of legendary color and brilliance!!!!!
We have here two fine fine sapphires, both are exactly 6.3mm and either are perfect for the ring that you want to build, the narrower version of the celtic cathedral. I remade this in a 6mm version at the top so we now have a perfect way to go!!! Ready to make that dream come true, in platinum and fine sapphire!!!

Here's a fast link to three styles of pearl clasps!!!
All are really fine and 14Kt gold so either way you go you are going to love those pearls "BIG TIME!!!"

A delightfully fine pair of 7 1/2mm black pearls, in diamond earring jackets!
When you want a gift that just keeps on giving this is the one for you, fine fine black pearls are elegant and outstanding contrasting against the diamonds and the yellow gold background, for just a perfect look. Duane asked me to shoot these for you, so just give him a call and we can move these out for you in very short order.

What is absolutely perfection, and set into the classic trillion mounting for "KURT"
What we have here is a stunning ring that is based on the timeless classic trillion framed mounting, but wait!!! There is more!!! This diamond is a sweet and perfect "D-IF" marquise and when a person wants perfection there is just not another diamond that comes close. All the way home for beauty and cut this diamond soars to the top of the heap as the best of the best...

Jonathan, I wanted you to see this beautiful platinum ring, with this princesscut!
Well, again I see that we have here a perfect ring for that gal, and I must say this... My site has always been about you out there, the real people... I so enjoyed working with you and making the finest examples of hand made craftsmanship, shamelessly displayed on the web for all to see, and in that we stirred a wonderful mixture of the best of creativity, and I felt and touched the joy we brought... In my world you out there always came first, and as I turn off my lights tonight I smile on the way home and think of Jonathan, and his gal, and David, and you all... For you are the reason I did this, the years of hard work, and in essence my dream was always about making your dreams come true... I do not know what tomorrow brings, but I do know this... many out there have touched my life in ways you will never know, and never understand, for I guess that in the end I never knew how profoundly you all touched my heart... Jonathan, lift a glass tonight my friend, this sweet treasure is winging toward you, and I just know in my heart that she will be sooo delighted... Good Night Jonathan, and good night to you all... Ray

JEFFERSON was one of the founding fathers, a legendary figure in history!
And perhaps there is not a finer example of Ray's hand engraving and the three ring set is all in the Roman Laurel Leaves design, with the millgrain and the delegate engraving that we have become known for... I think that when I am remembered that I want this ring to be remembered too, at the same time. I think that it was always about making dreams come true for me, for the real people of the world... Enjoy Kathy, this is among my very best work ever :)

Chris!!! Get ready man, here's the most original engagement ring you will ever see!!!
With a stunning fine Marquise of the carat flavor this ring stands alone as a unique and original celtic design engagement ring, and is one of the projects that I am the most proud of, for Chris and I designed this together, and together we were able to make a ring that is a true legendary ring... Platinum at it's best, this is a ring that I am very proud of making, so you can be proud of giving to that very special someone!!!! "ENJOY!!!"

Joe WALSH is a great guitar player, and check out this very very sweet ring for something wonderful!
For a ring that was entirely designed by the client this sets new standards for taste and style, with a delicate look of lace with the row of diamonds, that really defines the shape and elegant lines well. The center is a fine fine 1.50 carat marquise diamond of stunning display, and the ring more than complements this diamond, it comes together perfectly for a designer look and feel, for that perfect look!!!!!

Now, the only thing which could make this engagement ring even better is a matching wedding band!!!
And so shall it be, for that most elegant and timeless look we have a sweet designer look and feel, nice plush shanks and a great set of rings, not just commercial jewelry, as the symbol of their devotion... It is such and honor that I cannot convey what I feel, making that perfect ring for a real person... Great honor for me, great rings for you, so it all comes together about as perfectly as it can be!!!

For the person who wants the elegant solitaire with a twist, check out this lovely crossover style!
Full bore custom spoken here, but when a project is well defined by the client we can take that idea all the way home for you. We wanted a strong and full look to the prongs, as they crossover for that added interest from the side. A great ring and most well engineered for a lasting and joyfilled wearing. "ENJOY!"

Chris!! This is yet to be refined and millgrained, but I wanted you to see this most elegant ring!
As I mention, I have yet to spend time and millgrain the edges, and I wanted to say that this is a super fine ring here, strong and elegant with miles and miles of class and interesting elements. It's coming together perfectly, and here's a preview of what is to come!! {Grin}

HEY CHRIS!!!! Wanna see something truly spectacular in the celtic theme????
Now, this is the blank that I make the ring from, but I wanted you to see your idea in the flesh as it were, and to get a glimpse of the coolest celtic ring that you will ever see, and when the marquise crown is installed and the ring is done it will be a legendary ring indeed. The claddaughs on the side, the elegant ropes and the organic leaves that wind down the shank to the bottom, which comes together on the shank like no other ring on earth!!!

I hate to "HAMM" it up, but here's a Tradeshop Exclusive design, the Classy Celtic Solitaire.
Note the stylized claddaughs on the sides, framing the center crown which will be added in the metal, and gently there is a delicate organic leaf design that winds down the shank to the bottom... "For the huge side view hit this link, and please be setting down {Grin} For a powerful look with a marquise I have widened the shank area just a tad to 4mm, and we'll do a neat millgrained edge to tie it all together!!! Here's the inspiration for this most elegant ring!!! So, dream big here grasshopper, there is no reason not to, as master craftsmen we appreciate creative and exciting, something always dumbed down at the retail counters... So, we're ready to rock, the high resolution art is banked to make the ring!!!!!!

Take a sweet platinum mounting that is strong and sleek for example :)
this is a treated green diamond, and the contrast between the platinum ring and the vivid and rich green color is just brilliant, for a totally unique and exciting look... I really made sure that the center is dead rock solidly tight too, this is the safest and best way to set any diamond, so look forward to a very trouble free wearing and enjoying too, and again it is my pleasure to show you this before we send it over to the Regional Governor of the American Society of Appraisers for the good news :) I think that you will find both that you have enjoyed the chance to save rather "huge" as well as to end up with the best possible product, so it's sort of the best of both worlds in that respect. "ENJOY!!!"

Hey man, don't get "ALL-RED" and stuff, this ring is elegant and sweet as it gets.
Well, what can I say, it is such an honor to hand build your perfect wedding ring, this engagement ring is one with a personal twist too, did you see that sweet heart shaped element in the roundell's engraving, and the delicate millgrain frames all the other ring's elements for a very unique and interesting look and feel. Built of platinum with the 3mm side stones are wonderfully matched, for a bright and shimmery look, a super fine ring is born for a real person, and without a salesclerk to screw it up... "Imagine that!!!" {Grin}...

Now, a knod or a "WINKE" is as good as it gets to signal this sweet set is done!!!!
For what we have here is a Ray's signature Roman Laurel Leaves design that is carried over to the wedding band, which starts life as a sweet comfort-fit ring that is perfect. When you want something that is very very special just call Ray and e can make that happen right now... We love custom, and if well defined we are ready to rock yer world.

Now I know this has been a long time coming, but don't "BAGGETT" this grand idea!!!
We have here yet another hand engraved ring by Ray, the man behind the curtain, and this ring sports a super fine "D" color diamond in the 0.66 carat flavor, for a unique and bulletproof ring, for there is no better and stronger way to set a fine diamond for trouble free and just perfect. Strong and bold, fun and very very wearable, actually engineered to be perfect and trouble free... Now, ya gotta just love that, right???

Now, for that mind boggling 2mm band ray just finished engraving the ring!!!
Ray says to say that even though there is precious little room in the narrow width of 2mm he has cut millgrain lines and the Roman Laurel Leave style design in the center, for a very custom and a very delicate look and feel. For a person who wants something special Ray is there and ready to serve, and what other internet company has the owner actually set down and make that dream come true??? The right answer is none, so enjoy the results and appreciate the difference.

Take a blaster Princesscut, "F" color and take it to platinum??? yeah, we can do that!!!
And soon this ring will be engraved in the similar flavor to one of the great rings that Ray engraves my hand, the "Brandon Ring" which is the signature "Roman Laurel Leaves" design that we pioneered. When you look at this ring you see a strong and powerful ring that is a perfect canvas for the details and engraving that will turn this ring on, and into a world class custom ring that is built to last... Great ring here, a perfect start on that trio ring set is born...

Well now David, in Rubies of the natural flavor we have four to view today, all wonderful!
And what we have here, photographed in normal room light, four of the fine rubies that are natural and rich vivid colors, with a choice that makes sense to say is both full of quality options as well as without any looser, for all stones are naturals and ready to set into that simple elegant gold pendant instantly... If she loves rubies this is he rossetta stone of happiness indeed!!

What has a Perfect "D" color, is Internally Flawless, and has the most perfect shape in the world???
I think that there is not another Marquise that is as fantastic and as wonderful as this one which sets on my desk at this second... The depth table and geometry produce the effect that is legendary in diamonds, and this is the nicest marquise I have ever seen, not words, facts... Here's the certificate scan to get a better idea of what this diamond is about, and please excuse the home camera digital shot, for it is a candle in the sun compared to this diamond, but it does show the most perfect shape...

What might a smashing ideal cut 1.12 carat look like against twin matched quarters???
Well, they might look just like this, and for a perfect match and the first step along the way to that world class ring I offer a selection that is simply heavenly... ...for that wintery white look we have three matched "F" color diamonds and a very very smart look, the side stones picked for a perfect match by one of America's leading diamond houses for matched pairs... yer world will light up big time when these hit yer desk, I advise sunglasses, as protection :)

Howabout a platinum signet ring? this one is for David.
Start with a top quality "Signet" style ring, and add initials to make it special.

It's been a "LONGMIER" time coming, but here's that smashing tourmaline in that custom ring!
Now, what makes this one very special is that the leaf style elements that run the shank make the most perfect place for twin diamonds, set with small beads and that give the feeling of dew on the forest. The shank comes up to a very stylized crown that holds the client's tourmaline, and a great ring with exceptionally interesting lines is born... Inspired by a previous design that we did for a client this is set with 16 diamonds, for a rich and powerful look...

A slight modification was needed, to make both shanks have a "knife edge" appearance

Now, for that touch of class and elegant wedding set consider this elegant project!!!
For what we have here is a sweet set of rings, with a classic double baguette engagement ring that sports a nice low six prong crown, and with the plush and ample wedding band we have a powerful and designer look and feel, for we make rings to last, and that means with the substance and the weight that is lacking in commercial products... It is not easy making dream rings, but we like to think that we do it better than anyone else... Enjoy!!!

New custom platinum ring for Chris, set with a 1.0 ct. E-VS2 princess cut diamond, with a TwisT.
Start with an awesome platinum ring, add a "tulip" style crown, rotate the crown 90 degrees, and you have a very unique ring.

AAAhhh, the delicate celtic cathedral, in a 6mm version with the classic swirls!!!
Yes, you have been waiting to see the mockup, and that is just what this is... This is the master that I make the ring from, and as you can see the design is nicely defined and the ring has a super nice taper so that the ring stays delicate and refined. Comfort-fitted too, for most easy wear, and for the smashing 3/4 carat diamond size this one rings the bell for sure... I guess that it is the act of creation that I find fascinating, and watching that family heirloom come together list this...

Not gonna "WELCH" on a bet, not gonna do it {Grin}...
Now for the coolest of the cool check out this swirl design, that is punctuated with spacing, for a dropped background and a really fun and exciting look and feel. Bright high polished borders and a soft more matte finish on the design to add contrast and bring out the design... Inspired by the ancient book of Kell, a delightfully interesting and exciting design that takes cool all the way home... Love building your dream ring, and when I think of all the things which are important to me in my life I think that being able to do this, to work with real people, is what is all about for me... Great design, great ring, "ENJOY!!!"

Now, here's a classic knife edge solitaire, with a customized crown!!!
For an elegant way to display a super fine diamond consider this ring. 2mm shank that is both comfort-fit as well as knife edged, with a modified die struck crown which has scallops at the lower stage, for just that extra measure of cool that custom is all about... When you consider how classic the solitaire is and how with a bit of custom mods that you can get a totally unique and delightful look, and the perfect ring is born... Delightfully yours, "ENJOY!!" Crisp, clean lines and a delightfully sleek look, this shows what custom is all about...

Not to be a "THORNHILL" in yer side, here's those dream rings to preview!!
Here we have rings that are perfect representations of why I came to the internet. I thought, "wouldn't it be cool to make things directly for real people" and I found that indeed it is what matters to me the most... I love making your perfect rings, and while it has been a very hard road, harder than anyone will ever really know, I love being a part of making family heirloom, just like this... When I am remembered long from now, may the fine products and the passion we bring to quest along side our visitors and clients, friends and "repeat offenders" and sweet dreams like these are remembered as well. Timeless classic, and a joy to be a part of creating... I promised I'd "knock yer socks off" and I am a man of my word :) Enjoy, and you honor me letting me be in some small way a part of this joy :)

"FARRAH" is loving trillions, but ooohhh which size makes the grade with her oval one carat???
I can help there :) I just asked Gary to shoot the two trillions against this lovely one carat oval that I have in the house, and that way we can "see" which diamonds give that special and powerful look... I think that either pair of diamonds are super fine, but I do think that for the really full look that the diamonds that seem to match up are the 4.9mm tip to tip diamonds, for a really elegant diamond display... Again, both sets are of the fine high color that makes platinum work perfectly and they are both very nicely clean too. It is a personal taste thing I think the most, and the half carat total weight diamonds are powerfully full against this oval diamond... yer choice, give me a call and I will wrap up the ones you love the most :) Thanks for calling, and did you happen to notice that just after Miadora.com bit the dust Adornis.com went right behind them to the poor house??? HHHhhhmmmm, perhaps there is a good case for personal service and a privately owned business after all {Grin}... "Enjoy!!!" Yer gonna look great dripping with these diamonds, and that is a fact :)

One good "TURNER" deserves another!!!
Here's a delightful set of rings, a wedding ring in brushed platinum for the gent, comfort-fitted and we always buy the best weight for that elegant feel, and the gal's ring that has ten diamonds flush set into the ring, which will pull right up to her engagement ring, also brushed finish platinum... So what we have here is the completion of a set of rings, a trio if you will, that are unique and interesting, and built to order by master craftsmen... Ordered yesterday, set and ready to go overnight, I got down here at about 5AM this fine morning, OOooohhh the things I do for you real people!!! Enjoy the result, appreciate the difference... :)

Now, I've never been to the "KAMEN" Islands, but I hear it is nice :)
Now, what is really nice is this new sweet 14Kt affordable white gold mounting, that now sports three of the most lovely diamonds, for that three stone look that has class and style... There are many versions of three stone rings that are cluttered and busy, and we have here a ring that views from the side as a bridgework that makes sense, and another really fine ring is born at tradeshop... Gotta love that ring, and the result is wonderful!!!

Well Brian, we have a legendary ring here, one of the best I have ever made!!!
We have a very exceptional diamond to start off, a super fine emerald cut that is a 1.61 carat, and a fine "VVS" for that absolute perfection look, at what ever power magnification you might choose. We flanked this in super fine platinum with twin baguettes, and we come to a super fine look from the side, a wire prong bridge work that is just as elegant as can be. Strong lines and a bold and delightful feel, and a Microsoft client that is walking on air!!!! ...and so he should be :) I wrote originally "White Gold" but we cast and built this in platinum, I apologized for the confusion...

Arm Wrestle??? "ARMSTRONG???" {Grin}...
Yup, we have a super fine ring here that is ready to set the center, a marvelous emerald cut is gonna have a smashing fine new home. A delicate look with the wire prongs that grace and trim the sides, and stout with the strong shank that will be up to the test of time... When you think about fine hand made products by master craftsmen think of this ring as an example... Designed with the client, to be a perfect expression of good taste... Now what some case just happens to hold, that's bobbing for apples... Works for apples, not for people who want something special...

James "BROWN" is the godfather of soul, and you will be singing for sure when you see yer rings today!!!
Here we have one of the more charming house designs that I offer, this is the tapered celtic Swirl design, inspired by the drawing that I did for the "Charlie Design" ... Now, if you look closely we ended up building the rings for Charlie without the diamonds, but the sketch that I did I left there for reference, and it was the perfect touch for these rings, the diamonds are super fine 0.02 carat each and 58 facets fullcuts for that sparkle and that flash that makes this design come alive... Sweet inspiration, the celtic art, and for timeless treasures and classic looks there is not a finer band ring around... made one at a time by the jewelry elves at Tradeshop, where quality and value are not just words.

For a Client Designed Celtic Custom this one wins the creative prize, hands down!
Love, Loyalty and Friendship, in precious metal, and you have a glimpse of one of the most elegant and sweet celtics I have done. The claddaughs are elements that just are perfect for the spacers for the words, and a very small sizing space means that future sizing or adjustments are easily done without messing up the design too. We have a bold and exciting ring here, and I know you will be as proud of this as I was making it for you!!!! "ENJOY!!"

Here is the model we will use to make this ring, to "MUELLER over"
...once molded we can cast in the metal of your choice. We're going to cast this in warm 14Kt yellow gold, and this will be another example of a very creative design that was inspired by the client asking "can we do it this way?"... The answer to can we make your dream rings, using your art, signatures or meaningful design, is a resounding "YES!" We have made Custom crests for family rings and many variations of celtic and other art, so dream big here grasshoppers, you really can here!! I antique these very heavy for the photos, so you can see the design, I put a much lighter patina on the finished ring, for a softer contrast and look.

What's Gaelic for "Love, Loyalty and Friendship?"

Redrawn for fuller claddaugh symbols
Here's a powerfully fine custom celtic in the making, I have drawn a sample preview of the ring and note that the claddaugh symbols separate the phrases, for a classy and classic look in an 8mm width... Note that the resolution of any project in this process depends on a balance of light and dark, and the bold background will dramatically drop away, leaving the letters standing tall and the light patina I do will also enhance the design... Inspired by a previous project I refine the make it tailored to this specific finger size and width... Perfection starts here, we're rocking now!!!

Joe "WALSH" is one of my favorite guitar players, a true genius!!
And for that inspired personal expression of good taste Sarah has designed a great ring here, with a wonderfully sculptured shape and feel, and for the center diamond for this ring we're using a fine 1.50 carat Marquise for the most elegant and powerful look. Note that the ring will have a sweet channelset row of diamonds on each side, for now we just installed half (one side) so you can see how that works... Note the nice flying shoulders look, the airline format allows the crown for the center to set down inside the ring on the strap, so the diamond will raise slightly above the "wings" and have a perfect look, framed by the row of fullcut diamonds and the nice transition to the shank... Great rings are "PLANNED" and we like to think that rather than let an uninspired counter clerk decide what makes sense we like to work with you to translate your ideas into world class projects... Here's where the magic starts, and where the fun begins!!!!

We like blowing our own "HORN"!!! Celtic's in 18Kt and Platinum are elegance to the max!!!
With a warm and delightfully rich color center in 18Kt yellow gold and the wintery white platinum rails we have a contrast here that our poor old NIKON camera just can't quite capture, but this design with the tight crossover in the center is delightful, and note that while we have designed in a sizing seam area we also have a very tight and nice transition there too... Slightly raised rails and a crisp ring is the result... We install a dark background to help the pattern definition, and that can be toned down to taste easily... Super nice ring, we're proud to show you today!!!

For the coolest medieval Gothic design, a design from cathedral carvings, check this out!
A charming design, in 18Kt center with platinum rails, with a nice flush and sleek look and feel. The design is a quite ancient theme, a railing carving that has a charming "repeating hearts" sort of floating feeling, if you look closely. Sleek and trim, tailored and hand made one at a time, by master craftsmen, Were not interested in chugging out thousands of tasteless bands, we would rather make your family heirloom as special as it can be, just like this... "ENJOY!!!"

Here's that side shot and the crown beside the wax!!
Now, please remember a few important things. First is that the crown is a very low base six prong crown, which sets down inside the slot, with the base of the crown lowered quite low, so the diamond will be a low rider and look great, and wear great too... This balance will produce a ring which is sleek and beautiful, with a strong and elegant look... The trillions will give a very full diamond look, and the transition into the shank is "fine"... Great ring, and a true classic in the making!!!!

Ahhhh, you can almost feel the cool breeze of the wind over the moors, a timeless classic is born!!!
When you take a delicate lacy design, a scroll work of fine detail and dramatic nature and design an engagement ring it's fun, I border the design with crisp tailored edges, that define and make sense of the pattern, then we installed a finely tuned six prong crown, and we have a unique and elegant classic, a timeless expression of a most elegant design... Yer gonna love this, our Friday surprise!!!!!

This project is "KAMEN" along nicely, wanted you to see!!!
We have here soon a ring which will be set with a center diamond of 1.80 carats, with flanking side diamonds in the 4.8mm range, and a full and strong look will result. Powerfully strong and rendered in 14Kt white gold this ring will both stand the test of time in the wearing but will delight each moment along the way :) "ENJOY!!!"

A True Classic Celtic, the Knott design in Platinum is born!!!
Here's a crisp and delightful celtic ring that we just finished, with a bold and exciting look, a very light satin finish in the design area let's the contrast with the bright borders be extreme, and we lightly patina the background to increase the highlights and contrast even more... A product of high rez computer design and the lost wax casting process the lines are well defined and the ring is sweet. A very small sizing area is planned in the back, with the bold design not having to be cut if sized in the future... Engineered elegance, and hand built excellence are what this ring represents.

For the finest of celtic knott designs take a gander at this!!!!! "KINNEY" you believe how cool this is???
Here we have an example of a house design, and the most perfect design for that classic timeless celtic ring... I just love this one, the design is so define and so crisp I am proud to show this on my pages, and I am sure that you will be equally proud too of this, for it stands as one of the best of the best, and the finish and joined pattern are wonderfully fine... I love this ring, and working for real people, and welcome to our world, where things make sense, are affordable and not limited by the experience of the "clerk"... {Grin}...

Isn't the uninspired and mundane choices for celtics in stores a "THORN" in yer side???
Yeah, we design what we make here, and we use both creativity and multi-decades of experience, as master union craftsmen in each and every piece, for we do not crank these out in a factory setting but rather make them lovingly one at a time to order... Here's a 5mm center section of the famous "Torvinen" design, and soon will be in warm 18Kt yellow gold, with highly contrasting platinum rails, the true white metal... For creative and design we take a second seat to no-one, "spelling?" ...well, that is entirely a different story... {Grin}... This is the mockup of the ring in metal, from which the mold will be made to make the ring... Enjoy!!!!

An incredible 18kt 2 tone ring, custom made to hold Mary's 3.25 ct. center diamond
with matched sapphire pear shape accents. This ring has to be made with the center stone size in mind, when all the proportions are correct, the effect is stunning. Please do note that this ring is very substantial, with a bold and plush 18Kt body and beautiful contrasting white top, to really amp up the color on the diamond. Warm and rich sapphire pears flank and frame the center, and another reason that you should tolerate bad spelling in real craftsmen is highlighted and born... For your dream ring to come true is just to call 800 224-8086, I'll do the rest... :)

The most elegant and the universal classic is the platinum solitaire, here's the one Ray just set for Paul and Patty.
Since the wedding is coming up very soon, we had to get this one out TODAY!, making "dream rings" come true is what we do.. The most elegant way I think to display a fine diamond is in a setting that is complementary, and for a perfect home for that perfect diamond there is just not a better choice. The classic are the timeless and the most perfect way to go :)

I t's Friday man, man do I need a cold "Pina COLILLA" after this week :)
Well, it's friday and now we have that friday surprise for Dan to see, the platinum ring is exceptionally cool in that there is a sweet touch to the gallery, note that there is a "double "S" in the gallery, not the normally reversed "scroll" and if you look really closely you will also note that there is a stylized "M" at the base of the center crown, for the initials and the personalized touch that makes custom great. Wonderfully matched emeralds and the platinum ring has the outer surface engraved by Ray, soon the sides will be engraved by Jerome in a organic "VINE" like design, and a legendary ring is born!!!! I sure hope that you out there appreciate that we are builders and doers, not clerks or sales types, so if you want cool and you want it right, without the high prices and none-sense I invite you to submit your bid, FAX me your request, and your dream ring is on the way to being a reality, sooner than you think!!! {Grin}... Commercial over, "ENJOY!"

In Egypt there was the greatest of Pharos, "RAMSEY" the great!!!
Now remember, no spelling cracks, but for a great ring, take a look by hitting the small preview and get the "nose bleed" shot of a sweet little platinum "doughnut" that is plush and thick, with seven very fine fullcut diamonds (58 facets each) for that sparkle and that dazzle that is sure to please. Burnished in diamonds add the flavor to this cool ring, and in a small size this ring is as plush as it gets... Highly comfort-fitted (well named that) this ring will be a joy to wear and a constant delight...

What is the most perfect home for a fine high color emerald cut diamond???
I think that there is no home finer than the platinum basket crown solitaire, and for the most universally and elegant look this ring style is hard to beat. The diamond is displayed in a strong base, that basket crown let's the diamond set down inside the setting, and rides closer to the hand... The shank tapers and is a nice weight, and the overall look is just outstanding. You can expect to part with about $300 for this, set and done for about a carat diamond, you can spend more... ...but why the heck do that??? {Grin}

Hey Charlie "BROWN", you want to see this celtic mockup, a real classic treasure!!!
We have here a sweet celtic swirl design, that has a gentle tapering nature, and we have a second surprize that is coming right along, we're gonna dot the center of each swirl with a small diamond for taste and flare. A classic set of rings here, with the most delicate and intricate design, what a wonderful set of rings is just around the corner...

this is the mock-up we use to make the mold from, the finished ring will look just like this except in 14kt yellow gold.
Well, it's time to create that totally unique "Class Ring" with some great style and class!!!

DRAWN AGAIN :) So, it's my pleasure to introduce you to the art and the ring idea you submitted for review, we have engineered this so that there is a gentle taper from a bold 18mm approximate width and that gives the design a perfect canvas to flourish and define. Note that the initials "E C S U" are the college, and the design is from my collection of traditional celtic art, the triple Irish Hounds design, that is symbolic of the inner-twined lives and relationship to nature. This is a client supplied design and it is my pleasure to refine and get it ready for the most elegant and unique ring you shall ever see!!!! OK the art, and the plate and ring are not far behind!!!!!!! Call Gary now!!!

the finished ring is ready, with a new white gold crown for this great diamond

From "A" to "Zwicker" the best of projects always start with the parts...
...and what we have here is an existing ring that had a trillion crown set on the top, and sort of kerplunked down into the ring. What we have as an alternative is a sweet die-struck white gold crown with v-caps that will secure and hold this diamond securely, as well as define it's shape with the v-caps... The crown is planned to replace the existing one, in platinum the choices are quite narrow but this gold part is strong, and I shall section the bottom to lower the crown, so this is the most perfect start to planting that 1.25 carat legendary trillion, in a ring that you have grown comfortable with... Ahhh yes, we are full service here, not just web merchants without a clue, so give a call and let's make that ring perfect, shall we???

"SEE BEZEL?" "WHERE BEZEL?" I thought you wanted to talk like that... {Grin}
Tooo much young frankenstien growing up, or perhaps I should say "getting older"... ...anyway, here's a classic way to set any size diamond, the legendary "C-Bezel" that is set with a sheerly perfect ideal cut... This ring is sweet and sleek, a joy to wear and nothing to catch and be a pain in the ^$%#&@*... {Grin}... Elegance by design, an another reason to bookmark this page fast, before you forget and wind up in a formica slick marketing site with no soul... Very fine ring here, Elmar Enjoy!!!

If you made a hamburger out of silicon you might call it a "ROM-BERGER"...{Grin}
But by what ever name this natural beauty will surely please, the magnificient center diamond is the princesscut, and the ring is platinum that Ray has just finished hand engraving. This design is a Ray signature piece, and features the classic Roman Laurel Leaves style design in the shank, with the finer scale roundells and millgrain this is a strong and smart ring that will last a lifetime and more... We take great pride in our offerings, making many of the rings you see ourselves, and we just think that when you think of fine jewelry and personal on the internet the formica sites that feature business-school marketing in the "new frontier" don't get it... We're here for you, not our own IPO or investors... "Enjoy the alternative, appreciate the difference..."

The "JOHNSON" Space Center is where they shoot for the moon!!!
And here we are shooting for a most classy and elegant medieval design that is symbolic of a heart design, loosely woven and taken from a gothic cathedral carving, a perfect and wonderful design by the ancient masters. We are also going to make the center in a warm 18Kt gold and the "Flush" rails will be added to replace the imaged borders I always edge my designs with... Just a drawing for now, but the art is banked for a high resolution project here and a great result... In the ancient and timeless los wax carving, from the computer imaged at massively fine resolution come a delicate and intricate design, and a charming ring is about to be born... I also lengthen the design to encompass more of the circle, with a smart sizing place.. Ready to rock, just give Gary the OK and we're set!!!!!

Hey there "Charlie BROWN", you wanna see some legendary Celtics in the planning stage?!?@?#?$
Here's a great ring that we are making, two actually. This is the delicate and most interesting "Charlie Design" which was one of my very first designs, and sort of started this all rolling. This is the classic, the five panel ring with the slight taper, and we are also accenting each center swirl with a small diamond for that delicate and most interesting shimmer of light and fire. Here's the Charlie rings page for review, but do note that there are two different styles shown there, one in the drawing that I did is tapered with diamonds, and the style we finally went with was the non-taper without diamonds. The fun thing here is that we're building this now, and check out the art, the preview and the simulation, and get with Gary to OK it, we are set with the high rez art ready to do the plate, master and yer rings!!!!!

Yer gonna float in the air, like a "CURTIS" biplane, when you see this fine duo celtic treasure!!
We have two of our finest here, in the ancient and the timeless tradition of the celtic art, with the theme of zoomorphics for the gent, and the lacy celtic knott design for that gal... These folks work in the Bay area, and we wanted to ":blow their minds" as they walk to the alter together tomorrow, and these rings, we are honored, are to be symbols of that devotion... Make no doubt about it folks, we're devoted to making your dreams come true... "Enjoy!"

Now, Start with a magnificent 1.43 Carat Princesscut, and create a 14Kt gold home for it???
Yeah, we can do that, and the client wanted to make this ring really fun, and stagger the pattern differently from side to side, for a sort of "easter-egg" sort of surprise that is just wonderful. Note that the center stone is nice and low so that the ring is really fine to wear, and the stones are burnished in the ring so that there is no prongs and nothing to be a problem at all... Sleek and shiny this ring is a beautiful example of a ring that is bold, unique and elegant, with a plush feel and weight... Yer gonna love this one!!!!

Take a hand engraved ring, a sweet idealcut "VVS2" and yer standing at perfection's doorstep!
We have here a ring that ray has just finished hand engraving, the roundells (the ridges framing the center) are done in a fine tight pattern with just a hint of millgrain, and the ring's geometry is bordered with a fine line edge, and a delicate result. The sides are cut in a fan inspired design, that is tighter and tighter as the ring's width narrows at the bottom. Contrasting bright upper surface and the side, and do note the heart shape in the center crown, for that added taste and style that makes fine jewelry special.

You can "COLILLA" me Ray, or you can Call me Bob, or you can...
...or you can just set back and bask in the glow of this wax we have just finished, with the hint of the "Double "S" and "M" stylized into the gallery and design... Very creative work here, and while these always seem to take us longer than expected the result is truly first class, and takes art into the fine jewelry field... When you come to expect the very best each stage is important to the result, and at this stage we can begin to see the elegant style and the shape of this most amazing fine ring... When the idea that is supplied is this good the rest is easy!!! I point to Dan's drawing as the inspiration, and encourage you all to dream bigger than the gastly selections at most stores and malls... You can do better, "see!" {Grin}

OOOh yeah, this wax will "BOLES" you over for sure!!!!
And what do we have here pray tell?!? Well, what we have here is the Tradeshop classy "C-Bezel" engagement ring with a band ring which is now just a wax carving, but will soon be a plump and quite rounded comfort-fit that is a perfect match for the look and the very rounded and sculptural feel of the engagement ring... Yes, I am spelling challenged, I dispute that not, but for good taste and superior fine hand made jewelry it must be rather scary for you that we do such fine work... {Grin}... When we build for our clients it is with the finest results in mind, not some corporate wonk policies on markup and business concern... We are the M.A.S.H. 4077 of fine jewelry, and we love our role and building for real people, just like you!!!!

Sooo much nicer with the blade style crown, and a great look is at hand!
And at hand it is, this great ring was rebuilt and detailed to use this style crown, that is perfect to slightly raise the center for a more important look and feel... We have a sleek two tone ring here that is just wonderful, for that designer plush look, and a very fine ring is done... So, when you look at this page please remember that we are not clerks here, we build most of what you see on this page, and we take pride in top quality and value too!!!

Elegance and class, with that flare for the plush designer weight and feel!
For a sweet and interesting look here's a sweet ring that is designed to please, with the platinum body for the strength and the weight, and a blazing 18Kt overlay for that added dash of color and class... Nicely comfort-fitted and supple, this ring is sure to be the crowning glory for that all important symbol, and I trust that this will bring her much happiness, for it's built to last a lifetime and more...

Here's a great ring in the making for sure, a platinum hand engraved wonder in the making...
What we have here is a sweet ring that is based on the design that we had done before, the Denise ring, with the millgraining of the elements done already, I have blocked out the lines and done the roundelles already, but Jerome is on a short vacation so here I must stop for now. The design that jerome does is also done by a few others we work with, but none do the same level of perfection as he does so I would make this suggestion... We can finish out the ring with the outline millgraining and the roundelles and finish up when Jerome is back, or I can do a similar design myself, with the same flavor as you see here... I am not as good at curls and scrolls as is Jerome, but I can do this if that is the mission... Great projects take "time" and when you look at the Denise ring you see "ART" in the engraving... There is not room for those Chinese designs in my opinion, the area after being defined with the millgrain leaves just enough room for nice patterns, but yer talking about 2mm width, and that hardly leaves the room for a complex character... take a peek and give me a call...

You might just say that this ring is the "PERFECT AMMON JOY!!"
...for here is a ring that she really loved, in it's past life it have a small and spindly shank that was both worn out and puny, and she always wanted to have a "ring just like that" with a nice bold shank that felt right with the rather large top... Soooo, what can we do??? Well, after sawing off the top of the old ring we carved a primo wax that added the look she wanted, with the european hips and the really nice full body shank this ring is now complete... When you dream big here you might just find that we can make that come true if you call 800 224-8086 as she did... {Grin}... Dream big grasshopper, you can afford to here...

"PEASE PEASE MISTER POSTMAN" won't ya hurry with this treasure!?!?
For here we have another ring, in a wax carving flavor, where we can totally control the look and the shape of the ring, not just the way others were or the way a part might come, but rather the way we want... Here's a ring with european hips that has a designer look and feel, and a bold and really fun feel and look, for a crisp and elegant look... Very sculptural in the look and the feel, and another fine example of why Tradeshop is still here and kicking, unlike some of our venture capitol driven friends and competitors this fine morning... {Grin}... You gonna miss them??

Start with a blaster emerald cut, and then stir a super fine look in a bold trio ring set around it and what have you got??? Why a world class ring that looks like it is from the finest custom shop, or fifth avenue store, yet at a price that makes sense... I don't stress prices here, even though we are more than competitive for it is quality that is in short supply in the world, and we aim to change that a ring at a time... Here's a sweet ring, and a legendary diamond, together at last!!!!

"SET LOOSE THE HOUNDS!" The celtic woven Zoomorphic timeless art in platinum!!
So, again we take from the deep well of the ancient celtics, and for a design that stresses fidelity and life long mates, the hounds is a charming theme that makes for a super fine set of rings. I love the stylized shape and the easter egg knotts that grace this design, the subtile and timeless look of an ancient coin or ancient artificat, to give that totally unique look... "ENJOY!!!"

10mm of fun, and platinum all the way!!!!
for the design to be perfect is to have the width to work with, and no other ring I think shows this better than this one in platinum. The bold lines and the really fine recessed background combine to make for one of the more remarkably fine rings out there, with added platinum rails on a platinum center this is a bold and powerful ring, and totally one of a kind as well, not gonna bump into someone sporting the mirror image of this one, I make them by hand one at a time and will not "gear up" for mass production... Nope, one at a time suits me just fine, and keeps the quality up... Did you notice that "Midoria.com" the huge web mass marketeer, closed down operations today??? Perhaps there is a place for privately owned common sense business after all!!! {Grin}...

A "RITCHIE" Celtic traditional art ring, in the theme of the Zoomorpic Flavor!
Here's one of the more interesting and bold patterns that Ray has designed, and note the twisting and woven design as the bodies and the really bold and tailored look that the outer border provides. A flavor that is both unique and interesting is born, and a style that you will be getting constant comments on for a life time... Great ring, really fun result, and a fine example of just how big you can dream is reviewed for your pleasure!!!

Crisp and Celtic, a client's design comes all the way home to England!!!
So, here we have a client provided great design that we have rendered into a sweet set of bands, with that regal design and that weaving of the initials into the design we have a new definition of custom and cool right here fer yer approval... Most of the patterned designs I do require to be in the roughly 6mm minimum width to define nicely, and here we have a bold and crisp design that is right on the nose for refined... "ENJOY DAVID!!!"

AAAAAhhhh, Angels do indeed play "Harpers"...
Well, since we wanted to hit the 5mm mark here I remade the art to flourish in the extra space, and I see what happened at first pass too, the filing of the bands was much too aggressive and ate into the trim rail that I made... You will note that the crest and the elements are wonderfully defined, and the extra width makes all the difference in the result and finished product's resolution... Great start here, and I shall move to casting at once and get these dream rings done!!!!

Hmmmm, I went back and checked the art and I had this imaged at 5mm wide??? Very strange...
...but if you say that the rings are more to the 4mm side then let's just make them over again, and I have expanded the design too so that the shield and elements are a bit more wide... I have made this in a few widths too, all just a tad over five millimeters, so that in the finishing I can use the one that will hit the mark... New plate just went out today, so take a peek at the preview and we can remake this, and you can send back the ones which are a bit narrower than you wanted... We aim to please :) ...the way I spell I just have to work harder {Grin}...

Hand Engraved by Jerome, this platinum ring is a sheer world class ring indeed!!!
So, here's a ring that will be a credit to it's owner for ever, a sweet and creative engraved design on a plush platinum mounting that frames a magnificent sapphire so very well. The basic idea is a crisp and fine ring that we made in the past, but this ring has many tasteful touches that make it totally unique... Note the gallery to lighten the look of the basket from the sides, and the very flowing and natural engraving is the crowning glory...

Joe sent in his princess cut diamond, to have this custom ring made.
Once Ray set the stones and engraved the ring, the design really shows. PLatinum filagree and flat set accents make this one eye candy for sure.

Now, there is someone out there who wanted to do a sweetly hand engraved set of rings, accented with sapphires and diamonds!!!
hey, wait no more, for here is the rings that you have been waiting for!!! The nice effect here is that the pattern and design wind and weave around the ring, framing the stones so very nicely for a elegant effect. The design is a scroll design that is hand cut by Jerome, and is both delicate and bordered with a fine millgrained edge... Great look, really special and the closer you look the more you will love these rings!!! "Enjoy!!"

Did you know that "calender and DORNBOS" make computer generated signs and art???
Neither did I, but I do know a few things, and one of those is that the elegant sapphires that we have for this have a nice color change to a violet, with flashes of red, and we capture that in a fashion on the lower shots, as we used a flash light to bring that out, what it does in natural light we can only smile and relate that "yer gonna love this man!"... The center diamond is a delightfully fine oval diamond, and the ring is of course platinum. The sapphires are 4mm and nicely full, for a 1.23 carat total weight. Great ring here, "ENJOY!!!"

Here's a "HANDY" way of enjoying the finest of traditional celtic art!!!
the famous "Heron Pattern" is the theme for this elegant timeless classic ring, the bold patterned design is both elegant and defined at 6mm width, and nicely comfort-fitted this is too, for a sweet and elegant look... We enjoy making classic traditional bands and custom designs, this is a design that Ray crafted for a great result, and you can see why we like this one so much! "Enjoy!"

Senator Burt L. "SAUNDERS is the republican Senator for Florida, did ya know that?!?@?!?
Well, even if you didn't that is fine, but just know that here we have two ring rings, the ladies is a sweet band ring with seven diamonds set into the ring, for a trouble free and easy wear ring indeed, and of course the gent's is the legendary comfort-fit ring, which is the best of the best... Personalized with inside engraving and those sweet diamonds, a great set of rings is ready to light up yer world now!!! "Enjoy!!!"

SSSSssssooo, this client's tastes run towards the nicely faceted, or knife edge shank style!
And that works perfectly for me, since this ring is a nice and heavy ring it was quite easy to both miter the shank (Knife edge) and also to round and narrow the end tab on the tapered baguettes... I also did the hint of a bevel there on the end tab too, to sort of soften and blend in with the shank... We have here a super fine ring now, delightfully to the customer's specs, and I have to say that working on the web with real people is a wonderful way to spend the day indeed!!! Thanks, and enjoy this super fine classic ring, nice and strong and styling too!!! "Enjoy!!"

I you were a professional poggo stick rider, you might answer to "POGGEMANN"
...and if you did boy would you be pleased today, for here is a stunning fine princesscut diamond ring, custom made to make that gal walk on the ceiling with joy... We have a v-cap crown that secures the center very well, and a fine twin tapered baguette ring that is crisp and delightful. The ring is also nicely detailed so that there is only smooth in the wearing, and another super nice ring is on it's way soon to a delighted owner :) "Enjoy!!"

Creativity and Celtic merge in this set of most elegant celtic bands!!!
We have here a design that is from my house collection as a starting point, and the client had six blue topaz square cuts that she wanted to incorporate into the rings, so I built up the outside rails, designed rings with the setting area planned into it so we now have a most interesting and elegant result. The stones are firmly channelset too, with the side stones banked to make the transition to the ring gentle. Nicely comfort-fitted and very unique, not another set of rings like this on the planet... Welcome to our world, where ideas can turn into finished family heirlooms, and quality is the standard... "ENJOY!!!"

The finished ring, a beauty to behold with 18kt accent around the channel set diamonds
This is a platinum ring, with just a little gold around the 0.36 carat of accents for color. the shank is a bit wider, and tapers toward the bottom. "WAX ON, WAX OFF" We're "Grotheer" make a world class ring!!!
Soon a super fine platinum ring with a slightly raised yellow contrasting plate set with diamonds. The edges of the ring are markedly beveled, with a designer sleek and crisp look the mission. The center is a very powerfully fine Marquise diamond, and this ring is scaled and balanced to give a super fine result. Give the "GO" and we're off to metal...

Platinum sleek hand made solitaire, knife edge comfort-fitted and customized crown!
Sweet ring that is both strong and nice and low to the hand. The diamond is a nice one and a quarter carat size and the shank is designed to taper gently to the back, comfort-fitted for a great look and feel. The crown is also customized with a sort of under gallery, and this adds a delicate and interesting look to the ring the closer you look. This ring can be made for about any size or shape center, in less than a week, so call now and yours can be there for the weekend!!!!

You can call me "RAY" or you can call me.....
Start with a 1.62 ct. dazzler, the finest color on the planet (D) and the fine "VS1" clarity that takes this to perfect, and beyond, and add a white gold ring with double baguettes on each side, and you have a classic look that is sure to please. Note that the ring is rather plush and the twin baguettes really beautifully frame this magnificient diamond so well, and another fine example of what we can do for you is born... We really take the time to make sure the ring and the diamond are perfect for you, and we are professionals who aim to please!!!

ROBB VISITS ONSLOW W. MINNIS, SR. MIDDLE SCHOOL TO HIGHLIGHT SCHOOL MODERNIZATION LEGISLATION
And while that is neat and all just take a look at this set of celtic treasures, the timeless classic in the warm yellow gold. What a joy it is to make the dream rings for real people directly, "Minnis" the high overheads and markups {Grin}... We as craftsmen take a different path, one not walked by marketeers and sales-clerks, into the realm of special order, dreams and family heirlooms!!! Enjoy our world, and your visit here :)

In the timeless tradition of the Celtic Art, we offer the most elegant crosses
Both crosses are complex knott designs that weave and wind down the entire length, with a radiant frame that is also delicately patterned. The centers of both are set up for a stone to accent them, a slightly raised bezel is what we have in mind, and either a colored cab cut stone or diamond in a bezel is perfect here... These are the rough blanks only for review, just wanted you to see how cool you can really dream if you want...

Elegance in emeralds and wintery white platinum, for a dreamy ring indeed!
Ray set and hand engraved this ring today for you, not that the shank is the millgrained edged Roman Laurel Leaves design down the center, winding down to a small tiny sizing jewel at the bottom... The color in the trillions is elegant and vibrant and is the finest look that money can buy, the ring is also complemented with a slightly split prong look, to capture in the center the magic of an ornate ring design. Sleek and smart, another reason to consider us for your fine jewelry needs :) Ray pays me to say that {Grin}

Platinum for her 1.25 carat princesscut, hand engraved by Ray???
Yup, we can do that, and we have. The ring is photographed right as Ray finished the engraving, the delicate millgrained edges border the Roman laurel leave style natural pattern, that works it way down to a small sizing "jewel"at the extreme bottom... I did not engrave the prongs here as usual, for the stone shall be set locally and a remodel is done that is fun and cost effective... Strong and sleek this is the start of a very important ring indeed!

"Rob REINHART" is a great producer, and speaking or producing, let's look at this, shall we?
Now, what we have here is the start to an amazing ring, and I wanted you to see this as it comes together, with the cut-out heart in the center crown gallery and the sleek roundells which frame the center, this is a ring that has all the class and style you could want, and is also the perfect canvas for the hand engraving that will turn this ring into a master-piece... Stand by for hewart-stopping cool!!!

Well, a sleek platinum mounting is born, with the most elegant look and feel!!!
This was among the most difficult rings to make for this is a single piece platinum nice full and heavy ring, and casting this mass is not an easy thing to do... We have a sleek look here that is accentuated with the diamonds set in the trim rail that runs the top, and which also sets the sapphire as well without a raised element or prongs, for a sleek and protected look and feel. The stone is really given a hint of mystery too with the high polished inside of the cavity which holds it, shimmery and fine this is a great ring and I am glad to have built it!!!! Now, is the time to consider any engraving elements or lines for tailoring...

Start with a natural blue 6.19 ct. oval sapphire, and make a ring around it.
Jon wanted a custom home for his incredible gemstone. Framed with diamonds, this is sure to be one of a kind.

"OOooohhh Muffy, Could you ask the "BUTLER" to bring the car around???
And man are we driving towards a fine result, the picture that I did was a composite of the wax that we just carved for this project, a compound wax that will be cast in two colors for a breathtaking dramatic effect and result. At the bottom the ring which inspired this project, and just know that these are fit and tweaked to be elegant and dramatic, and that this project is a big task to make perfect.

Did ya ever read that comic book called "Ritchie Rich?"
And what a rich and wonderful design we have here, the hounds that are representative of the life long bond and fidelity, woven into the art for of the celtic zoomorphic tradition... The lines and elements are bold and weave in and out, as they form one of the most interesting designs I do in my house patterns for you to use. When I came to the web it was to make a difference, not just a sale... That is what separates us from all the rest, that we design and build one on one for the real people of the world, and just look at what can result!!!!

From "A" to "Zimmer" we try to offer unique alternatives to the mundane!!!
And what a wonderful bracelet this is, with that delicate rose design that winds it's way down the entire length and width of this 14Kt gold bracelet. It's hard to show the elegance of this bracelet in a few shots like this, when you hold it and examine the supreme workmanship and the artistic design you will be entirely delighted for sure!! Unique and exciting??? Sure, and without the markups too!!!!

Steve, your platinum milligrained comfort fit is ready to go!!
This is a very elegant idea, the stone has been burnish set into the shank to make for that little extra... What a ring...... You will note that many would have set the stone so it looked "smashing" right there, but Ray drills the hole undersize and sets back there grunting and whining, burnishing from the inside to create a sort of "Volcano cone" which allows him to set the stone, and finish the ring off smooth and sleek, like the diamond just "grew" there... You want a fast hack job call the other guys, but if you want it done right call 800-224-8086 and watch yer dreams come true on the web!!!

More possible sapphire choices for John, this time Orange and Yellow too..
The mounting is one that Ray has on special for only $1100 in platinum, and that is with these most elegant 0.20 carat pearshape sapphires of vivid and wonderful color. The engraving on the ring is absolutely first class in the tradition of the finest european hand engraving style. Gallery work and ready to rock... Sapphires come in some of the most unusual colors, as you see here, so if the mission is to be unique and have a wonderful result that is based on fancy colored sapphires just select the look you like and we rock your world tomorrow! The shimmery and almost clear pool sapphire oval, the shot that is of the ring in the left middle panel, it's color is so delicate and shimmery, and the stone is very bright and lively too...

JOHN raised the subject "What is Platinum, very engraved cool, with fine sapphires of exceptional brilliance and color, and ready for overnight shipping?
The fact is that most of what we make is custom, where we might have a client inspired by a previous custom project and we use it as a basis for theirs. Here's a great ring in platinum that I did, note the heartshape orniment in the gallery of the center crown, and the engraving is stunning fine hand engraved. The center is for a round stone of about 5.5 to 6.5mm and we can do that instantly easily... Platinum with fine pearshape sapphires of about 0.20 carat each, for a sweet and wonderful display... In my world this ring is just about a grand, so when you begin to consider value, common sense and are not willing to compromise on quality here's the perfect solution!!! For those of you who think that quality lives in those halogen rich showroom we're yer wakeup call, we can simply offer more in the way of capability and value than any store on earth, and a richer and deeper experience based on manufacturing, not sales.

HOGAN's Heroes was one of my most favorite shows!!!!

What a hero in the house hold will you be, when these massively cool platinum mountings land in yer part of the world. This is a complex knott design that I like to whimsically call my "Celtic Double Pretzel" design, and the rings are very crisp and fun too... you will likely never see another ring like yours for we make them one at a time and keep the numbers very limited, so you can be sure that unique and exciting are not dampened by commercial interests and maximum volume... Tis always baffled me that people can choose a family heirloom like bobbing for apples, in some tasteless jewelry case in some strip mall store... We are the alternative to the mundane, the answer to when good enough is just not enough... Enjoy!!!!!!!

We are rather prone here to "HAMID" it up from time to time, but we know quality, of that you can be sure!
BBBBoooooo Yeah!!!! Check out this elegant three stone ring, with the sweet sculptural shank with a sort of "Wave Motion" where the shank rises to flank the crowns and stones. Transition is what this style is all about, a sleek and timeless bouquet of sapphires of the most elegant and vivid nature, matched and refined in basket crowns... Strong and sleek is this ring, and the look is absolutely as delicate as can be, the dash of color and the fine "D" color Idealcut make this ring very special indeed!!!!! Enjoy our best, never settle for less...

Dan, here's your wax...
These crowns are so heavy, we had a heck of a time keeping them on the wax. So bullet proof, you could wear this almost anywhere! So elegant and beautiful!! Remember that the detailing and the final steps are where the process is refined, but I think that this shows you a very fine preview of what is to come :) The three stone look is rather magnificent, and in the sculptural shank and treatement a true classic is born!!!!

"SYLVIA", Take a deep breath, set down, fasten yer seatbelt and hit this link now :)
What we have here is a true legandary ring being born, and rather than just dash into this hurly burly we have planned each step for personal joy and delight... Inspired by a ring that I did for a client/friend, and many of the elements we will use to taste, but first and foremost comes the ring, in all it's glory, a canvas for what is to come... Thought that this would light up yer life and brighten yer world, so I just set it today and now I want to chat about the engraving details again... "Give me a call anytime sailor" {Grin}

"HEY SYLVIA, Here's how it looks with a diamond eternity band!!!
Now, I plan on narrowing the crown's base to better and closer fit, there is a thicker angle there than I want and I planned to fit that in metal where I can make fine adjustments... I shall also change the angle of the sides to as much a degree as I can to steepen the effect, but much of that will vanish as a concern as we do lines and engraved touches in a very tasteful and delicate way... Great ring, fun project, wonderful you to work with you!!!

Ed, your going to love these diamonds...
This is a killer pair of matched diamonds along with a very excellent AGS "000" for the center. Let Bill know if this is the way to go... I can tell you this though, the quality starts with the selection fo the parts, and the parts all come together to be more than the sum of the parts, and with this sweet group of diamonds we have basically the finest group for the finest result possible... Expect the best, for that is where we are headed :)

"HALEY"S COMET" streaked thru the night, a bright shining star in the sky...
And when we talk about stars and bright and shiny things we just have to pull up by the glow of this magnificent ring, with that most elegant ring wrap... See folks, we build custom, so you could say we are dream builders and heirloom makers, when we see things as lovely as this we know we have chosen right. After Ray serving the trade for thirty years and the rest of us all from the trade it is refreshing to work with folks who care. I think that there is an inexorable tug at the retail level to maximize profits by doing just as much as is required, while we are free to exceed our customer's expectations by a light year or more... Bright and sparkling, a jewel in the night!!!!!!

"ODIO HOO!!" Are you out there Agustin????
Hey man, I can hear ya scratching that class on yer monitor, and the wait is all over man, for here is that platinum mounting with that lovely fine diamond channelset right in the center, note the graceful and the most sculptured lines of the edge of the ring, and the slight split shank with the under gallery... This ring is a sweet ring and the center is good and sound, and strong, make sure that you give this to her and give her my best too. ...for in a very real sense you already are!!! To Russia with love from Portland Oregon, the center of the certified fine diamonds and cool custom on the web... ...but you knew that, right? {Grin}

"kinney" you imagine seeing yer custom hand made celtic rings together in all their glory???
And while this is just the mock up in a base metal it is so clear that this ring will be a sm' fine set of rings, and a delicate and elegant design that is both deeply recessed in the background and the elements are just about as good as it gets... There is a strong strap that the center crown sets on, and the wings, for lack of a better word, fly up to grace the side of the diamond and soften the transition down to the shank, and a sweet totally tradeshop signature cool set of rings is born!!!!!! Enjoy our best!!!!

telford college in Scot land is a very cool school!!!
...and since this college is indeed in Scot land I thought it appropriate that we dwell on the book of kelts, the elegance of the swirl designs and the coolness of gold and platinum and an ancient and timeless feeling family heirloom... We also have a "surprise ring" too, that is platinum and which will be set locally with a most magnificient sapphire... So, with all the taste and all the charm of the ancient and traditional art form, rendered in precious metals for you alone :) "Enjoy our best!!!"

There is a county in West Virgina named "SUTTON" founded in 1883!
And that has nothing what so ever to do with this dramatic and elegant project which is underway {Grin}... We have here a ring that is based on the previous design we did for Joanne, with the center being a magnificent 1.30 Carat "F-VS2" oval, and while the paper work is fantastic and all that but the digital photograph gives a hint at just how fine and right this diamond is! Now, to explain the wax is to say, look at the previous finished ring and see the way that the smaller diamonds set in the bezels within the gallery, a clean and very interesting decoration indeed, a surprize easter egg sort of second glance thing... Highly engraved and ornate this will be fantastic, and just that hint of 18Kt in the diamond bezels will be outragously cool!!! Crisp and clean of line, rounded more in the metal but the wax is always carved blocky for a reason... What say Sylvia, I think I see a legandary ring coming yer way!!!

As we grow our "TOYS" change and get more interesting...
We have here a set of great rings, Ray personally hand engraved this set of rings, and do note that the millgrain borders the design for a most tailored and elegant of looks. The powerfully sculptural engraving is lasting and durable as well as interesting and ornate, bordered with hand cut lines and millgrained edging. Princesscuts in a row in platinum is the most cool and elegant look possible, the stones brick together so sweetly and the look is so trouble free... Enjoy our best!!!

Is there life on "MARS-DONE???"
Those little squiggly things in that rock from the frozen north are compelling indeed, but ya know... This platinum hand engraved ring (by Ray) with the twin shimmery sapphires and that lovely center are just tailor made to add some life and sparkle to your life for sure... Are the lines in the Martian surface channels? Well, I can tell you that in this platinum mounting that the fine lines and engraving are a nice sculptural effect, bordered so tastefully with millgrain... Yer gonna absolutely love yer new family heirloom, and Ray tells me to say that you should look at the "V" crown's millgrained delicate design and smile about now :) Taste and elegance??? Just remember we're master craftsmen here, not sales clerks... "ENJOY!!"

The "KING" is in de House!!!
Inspired by traditional art, of a royal family nature, we have here a design that is both customer supplied as well as infinately meaningful. We very much enjoy working with real people around the world, to create family heirlooms, note the gent's ring is the reverse/inverse of the gal's, and both straddle the sizing seam area with personalized hand engraving, which is a sweet touch... Royal treatement was given to this design, and the rendering in precious metals, the shadow band for the ladies engagement ring, the gent's sweet practical ring, and another world class project is recorded for posterity!!! "Enjoy!"

Matching platinum and diamond band shown with a standard solitaire for Nathan.
This type of ring is available in a variety of sizes, makes the perfect matching band, and doesn't even need to be notched.

How about a custom partial bezel ring, with a custom squared shank on both for Joanna.
We have made this ring to hold the diamond secure and low. A smart ring that will last for many happy years..

A set of comfort fit platinum bands, with a Satin finish and inside engraving for the Haberlands.
Sometimes just a couple extra details are all that is needed.. This is the type of service we can do very quickly...

AH, McNamara is a fine celtic name, and befitting the noble name a Platinum heirloom seemed fitting!!!
Aye, and fit it does sir, in the mode of the finest celtic ancient and traditional knott design. each and every crossover line (where the lines cross) is hand cut for the relief and resolution, to make this even finer and more charming. The ancient art for has a charm and elegance past it's obvious design appeal, the inner-twined ropes represent the inter-twined lives of the bears, and a charming ancient tradition becomes a modern custom wedding ring, with the elegance of a timeless treasure... Enjoy our best, never settle for less!!

"DUKE, DUKE, DUKE of Earl"... What a cool old song that was, oh those were the days!
This Platinum ring with Heartshaped diamonds is cooler, without a doubt! The shank is divided into two planes, for a mitered and almost beveled look, and that transition into the v-cap for the heartshapes is legendary tradeshop touch, that makes for the most elegant and perfect ring. Take the basket crown and set the center, with gallery work planned in the shank in the wax carving and you have the reason why we are here... "We are the mundane jewelry killers, the mass marketeers worst nightmare, the dis-interested store owners ulcer"... ..and ya know, we think it was always about affordable quality and supreme quality as the default, not marketing and IPO's... There will be a great shaking out of the dot-com business's soon, those with product knowledge and credentials, and marketing boiler-rooms which are venture capitol funded... Because we're privately owned and experienced, skilled in jewelry and design, we'll be here for that next years gift, not merged with some marketing warehouse corporate wonk company... {Grin}...

To the MULCAHEY's, Luck of the Irish to ya, and a shiny new Platinum and Baguette Ring too! Experience always mattered, just take a look at how much it does!!!
What a great and classic look and design this ring is, and it so finely complements the center diamond that I think there is hardly a style that is more perfect for a very fine diamond, and a totally perfect look... The streamlined and sleek nature of this mounting is clear in this set of shots that I just took, but what is not clear is the elegance and the weight of platinum, and those finely matched baguettes are wonderfully banked to make the ring wearable and smart, stylish and classic... You have "got" to just love this!!!!!!

"HIDE YER DOLLARS" guys, the gals are gonna really want one of these tradeshop exclussives!!!
In every craftsman's live there comes a design or style of work that is truly special, and when you look at this wonderful signature piece I want you to really consider what you see here... A platinum ring with a raised knott design, sides and top of the shank for a full bore excitingly unique look, which blends into a gothic turret style bastion of brilliance and fire, with three fine diamonds which crown the ring's glory. V-caps and crisp, this is vastly beyond a hand engraver's potential, and brings a new level of custom and cool in the celtic motif to the table. Inset with an 18Kt gold decoration and millgrained to border all edges and lines, another truly fine example of just how cool custom can really get, the client just "flew" in to pick this up... ...anyone got any tips to repaint the ceiling to remove footprints??? {Grin}... Enjoy our best, never settle for less!!!

Close the "BARNES" door before the live stock gets out man!!!
Now, this set of shots should get you up and running like a chicken with it's head cut off!!! {Grin}... ...ahem, enough with the farm humor :) ...For the most perfect wedding band for the sleek and perfect solitaire a standard non-tapered band "sucks"... {Grin}... We made a band ring that grows as does the engagement ring, and matches the weight and the feel of our nice plump designer rings. A perfect fit of course, you would expect nothing less from Tradeshop I trust, and here's a shot with this lovely ring against a solitaire, to show just how smokin' this really is... Shown in platinum and available in what ever her heart desires, so enjoy this perfect wedding set, that perfect diamond and let me take this opportunity to say "CONGRATULATIONS!!!"

"NO WAY!!!"
What Ray likes to call the "Cross-Over Gallery" look is perfection for both the round diamond as well as the princesscut. The shank is more sculptural in that is grows thicker as it rises to the top, and there is a gentle wave motion as it form's the top of the ring, which really gives the center diamond a framing that is special... The swooping gallery that crosses over is sweet, and we can do this for a three stone version and many shapes as well. We're as different from retail clerks and sales jockies as a candle from the sun, and when you think master craftsmen and the internet you have to think tradeshop... Another world class ring is born, another diamond finds a fine home, where it can brighten lives and stimulate smiles... "ENJOY OUR BEST!"

Smart, like a "FOX" for picking the classic baguette platinum wedding set, and custom is the way to go here!!
We have a set of rings which are featured here, with tapered baguettes of the matched "VS" flavor, and to span the distance that the center crown does we used a slightly heavier and longer straight baguette to bring this all together... What I really like is the classic lines and the classic style here, this is a universal appeal design that I find charming, and that really let's the center diamond be the center of attention, flanking it with shimmery fine diamonds that blend into the shank, set with end tabs which are strong and part of the design's appeal... When it has got to be great, got to be strong and elegant by design Tradeshop stands ready to please!!! "ENJOY, YOU TWO WHACKY GUYS!"

No "KRUHMy" little mall store light weight ring here, no way!!! This is a drop dead gorgeous mounting that define good taste. An elegant engagement ring and wedding ring, defined and crisply yours!
This is a "Great diamond to start with, a legendary 0.96 carat "F-VS1" eye busting beauty, flanked with round diamonds burnished into the ring, for trouble free no snags no prongs wear and joy. Sleek and crisp, the "FLOATING DIAMOND LOOK" without the insecurity of not closing the circle... I think the term "TENSION SET" was coined by the first customer that figured out that 2500 pounds per square inch and unserviceable was not a great idea!!! {Grin}... All our best, enjoy!!! Another screen snap that Gary did, just fer fun!

Now Engraved Sides, Millgrained and sweeter than sugar!!!
Wanted to show this after we chatted this morning, I finished up the sides, cut that line and millgrained a tailored line to sort of accentuate the shape and design influence to accomidate the circle, and do indeed note the addition of the split under gallery, the upper stage is now a double line of millgrain, and a sweet ring is born totally customized and built to taste :) Great fun working with you, and doing it this way.... harder in the end than "bobbing for jewelery" in the mall, but I trust that designing yer ring is both exciting and memorable.... ...I think the suits sometimes just do not get it, the meaning behind it all... "we never forget..."

Here is the unique ring, after the hand engraving done by Ray himself

"BAUGHN HUMBUG!!!" How in the world do you expect me to capture this ring in one shot?!@#$
...and such is the curse of the digital camera, for how in the world can I possibly capture the fire and the brilliance of the center "F-Internally Flawless" center diamond, a legendary stature diamond if there ever was one, and the ring??? Why, just a precotious plush ring (I bet I killed the spelling on that in legendary fashion!) that sports the finest of matched trillions and do note the decoration and infinity symbol in the gallery... Platinum and plush, and ready for the next phase, but again... You probably thought that it was easy to do this series of shots, to weed out from forty what I feel represent this ring at all it's glory and wonder, but when you see the ring??? How does "Repaint the ceiling to remove footprints" sound to you Chris {Grin}... Enjoy our best, and never settle for less :)

Custom rose gold ring for Ian ready to view
this ring combines many unique design elements to create a one of a kind treasure. The way the stone is held, and the extra wide roundells are very special. What say you Ian?

You hear those scratching noises?? There! I heard them again!!!
The sound is of finger nails against the monitor glass, far far away, and it faintly echoes down the wires and hallways, another Friday Joy grenade tossed shamelessly out into the real world, inflicting joy on a real person :) I just love boosting a few major fine projects up on Friday, to let the new proud owners send a link to friends and neighbors, and to bask in the glow of their new family heirloom well into the night... I have great fun when I do these pages, and I also want to stress that we have here a major fine project, and a client's idea taken to the limits...

MURPHY's Law states that if anything can be made more excellent we will!
Well, we have here a great ring, the wedding ring is designed for stones to be set, the prongs are designed in the pattern for a special look, and the gent's ring is also a bold 7mm wide and equally as interesting. Bill has the week off but I wanted you to see the progress, as I went back to the plate to make the wedding ring with prongs, and a perfect result is around the corner!!! Get excited!!!

Muffy, could you ask "GERVAIS" to bring the car around, "we're going to town!!"
...and man, are you folks gonna feel like going to town, dancing all night, and lookin' fer the nightclub with ceiling of dancing lights, to watch these dreamy oval diamonds sparkle and dance. And it's in platinum, of course, for a sleek and lasting elegance that is untouchable in most locations, but since we control the quality at the bench level we're not yer average internet jewelry store, with brain dead clerks pattering on and on about things they have never seen, and most certainly do not build... If you understand the difference between clerks and telemarketing and master craftsmen you'll love this site, and for this ring's ultimate home....???

The "THOMPSON" machine gun transformed the face of the world, and we're about to transform yer wife's world as well!
Now, what we have here is perhaps the most classic and the most universal ring in the world, the heavy weight classic six prong platinum solitaire, with the most elegant and idealcut 1.43 carat diamond that you can imagine... When you start with perfect parts and experience great things happen, pure marketing for it's own sake will lead to many dot-com deaths, as they are just resellers and have no product knowledge or genuine capacity for excellence, depending on others to keep their promises... I do not depend upon anyone to keep our promises, what is what we do, with style and class... Enjoy the best work you will ever see here in this web site, and please do tolerate the spelling in silence... {Grin}...

Crisp and clean line mark this platinum mounting, DRVENKAR home the fine work that we do :)
Of note is that this is the most elegant and smart crown possible to use for most diamonds, the stone is allowed to set nice and low, and the ring is very wearable indeed. The stone is not set, it's just setting in the crown to give you a scratch and sniff of what is about to happen :) Another great ring and another great story about a real person avoiding expensive over priced retail marginal goods. Enjoy our best, never settle for less... Here's a nice plush mounting with all the look and feel of the finest designer ring, and hand made to exacting attention to detail... Sort of blows yer idea that stores are the place where quality lives, don't it ?!@ {Grin}

CURIOUS GEORGE was always getting into things, and learning about the world...
...and in this world of diamonds there is no finer than the fine princesscut gracing the center of this most elegant ring, flanked by yummie sapphires that are so delightfully vivid and rich in color that they make yer mouth water. A strong ring and flanking the center trillions of the 5mm flavor tip to tip, to add that warm and delightful color to this most elegant white ring. What can be better than the combination of first class gems, into a first class ring? If you understand the difference between "clerks" and master craftsmen then you understand what separates us from the competition... ...in fact, we do not consider venture capitol driven marketing business "as" competition, for what we do is so very different... We are not limited by investor concerns or corporate wonks, in fact "I" can the corporate wonk here... scary damn thought, yes? {Grin}... ENJOY!!!!

"HOUSTON" WE HAVE LIFT OFF!!!
...and man will she life off too when she finally sees this blaster fantastic ring, the crisp and the cool mounting that really complements the princesscut. Elegance and classic lines make this a ring to appreciate, with the crown and single piece construction there is simply no substitute for a first class ring, and weighty and plush, enjoy our finest, and appreciate the difference between real jewelers, and marketeers... {Grin}...

AAAaaahhhh, the breath of fresh air in the traditional mideival hearts design, in rose gold and accented with emerald.

And another true classic is born, the coolest and most elegant ring with the unique flavor and flare of pure custom at it's best. I think that most at heart think that custom is both expensive and timely, but here nothing could be farther from the truth. We're the master craftsmen here, not polite phone clerks who sell other people's products, we build these to order... Rose gold, the flavor and the unusual nature of the design and color combine to contrast with the emerald... Ahhhh, do green eyes and red hair come to mind for anyone else?! {Grin}...

The clients has this lively Lovely emerald, and a platinum trillion diamond fantasy ring in mind!
And like a "MICHAEL CREIGHTON" Novel, this plot is rich and full... A staring role takes that Emerald home, it's rich vivid color will make for a delightfully fine ring and result, and the trillions are of the finest "VS" grade and the top "E-F" color for dramatic result. Platinum is a great metal for a ring like this, strong and plush, with a weighty feel that you will just love! Call Randy for the particulars, but in yer mail you'll have a bid in full, and we have this ring in stock ready to rock, for a fast turn around indeed!!!

The wedding is Saturday, the plans are all made and the rings... ...why they came out totally magnificient of course!
...and when you guys see these rings you will be delighted for there is a elegant hammered finished elegance that these rings sport we can't really do justice to in the shots. Oval gemstone flanked by trillions and the hammered finished wedding band and matching gent's band are just simply special and unique. Randy has worked hard today fer you folks, and the rings are ready to rock yer world :) Enjoy our best :)

Crisp and clean, a wax for the basket crown lover allows the stone to set nice and low, safe and sound.
For a great look Randy has carved this wax with a nice bold shank, the transition from the basket crown to the shank is gentle and planned, so when this is cast and ready to wear this will be both strong and plush, bold and beautiful. We very much enjoy showing the process, remember that the wax is carved to about 110% for a good reason, so we can finish the ring after casting and filing down to a perfect 100%. Randy lost about three layers of his hands today carving this wax, since the order was placed today we think this breaks some sort of land speed record for coolness... At yer schedule, at your leisure, and dead ahead is a project that will be legendary!!!

Teacher! Teacher! The bell rang, and school is out today for the summer!!!
And believe me, we would have liked nothing more than to have this ring done, the wax shot and to have shown the children this magic project before that bell rang today, but we are building so that you will be happy fer the rest of yer life, and that is the mission, to do our best... Really sorry again for the timing, but we know that the extra special ring will result, so we will give you something to blind the children with next year... ...you stinker... {Grin}... Delicate and special, baguettes at 0.12 carats each for a nice 2mm x 4mm full look... Just bang yer erasers together hard enough for us to hear and we're ready to rock yer world :)

CLARK Kent, yer gonna feel like Superman when you see this ring, classic elegance and then some!
I just had to go and set this today fer ya, it's a delightful ring and a plush designer weight and feel... We like common sense here too, so it's both affordable and strong, engineered to survive in daily wear and enjoy daily too... When you catch the rays with this ring you'll signal the home planet, and be a real hero in the house!! As master craftsmen, not marketing experts, we are glad to share out best with you, and to show you that when you think of quality and value you simply must think of tradeshop, the real people's personal jewelers.

"CLARK" and the kids loved Wally World, the colors were so bright and cheery!
And I gotta tell you this, the Griswalds never took a Eye-Candy Vacation like yer about to take, with the finest of platinum mountings with that rich and elegant center basket crown, ready to set this center diamond, a rich and vivid 2.05 Carat Natural Fancy Yellow Radiant Cut! But wait, there's more!!!! The flanking diamonds are both 0.45 carat AGS (000) perfection diamonds, the finest hearts and arrows, for the most elegant and the most powerful ring you can imagine!!!! We just don't do things half way here, never let the spelling fool you {Grin}... Ready to rock yer world, and soon this will be set!!!!

"CLARK KENT", custom quality all starts here!
Ready to assemble, and a classic wonderful ring is just around the corner, just wanted to make ya crazy for the weekend {Grin}

Hey Tom, bet you won't have to "CONNER" into wearing this ring, and yer ring is an absolute dream!
The Celtic motiff is so delightfully special, with the woven knotts and the woven lives of the bears/wears I think that there is perhaps no more meaningful design theme in jewelry today... Here's our best, a gently tapering ladies ring with a delicate celtic theme weaving and winding down the shank in platinum, and the Gent's ring is a powerfully cool design of the same flavor and knott design, for a bold and powerful look... No Background patina for these folks, but the look and feel of the ancient design, the timelessness of the ancient lost wax casting process combine with digital technology and the internet, and you of course! {Grin}... A break from the mundane, our distinct pleasure!!!

Momma's got a brand new "TOY" it would seem, and as we set about making that special ring here's the wax preview!
Take five massively perfect princesscuts and weave them into a panel of a sheet of diamonds, channelset for a troublefree world and wear and you start to see the writing on the wall... yer "TOY" will be hand engraved and special too, for that is by design, and we announce the birth of another world class project, and a world class set of rings! Remember the wax is left heavy by design, for we must file and finish to make it 100%, so we start at 110% for that perfect ring.

B. WAY" of experience and design another custom wax carving is set to make that dream a reality
The cross-over prongs style in the gallery work was one of the real hits at the Las Vegas jewelry show, and we love this idea as well. Take a fine princesscut and take that path with the ring and it's got this added interest, and the closer one looks the more is to enjoy... Sort of an Easter Egg sort of second look thing, but ours is stout and strong as well as styling. Remember the waxes are always heavier by about 8-10% so we can file and finish, and give us a call and we're off to casting!!!!

"DUKE" of Earl, and king of the most elegant and special rings we've built yet!
We have here twin sweet heartshaped diamonds flanking a prime time white basket crown, for a crisp and special look. Note the mitered shank with the bevel and the faceted look??? This will be a most elegant ring indeed, and Bill has this well in hand... Remember that the wax is always left a bit heavier, so we can file and finish to a perfect state. Call to confirm, and the journey begins :)

With this richly vividly colored natural diamond and this platinum filligree ring a match made in heaven is made!
Starting with this beautiful diamond we start with a most unique and delightful center diamond, and to accent that we set fine white diamonds to flank it and this wintery white platinum mounting really makes that color "POP!!" Sweet and trim and a delightfully cool ring that will draw compliments and smiles in bucket loads... ...for good taste is delightfully present in this most elegant ring, and the look is as charming as can be... When you think of cool fine jewelry and the internet you sort of have to consider tradeshop, a leader in experience, dedication by design.

No more "HILDEN" yer breath, the journey is done, the mission is accomplished with style and flare!!!
OOOOoooohhhh Momma, is this a lovely look or what?!@#$ We have here a sweetly sculptural look, with twin roundells or the rounded flavor, a hallmark of tradeshop, framing the basket crown for the center diamond, which raises the diamond and makes it the absolute center of attention. Now, take that wedding ring with the roundells framing the row of princesscuts and you have a powerfully cool and unique look... The basket crowns are great, strong and the way the connect the prongs is wonderful. Another dream project, woven to reality by a real person and us, together as a team... No venture capitalist here, or investors clamoring for attention... Here we make you the center of attention, and your dream our dream... When the shivers stop call me {Grin}... Here's yet another set of shots! "WE LOVE THIS RING!"

"TELLES" what you think, but the quality is entirely and completely visible now in this wax!
For the most elegant and the most interesting ring start with exceptionally well matched stones, ten princesscuts and six marvelous marquises, and in this shot you can start to see the fine detail that is to come. I think that when it comes to custom and the internet there is not another company that can do what we do daily. Most internet business won't even talk to you about a ring if you didn't buy the diamond there, as builders and professional we think that sucks. We're here for our clients, and without reservation we exceed our client's expectations by a light year for cool... reason? We're builders, and master craftsmen, not low paid sales-clerks... Enjoy the difference it produces!!! Give the go, and we're off to casting!!!

"VOORHIES" a very good fellow, and one of the more creative projects is born!!!!
Here you see the result of an elegant add-on to an existing ring, to give it the importance and the body that it didn't have out of the box. Starting life as a cool platinum mounting and adding in rich 18Kt body elements and diamonds, burnished for safe and troublefree. Be sure and check out the wax shot to see the progression!!!!

Kristina has narrowed down her options for the new wrap for her engagement ring!
She started with a wide variety of options, but she thinned out the less desireable designs, and picked the slim lines in this great set of rings. We'll cast these in 18 K yellow gold, assemble all the pieces together, flat set a few small diamonds, and she'll have a sleek set of rings! We see here a ring that will a more full, more fun and more exciting than original, for a bold and interesting look this is surely on track for a great result now!!!

Stef has got a nice ring to see.....
Duane helped her find this nice .70 ct. round center, and the she decided on the perfect ring for it. We started with one of our trillion side stone rings, this one in platinum. We got a beautiful pair of 4 mm Chatham emerald trillions to sit in the sides, and voila! A very pretty ring, and a very cool way to show off her new center. Enjoy, Stef!

Feel like yer gonna get "LYNCHED" when you shop at most stores for platinum?
Well, When it comes time to measure cool I suppose that this ring has enough to rent out. The twin matched tapered baguettes are wonderfully matched and the taper is formed by them at the initial top center of the ring, tapering down to a single round diamond, and the shank also tapers down too forming a gentle transition into the shank... That diamond is super fine too, here's a second shot that features the diamond better, my son Brian is great at shooting the diamonds and bringing out the finer quality. So, for those who still think that a retail store is where you find top quality this is yer wake up call... {Grin}... When value and quality are the mission we stand alone, master craftsmen on a mission... "ENJOY THE RESULTS!"

"ROGER DOGER, OVER AND OUT!!!
...and this platinum ring and tsavorite will knock you out!
Now, here's another ring that Ray just finished hand engraving, and a very delicate and ornate ring it is too! The Tsavorite is vivid and blazing with color and the accent with the wintery white platinum is delightful. take the finest of the Roman Laurel Leaf design and fine gems and you have a world class result.

"DEATON" you ever wonder why platinum manufacturing was so darned expensive, and generally such poor quality?
Just feast yer eyes on this lovely and stylish mounting, in platinum of course, and these lush matched vivid sapphire accent stones... for a dramatic dash of color we use the finest of gems as accents, and this platinum ring shows what we are known for... A sweet arch of diamond and sapphires stands just out side the profile of the sculptured shank that grows and blends with the top stone assembly... Strong and die struck crowns top the cake as frosting, and another yummie family heirloom is born!!!!!! The difference between what we, as master craftsmen, do here and repackaged internet-marketeers is defined nicely by this ring, the lush and plush nature and the attention to detail. Perhaps that is the difference between a master craftsman and a "clerk" after all is said and done... Welcome to our world!!!

The "SHELBY" Racing team produced some of the world's finest and fastest cars...
...When the Shelby team was on the track the rest was history, and we have made the Shelby's a bit of history as well in this assembly of fine fine parts, from which to craft no less a fine performer. With that 8 x 10mm fine oval sapphire we have the race nearly one, but combine the twin matched 4 x 6mm accent stones and you have the parts for a world class ring... I set the stones in the ring blank so you can see how that works, and the way the center blends with the side ovals... Ready to build that dream ring??? Let's rock yer world, shall we?!@#$

"AREND" Revision, Wax now totally ready to make one stunning super fine ring!!!!!!<
Stone lowered by about a third, and the struts weight and width increased... On track for a blaster result! Our wax carving right now is getting just a tad backed up, but we finally have this tuned and ready to go, to make a geat ring. Gary is gone today but I wanted to show ya this to save time, take a look and let's build that ring, remember that waxes are always carved "heavier" for casting, filing and finishing concerns... To cut that wax to the 100% mark in wax means yer job is a 80% when done, and that ain't gonna happen here {Grin}... Call Gary and let's get rocking!!! A nicer wax and finished project I cannot imagine...

"AREND" ya gonna show these nice people their dream ring's wax Gary?!?@?#
Well, today is MAYDAY, and Portland is having it's own downtown riot, and of course Gary rode his bike off to see what is going on... If he gets conked in the head he might wish he's stayed to hook this treasure up, a princesscut lover's delight ring is but a casting and setting away now...

We have written a new "MURPHY's LAW" in that anything which can go perfectly, "does!"
Ray just finished setting this magnificent 1.62 Carat Princesscut in this totally full bore custom mounting that he also just engraved, doing both at the same time and here's the result!!! In this ring the v-caps for the center princesscut has been split to add to the interesting and unique effect, with the millgrain coming right up the sides to the top... All elements are bordered with millgrain for a elegant and tailored look, in the nicest platinum ring with 3mm side princesscut diamonds as accents... For a truly unique personal heirloom call us now, we work directly with our clients, you can see and appreciate the difference...

SIMON, here's those waxes I think that Randy was talking about.
I think that it would have made more sense to show a finished ring for an example, but that as it may be... For a trillion shank and the way that those work this is a pretty good shot for that one, Here's that trillion ring for a look see... ...and for a perhaps better understanding of the pearshape here's that for review... Call Randy Monday, he's yer contact man :)

The highest praise we get is our client's referrals, and for the pearshape lover here's nirvana!!
Hard to show all that is going on with this lovely ring, but you get the idea that this is another Ray Engraved natural wonder, of the "Roman Laureal Leaves" design... Here's the wax that we started with, just for fun! ... Ray wanted to make the v-cap for the pear shape dramatic, so we see it as a central element of this interesting and unique design... The thin roundells are also engraved in the same flavor, and Ray left the two outer prongs bright for contrast with the v-cap... What a massively lovely result, and what a great ring... "ENJOY!!!"

And, Last but not least, here's that link to the art that we'll build that ring from!!!
Guess what, five element fit better than four, if we use four the panels draw out quyite rectangular, and the circles become ovals extremely, soooooooooo.... Here's a five element version that I think is "the one" to use... If he finds this link at the extreme bottom them he deserves to find it indeed {Grin}... Since this is client supplied art I wanted to say that it represents a cool ballence of light (raised) to dark (lowered) and that is the way that the best designs work... Very bold at a 12mm wide and a very meaningful design that has gone thru some revissions, and now I think that we are ready to let the process go on this, and to see what it produces... Great ideas have a way of translating into really cool projects, stand by for massively cool :) Once OK'd we move ahead...

Takes a "BIGMAN" to admit when they are wrong...
...but ya know Alan, you just can't go wrong with this sapphire, it is totally amazing in color and a very impressive gem indeed. 2.42 Carats of fun, and a vivid and electric natural blue is he result, a natural wonder... Now, what to put this into! I have drawn three variations of a pendant, based on a 3.5mm diamond or about a 0.15 carat diamond round... The first drawing (A) is a partial bezel, with the sides open, and a similar twin partial bezels for the diamond, the second drawing is of a crown style pendant, with a stylized diamond shaped bail... The third drawing is more the standard bezel setting for the sapphire, with a more classic split bail and a diamond set in a four prong crown... Basing this on a 0.15 carat diamond will really accent the sapphire nicely yet will make the sapphire the center of attention!!!

KING OF THE CASTLE, with their court jeweler's newest family treasure, the magnificent Roman Laurel Leave ring that Ray just engraved...
As a master craftsman, past owner of Oregon's largest union professional tradeshop for the industry, providing wholesale service and support, manufacturing and... ..and like Shirly McClain, I've had more than one life... Now my life is totally dedicated, as is my crew and all my efforts, to providing you, the public, with a level of support and quality which you can't find in the malls or stores. Please don't confuse me with a marketing company working to build profits, for I am a craftsman, and I worry the most about building the finest quality and most dreamy treasures I can... I suppose when it all comes down to what makes the difference, I suppose it is both experience and mastery at the bench...

Yami has a lovely pair of 18 K earrings ready to go!
She decided she needed to find a home for this pair of rubies, so she sent them to us, and decided to go with a custom pair of earrings. After some discussions, we came up with the exact look she was after, and began to gather some parts for the project. We had them cast in 18 K gold, assembled, and set, and here you go. The 18 K yellow really brings out the color of the rubies, and the diamonds add a great highlight, to guarantee these will be a beautiful pair of sparklers. Let us know you love them, Yami, and you can add them to your collection of treasures from Tradeshop! Enjoy!

Emily has a wax of a ring for her Tsavorite to see......
A modified version of our square shoulder ring, with a pair of 3 millimeter princess cut diamonds to accent her center. Once this is cast in platinum, with the stones set, and some engraving done, this is going to be a very nice way to enjoy this nice cushion shaped tsavorite. Stay tuned, you haven't seen the last of this yet!

ZACH IS THE KING!!! ...and when I saw this art I loved it, and saw it in two distinct variations and flavors, if you will...
Now, this is probably one of the most interesting projects yet, for when the art was submitted my head started to spin with ideas... We had already built a super neat ladies engagement ring with this design, and so I started thinking about the "Inverse/Reverse" possibilities... I divided the two ideas up by having each to it's own side... The "A" choice is great, the elements drop lower and more for a very unique and interesting bold design, and the "B" side is where I had the idea to reverse the design, border it with a slight raised rails, and offer another flavor to consider... Choices and fun, and creative ideas drive this site... "Enjoy the glimpse under the hood!!!" Call me when you get a chance Zach...

And for the "DONIGIAN's" we have soon a sweet platinum ring in the eternally classic celtic swirls design, Ray's favorite design!
This design is a stylized celtic traditional swirl design, from among the most ancient designs... Ray has incorporated the elements needed to balance the design, with the "cane" element in this variation alternating sides in the design... Also Ray made the swirls themselves alternate, each a design that is slightly different and very complex, which is only seen at a closer look... Ancient art meets high technology for a breathtaking result, and each and ever ring is hand built to order, no factory here folks!!!!! ENJOY OUR PREVIEW!!!

For the "STERNBERGS" we have the timeless echo of the celtic knott designs, customize by them!
Soon to be in platinum this rope knott design is a very elegant and well defined design, so it will work fine in platinum, where fine lines do not... To make it even better I recut the cross-over lines by hand, one at a time, for a more dramatic resolution and result. Note also the sizing space is very minimal, where it still provides an area for service the initials woven into the end of the design draws closer together... Super nice ring and a great result, and another reason to remember tradeshop for that special ring!!! "Enjoy, this is the mag blank from which I shall make the rings!!!

The ever popular "GREEK KEY" design is born in platinum, for a very cool and very interesting result...
I sometime forget that what I commonly call "Celtic Rings" spans every culture and every traditional art for from most cultures in the world... This design is a strong and powerful symbol of the "Greek Key" design, a powerful art symbol in days of old, and a traditional decoration for both building and in daily life...

...cast in weighty and substantial platinum, a blend of high tech and the timeless and ancient lost was casting process, and made on by one by hand... No factory here folks, we work directly with you to design your family heirloom!!! Imagine that?!@@#$

ABADIE Kadabra!!!
"POOF" The magic of an elegant trio of rings is previewed, to thrill and delight!!!
So, the engagement ring is a trio of three diamonds, all sweetly idealcuts and all matched nicely, graduated and that "pinch shank" is ribbed elegantly, more a sculptural look and feel... The wedding ring is also ribbed, for that matched elegance that only a fine tuned custom ring can yield. The gent's not getting left out either, for we have captured the flavor of this set and brought it all the way home in his ring, for a trio set that jut can't be beat!!! I still find it funny that some think that quality is what retail stores are about, when it's really price points that drives the day. We are privately owned (Ray) and we work for you, not investors or corporate wonks, we're more like you than you might think :) So, enjoy experience, and appreciate the difference... ...no spelling cracks...

"SEE FELD?"... "Where Feld?" ...I thought you wanted to talk that way... {Grin}...
Well, I think that I must have watched Young Frankenstein about ten thousand times, it is absolutely without a doubt my favorite movie of all times, but for rings??? OOooohhh yeah, the celtic ring is a wonderfully rendered and elegant celtic knott pattern, and a bold and interesting ring is born... I really love this design, and the knott designs in general, and Randy has created a sweet and cool way to connect the designs and make the pattern straddle the sizing area that I plan... Do not know where he got that idea, but I really like the fact that the design is unbroken in a fashion, yet sizable and serviceable as well to a very large degree!!! Enjoy the page today folks, a very special day indeed :) Now, we also made them a super fine gold band with accent diamonds burnished in too! This is a great ring and a wear daily joy... ...and yer a third ring, the celtic with framing rails and a center diamond in a bezel! ...I gotta get you guys into a twelve step program for custom jewelry junkies {Grin}... ENJOY!!!

Man, this ring will "LEVINGS" any other ring you see in the dust man!!!
Well, here is a Ray/Tradeshop signature design, the now famous "Roman Laureal Leave" ring design, with the deeply vivid emerald and in lush plush platinum. When it comes to quality that is designed and engineered in at tradeshop, we're born of the manufacturing and design end of the business, not trying to sell gold plated zippo lighters to the public over glass counters... {Grin}... We build most of what you see here, and enjoy working with supremely fine people on supremely fine projects, and I would just say this in passing... There is more difference between a real bench jeweler and a retail clerk that happens to sell jewelry than exists between a candle and the sun... I think that Ray is still happiest when he's back at the bench, with the headphones booming away and working... Hard to appreciate sometimes that what you see here is not an exercise in marketing, but rather an exercise in quality and value... Enjoy the results, appreciate the differences...

If yer "JOSLYN" for a place in line to get something special made just do what Janelle did,
We have here one of the truly magnificient emerald cuts in the center of a two ring set, and the rings are "very interesting indeed!"... Now, if you start with a die struck comfort-fit band of 4mm width and file it to 3mm then what happens is that you have a beautiful round "Donut!"... "Perfect for burnishing in diamond accents, and with this we have completed the set and do enjoy the results!!!

Danny "THOMAS" was a great comedian, I loved watching him rowing up...
...and for a totally eye-popping platinum mounting with a wonderful 18Kt gold design that was the clients we have a marvelous ring, a truly unique and exciting special design. We have a dramatically fine marquise that is 9mm by 4.5mm for a perfectly fine look, and that style shank is what I like to call the "Air-Line" shank... Really stout and plush, a designer weight and feel, and another full metal jacketted joy-grenade is about to be tossed into the world!!!!! "LLLLOOOOK Out!!!!"

***Here be the ring before Ray set the diamond and tuned her up :)

For our far far away client, we're going to absolutely "RANGANATH" the bell with this platinum ring!!!
..."How good can it get?!@#$" Fair question, and I offer this platinum ring as an example of just what we do here, for there are three of the most elegant inscribed GIA graded idealcuts here, with the most elegant and lovely look possible, and this is exactly what we do here and why you can be assured that your ring will become a treasured family heirloom... ...a lasting tribute to your good taste!! "ENJOY!!"

No "SMALL" heartshape here, in platinum and engraved personally by Ray!!
Sooo, ust how good can it get??? Well, if yer a heartshape diamond lover, this is the rosetta stone of perfection, in a two carat that is about as finely cut as is possible, for a breathtaking result... The mounting is an "Air Line" shank style that allows the crown to set down inside the split, and also the ring is designed so that a standard band will go right next to the ring with a very nice result... I can almost hear the sound of fingernails scratching the glass on the monitor, but actually Stephany could not wait, and flew to Portland to pick up this natural wonder!!! What a ring, what an adventure!!! Enjoy111

Sarah now has a matching wedding ring
Last year, Sarah had us build her a lovely hand engraved engagement ring. She wanted to get a matching wedding band to go next to it, and here it is. Jerome, as always, has risen to the occasion, and done his usual best on engraving yet another ring. We gave him detailed pictures of the engagement ring to work from, and a little artistic license to come up with something nice in place of the stones. It really does amaze us how we keep going to him with something a little different, and he never fails to amaze us, or our clients. There are others who do this kind of work, but you'll never find anyone who puts as much thought and effort into coming up with something unique in his engraving for each piece. This is truly a beautiful ring, and completes a one of a kind wedding set for Sarah. We hope this is something you'll be proud to wear for many years to come. Enjoy!

Howard "BINKLEY" used to work for CBS, right? If you want to see a rising star hit this link!
Now, Ray personally engraved this ring a while back, and it came home to be checked and inspected, and Ray told me to shoot a new shot of this ring. THE ORIGINAL SHOT WAS DONE WITH A VIDEO CAMERA! ...which is definitely not our style, so we wanted to make sure that our record of this original cool ring that Ray engraved for the Binkleys was done in a way that really shows what is going on here, and that is one magnificient and finely tuned elegant mounting, world class in all respects... We thank NIKON for the camera that allows us this improvement in quality, and Rick and Terri, for allowing me to build their dream ring :) We are here for you, just call and watch yer dream come true right here in this page too!!! Coming back at ya guys :) Not a site run for investors, we're privately owned and dedicated to our visitors, and to supreme quality... That is why we are here...

"LEHRMAN", check out this, we start with the ladies ring,
...a bold elegant celtic with framing white slightly raised and rounded rails, for a sleek look... That is complemented with the basket crown, of which I have split the prongs and added a nice double millgrained line taste there for a dash of the unique. Great ring here, but bet the mister if feeling left out sooooo....

..."AND FOR THE MISTER!?@?#
Emerald and two tone gold, white framing rails and a yellow gold bezel, with the very nice and shimmery emerald to accent this ring... In the traditional flavor that adds that ancient and rustic flavor, this is a most excellent ring, and a design that we have in our "ZOOMORPHIC" collection... What more to say, enjoy the results, appreciate the difference. :)

Robert Lewis "STEVENSON" was about adventure and romance and treasure!!!
So like it's only fair that we take a treasure of 8 matched precious diamonds and set them into crisp and lovely platinum form following ring... Yes, the rounds would have softened out the spacing, unless we had these custom recut to block together we were fated to see small spaces, but the effect is minimal so no worries... Lovely ring, crisply yours from tradeshop :)

HOLLINGSHEAD" treasure alert, tril color and accented with diamond for a unique flavor indeed!
We have here a great ring, comfort-fitted and with diamonds offset and staggered around the design, with millgrain and tri-color metal of course. Another dreamy ring for a real person, and I think Randy got carried away with the "ART" cell, but that is the way that is goes :)

What's the best way to set a fine diamond in platinum for a strong wear daily ring, and beautiful too?!?@?#
Like, you might think that is a tall request but the bezel set diamond in platinum is a winner, and it's also a great wear daily ring that is trouble free... Now, we can do either something elaborate, like this example of a Platinum full bezel for a one carat diamond, engraved or something that is sleek and "C-Bezel" in nature... One thing is quite true, and that is the absence of prongs makes this ring a great ring and trouble free... ...and do remember that "Full Blown Custom" is just a few details away... I start the job with half down, and payment in full before shipping, and we do masterful work too, so we know you will be delighted indeed :)

Christy has another of our platinum creations on the way.
She started with this 1.02 ct. H VVS2 princess cut center, and, with Randy's guidence, chose to go with this lovely channel set platinum mounting. With these baguette and round diamonds to help showcase the center, this is sure to be an eye-catcher. Enjoy Christy!

Another awesome platinum celtic ring, This one is for Russ. This double pretzel design, and has a wide border built into the design. Take the tapered baguettes and the treatment there, with the reverse we have a gentle taper, and a very interesting diamond panel there as part of the design, the bar set channelsetting is devoid of prongs and problems, and the center was expressly set fairly up in the crown, for a dramatic height... Platinum and princesscuts are sweet, but put them into a hand made tradeshop mounting and yer all the way home!!!!!

Channel set princess cuts, and Jeromes "Tulip" engraving Custom made to order, you will never see another one like this.. Hand engraved and elegant, this is another of Jerome's legendary engravings, and the delicate organic flower stands proudly and boldly, another ring that is totally and uniquely one of a kind is born!!!!

A solid gold violin, made to order, down to scale..for Irene This is one cool piece, in yellow and white gold with actual strings.. When I saw this project I was excited, for this is a special project that shows creativity and I think that is what we offer in the greatest measure, the ability to have it your way, and to get the finest of service and products by people who care, and who are experienced... When you think of creativity and the internet at the same time you must acknowledge tradeshop as a leader in fine jewelry and design. Enjoy the results, appreciate the differences... You can almost hear the sweet notes of this incredible instrument, as precious as the metals it was made from!!!

The gerbers matching band, set with sapphires and diamonds in a bar type setting
Might the GERBERS seek a legendary wedding band for the ring we just made???
Harken forth... {Grin}... Me has rendered what I think is a great idea for a wedding ring that does not compete with the engagement ring, but rather takes it's very lines and formfitted shape from it, which is perfect when soldered together... A great idea that will work for this ring, and will complete the set with style and class....

"Naert" to the heart, is this Princesscut center with Ruby accents, in warm yellow gold!!!
This is a great ring, with the princesscut being a delightfully bright and white diamond, with the ruby accents this ring is a warm and glowing delight indeed, and do note the european hips on the shank too, for a bolder designer look at a price that makes sense... I'll bet there is still a few of you out there at associate fine quality with overpriced showrooms, we're living proof that this premise is wrong {Grin}... When good enough just is not for your gal, or you, then give us a call and work with master craftsmen for a better result.

Now, Is "POPPA BEAR" going neglected, left to set by the stream side and pine?!?
"HARDLY!!" We have here a ver sleek gent's ring in gold, Randy carved the wax and we are now ready to complete the set... "Bear with us if you fine our spelling a bit rough, but you'll absolutely love the sleek and trim ring with the european hips that we just completed... This will drive ya wild, and I have a feeling you will be hibernating next to the monitor for a bit tonight, basking in the warmth of yer new rings??? (mind reading course...) {Grin}...

Ray engraved this platinum ring, with delicate millgrained edges and borders, and a softer delicate roman laurel leave design shank, for a very unique custom look and feel... Nice little jewel for sizing in the back makes it so the local guys do not have to cut the design when sizing in the future if that is needed, and another great ring is born... The trillions are very nicely matched and set to align with the princesscut center for a very geometric look and feel, somehow softened by the hand engraving work into a formal and delicate ring... Unique, you bet!!!

Inspired by a ring we just built for a client, from their art, this is a delightful ring for a Radiant cut!
One of the great things about building one off items is that we can build to yer specifications and build that dream ring that you always wanted... We had a client who drew a three stone version of this idea and we ended up building it in a single stone version, which was the inspiration for this cool ring... I must say that when the mission is sheer quality and the best of the best that we are in our element and we welcome you to our world!!!! "ENJOY!!!"

Platinum and 18Kt gold, with princesscut accents makes this ring ultra-sweet!
For a powerful and bold look this ring is hard to beat. Satin finished on the outside so that the 18Kt really pops in color nicely, and the ring is both stout and strong and built to last a lifetime... Enjoy John!!!!

Just how good can platinum and fine diamonds get???
I think that sometimes we overlook the standard classic elegance of a major fine diamond with sleek baguette accents, and for a taste and feel there is hardly a nicer ring... I love the way the center raises from the ring, and still stays strong by being well seated... Built to wear daily and last forever, I like to also say that fine jewelry does not just "happen", rather it is engineered, and is there by design... Classic and strong, with gallery windows to lighten the look... Fine diamond too, a legendary ideal cut of amazing stature, so this ring will be a beacon of light and good taste for sure... """ENJOY!!"""

Hey man, "HABER" you ever seen a prettier and more elegant platinum ring?!?
We have here the eternal classic ring, the center diamond is a legendary stature 1.24 Carat "E" ideal cut, so the ring starts with one foot over the winner's circle already, then this elegant platinum ring was made, with matched baguettes that are perfect to enhance and complement the center diamond... What a great ring harlan, it just does not get better than this :)

Remember the story of the little boy who cried "WOLF!!"?!?@?#?$
Platinum and Pearshapes and Idealcuts, "OH MY!!!" What a smashing fine ring this is, and I thank Anthony for allowing us to custom build this fer him, and show what we can do... We're master craftsmen here, not telephone clerks, and it is satisfying to show the fruits of our labor, as well as the good taste of our clients...

Starting with a massively legendary "F-VS2" Idealcut, and moving to the matching pearshapes, set so the angles match the crown of the center, and the girdles all at the same level and touching tight... ..well. looks like that anyway, but there is room for safety sake... Stout shank and a designer feel, v-caps that blend into the shank and melt into the form... Excellence is just a word to some, it's out lives, our mission and our dedication... Enjoy the results, appreciate the difference :) "ENJOY!!!"

WAX ON, WAX OFF... "Virk" at these great earrings that are in the making, the wax that takes it all the way home is done!
Earrings that are just super fine, 8 diamonds that will be set into a wheel of light and delight, with the ruby in the center for the elegant look... Clip backs are the way to go here, the Omega Backs with posts are secure and safe too... Soon this will be a most incredible pair of earrings, the tradeshop way!!! Get excited, get very excited!!!!!!

"Kenney" you imagine??? Platinum and elaborate, this is from my mideival Collection!
The most interesting and unusual art can be brought into the wedding bands, and when I saw the designs in cathedrals and building of this rich period I simply went to work making these designs work in fine jewelry... takes a most rich and defined design to work in platinum, and this is one that works just perfectly in platinum, for a bold and unique timeless look!!! "ENJOY!!!"

"KINNEY" you imagine seeing this sweet mideival design, timeless and classic, as a wedding ring?
Here's a great example of just how cool things can really get in this art form, the designs are taken from cathedrals and building orniments of the flavor and period of the mideival period, and a magestic and ancient design with a rustic and timeless feel is born... A great pattern for platinum too for the background and the design are so well formed, the finer lined designs we discourage in platinum but here's a first class first step to another world class ring!!!! "ENJOY!!!"

Platinum and decorated, a truly one of a kind ring is born!!! This is a platinum ring that is a style which lends it's self to engraving. Jerome engraved the design to segment and to define the setting, and the effect is that of a most elegant and elaborate design, which makes this ring a one of a kind indeed... "We had a working weekend, and enjoy the results!!!"

Princesscuts set in gold, stepped and elegant, with the crown soon to complete the set!!!
A great ring indeed, and a design which works together as well as any ring in the world... This engagement ring is such that we can add any shape of size center crown for this ring, and the stepped elevation of this magnificent setting adds both style and interest... Great jewelry by design, the tradeshop way!!!!!!

BBBBooooo YEAH!!! Soon this platinum shank with have a 18Kt decoration imaged, and a new legendary ring will be born!!!
The client has drawn a great design that we will be incorporating in this ring, an 18Kt overlay that is suggestive of an infinity design, which sill be on both sides and will be added during the assembly of the crown... The asting and the platinum part is a 100% perfect job, and this project is streaking to finish in a first class sort of way :) Stand by for major coolness!!!!!

Marquise Diamonds and HeartShaped Sapphires, in sleek platinum with european hips on the shank!
For this is a ring for the ages, a matched perfection pair of elegant sapphire natural heartshapes and a sleek platinum mounting made by hand is a perfect start, and then the marquise!!!! What a great diamond, a bright and white diamond that is perfect for this important ring!!! W#hat a ring!! Enjoy!!!!!

Blue Diamond and twin matched white diamonds in gold, how sweet!!!
A great ring here with three diamonds set into a very fine gallery white top, the shank is yellow gold and the over all effect is sweetly delicate and elegant... Neat ring folks, enjoy!!!!!

Celtic Knottwork abounds on this most elegant platinum and 18Kt gold ring!!!
"Just imagine, built with the client's own knott design, designed by the client!!! Is that amazing or what?!@#$% "Vastly beyond" the ability to engrave, this ring is both complex and most unique, for the celtic knottwork runs and inner-twines the full length of this tapering shank thickness, and the design gently tapers too... The 18Kt inlay celtic knottwork in the center crown area and the millgrained edges of the prongs make this a very special ring indeed, and that "F" color princesscut is complemented with twin matched 4mm side diamonds for a full diamond look... Great ring, totally unique in the world... "ENJOY!!!""

"PPPIITTZZEERR", take a peek at this timeless classic celtic ring, the ageless and ancient Celtic Swirl Design!
Yes, we do make some really groovy rings and items here, but you do need to remember that we're not born again harvard grad students in marketing, we're highly skilled master craftsmen, and we build the bulk of what you see in these pages, so we're not just phoning in an order to a factory and filling an order, we're using the skills and experience we have to "make" that treasured family heirloom, and that is the difference... We're not web sellers, we're dream makers and promise keepers... Here's about the finest example of what we can do, and I ask ya... "Why ever suffer the mundane again?!?"

The DALTON gang has got to be delighted now, the wait is well neigh over now, the ring is done!
For here we see a meld of the celtic swirl design and a more modern split "C-Bezel" look, and the blend is both elegant and effective. The most delicate swirl design complements this fine ruby, of the oval flavor... We can make that perfect ring fer you in any metal with any shaped center diamond too, so just remember that here you can dream big, and no poorly trained sales-associates get in the way, for we just do not have salesmen here... Every person on my phone is a trained skilled master craftsman... ...and in the end, that is the difference between professional and telephone sales... "ENJOY!!!"

The next step in the process, the magnesium plate we will use to make the mold..
The "DALTON" Gang fancies the celtic swirls design, and a "C-Bezel" for a 6mm x 4mm Oval Ruby
So, that is exactly what I thought made sense to draw today, and to show that we can make this for you in the design that you wish, and make the bezel a planned part of the ring... I promised myself that I would back off designing when I started this site, but helping folks to see "Dream rings" like this is just too exciting and fun!!! Call, write or send up smoke signals, and let us know to move to the next stage, but the plates are being cut, and we are moving at light speed now :) Next, the wax "C-Bezel is carved for the blank" and then??? "Rock and roll man, then we rock!"

Someone call the POLIZO!!" There's a crowd gathering and we need crowd control!!!
So, start with a perfect "D-Internally Flawless" one and a half carat diamond and then take the design that the client saw and fancied, but with a twist... I have a great ring in my jewelry catalog that was the basic idea, and then we considered... This ring is designed for a diamond in about the 3/4 to one carat size, and we wanted to scale it up for this magnificent one and a half carat, so we did just that, in Platinum and 18Kt gold... Elegance and class, enough to rent out... ...the tradeshop way!!!! "ENJOY!!!"

What might be the "PERFECT HOME" for that "PERFECT DIAMOND?, Joe Might Want to Know?!?
Well, let's try to put this wax in context, just to show what is possible... I have a great ring in my Jewelry Directory, that is just the "Flavor" that was required... ...but alas, it was not up to the task of matching this magnificent "D" color, "Internally Flawless" absolutely perfect diamond in width and scale... See, we have set about making one that will... Just wait until this is done, and another absolutely perfect project comes together... As a craftsman this is my world, I so love inviting you in and this project!!! Enjoy the process, appreciate the difference! {Grin}

Some yellow diamond emerald cut eye candy with a side of matched round's for Leslie.
When it comes to the perfect ring it all starts with the perfect diamonds, and what we have here is a set of diamonds designed to make a screaming important and impressive ring, with no equal... Eye candy to be sure, and sweeter than that!!!!!

George "HARRISON" makes that guitar sing so sweetly, but as sweetly as this celtic design drawn by the client?
For some a ring is something that you go find in a case at the mall, and for others it is a personalized experience and only custom will do... We're from the shop side, where things get built and promises are kept, not from the glitter showrooms... The Harrisons are going to enjoy this design, in fact they drew this and furnished it as the art for this exciting custom project, the "Celtic Hearts" is a great design!!! Not content to have "Good Enough" be how you live yer life??? Well, when good enough just is not good enough for you then call Gary at 1-800 224-8086 and they can engineer your dream into reality with you like this... Only the best, and why the heck not?!@#$

HARRISON has drawn a nice celtic repeating design, here's the mock up now!
Sort of funny that the first time you supplied the art it was not "the" art, so I am hoping that this art supplied, and that I was told is "the" art is correct. Since this is taken directly from the drawing it is surely the correct design, and as such we can still make that due date if you approve this design and we start tomorrow in earnest to make this ring...

Derek has a very nice band ring ready, a study in contrasts!
Some might think that a band ring is a band ring is a band ring. Not the case. We had a wax specially carved for this ring, and cast in 14 K white gold. A very nice weight ring this, comfort fit and very buff. A satin finish for the center area finishes up the detailing on this, and voila! Not your everyday band ring, but a one of a kind! Enjoy Derek!

"BERRY BERRY SWEET RING, TidWell be one of our very finest
Fresh from the Berry Patch, this is designed to hold a nice oval diamond, and I show the plate and simulation of how this ring might work... Since we're going with a full bezel I have drawn this without the rails, which if we still want to add those we'll carve the waxes for the finished center section, and that way we can get a great look... The hounds celtic design in a 6mm flavor, and with this lovely diamond bumping out in a nice low bezel, what a great ring!!!!!!!!

UPDATE!!! The master Mag Plate is in and we have a great ring in the making!!!!
Here's where a fine oval diamond is going to be used in a full bezel, with the celtic flavor of the zoomorphic style. Flavor beyond words, this echoes with the timeless and ancient art form in precious metal and this fine oval, and while this is just a mock up of what is to come it shows that when you think of the internet and fine custom work you must think of tradeshop first... Enjoy!!!!!

"CHRIS" drew the perfect platinum wedding ring, and we just built that for him!!!
Here's a great example of where a client supplied the design and we set about building that ring in platinum... What you see is a great ring that is sleek and strong, and that is a complex bezel with a flavor of open-ness and interest to the side of the bezel, making it interesting and tending to lighten up the look and feel... What a great idea this was and what a great ring that it turned out to be, and another reason to remember that creativity is not dead in jewelery, you just have to tolerate poor spelling to enjoy it now {Grin}...

When it comes to celtic customs we're the ones to call... Why ever settle for less again?!?
Yeah, we're running a bit behind in the shop side right now, but we're just experienced a doubling of the shop staff for assembly so we're working out the bugs in production to meet the needs, and to keep quality up to the standards you see here... Not really a celtmized house design of ours. Only the best for tradeshop clients, and soon we're launching "TradeshopExpress.com" our e-store for mind candy... "ENJOY!!!"

AAAAhhhh the nights in Moscow are cold, but you can warm yourself next to the fire and majesty of this fine emerald cut in platinum!
So, what do we have for the gentleman in Moscow who knows the right people??? Well my friend Alan set you right by contacting us, for here we have a prized emerald cut of the "VS1" clarity and super fine "E" color in platinum, basically built by hand within the last four hours for you specially :) Based on the legendary basket crown this is the way to safely and securely set the emerald cut down low and wearable for daily wear, and the shank is die struck and shaped by hand, for that nice tapering and comfort-fitted elegance... Platinum clad joy grenade ready to toss yer way come Monday morning !!!!! ENJOY!!!! PPPppsstt, folks, this fine platinum ring, for a one and a half carat emerald cut is only $750 and can be made in 24 hours, I make these by hand in metal so any shape crown is OK too!!!!!!

FEELING' NO PAYNE!!! Have another fantastic world class ring done, ready to light up yer world!!!
So, what we have here is a fantastic gold ring with the most amazingly beautiful princesscut, and this is a very fine "F" color too so no photo-touch up was required, we could calibrate the monitors based on this ultra white point!!! Basket crown of the quick taper flavor and we have a ring for the ages, and another reason to remember that as a privately owned business (No venture capitol) we are going to be here tomorrow, not closed by the quick riches artists who want to "take it public then dump it and run with the money"... We'll actually be here for the trade-up in the future {Grin}...

Robert, here's three of the most elegant natural star sapphires that you will ever see!!!
This is a group that spans a fine range of color and feels, with the group all being very important gems of great quality... Here's what we're seeing in this shot...

5.73 Carat vivid blue star sapphire, what sets this one aside from the rest is that the shape is such that this will/should tuck right into that NAVY ring, the size being very close to a 12 x 10mm on all the stones... The very subtle but vivid hue of that royal blue is "KILLER" and this is my favorite at $2385

The next on the list is a 8.97 carat lighter blue hue star sapphire, with the hint of a almost steely hue behind the nice lighter blue. Like this one too with the nice blue tone and the shape is also fine for setting, and should be no serious concern... This remarkable gem is deeper and the weight of 8.97 carats takes this to $2694 net...

The last gem is that of a whitish blue star sapphire that is very nicely stared out, and that is also a great shape for that 12 x 10mm bezel to set that right in... While this one might be lighter than you wanted to consider it is a delightful star sapphire that is high domed and very full, and a very nice grade too... This gem at 9.92 carats runs out at $2,575 net

Hardly a second runner here, these are all world class gems and should be ones that we can work right in, I have listed them in my preference and which ones I feel will be most pleasing, top to bottom respectively... Call me to know more :)

OOOOoohhh Frank!!! We have a platinum and 18Kt ring here, hope you can "COPEN"
One of the truly great styles for that remarkable princesscut, and this princesscut is a whopping two carat plus with a fantastic cut and brilliance, so the stage was set already to massively cool... The ring is platinum with 18Kt roundell accents, that add just that lovely taste of class and style... Brian liked this so much he shot a second round of pictures!! We loved this ring, and it's classic lines... Great and fine jewelry is by design, it is not an accident... Appreciate the difference, enjoy the process!!!!!

Admiral PERRY was an explorer, venturing into the great unknown!!
For a most elegant and tailored, refined look we're setting about a set of rings, channelset and sleek, strong and custom... By working with each diamond separately and engineering the ring to work the best we can assure a better result, controlling the process from the wax model to the finished ring. Enjoy the preview and note how sleek and how perfectly these are going to work together!!!!!

Lever Back Earrings are "Sure as Schreck" a great idea!!!
Now, what we have here is a finely tuned pair of princesscut earrings, which are set into open base crowns so they set low and ride close to the ear... The lever-back style of earrings are available in gold and platinum, and this is engineered as so it will move on the earring on the hinge... Cool here, and ready to rock!!!!

ROGER DOGER, you are coming thru loud and clear, and the ancient celtic art inspired rings are complete!!!
Yes, I would have loved to ship these lovely rings out Friday, but ya know, they just were not quite ready to light up yer world, and I am fond of saying that while "FAST" has instant gratifying results quality and the finest lasts a lifetime... Love the ancient medieval design of this set of rings, I sort of call most everything "Celtic" by default, but this design is inspired by the Medeival design mottiff, and has it origins in that time period, and the ornimentation that was common in buildings and other art forms. Enjoy!!!!!

The finished amazing 3 stone ring in platinum, strong smart and stylish, the squared shank keeps it from spinning on the finger
"WAX ON, WAX OFF" Let's "TSE" what we can dream up for three wonderfully nice diamonds, with a touch of class!!!
We're setting about making a wonderfully fine ring with a basket style flavor, for a very fine center diamond, with matched flanking diamonds as accent diamonds. Note that the prongs for a design on the side of the ring, sleek and a bridgework that is both strong and let's the light in... The under bezels that connect the prongs are strong structurally, and with the european hips and the nice sleek design we're looking at a world class ring in the making!!!

Steve has a celtic ring ready to go!.
An example of some of our knot work, in platinum, in a very nice 7 millimeter ring. Very distinctive, and sure to be an eye-catcher!

Laurie has a semi mounted ring to see.
We got her a pair of .23 ct. E VS2 diamonds fir the sides, and set them in this three stone mounting, all ready for her emerald!

R.C. has an engraved ring ready to view, with diamond trillion accents and Ray engraving.

Washburn, Topeka and the Sante Fee Railroad was cool, but this gent's REVISED CELTIC ring idea is better still!
For this is a totally creative idea of words separated by celtic knotts, in a bold and elegant design that has contrasting color white raised slightly rails.. Great rings we enjoy building, and creative ideas that clients bring us are the stuff of dreams come true... Now we have the fonts right, so it's on target. Enjoy the process, we now have a chance to make a gent's ring that is as cool as the one we just built for you! "ENJOY!!!"

UPDATE!!! WASHBURN'S CUSTOM CELTIC IS DONE!!!
We have here one of the most elegant rings yet, with the phrase supplied by the client and morphed into the design in the ring, with the square knotts as the elements to separate the words this is a timeless classic in a world of average jewelry... When you think of cool custom and creativity remember that these projects are the "CLIENT'S IDEA" and that shows you just how dumbed down the retail jewelry counters really are... You would have an easier time picking yer nose with yer elbow than to have a strip mall retail jewelers make one of these!!! {Grin}... Now, that is not a pretty thought, is it?!? {Grin again}... "ENJOY!!!"

Tom has selected a pair of wedding bands!!!
Last year, he got her a killer platinum engagement ring, with this dynamite 1 ct. center. He chose to go with a set of matching bands, one for her, and one for him. Comfort fit, platinum bands, engraved by Ray one at a time, these are going to be a great compliment to her engagement ring. Nice set Tom! We hope you both enjoy these rings!

Mark has just purchased a hearts and arrows 0.92 carat "E-VVS2" and wants a special ring!!!!
Guess you can see that the twenty year anniversary is rapidly approaching so we wanted to make a ring that is meaningful and has deeper meaning than a strip mall light weight commercial ring, so we went to the drawing board and will move this forward as soon as I hear from you... I will image the sides so you can see the inlay of the 18Kt gold "20" reversed and formed so it make a nice heartshape for the center, and we will channelset this diamond so there are not prongs and problems... Let me know what ya think!!!! We can do many things at this point, but I think that for a sleek channelset, "20" special ring this is a dream.

UPDATE!!! Mockup is ready to preview of this exciting 20th anniversary ring!!!
Soon this fine Hearts and Arrows light carat diamond will be set in platinum with 18Kt gold gallery, and that reversed 20/20 is both meaningful as well as it forms naturally a fine heart shape too... If it get's any better let me know, but what we have designed is channelset and trouble free, sleek and exciting, and totally one of a kind and unique... "Enjoy the creativity, appreciate the difference"...

The next step for Warren too, check out the detail on these vines and leaves..
WARREN, I redrew this design so it would be perfect for this set of rings!!!
A very natural motif, the design has been refined with more dramatic and powerful definition, with the background dropping away nicely... I love the organic rings that take their designs from natural motifs. Soon to be cast and manufactured in warm gold, right now it's the design and the pattern that are the exciting part, and these will have a small sizing area planned, for the future and servicing later if needed... Another great idea in the making, and a custom set of rings for another visitor!!!!! Enjoy!!!!!!!

Today's addition to the engraving exhibition by Ray, the matching band with channel set princess cut diamonds
Now, for the band ring that is to be worn alone, the trim and elegant millgrained comfort-fit is where we started, let's look where we ended up, shall we? "SHAR" enough, good things come in groups, that seemed to be the way custom fantasies go as well :)
We have a finely tuned ring that starts life as a millgrained high domed comfort-fitted die struck band ring... Wheew, try saying that three times fast!!!! ...anyway, I did a matching design to go with that most excellent ring that we just built for you... "Oh, you remember the one, right?!?"... ..anyway, we now have a very nice, can be worn by it's self, engraved ring that is a very fine companion to yer ring I trust :) "ENJOY!!!"

The perfect ring, beveled to match the engagement ring, a wax is carved, a star is born!
Always remember that the waxes are carved at about 110% of the finished target, the old master craftsman that I apprenticed under used to say "you can file it off, and each stage looses a bit of mass, but you can't file it back on..."... Words to live by... Great ring here,. locking tightly to the engagement ring, we always suggest soldering together for that perfect look...

What does a Hearts and Arrows Perfect Diamond and a Platinum ring have in common ???
The fact is that for the platinum lover that appreciates finely tuned style and baguettes there is hardly another more tasteful mounting for that center diamond! Tapered baguettes and a powerfully strong and elegant shank make this ring special... Set is a 0.65 carat hearts and arrows for scale... This is off my personal scale for cool and I am sure it will be off yer too!!! Call Gary now :) Perfection has a name, and in diamonds this is it :)

SEAN a great world class ring lately??? Here's a wax for a Radiant Cut that will soon be all that, and more!!!
Great ring that has the prongs continued and curving under crown section for a stunning effect... A great ring that is just an approval away :)

Dan's got a unique ring on the way to her hand....
For starters, he selected this 0.82 ct. F VS2 heart shaped center, then chose to go with an 18 K yellow and platinum ring to highlight it. Carved in wax and cast as two separate pieces, then assembled with great care and precision, we then added the crown to delicately hold the center, and here you have it. This wasn't the fastest piece that went through the shop, but we think that something this spectacular doesn't happen overnight. Dan's patience has surely paid off in this stunning ring.

To start out, Kathy picked a very nice center.
Then to accent it, a pair of heart shaped side diamonds.
Now she has a wax of a great ring to hold them all!
A ring that will not be too high to catch on things, but at the same time, the center and the side diamonds will not be buried. With a light and airy crown for the center, and the gallery work on the sides, this is going to be a beautiful home for the stunning diamonds. When you take this outside, sun glasses will be a must! Keep coming back here to see this one after its' finished!

"PARDUE" me, and come on over here and see this lovely platinum ring, with the custom five partial bezel gallery!@!!
We found that the factory ordered item had a thinner and quite flimsy bezel area The old one was simply useless, so we simply built another! Now, since the shank was nicely first class, the ring is fine, the top set up and is nice and strong, and the ring will wear over time without any problems... I don't know how you measure great in yer world, but in ours we measure great when beauty and common sense meet elegantly. Gotta love the result!!!!! "ENJOY!!!"

The fully engraved ring, with client's diamond, in platinum, not "SILVER!"
So, what we have here is a very unique ring indeed, with a blend of flavors just like you might expect at Starbucks, of subtile blends and aromas... The center diamond crown is a "V-BOX" style crown, and is a bit more delicate than the more massive squared centers in my standard models. Note the millgraining and engraving on the center crown, and the blending into the ring as a part of the ring, and not s stuck on crown??? Split prongs at the top for added interest and another legendary ring is born for our client, right here on the internet!!!!!! Gotta love that!!!!

SILVER is nice, but platinum with diamonds, fully engraved and ready to go, now that is "IMPRESSIVE!!!"
We take the basic design from the ring that Ray designed, then that is where we depart... Notice the diamonds flat set into the roundell that is generally engraved, with a delicate millgrained line bordering the row of very fine diamonds, 9 per side, and each diamond has 58 facets and is a blaster fine diamond each... The shank is the "Roman Laurel Leaves" design that Ray pioneered, a deep and lasting engraving style that is both elegant and bold. The center crown is a me modern "V-BOX" style crown, which Ray shall engrave once the stone is set... Another great ring, and another great reason to bookmark this page now!!!!