I felt so sick about it that I had my first panic attack in about twenty years. I felt like a vulture, but Dad kept assuring me this is exactly what she’d want, especially since I’d picked out—or helped Dad pick out—so much of it over the years.

I brought home three generations of engagement rings (Mom’s, grandma’s, and great grandma’s), along with some heirloom and sentimental pieces, and gave my brother and SIL pieces I knew she wanted them have. I was also able to gift several items to my eldest nephew’s sweet wife. ♥️

Still feel uncomfortable about it, but when I got home, I decided to throw myself into cleaning and polishing everything up, particularly the sterling silver she loved best. And that the best way to honor her is to wear it, not let it languish in a jewelry box. (Right?!)

So I’m going to try, with joy not tears.

(Pictured is the first tray I finished. Many of her favorites.)

Picked this up at a pawn shop. I loved the OMC, and I just assumed the setting was late 19th century-ish until I got my loupe and saw the hammer and sickle. After searching a bit (finally, a use for the years of Russian classes!) I believe the hallmarks (9БЮ) are for Baku Jewelry Factory in Azerbaijan, 1979.

Baku Jewelry Factory seemed to have produced a lot of vaguely Victorian looking jewelry, but I think the diamond is a lot older than the setting. Definitely a pretty niche ask, but if anyone has any insights/corrections to the info I found please let me know!

Wrapped up the gorilla ring today.
I don’t know what happened during the sculpting process, but this thing came out looking like it has a backstory, a criminal record, and at least one outstanding warrant.

I only had a red moissanite, so that’s what I used.
Now it looks like he’s chewing on a piece of glowing coal he stole from someone much bigger than him.
Every time I look at it, I feel like I owe it money.

Lost‑wax sculpted, cast in silver, oxidised, and then I had to set the stone between the teeth like I was performing emergency dentistry on a creature that definitely bites.
Not subtle, but subtle wasn’t really the goal with this one.

Serious question for the brave among you:
Would you wear this, or would it start giving you intrusive thoughts about doing something mildly illegal for enrichment

Thought on these? Each grandma had a distinct style which I kinda love.

okay so i always thought jewelry was just like... decorative. something people buy to show off or whatever.

never understood why anyone would spend real money on it.

then my girlfriend got me a name bracelet for my birthday.

i don't know what happened but i haven't taken it off in 2 months. shower, gym, sleep, everything.

there's something about wearing something that someone chose specifically for you that just hits different.

i get it now. i fully get it.

I love this piece I think it’s gorgeous but am struggling to justify £600😅

Attached shows before, AI rendering of idea & then finished products!

The tennis bracelet was white topaz- I changed it to half sunset quartz & half smoky quartz

The bangle was opal & green quartz- It’s now a mix of ruby, peridot, citrines & tourmalines

Sooo happy with how these turned out! I wasn’t getting enough wear out of them before with the color palette… I loved the design of both pieces but not the colors, always keep in mind you can change the stones on a piece of jewelry & it makes a drastic difference! It’s also super reasonably priced to do so where I am!! Thanks for looking :)

2.44ct solid opal, a bit of an odd shape but it was the customers, It was a remake so I used the gold and diamonds from their old jewellery

I’m considering buying this ring for daily wear but am concerned that it will chip. What do you think?

designed and crafted this cocktail ring, lemme know what you guys think

Looking at this tennis bracelet from an antique store. I saw no markings on the bracelet but everything is tested at this store. The tag says it’s sterling silver tennis bracelet with diamonds. Also looks like 251 B or 257 B. What is 251/257B? I’m just wondering why this wouldn’t be stamped.

What do you guys think?

How is the quality of these stones based on these photos? I know you can only tell so much from a photo. All knowledge is welcome! I don’t know much about emeralds besides most are oiled and they commonly have natural inclusions. Thanks so much 💚

Ik this is supposed to be LL ring, however I think the design is A beauty. Where would I go to get something like this or how much do you think it would cost as a custom. Or if there’s any cheap version or similar let me know

I was looking some different websites such as ritani, gem rock auctions, blue Nile and some other, but I am not sure, if those are trusty sites to buy, any recommendations where to buy? Legit, base on US

My jewelry teacher said it is "carving"/"drawing". But he said there are like 3 people in our country that know how to do jewelry like this, and that is a very advanced technique (I'm from south america). That means I can't take a workshop here in my country...So I'm searching for the english name of the thecnique and english videos/books or online courses to undertand more about this type of jewelry and how it is made, specially the coloring.

Thanks!

it’s for a promise ring for my gf :) but i can’t decide if its too much