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Design
The design process for fine jewelry involves many thoughtfully worked steps. Whether shaping stones for a shimmering appearance, or molding metal to create a new aesthetic, proper design ensures that all details support the vision for the finished piece.
For the highest creative energy collaboration is a great utility. In the simplest form, close work between the jeweler and wearer ensures that goals are aligned and results in a piece that is far more loved. With a combination of artists, special skills and style can be employed to create something entirely unique. Learn the following possibilities for creating your most special wearable art.
Several factors of design choice combine to create the final aesthetic. We can work together to reach your artistic goals and maintain your budget.
Gemstone Design
A vital component for the ultimate appearance and cost of your jewelry piece is the choice of gemstone. Whether semi-precious or extravagant, the light return can be optimized according to the refractive index of the gem material. Determining the proper angles for a stone is part of the design process for creating interesting visual reflections. The most amazing stones are created from custom faceting patterns, many of which are personally designed to fashion the best possible gem from a piece of rough.
Unique faceting patterns create visual appeal through the combination of geometry and physics, where an array of facets at particular angles reflect light with intention. With the conceptional aid of CAD gem designing, patterns can be tested for their optical effects and intensity of light return. Some of the finest designs and their renderings can be seen here for a view into the process.
Wearable Artwork
The greatest part of custom jewelry is having an art piece unique to you, which can be worn to showcase your style. Metal components can be created through traditional fabrication, carved wax casting, 3D print casting, wire wrapping, or a combination of these. Jewelry work also utilizes skills of brazing, shaping, polishing, engraving, and stone setting.
Stylistic direction helps to achieve the perfect desired look. With jewelry influences or items of inspiration an exceptional piece can be created to match your tastes. Whether your artwork is designed in house or through the network of artists, your stone and jewelry will be your personal wearable art.
Collaborations
Working with fellow artists allows for the greatest blend of talents. I have a passion for sharing perfect gemstone creations with the jewelers who can best utilize them for their own style. Opening resources to collaborators brings variety to the talents available and allows more options to meet the wearer's needs. These artists have worked closely with Anderson Lapidary and are a trusted source to bring you a one-of-a-kind jewelry piece!
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