RINGS

If you've been following along with my Reconstruction videos lately, you've probably noticed something that looks a little... destructive. Rings are being cut apart, stones are being plucked, and gold and platinum are being dismantled into little piles on our studio benches. Every time [...]

One of the things I love most about Reconstruction is that every project begins with a conversation. Before we ever talk about design details, stone layouts, or metal choices, we usually spend time talking about people [...]

I've cried a few times over the last several months. Not because I've been overwhelmed or exhausted, but because I've been overwhelmed with joy. There have been so many times where I've had to stop and ask [...]

One of the most common questions we hear is simple: “What size should I order?” And the honest answer is — there’s a bit of nuance. Square rings = order true to size. Round or mixed stacks = order ½ size up [...]

I wish more happily married women knew that redesigning their original wedding ring isn’t disloyal. Sometimes, it’s simply overdue! Cara and Cor have been married for well over twenty years. The kind of [...]

I wish more divorced women knew that redesigning and reconstructing their original wedding bands would make them feel like a powerhouse. Lorie is one of my clients who already knows the power of reclaiming [...]

There’s a conversation we’ve been having more and more often lately at CMD. It usually starts with someone asking about solid gold. Sometimes it’s because they’re marking something important, like [...]

If you’ve been thinking about transforming old or inherited heirloom jewelry into something new, I know it can come with a lot of questions. What happens to your pieces? How long does it [...]

Lately, I’ve been reflecting on some of my favorite custom projects. From heirloom diamonds and recycled gold to entirely bespoke wedding bands, these are the stories that remind me why I feel so called [...]