To celebrate a 50th birthday and her daughters 21st birthday this client thought to gather the family jewellery and pieces she didn't wear and turn them into two similar rings, that will always connect them to this special time in their lives.
18kty yellow gold Australian sapphire and diamonds
Sterling silver hand made sword ring starts as one wide flat ring then you cut and file to create the sword. The handle can be changed by adding stones or engraving, can also be made in gold
Australian bolder opal set in sterling silver with 9kt yellow gold edge which turns into the bail for a chain run through.
When you look into this stone it can be any image you would like it to be, form a starry night in the outback to an under water scene. available for sale.
The platinum and diamond ring is a traditional design with five diamonds in a row, (just under a carat total diamond weight) but by positioning the claws close together it makes the diamonds stand out against the textured edge.
This bracelet looks simple but is full of sentiment, the client had silver that was from her deceased husband jewellery, gold and a garnet that her sister had given her. So I combined the three elements giving her an interesting and meaningful bracelet.
I am a qualified jeweller and have worked in the jewellery trade for over forty years. My apprenticeship was completed with Italian jewellers in Melbourne.
Living in Loch Sport has let me experience nature to the fullest, which influences my work. The other major influence is the Art Noveau period 1890-1914 with its beautiful organic flowing lines. This period was a reaction to the industrialization of the world and I think we need to react again in the present time to encourage handcrafted items, so we can be individuals and show our essence in what we create.
I hope you enjoy my work as much as I enjoy making it. I can also repair and remodel your treasured jewellery. If you like any of the designs show here I can make them to your specification.
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For any inquires contact me at donnamarcius@gmail.com or my work can be viewed at Dyoligy Traralgon, Post Office Gallery Loch Sport, or by appointment at my workshop. email donnamarcius@gmail.com
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