Custom Work
Michael Dean prides himself on knowing that his jewellery work is one of a kind, one-off artisan craft. He enjoys producing good, clean work and keeping the jewellery simple. Michael is of the "less is more" school that doesn't produce complicated jewellery. He describes his process in the following video clip. Just click on the photo to the right:
There are people in this trade born to make jewellery; others had to learn. I'm the one that had to learn and after 34-years of making jewellery, I've become a good gem setter and goldsmith. I specialize in gypsy setting, embedding diamonds into metal so that they look like they're floating in the gold. I like organic flow, round curves and comfortable shapes. My bands are round and soft. I like putting things in a 360-degree pattern. I concentrate on the bridal market and enjoy making unique, one-of-a-kind jewellery. I love "riffing" - like a jazz musician. I see 3D in my head. My best designs appear when I take everything I have: gemstones, pieces of metal and play by making building blocks with them. Playing with the parts, bending a piece of wire, moving stones..my best designs come into my head at 3:00 am.
When ordering a piece of Custom Jewellery there is some elements that need to be taken into consideration:
1. Type of metal e.g. Gold or Platinum
2. Color of gold e.g. yellow, white or rose
3. Type of gemstones e.g. diamond, sapphire, spinel etc.
4. Size of gemstones
5. Finger size
6. Complexity of design
These elements will determine the cost of a Custom Jewellery design. I love taking people through the design process and I would be pleased to guide you too.
Because all my creations are specialty, it usually takes 6 - 8 weeks to complete a finished piece. Jewellery can't be exactly replicated, however I will build you an engagement or wedding ring, band, pendant that will astonish and delight.
I look forward to designing a special piece of jewellery just for you.
When ordering a piece of Custom Jewellery there is some elements that need to be taken into consideration:
1. Type of metal e.g. Gold or Platinum
2. Color of gold e.g. yellow, white or rose
3. Type of gemstones e.g. diamond, sapphire, spinel etc.
4. Size of gemstones
5. Finger size
6. Complexity of design
These elements will determine the cost of a Custom Jewellery design. I love taking people through the design process and I would be pleased to guide you too.
Because all my creations are specialty, it usually takes 6 - 8 weeks to complete a finished piece. Jewellery can't be exactly replicated, however I will build you an engagement or wedding ring, band, pendant that will astonish and delight.
I look forward to designing a special piece of jewellery just for you.
Gold, White Gold, or Platinum?
Gold has been used for centuries to make jewellery, not only because of the beautiful rich yellow luster, but because it is a very durable and workable metal. Gold will always be associated with riches and royalty. The most commonly used grades of Gold in North America are 10KT, 14KT and 18KT, which is the richest of the gold colors.