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It's February already!?

Tavia — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:22:21 EST

Whew!! After a very busy, bustling and successful holiday season I have settled down a bit in the studio to finish up commissions that rolled into the new year (all those January weddings!), begin my planning for 2012, start show preparations and create new work that has been on my mind for quite a while now. A pretty exciting start to the year so far, if I must say so! I even rearranged my bench and office areas in the studio for a fresh new look - and it feels really good to come in to a renewed creative space in the mornings! I hope everyone has had a great start to their new year so far and I thank you for checking in. I want to take a quick moment here also to share with you a few highlights from 2011 that I haven't shown you yet. I hope you like them!!

A 14k yellow gold and sterling silver super sweet 10th Anniversary gift that also honors the couples four lovley children

New "All Pinned Up" titanium ring with sterling and 14k rose gold rivets, paired with a 14k rose gold and 14k white gold double stacking ring

18k peach gold engagement ring with details of organic hammered and grit textures, a special date significant to the sweethearts,

and a cool unique shape

Adorable sterling silver nest ring with a pink

sapphire made specially for one lucky little girl

A wedding band in 14k rose gold with a 14k white gold liner, adorned with a lovely vine texture and diamonds flush-set as blooms

Super cool ring with a titanium band wedged in place

by two sterling silver bands and lined for comfort

This distinct engagement ring fabricated in 14k white gold is

built in a cup style shape and is adorned with a vine texutre on the interior with the diamond set off-center while 5 flush-set diamonds accent the design on the rim

This is a new series called "Midnight Blooming" made of

titanium discs with sterling silver flowers that rotate. A cool blue patina highlights the flowers

Thanks again for checking in! Happy 2012!!

Holiday Countdown!!

Tavia — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 20:45:20 EST

I am so excited for the buzz in the studio right now! I have just finished my November show - the Artisans Studio Tour (a success!) - and now I am preparing new work for the One of a Kind Show and Sale in Chicago Decmber 1-4, followed up with the Holiday Craftacular here in Charlottesville December 10-11. And all the while I am also busy creating custom pieces for my awesome clients - engagement rings, wedding bands and, of course, those Holidays gifts! Now, my schedule is filling up fast, so December 6th will be the last day I can take custom orders for the Holidays. Of course, after that I will still have inventory items for sale and can ship out by December 21st for Delivery by the 23rd. Not all of my items are on my website, however, so if you are looking for something in particular let me know and I will happily help you pick the perfect item!

Remember, be sure to contact me before December 6th if you want to get on the list for a custom item to give as a special gift!

Thank you!!

Happy Holidays Everyone!

-Tavia-

Love is in the Air

Tavia — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 22:27:18 EDT

Well, it has been quite a busy year in the studio so far! Therefore, I have had a lack of posting to this lovely blog that I always have high hopes to improve. So, after having this entry on my to-do list for over a month, I finally have a sweet little post with pictures showing off a few of the engagement and wedding rings I have made since my last post...oh, a mere 6 months ago. Enjoy!

A less traditional, but equally beautiful engagement ring for Robyn. 18k peach gold, 14k white gold, cognac diamond

I am also lucky to be making their wedding rings very soon!

Engagement ring for Amy!

14k white gold, titanium rivets, accent diamonds

Oh, it is sooo perfect for her!!

Titanium and Sterling Silver wedding bands for Liza and David

Are you a lover of the beautiful North Carolina Mountains?

These rings show the skyline of Hawksbill.

Astronomy and Rock-n-Roll meet. These two rings for a lovely young couple depict their love of studying the stars and playing music together in a band.

Both are 14k yellow gold and Sterling Silver

A sweet little engagement ring for Heather

14k white gold and diamonds.

This is the gem I was just getting ready to create when I broke my finger and my sweet clients were so understanding and patient!

An engagement ring for another sweet Amy.

14k white gold with titanium rivets as blooms and her Grandmother's lovely diamond.

Wedding set for Ross and Kelly

Both are Titanium and Sterling Silver while hers has the added detail of 14k rose gold rivets.

FYI - Ross's ring has their wedding date in roman numerals.

Luke and Shannon

His - Titanium and 14k rose gold with a blue heat patina

Hers - one 14k palladium white gold stacking band with grooved texture and one 14k rose gold stacking band with 3 small accent diamonds bezel set - just enough sparkle.

Thanks for checking these out! I hope to be debuting some new work in the somewhat near future - so keep checking in!!

~Tavia

Broken Finger Reflections

Tavia — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 16:24:30 EDT

Well, as some of you know, I have been nursing a broken finger and have not been able to make jewelry for a couple weeks. I have been spending my time "hunting and pecking" my way through emails, sketching and getting some things prepped for when I am back at the bench. So, I thought now would be a good time to post to the good 'ole blog and share some of my favorite custom orders from the last few months. Enjoy!

Tie bars for two special men at the Holidays

For a special mommy

A money clip to celebrate a new love

A sweet purchase - a gift to oneself

A special engagement with little family diamonds as accents

A soon-to-be-union with reclaimed family gold

A lovely gift to a lovely wife

Rings to treasure

Replacing a lost wedding band - to honor a union and a passion

So, What About the Men in Your Life?

Tavia — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 22:51:59 EST

I love making jewelry. And, I love making jewelry for everyone. My style of Industrial Delicates appeals to both men and women. Many men, in fact, love the titanium rings I create and I find myself designing and making a lot of grooms rings over the years. But, for gifts that are not always wedding related, it can be hard to find that unique handmade wearable item for that special man in your life. There are rings, of course - they aren't only for weddings! But, handmade cufflinks and tie bars can be that extraordinary gift you have been looking for. I have three styles of cufflinks that I make. And, I make a few varieties of tie bars. I want to share some these with you as I don't have a place for them in my web shop as of right now. (I'm working on that!) If you would like to purchase one of these, contact me directly. Keep in mind, I currently only have one of each in stock.

These cufflinks are fabricated in Titanium and Sterling Silver. They are very lightweight yet durable. $165

These cufflinks are new, from my Hidden Atmpospheres series - but I kept the textures linear and simple. Fabricated and embossed in Sterling Silver. Oxidized. $195

These are my heaftiest cufflinks...but waaaay cool. They are cast in Sterling Silver from toy tractor and car wheels, and oxidized to show off the tread. $210

This Tie Bar is fabricated in Sterling Silver and oxidized to enhance the simple design elements. $140

I hope you have enjoyed seeing these fun and distinct items for men that I create. Let me know if you have any questions. I am available to make custom variations as well (but not in time for the holidays!).