Yet another Tutankhamun ring
Yet another Tutankhamun ring for our ever growing Tutankchamon series. Because they are made by hand piece by piece, all Tutankhamun rings differ from one another. The pattern of the 24 karat gold is...
View ArticleLarge silver ring Raindrops
Ring raindrops is one of my favorite rings. Jan Kerkstra my partner is the one who designs most rings. However the large silver ring Raindrops, is a design of mine. More info about Raindrops after you...
View ArticleSilversmithing in the outdoors
Meanwhile, in the studio … Well look at this! Finally a few warm days. Jan took advantage and worked outside for a while. In the photo you see Jan making a cavity in a large silver circle. After this...
View ArticleEngagement ring Rembrandt in silver
On special request, this engagement ring Rembrandt in silver … More information about this simple and elegant ring can be found here: Wedding rings Rembrandt The post Engagement ring Rembrandt in...
View ArticleGreat custom made order for a wooden pendant with opal
Design sketch for a great custom made order for a wooden pendant with opal. Soon we will be on holiday. It’s been pretty busy in the studio this summer. So I am looking forward to a few days of...
View ArticleNecklace made of carnelian and ebony
Sometimes when I look at this beautiful necklace made of carnelian and ebony I ask myself; why isn’t it sold yet? Well … sometimes you just don’t know … What I do know is that it will go like this …...
View ArticleBeautiful ebony pendant
We made this beautiful ebony pendant a while ago. At the last photo shoot we made a new picture of the pendant which turned out very nice, don’t you think? Jan cut and sanded the ebony by hand. The...
View ArticleBeautiful patterns and textures in the ceramics of Brenda Holzke
I came across the beautiful ceramics of Brenda Holzke on Pinterest. Especially the patterns and textures, which are a common thread throughout her work appeal to me. Her ceramic pieces are carved and...
View ArticleMeesterlijk 2017 and other matters
Next Sunday Jan and I go to the Westergasfabriek in Amsterdam to visit Meesterlijk 2017. I’m very curious how this year’s edition will be. Last year we thought the Fair was beautiful. Meesterlijk...
View ArticleI like to introduce Flower our latest ring
I like to introduce Flower our latest ring … Isn’t she a beauty? Do you like to know more about this Flower? Please click here: FLOWER The post I like to introduce Flower our latest ring appeared...
View ArticleYet another Tutankhamun ring
Yet another Tutankhamun ring for our ever growing Tutankhamon series. Because they are made by hand piece by piece, all Tutankhamun rings differ from one another. The pattern of the 24 karat gold is...
View ArticleSlow fashion by G. Roslie
It doesn’t happen often … but so now and then there is that little gem on Etsy … the slow fashion by G. Roslie … beautiful bags and garments … The bags are all made of great solid fabric, lined inside,...
View ArticleOur atelier is situated in the middle of nowhere
For those who didn’t really believe me … as you can see our atelier is really situated in the middle of nowhere … This picture was taken last week. Our atelier is located to the right of the farm...
View ArticleThe beauty of imperfection
Restore, revive, valued; the beauty of imperfection. Examples of beautiful repairs. Leading Japanese labels and designers such as Kapital, Visvim, Comme des Garçons, Sasquatchfabrix, Koromo Kyoto and...
View ArticleThere’s work to be done
There’s work to be done. It’s been very quiet for a while in our atelier, not many people came by. And suddenly here they are again; the beautiful commissions. Including these … to be continued … The...
View ArticleA hand forged copper pot lid as birthday present
Look what I got for my birthday! A great new pot. Because there came no lid with the pot, Jan made me one. A forged copper pot lid as birthday present, how about that one! Because did you know, we...
View ArticleThe story of the new old necklace
Ha, ha the story of the new old necklace ??? Recently a lady came by our atelier. It had been years since we had seen her. When I helped the lady out of her coat, both Jan and I immediately saw the...
View ArticleA few good Etsy finds
Since Etsy also sells goods that are not handmade I find it no longer very interesting. Its not easy to find your way in these thousands of shops. But if you take your time it may happen you stumble...
View ArticleAllow me to introduce you to our new long earrings named Harlequin
Allow me to introduce you to … our new long earrings Harlequin. For sale in our Atelier and in the online shop The post Allow me to introduce you to our new long earrings named Harlequin appeared first...
View ArticleJust finished making this beautiful Big Brooch called Varen
Just finished making this beautiful Big Brooch called Varen (Fern). And isn’t she gorgeous? More info and photos of this piece here: Big Brooch Varen The post Just finished making this beautiful Big...
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