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Monday, October 09, 2017
Family Halo Ring
by Diana Jewelers of Liverpool
Here's a different twist on the popular halo setting. This client had an oval solitaire engagement ring. Her idea was to add her children and grandchildren's stones around her center; almost forming a 'family circle' around her diamond. Luckily the halo had just the right amount of settings so each person had 2 stones. The halo was added to her existing ring and her center diamond reset.
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TAGS: BIRTHSTONE, BIRTHSTONE RING, BIRTHSTONES, COLORED GEMSTONES, CUSTOM DESIGN, CUSTOM JEWELRY, CUSTOM RINGS, DIAMOND, DIAMOND RING, FAMILY JEWELRY, FAMILY MEMORIES, ONE OF A KIND GIFTS, PERSONALIZED JEWELRY, RESTYLED JEWELRY
Friday, September 29, 2017
Rose and White Gold Diamond Ring
by Diana Jewelers of Liverpool
I have been so excited to show you this final recreated piece. And, this lady is truly as lovely as her new ring. She brought in a ring, a pair of channel set diamond earrings and two diamond pendants. Her request was something on the wider side, but also delicate. Together with some "visual aids" we took the journey from a quick sketch and the final computer rendering to the gorgeous result. She simply imagined the possibilities. Enjoy and have a great weekend!
Here are her original pieces. You can see her engagement ring, diamond freeform pendant, diamond hoop earrings and a 5 diamond pendant:
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Here are her original pieces. You can see her engagement ring, diamond freeform pendant, diamond hoop earrings and a 5 diamond pendant:
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TAGS: ROSE GOLD, WHITE GOLD, DIAMONDS, DIAMOND RING, RESTYLED JEWELRY, BEFORE AND AFTER, CAD, COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN, CUSTOM DESIGN, CUSTOM JEWELRY, CUSTOM RINGS, FAMILY MEMORIES, ONE OF A KIND GIFTS, REMOUNT
Friday, September 22, 2017
A New Wedding Set from Family Diamonds
by Diana Jewelers of Liverpool
Here's some creative resetting ideas on this "summer" Friday morning! A wedding ring created for a new bride using her fiance's grandmother's diamonds in a popular single row bezel band. Delicate, yet durable.
Also, a three stone ring using our client's center diamond and two smaller ...
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Also, a three stone ring using our client's center diamond and two smaller ...
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TAGS: ANTIQUE RING RESTORATION, CUSTOM DESIGN, CUSTOM JEWELRY, CUSTOM RINGS, DIAMOND, DIAMOND RING, FAMILY JEWELRY, FAMILY MEMORIES, REMOUNT, WEDDING BAND, WEDDING BANDS, WEDDING JEWELRY, WEDDING SET
Friday, September 08, 2017
New Life for Unused Jewelry
by Diana Jewelers of Liverpool
A client came in with her original loose diamond, a diamond pendant, a pair of diamond earrings,a diamond ring and a pendant enhancer. The loose diamond is now a beautiful solitaire pinkie ring and the pendant and earrings?...Take a look at the "antique" inspired pendant she created. For the pendant, we used existing settings but fashioned them together in an nontraditional way. So elegant. And there is a ring coming next...so stay tuned...more to come! bb
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I wanted to share this touching story with you. Our client's mother and her best friend shared joy and loss throughout their friendship and when it was time to pass on both ladies rings, our client was the recipient. A story of enduring friendship and strength is represented with their stones. Our client added her own engagement ring and the diamond from her husband's grandmother and the result is generations of family and best friends in this one of a kind treasure. Enjoy! bb
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TAGS: BEFORE AND AFTER, CUSTOM DESIGN, CUSTOM JEWELRY, CUSTOM RINGS, FAMILY JEWELRY, FAMILY MEMORIES, PENDANT, REMOUNT
Tuesday, September 05, 2017
Generations of Friendship
by Diana Jewelers of LiverpoolI wanted to share this touching story with you. Our client's mother and her best friend shared joy and loss throughout their friendship and when it was time to pass on both ladies rings, our client was the recipient. A story of enduring friendship and strength is represented with their stones. Our client added her own engagement ring and the diamond from her husband's grandmother and the result is generations of family and best friends in this one of a kind treasure. Enjoy! bb
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TAGS: FRIENDSHIP, CUSTOM DESIGN, CUSTOM JEWELRY, CUSTOM RINGS, DIAMOND, DIAMOND RING, FAMILY JEWELRY, FAMILY MEMORIES
Sunday, August 27, 2017
Rose and White Gold Diamond Ring
by Diana Jewelers of Liverpool
Hello everyone! What a glorious day. So many commented on enjoying pictures showing possibilities of re-purposing "bling". Here's one of my favorites for two reasons; not only is the final product stunning but the diamonds came from items many have that may be unworn. A simple diamond pendant and stud earrings became this rose and white gold ring. With no prongs to catch, this simple and elegant style could be worn daily. Enjoy!
The client's original set with about a 1/2 ct diamond pendant and each earring about ...
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The client's original set with about a 1/2 ct diamond pendant and each earring about ...
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TAGS: BEFORE AND AFTER, CUSTOM DESIGN, CUSTOM JEWELRY, CUSTOM RINGS, DIAMOND RING, FAMILY JEWELRY, FAMILY MEMORIES, REMOUNT
Thursday, August 24, 2017
Alexandrite Big Girl Ring
by Diana Jewelers of Liverpool
There is so much emotion attached to jewelry; love, commitment, celebration, transition, new beginnings, cherished memories of loved ones gone. I had the honor to be a part of one story recently by designing, with a lovely client, what we named her "BGR" aka "Big Girl Ring". She chose an antique mounting and a created Alexandrite, a stone that changes color in different light. Although similar to its natural counterpart, this stone is less expensive and quite an eye catcher. Enjoy! betsy
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Happy Saturday! When a client comes in for a repurposing of jewelry I explain there are three layers to that onion:
1-A new ring in our stock fits the stone perfectly and a new ring is born!
2-With thousands of pieces already available, we find the perfect piece already made that matches her stone(s) size(s) and set the stones.
3-The client likes a certain style from different pieces but her stones may not match settings that already exist. So, we make it from scratch.
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Saturday, August 19, 2017
Grandmother's Diamond Becomes a Stunning Engagement Ring
by Diana Jewelers of LiverpoolHappy Saturday! When a client comes in for a repurposing of jewelry I explain there are three layers to that onion:
1-A new ring in our stock fits the stone perfectly and a new ring is born!
2-With thousands of pieces already available, we find the perfect piece already made that matches her stone(s) size(s) and set the stones.
3-The client likes a certain style from different pieces but her stones may not match settings that already exist. So, we make it from scratch.
In my postings, you have seen all of these exampl...
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TAGS: CUSTOM DESIGN, CUSTOM JEWELRY, CUSTOM RINGS, DIAMOND, DIAMOND RING, ENGAGEMENT RING, FAMILY JEWELRY, FAMILY MEMORIES, REMOUNT, WEDDING JEWELRY
Wednesday, December 02, 2015
A Romantic Tale
by Betsy
One of the most rewarding parts of the job is having wonderful clients. And we understand when they come with their assortment of jewelry to be redesigned; it holds more meaning to all of us because it isn’t only about the new ring. It is the story of combining the memories in all the pieces into one piece. And odds are that no matter what the design, those memories carry with them every emotion surrounding life’s events; marriage, children, careers, parents, grandchildren. Simply put; life’s ups and downs.
It was our privilege to create a design for one of our favorite people because she is so special to our hearts. Her redesign story is simple: create something new from my engagement ring, anniversary ring and perhaps a pair of earrings. Each piece...
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It was our privilege to create a design for one of our favorite people because she is so special to our hearts. Her redesign story is simple: create something new from my engagement ring, anniversary ring and perhaps a pair of earrings. Each piece...
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Monday, November 23, 2015
Rings from Generations
by Betsy
The request:
Create a design incorporating the diamonds into one ring that can be worn daily, making the center diamond low, but with some detail to make it stand out, as it was the client’s original diamond.
The design:
- Using 6 large diamonds from the oldest cluster ring, we created a channel using three diamonds on each side of the center diamond. The sides are slightly raised to allow light into these stones as well as keeping the profile of the center low, per the client’s request.
-The center diamond is set in a low, custom designed head with a very special touch. On each side of the center diamond, at the base, are set four small diamonds in the curve of the head. These 8 small diamonds were from the client’s mother’s en...
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Create a design incorporating the diamonds into one ring that can be worn daily, making the center diamond low, but with some detail to make it stand out, as it was the client’s original diamond.
The design:
- Using 6 large diamonds from the oldest cluster ring, we created a channel using three diamonds on each side of the center diamond. The sides are slightly raised to allow light into these stones as well as keeping the profile of the center low, per the client’s request.
-The center diamond is set in a low, custom designed head with a very special touch. On each side of the center diamond, at the base, are set four small diamonds in the curve of the head. These 8 small diamonds were from the client’s mother’s en...
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Sunday, November 01, 2015
Monogram: Customized Classics
by Betsy
Almost nothing feels as special or personal as a customized piece of jewelry. Necklaces and bracelets always feel fancy no matter what, but there is extra significance in a piece that bears the wearer's name.
Monogram's collection of jewelry sets itself apart from other customized accessory lines. Instead of spelling out the wearer's name or initials in an obvious way, Monogram, based out of New Hyde Park, NY, incorporates initials into delicate, ornate gossamer designs. At first glance, the pieces look like abstract filigree charms. This makes the jewelry even more meaningful to the person wearing it, because the significance is a secret just for her and the person who gave it to her.
Women gravitate toward the pendant necklaces first, since they remind wearers of the nameplate necklaces they wore as children. The i...
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Monogram's collection of jewelry sets itself apart from other customized accessory lines. Instead of spelling out the wearer's name or initials in an obvious way, Monogram, based out of New Hyde Park, NY, incorporates initials into delicate, ornate gossamer designs. At first glance, the pieces look like abstract filigree charms. This makes the jewelry even more meaningful to the person wearing it, because the significance is a secret just for her and the person who gave it to her.
Women gravitate toward the pendant necklaces first, since they remind wearers of the nameplate necklaces they wore as children. The i...
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Thursday, October 15, 2015
Stunning Remount
by Betsy
A client brought in both her wedding ring and engagement ring. As you can see prongs on her engagement ring were very bent. We used all her diamonds and added just four in the halo and the small ones on the side.
The result? An entirely new look she loves.
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Here's another beautiful ring created with the client's diamond rings and inherited rings which worked perfectly to create this beautiful style, incorporating an antique and contemporary style. The smallest diamonds were incorporated in the lovely scalloped pattern on the side of the ring. Another example of simply imagining the possibilities.
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We here at Diana Jewelers pride ourselves on carrying a wide range of styles and options to suit anyone's tastes. At the same time, we understand that no matter how robust the selection can be, you just may not be able to find that perfect piece of jewelry to compliment your lifestyle. We want you to know that if that situation ever arises, it's not the end of the line at Diana. We offer custom merchandise through the utilization of cutting-edge digital jewelry design software to create that unique product that you are looking for.
CAD/CAM, or computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing, is a...
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One of our Central NY clients was ready for her very own "Big Girl Ring". We helped her choose a spectacular mounting, and set a genuine Color Changing Sapphire in the center. The Sapphire changes from bright cornflower blue to a beautiful purple in different lighting. The color change is all natural, and truly joyful to watch.
Stop in to Diana Jewelers of Liverpool today and see what we can create for you! ...
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A Syracuse area client came to us with her original engagement ring and wedding band set. She asked us to set her diamond into a stunning new mounting.
We then soldered her old set together to create a single ring, installed prongs, and added a single large blue stone, creating a lovely right-hand ring for her to wear for years to come.
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The result? An entirely new look she loves.
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Sunday, September 20, 2015
Remount Extraordinaire
by Betsy
A client came in with an idea and some rings inherited from her Mother. She wanted to design a new ring in an antique style that she would wear at her daughter's wedding. The center diamond was from her Dad and the side diamonds , all marquise shape, were from another of her Mom's rings.
We began with an idea and coupled with craftsmanship, the end result was stunning. If you look at the pictures:
She brought in a black onyx ring to indicate her style. Initially she wanted black onyx in this ring, but d...
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We began with an idea and coupled with craftsmanship, the end result was stunning. If you look at the pictures:
She brought in a black onyx ring to indicate her style. Initially she wanted black onyx in this ring, but d...VIEW FULL ENTRY
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Friday, September 04, 2015
Another example of simply imagining the possibilities
by BetsyHere's another beautiful ring created with the client's diamond rings and inherited rings which worked perfectly to create this beautiful style, incorporating an antique and contemporary style. The smallest diamonds were incorporated in the lovely scalloped pattern on the side of the ring. Another example of simply imagining the possibilities.
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TAGS: CUSTOM JEWELRY, CUSTOM RINGS
Monday, August 10, 2015
A Pendant and a Ring
by Betsy
The wish: To bring a client’s design to life using the diamonds from her first engagement ring and creating the ring and pendant of her dreams.
The added bonus: Alter the original ring setting to accept a smaller center princess cut and adding blue sapphires where the side diamonds were.
The plan:
-Pendant: This lovely lady drew a sketch using a large princess cut as the center and positioning the trapezoid side diamonds to show off the shape of the center. A simple white gold chain, attached with jump rings on the side, completes this simple and elegant design that can be worn every day.
-Ring: Using the original ring mounting, our incredible custom designer adjusted the size of ...
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The added bonus: Alter the original ring setting to accept a smaller center princess cut and adding blue sapphires where the side diamonds were.
The plan:
-Pendant: This lovely lady drew a sketch using a large princess cut as the center and positioning the trapezoid side diamonds to show off the shape of the center. A simple white gold chain, attached with jump rings on the side, completes this simple and elegant design that can be worn every day.
-Ring: Using the original ring mounting, our incredible custom designer adjusted the size of ...
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Tuesday, August 04, 2015
The Dream Ring
by Betsy
The dream ring:
Client brought in a picture of the engagement ring she loved. After measuring her diamonds, we decided the stone sizes would work with her dream ring if we used the round diamonds from both the wedding band and engagement ring.
The matching diamond band:
The balance of the side diamonds were round and tapered baguettes and were set in a custom ring alternating the baguette and round diamonds, which lines up perfectly beneath the center head of the new engagement ring.
The client also had a small pinkie ring which had worn prongs and thin band plus slightly larger inherited diamonds. The result? A beautiful open scroll curved band with an added curved swirl bezel on the top for the center ...
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Client brought in a picture of the engagement ring she loved. After measuring her diamonds, we decided the stone sizes would work with her dream ring if we used the round diamonds from both the wedding band and engagement ring.
The matching diamond band:
The balance of the side diamonds were round and tapered baguettes and were set in a custom ring alternating the baguette and round diamonds, which lines up perfectly beneath the center head of the new engagement ring.
The client also had a small pinkie ring which had worn prongs and thin band plus slightly larger inherited diamonds. The result? A beautiful open scroll curved band with an added curved swirl bezel on the top for the center ...
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Sunday, July 19, 2015
Two into One - Combining Mom's and Mother In Law's Rings
by Betsy
We love creating new styles for our clients. Often the best part is hearing the stories behind the jewelry and why it is so important to maintain the history. This is one of my favorites:
Two rings given to one woman; one from her mother and the second from her mother-in-law. The rings were similar in style but different enough to tell them apart.
The wish? To create a ring with her mother’s cluster head in the center and use all the diamonds from her mother-in-law’s ring in the rest of the ring.
The idea? After examining different settings and patterns, she decided on a classic design . By removing the yellow gold shank on her mother’s ring and the diamonds from the other ring we created a whole new loo...
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Two rings given to one woman; one from her mother and the second from her mother-in-law. The rings were similar in style but different enough to tell them apart.
The wish? To create a ring with her mother’s cluster head in the center and use all the diamonds from her mother-in-law’s ring in the rest of the ring.
The idea? After examining different settings and patterns, she decided on a classic design . By removing the yellow gold shank on her mother’s ring and the diamonds from the other ring we created a whole new loo...
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Sunday, June 28, 2015
25th Anniversary Ring
by Betsy
The wish: To create a ring using this client’s original diamond and diamonds inherited from family that mirrors the original engagement ring and uses all the stones. This client had her original engagement ring ( pictured with wedding ring at top), an inherited solitaire diamond ring and a diamond, also inherited, from a diamond and ruby ring. Both are pictured below original set.
We created her new ring by utilizing the same beautiful design of her original ring, making the mold to exactly match the sizes of the diamonds from all rings. Her original diamond and the diamond from the ruby and diamond ring matched in size, making them perfect as the larger side diamonds in this design. The diamond from the solitaire became the new center diamond...
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We created her new ring by utilizing the same beautiful design of her original ring, making the mold to exactly match the sizes of the diamonds from all rings. Her original diamond and the diamond from the ruby and diamond ring matched in size, making them perfect as the larger side diamonds in this design. The diamond from the solitaire became the new center diamond...
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Monday, April 06, 2015
Big Girl Ring
by Betsy
I finally have my BGR (a.k.a. big girl ring!) It's been several years in the making but well worth the wait. I bought a blue sapphire several years ago and put it in a pendant. At the same time, I upgraded my diamond earrings that began as little specks in my ears. In November I decided it was time to create my own BGR. With Betsy's help, I ended up with my beautiful new ring that not only became a home for my sapphire, but for my diamonds as well. The best part, is that Betsy was just as excited as I was. She's the best. Thanks, Betsy.
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Wednesday, April 01, 2015
If You Desire It, We Can Create It
by BetsyWe here at Diana Jewelers pride ourselves on carrying a wide range of styles and options to suit anyone's tastes. At the same time, we understand that no matter how robust the selection can be, you just may not be able to find that perfect piece of jewelry to compliment your lifestyle. We want you to know that if that situation ever arises, it's not the end of the line at Diana. We offer custom merchandise through the utilization of cutting-edge digital jewelry design software to create that unique product that you are looking for.CAD/CAM, or computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing, is a...
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Monday, July 07, 2014
Color Changing Sapphire "Big Girl Ring"
by BetsyOne of our Central NY clients was ready for her very own "Big Girl Ring". We helped her choose a spectacular mounting, and set a genuine Color Changing Sapphire in the center. The Sapphire changes from bright cornflower blue to a beautiful purple in different lighting. The color change is all natural, and truly joyful to watch.
Stop in to Diana Jewelers of Liverpool today and see what we can create for you! ...
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Wednesday, June 18, 2014
Engagement Ring Turned Right Hand Ring
by BetsyA Syracuse area client came to us with her original engagement ring and wedding band set. She asked us to set her diamond into a stunning new mounting.
We then soldered her old set together to create a single ring, installed prongs, and added a single large blue stone, creating a lovely right-hand ring for her to wear for years to come.
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Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Welcome to our New Blog!
We've finally done it!
Diana Jewelers of Liverpool has gone social.
Welcome to our newly redesigned website! Along with our new blog, we have a newsletter area and an article area.
We'll be using our blog to post the latest news from the store. Sometimes you'll see new arrivals and sometimes you'll hear about events we are thinking about. Perhaps one of us may just come on here and post about the newest thing a customer told us.
Either way, stay tuned!
Please provide feedback to us when you see something you like.
There's a form at the bottom of this page for your feedback and we look forward to hearing from you.
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Diana Jewelers of Liverpool has gone social.
Welcome to our newly redesigned website! Along with our new blog, we have a newsletter area and an article area.
We'll be using our blog to post the latest news from the store. Sometimes you'll see new arrivals and sometimes you'll hear about events we are thinking about. Perhaps one of us may just come on here and post about the newest thing a customer told us.
Either way, stay tuned!
Please provide feedback to us when you see something you like.
There's a form at the bottom of this page for your feedback and we look forward to hearing from you.
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