Jo Hayes Ward uses her transformational process to adapt and thrive After 15 years in the custom jewelry business, Jo Hayes Ward knows a thing or two about resilience. The bulk of Jo’s work consists of custom-made gold jewelry for clients who she works with one-on-one. She meets with them at her London workshop or [...]
Jo Hayes Ward stays true to her vision, manifesting her customers’ stories through jewelry Jo Hayes Ward discovered her father’s soldering iron at age 12 and has been creating fascinating forms with metal ever since. Her passion for art and working in three dimensions took her to the Camberwell College of Arts in London, where [...]
Vasana Dharmawardane brings the beauty of the world to his jewelry The owner and creative force behind Design Gold was the first in his family to be an artisan. While growing up in Sri Lanka, Vasana Dharmawardane’s father noticed his artistic talent and sent him to a full-time jewelry design school. After two years of [...]
If you’ve ever wondered, where can I get custom made jewelry, the following conversation with a jewelry designer who offers this very personalized service to his clients will give you some insight. Also referred to as bespoke jewelry, an experienced designer knows how to identify what you want even if you are not sure how [...]
Do your jewelry designs include fine feature detail? Do you need the very best lost wax casting? There are many considerations to keep in mind in order to maintain perspective while reviewing the various 3D printer technologies available to jewelers. Make your decision with confidence By staying focused you can avoid being distracted by features [...]
If there is one thing 2020 has taught us, it is that we appreciate the value of human interactions more than ever. Many of us are missing the closeness of friends and family and the connections formed through shared experiences. It all has made us more mindful of the important people in our lives and [...]
