Success Stories

The Jewelry Journey Suzanne was ready to fly home from Tanzania after a memorable and adventurous trip. Her bags were packed, her passport in the right pocket, and she was all set to leave. But when her flight was unexpectedly delayed by 48 hours, she found herself exploring a local tanzanite museum. There, she was captivated not only by the stunning blue-purple hues of the gemstones but also by the mining process and tanzanite’s importance to the local economy. During her extra two days in Tanzania, Suzanne made new friends, tasted incredible food, and soaked in the beauty of the local area. She tried, unsuccessfully, to find a suitable memento in the museum gift shop—a tanzanite ring that could capture ... Read Full Story

What do you get when you mix rap music, fashion, and a message of mental health awareness?  You get Action Figure Miles, the central mascot of the L.A.- based fashion brand by the same name, and the inspiration behind an amazing pendant jewelry project completed for Sarah as a gift to her boyfriend, the creative soul behind the brand, Rakeem Miles. Action Figure Miles is a character symbolizing heroism and strength, inspired in part by Rakeem's turbulent childhood and issues with mental health.  The brand spreads positive messaging about mental health, and is so inspiring that it has ended up not only on Instagram, an entire clothing collection, murals, and in collaborations with the video game, Halo Infinite. Sarah was ... Read Full Story

Many people spend years searching for a piece of jewelry that truly feels like “them,” and often the answer lies in custom design. For Spencer, he had long hoped to find the perfect brooch to wear while showing and riding his horse at equestrian events. When he discovered JewelryThis, he was ready to bring a design he had created nearly a decade earlier, for his wedding in 2014, to life. At that time, Spencer wanted to honor the symbols in his husband’s grandfather’s family crest. His design combined the initials H and S into a unique logo featuring a heart elegantly nestled within a set of antlers. This fusion of initials and family crest represented the joining of two worlds ... Read Full Story

As custom jewelry designers, we’ve seen countless requests to create something truly special for a loved one. Doug came to us with a request for a pendant featuring four gemstones one for his wife, Carol, and one for each of their three sons as a Christmas gift for Carol. What made this project especially inspiring was that Doug had personally cut and faceted each gemstone himself, a process that requires immense patience, skill, and dedication. Done right, this pendant would become one of the most personalized, one-of-a-kind pieces we had ever created. The Jewelry Journey Doug wanted a simple yet elegant design that Carol would cherish, while also showcasing the effort he put into cutting the stones. We presented him ... Read Full Story

There are few moments in life as memorable as a first child being born.  The entire universe seems to shift in a split second.  When Will came to us wanting to honor his pregnant girlfriend and the near arrival of their firstborn, we knew this was a special project. The Inspiration Will brought his idea to us with a lot of enthusiasm, having been raised to believe that gifts you make yourself are far more valuable than anything bought off the shelf.  We feel you, Will!  He had already designed a rough sketch for a gold pendant for his partner that would incorporate his baby girl’s initials into a sweet butterfly design.   [caption id="attachment_320205" align="aligncenter" width="324"] Rough Sketch by ... Read Full Story

Turning a Beloved Song Lyric into a Timeless Custom Bracelet Music has the power to motivate, uplift, transport us to the past, and inspire hope for the future—it provides a soundtrack to the different phases of our lives. For Jo, a lifelong Bruce Springsteen fan with countless concert memories and a devoted fan community, this was certainly true. Over 20 years ago, a particular song lyric inspired her deeply. Like many of our customers, Jo had carried the dream of custom jewelry in her mind for years. We were thrilled when she came to us with a request for a sterling silver custom cuff bracelet that would finally bring her vision to life.   The Jewelry Journey [caption id="attachment_321952" align="aligncenter" ... Read Full Story

It’s not every day we have the opportunity to help people who do selfless work for their community.  To design something for this non profit organization was an honor. The Johnson County, Kansas Sheriff’s Charitable Assistance Foundation works to provide for the needs of first responders and their families in the Kansas City metropolitan area. Being a first responder is a crucial job that requires long hours, helping people in an immediate health crisis or life-threatening emergency.  The job of being a first responder takes a toll on even the most seasoned professional and organizations like JCSO help build a community and are important to the ongoing wellbeing of this dedicated group of people. Sergeant Robert Huff was looking for ... Read Full Story

The Idea Corporate successes are usually celebrated with a handshake or a bottle of fine wine—but fine jewelry? We were thrilled when Efrat came to us with the idea of marking her company’s major milestone with a custom logo pendant. This simple yet striking piece could replace traditional corporate gifts as a meaningful way to recognize Quantum Metric’s valued employees and clients. Quantum Metric, a SAAS platform that helps companies deliver exceptional digital experiences, was recently valued at over $1 billion. We were excited not only for their achievement but also to capture this moment in 14K gold. As Chief Marketing Officer, Efrat had a clear vision: transforming their one-dimensional logo from company letterhead into a gem-encrusted, head-turning pendant to ... Read Full Story

In the world of young love, there's a sweetness that often goes unnoticed amidst the noise. Meet Sean, a young man with a heart full of love and a desire to create something extraordinary for his girlfriend, Anna, on her 18th birthday. Their story is a testament to the power of young love to inspire acts of kindness and creativity, illuminating the joy and beauty found in simple gestures of affection. [clearfix] I know it sounds trite, but Anna is more than just my girlfriend, she’s my best friend too. We’ve been through so many things together, good and less good, and I wanted something really special that would symbolize how much she meant to me as my girlfriend and ... Read Full Story

Ad Crucem is an online Christian gift shop, providing unique products for church and home. Managed by Wanita Wood, Ad Crucem offers greeting cards, ornaments, housewares, jewelry, art, church banners, and certificates. [clearfix] “Dror and his team have helped Ad Crucem to provide our customers with top quality products at affordable prices. Their turnaround time is great, and their customer service exceptional. We look forward to working with them in future to create new ornaments and jewelry for our customers. “  ~ Wanita Wood, Owner of Ad Crucem [clearfix] The Challenge Ad Crucem strives to provide their customers with unique products that focus on Jesus Christ, and while they’ve had a number of original ideas for ornaments, they’ve failed to ... Read Full Story