The Sunday Times: Issue #34

I work best under a tight deadline and this week was my self-imposed last week to carve Paradiso waxes for casting. Casting typically takes 2-3 weeks so I wanted to give myself enough time to receive them, set them, photograph, and price them before my ideal launch date of 11/29 (Small Business Saturday). I'm amazed that I managed to finish 6 waxes to make 10 total for this collection. Many of these are making use of the smaller stones from the ones I purchased in Tucson earlier this year. I'll show you what these look like with their stones in them below.

So pour yourself a cup of tea and get comfy.

THE LAST WAXES

A MIX OF STYLES AND TEXTURES

I carried forward the scrolled shoulder from the previous release and also added a signature Palm Sunday cathedral setting, as well as two new fluted bands that resemble grosgrain ribbon or the ribbing on ancient pottery.

THE INSPIRATION

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

THIS RING WAS COMPLETED THIS WEEK FOR PARADISO

The 2ct Congo Tourmaline purchased from Anza Gems and cut by Nadine Marshall.

DATE REMINDERS (AGAIN)

• I plan to release Paradiso II on Saturday, November 29th. This date may change so stay tuned!
• I will be at Oxford Exchange in Tampa on Thursday, December 4th for their annual Holiday Gift Bazaar. It is free to attend but you must RSVP here.
• Most Foundation Collection items require 4-6 weeks lead time so please place any non-ready-to-ship orders before November 1st to ensure a delivery before Christmas.