Nanna Schou 1576 words

Ethical Repurposing Options for Heirloom Fine Jewelry

Ethical repurposing transforms inherited jewelry into new pieces by reusing existing gold and gemstones, minimizing environmental impact while preserving...

heirloom redesignethical jewelrycustom designsustainable gold
Nanna Schou 1524 words

The Role of Sketching and Prototyping in Custom Jewelry Design

Sketching and prototyping turn initial jewelry concepts into physical models, using hand-drawn designs and wax carvings to test proportions before casting the...

Custom JewelryPrototypingJewelry SketchingWax CarvingJewelry Design Process
Nanna Schou 2679 words

Ethical Jewelry Materials: A Guide to Sourcing and Redesign

Over the past three years in our central Copenhagen atelier, we have seen a 75% increase in couples asking exactly where the materials for their wedding rings...

Ethical JewelryRecycled GoldJewelry RedesignCustom Rings
Nanna Schou 1574 words

Choosing Your Precious Metals

Selecting the right precious metal is the foundational decision in the custom jewelry design process. The metal you choose dictates the structural integrity of...

Custom Jewelry18K GoldHeirloom RedesignEngagement Rings
Nanna Schou 1338 words

The Bespoke Jewelry Creation Timeline: What to Expect

You want a piece of jewelry that tells your story, not a mass-produced item pulled from a display case. True craftsmanship cannot be rushed. A custom jewelry...

Custom JewelryDesign ProcessEngagement RingsCraftsmanship