I love jewelry. I love designing jewelry, making jewelry, wearing jewelry, and looking at jewelry. And as a bride-to-be, I was so excited (and lucky) to have the opportunity to design a ring around the most beautiful diamond I have ever seen.
I was initially drawn to “Cherish – precious topaz” by Al Krafcik aka Beyond the Rockz because of the ring’s clean lines and handmade prongs.
I convoed Al and we started working together on a setting for my diamond. Our convos turned into an Alchemy request, which turned into a wax model, which turned into a gorgeous white gold ring. And then Al offered to set the stone in person, so that my fiancé and I could watch him set the diamond. And now you can watch too!
Check out this video of Al setting my diamond in a custom made Beyond the Rockz design. Do you have a stone that you want to set or do you want a one of a kind piece of jewelry? You can create an Alchemy request or request a custom item from one of the many amazing jewelers here on Etsy.
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18 comments
Sign in to add your ownSarahSays says:
Beautiful video to go along with my beautiful ring. Thanks Bre and thanks Al!
3 years ago
sparrowsfood says:
I love the fact that etsy offers so much more than just sales
3 years ago
beyondtherockz says:
Handmaking jewelry from concept to completion allows me to get my hands dirty, which is very apparent in this video! Thank you very much Sarah, Bre and Etsy! ~Al
3 years ago
futurelint says:
What a great way to get your own unique ring! I'm keeping this in mind for sure!
3 years ago
BargainHeadbands says:
Love it, Love it, Love it! Thanks for sharing ;)
3 years ago
hobbledehoy says:
wow, what a gorgeous ring!
3 years ago
myaphrodite says:
Thanks for the gorgeous pics and the video! :)
3 years ago
underthewire says:
Marvelous work.
3 years ago
ROKJEWELRY says:
Wow. Loved the article specially since I'm starting to learn more and more about jewelry. I'm now a gemology student at gia and I'm in love with it and everything about it... Congratulations!!!!
3 years ago
CreationsbyCat says:
Wonderful work! I love the video!
3 years ago
fjonesart says:
What a neat idea. I'm going to show this article to my BF!
3 years ago
kalicat says:
Nice work Al, Your hands look perfectly NORMAL to me ... LOL Cat
3 years ago
BluCille says:
My engagement ring was completely custom made, but not by me.
3 years ago
MeghanT says:
I have seen the most breathtaking wedding bands here on etsy. I LOVE one of a kind, custom items (obviously since that's what I make), so I would have to be involved in designing such an important ring. Your design is so clean and classically elegant! I love it! Congrats!
3 years ago
flyleafbooksstudio says:
My husband and I are thinking about upgrading my ring and Etsy is definitely first on our shopping list! I've already found a ring setter and the designs you can get on Etsy are way better than a big box jewelry store.
3 years ago
sleepymoondesign says:
There are so many amazing rings on Etsy! If I ever get married I would definitely either make my own ring (that is when I learn gold and silversmithing)or get one on Etsy!
2 years ago
BoutiqueDeBandeaux says:
Beautiful! I want one just like it...I guess I'll have to drop some not-so-subtle hints to the boyfriend, lol.
2 years ago
LavenderField says:
Beautiful!
125 days ago