UndergroundDesigns
Buyers are raving!
This shop got multiple 5-star reviews in the past 7 days.
Announcement
Hi! I'm Jill and I make everything you see here out of solid sterling silver (925) using traditional silversmithing techniques - saws, hammers, torches and my own two hands! During the summers past, you would have found me and my jewellery in person at the Kingston Public Market. However this summer I will not be returning to the market due to COVID19. I am practicing the safest social distancing possible by only operating on ETSY!
Current production time before shipping: 5 - 7 business days. (Business days are Mondays - Fridays and do not include weekends/holidays).
Announcement
Hi! I'm Jill and I make everything you see here out of solid sterling silver (925) using traditional silversmithing techniques - saws, hammers, torches and my own two hands! During the summers past, you would have found me and my jewellery in person at the Kingston Public Market. However this summer I will not be returning to the market due to COVID19. I am practicing the safest social distancing possible by only operating on ETSY!
Current production time before shipping: 5 - 7 business days. (Business days are Mondays - Fridays and do not include weekends/holidays).
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Emily on 19 Feb, 2021
5 out of 5 starsSo happy to receive this stellar ring today! A big thank you to Jillian for her kind, personal customer care - especially during this time. I definitely recommend purchasing from her shop.
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CYNTHIA on 19 Feb, 2021
5 out of 5 starsAbsolutely beautiful! Wonderful vendor. Will be shopping here again.
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ettioops on 09 Feb, 2021
5 out of 5 starsFirst off ... the service! Jill is amazing. So patient with my million and one questions and VERY talented!
The ring is gorgeous. Fits perfectly and is super shiny and very well made.
Life in Covid isn’t easy, as we all know, so it took almost 2 weeks to get to me because of Covid at a Canada Post facility. Can’t complain though. Remember to be kind. People are doing their best.
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Trena on 01 Feb, 2021
5 out of 5 starsExactly as described. Communication was great and delivery was good considering delays with COVID. I would highly recommend.
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Kaitlin on 01 Feb, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThe ring shipped perfectly on time, including a photo of the ring sent over before shipment. Jill is absolutely amazing and so helpful with sizing issues. Quick and effective with communication! Absolute doll to work with and the ring itself was a master piece, I wouldn't dare mess with the craftmanship and beauty of this ring.
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MaryGallinger on 24 Sep, 2020
5 out of 5 starsI bought two toe rings from this shop in 2017, and pretty much only took them off to get pedicures. I lost one digging my toes into the bottom of a lake this summer (oops) so I ordered again. The old one looks just as beautiful as the new ones, I’m so happy to have rings on both feet again haha. Thanks so much for your beautiful work <3
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LaineyL13 on 18 Sep, 2020
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful and HIGH QUALITY! Thank you for the surprise & all the little personal touches! Will definitely make another purchase again!
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Karina on 03 Mar, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThese rings (+ earrings + ear cuffs) are beautiful, but the quality and craftsmanship of all Jill's products is outstanding. I would highly, HIGHLY recommend this amazing shop.
About UndergroundDesigns
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Filing, filing, filing! Making sure everything is nice and smooth!
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Using the acetylene torch to solder. Make sure to tie your hair back!
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Polishing! Tape those fingers up because that ring will get HOT! Yowwwch!
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Bezel setting a hematite cabochon into a ring. Almost done!
Going Underground
Like my profile says, I was primarily trained as a gemmologist.
Then I attended George Brown College's Jewellery Arts Program. Underground Designs has been my business since 2005. It started part time during the summers at my local farmer's market in Kingston, Ontario while I took Sociology at Queen's University. When I graduated, I realized I had established a decent little business and decided to just go all in with it to see where it would take me. I began doing art and craft shows around the province, and in 2011 I took this show global - on the internet through Etsy. What an experience it has been, and continues to be here on the internet, and out there in the real world too - but especially here. I've really enjoyed building my little shop here in Etsy land, and meeting all of you that have stopped by!
Jill
Shop members
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Jillian Hinchey
Owner, Maker, Designer, Curator, Everything Else...
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Returns & exchanges
I gladly accept returns, exchanges and cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalised orders
- Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)
I accept returns I do not accept returns
I accept exchanges I do not accept exchanges
I accept cancellations I do not accept cancellations
Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:
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Frequently asked questions
Sizing details
I make all rings to order according to US sizing standards in full, half or quarter sizes. See individual listing details for the range of sizes I can offer for each design. Please indicate the size you desire in the 'note to seller' during check out.
If you are unsure of your ring size, I do NOT recommend self sizing as it often provides inaccurate results. The only way I recommend is getting the finger in question sized in person at any jewellery store or counter. This ensures you get the best fitting ring.
Do remember that wider rings will fit with a tighter feel. Depending on your ring style and shape of finger wider rings may need to be ordered a half size or so up from what you might normally wear for thinner bands.
Care instructions
Care instruction cards are provided with each individual piece. For a more general overview of silver care, feel free to visit my website: http://www.undergrounddesigns.ca/silver-care.html
Gift wrapping and packaging
All of my jewellery will arrive to you neatly packaged inside a silver foiled cardboard jewellery box. It will include a small polishing cloth sample as well as the appropriate silver care cards.
Custom and personalized orders
I only make to order the items you see listed. I do not have the equipment to offer engraving/personalization. Custom designs are also not something I currently offer as I do not have the time to devote to them. Thank you for your interest, though!
Wholesale availability
I do not offer wholesale - or even consign. My work can only be found though myself personally here on Etsy, or in person in the summer months at the Farmer's Market in Kingston, Ontario.