AnneWolfMokumeGane
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Announcement Treat yourself to the best quality custom mokume gane rings available on etsy. I use only precious metals, so my rings are built to last a lifetime. I fuse my own mokume gane billets and create my rings from scratch at my San Diego studio (customer visits welcomed by appointment). Please enjoy browsing, and feel free to contact me (619) 488-7540 with any questions. See my website - annevillestudio.com, also instagram for latest pics and works in progress - @annevillestudio
Announcement
Treat yourself to the best quality custom mokume gane rings available on etsy. I use only precious metals, so my rings are built to last a lifetime. I fuse my own mokume gane billets and create my rings from scratch at my San Diego studio (customer visits welcomed by appointment). Please enjoy browsing, and feel free to contact me (619) 488-7540 with any questions. See my website - annevillestudio.com, also instagram for latest pics and works in progress - @annevillestudio
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Rhiannon on Jan 9, 2021
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful, good conversations around timing (it did take time, as good things do!) and a really impressive ring - thanks Anne!
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Auverin on Jan 1, 2021
5 out of 5 starsAbsolutely love this ring! After a terrible experience with a different jeweler, I came to Anne in hopes of finding a higher quality mokume gane ring to propose to my partner with. She was incredibly communicative, very helpful in choosing materials/style, and wonderfully accommodating with my many (many) questions. The final product is absolutely beautiful, and my fiancé was thrilled. We plan to order our wedding bands from Anne's shop as well!
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Josh on Dec 8, 2020
5 out of 5 starsIncredible piece. My fiance loved it. Fast shipping and great service.
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Jill on Sep 21, 2020
5 out of 5 starsThis ring is even more beautiful and perfect than pictured! Anne is wonderful to work with and is a true artisan! THANK YOU.
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wrenb on Aug 23, 2020
5 out of 5 starsWhen I ordered my ring I wasn’t sure what metal blend I wanted, I just knew the color and style. Anne was very helpful and made it easy to order. The ring is gorgeous and comfortable.
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Kathy on Aug 6, 2020
5 out of 5 starsI could not be happier with this ring! It's absolutely beautiful and Anne went to great lengths to make sure I was completely satisfied with every aspect of the ring. She is so professional and a pleasure to work with. I will love this ring forever and I know there isn't another one like it anywhere! Thank you so much, Anne, for the perfect wedding ring! You do beautiful work. -Kathy
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Celeste on Jul 30, 2020
5 out of 5 starsThe original bracelet I ordered was not available. Anne was very helpful in finding a solution or offering a refund. Ultimately, I selected this bracelet as an anniversary gift. She even expedited shipping so It would arrive on time. It’s perfect and we’ll be shopping with AnneWolf again.
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mildee1989 on Jul 24, 2020
5 out of 5 starsThe ring is perfect! It came exactly as described and the overall craftsmanship is second to none. I love it, and can't wait to wear it every day once we are married! Thanks again.
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Rebecca on Jul 7, 2020
5 out of 5 starsI ordered this custom bracelet as a gift for my boyfriend. Anne's finished piece is absolutely gorgeous! Working with her on the design was an absolute pleasure. Her communication was quick and clear. My order was in the queue as the pandemic was beginning and California went into lockdown. Anne kept me updated as she had to move to her home studio, and she still managed to deliver the piece early. She's a consummate professional and I highly recommend her work.
About AnneWolfMokumeGane
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Me at my bench, using my 10x loupe to closely inspect the current ring in process.
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Every mokume gane ring goes through this process of twisting the raw material. The twist helps create the pattern.
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A freshly bonded billet of silver and copper. I will press, forge and roll this down to become sheet for my bracelets.
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Stamp-patterning the back of a silver/copper bracelet. The pattern will be visible on the front after filing and sanding
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Bench snapshot: almost-finished rings, surrounded by tools and gold dust.
Mokume Gane: gratitude for finding my niche
Although I have been working in metals since 1991, it took many years after graduate school to find my niche. After receiving my MFA in Jewelry/Metals from San Diego State University in 1999, I worked at a graphic designer desk job for 8 years. I was also an adjunct teacher at Southwestern College in Chula Vista CA, teaching jewelry/metals, art history and 3D design for 11 years.
In 2007 I met a fabulous group of mokume gane artists working in Corralitos, California - Toshi, Earl, Jerry and Gene. I am forever indebted to them and their generosity - with them I learned to fuse, forge and pattern mokume gane using traditional Japanese methods. I went home to San Diego after that determined to make a living working in mokume gane. It took a few years, but now in my own studio I am doing just that.
I fuse my own mokume gane in an electric kiln and use a hydraulic press to help with the forging (I learned those updated techniques from James Binnion and Chris Ploof). My patterning techniques range from chisel to stamping and twisting, drawing inspiration from the complex patterns and texture found in nature.
I am thrilled and full of gratitude to be working in this field; creating unique rings for couples in the U.S. and all around the world, patterning and raising mokume vessels, educating the public about mokume gane and training a new generation of mokume gane artists.
Shop policies
Accepted payment methods
Returns and exchanges
Please understand that due to the handmade nature of mokume gane, each ring will have variation in color, pattern and texture. These are not considered defects, but rather are an integral characteristic of the material. I cannot guarantee in case of allergic reaction to metals, or in the case of scratches. I do guarantee that my rings are as sturdy as any other created in silver and gold, but be aware all silver/gold rings will scratch when exposed to harsh conditions.
Returns - If you wish to return a ring for any reason not considered by Anneville Studio to be a defect, please be aware the return must be received back to my studio within 30 days of receipt of product, and must be in unworn condition. Please contact me before returning a ring, otherwise no refund can be given. All custom work (all rings included) will incur a minimum 20% re-stocking fee. Most rings with stones are not returnable.
Payment
For custom work, I will send you a custom listing to purchase. A soon as that listing is purchased I will get started on your order. For orders over $1000, you are welcome to pay in two equal installments - the first as a deposit to begin your order, the last 50% due just before shipping. Please request this option by convo so I can set up your listing correctly.
Shipping
Your item will be shipped 3-5 days after purchasing, unless it is a custom order. Custom orders generally take 4-6 weeks. If a balance is due, the completed order will be shipped 1-3 business days after the balance is paid.
Orders under $200 are sent via USPS priority. Custom orders, all rings, and orders over $200 are shipped via Fedex 3-day with signature required. All packages are insured.
Local pickup: if you live in San Diego and would like to drop by my Liberty Station studio to pick up your item, you may use coupon code LOCALPICKUP to remove shipping charges from your purchase. Please make an appointment before dropping by my studio.