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Jack + G

JACK + G is a design studio producing fine jewelry in Brooklyn, NY.  The collection consists of solid gold and sterling silver pieces with clean lines and delicate forms. Simple and sometimes edgy, perfect for everyday wear.  Custom engagement and bridal pieces showcase the breadth of their collective design aesthetic....
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Satomi Studio

Energy and precision unite in the natural world. Kristina Kada's handcrafted jewelry is inspired by this vital balance. The vigor of life meets the detail of art in her scatter of organic shapes over architectural forms. Kristina translates her ideas from pencil sketch into metal by using classic techniques including...
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Lauren Wolf Jewelry

Lauren Wolf discovered her love for casting found objects while learning the art of metalsmithing in the mountains of Mexico. Today, Lauren Wolf Jewelry is best known for creating unusual engagement rings using ethically-mined, rare colored diamonds. They incorporate seemingly contradictory elements in order to produce designs that are at once...
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Branch

Michele Scholnick of Branch Jewelry creates fine jewelry out of Venice Beach, California. Her nature inspired designs are often delicate and organic, but are statement making nonetheless. Each piece is first meticulously hand carved out of wax and then cast in a variety of metals for a truly unique collection. ...
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Acanthus

Nichole McIver is a self-taught maker and Acanthus is hand made by her personally, in her home studio in Central Minnesota. She finds inspiration in everything from the decorative foliage found in the margins of illuminated manuscripts, to the secret symbolism of Victorian mourning jewelry. The Acanthus Collection is hand crafted in oxidized...
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Sneak Peek: Luna

Mark your calendars! The new collection for fall, Luna, will be out next month, September 1st to be exact! Until then here's a sneak peek of the upcoming look book.  
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EPIC – Spring 2016

  EPIC is my passion project, and is the collection where I get to push my creative boundaries, build my skills as a designer and jeweler, and explore new directions.  For spring I added three new sets of rings into the mix- two sets of hammered bands {above}, and two...
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Forma, Spring 2016

For Spring 2016 I focused on simple geometry and the interplay of shape, proportion, and negative space.  Forma is the result of a conversation between these ideas.  Our classic hammered texture adds interest and dimension, allowing these pieces to shine in their simplicity.  True to our core, each piece remains extremely lightweight, encouraging...
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Birthstones: February – Amethyst

illustration: Nature’s Creations Purple has long been considered a regal color, and amethysts frequently appear in royal and religious jewelry. Buddhists have believed that amethyst enhances meditation, and the gem is often used for Tibetan prayer beads. Various cultures have associated amethyst with peace, balance and courage, and ascribed to it...
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Unique Wedding Bands for Him

  When it comes to wedding bands, it can be difficult to find exactly what you think fits him. It’s common to walk a fine line between ordinary and — “he would never wear that.” I personally love the vintage bling-y look, but I know thats not realistic for most of our...
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Fail + Canoe Holiday Gifts

  I’m excited to announce a holiday collaboration with favorite Austin leather worker, Canoe!  This gift set provides a timeless option for the ladies in your life, and includes a small black pebbled leather tray from Canoe and our fail Fish earrings in 14k gold fill.   Shop all of this...
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fail REVISITED

New just for fall, a few of our all time favorite pieces have returned in fail REVISITED!  These lovelies have been re-imagined in bright hammered sterling silver with 14k gold fill accents.  Why reinvent the wheel when all they needed was a little face-lift? The Deco Layering Necklace would surely...
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New fail HOME

For fall I also added a few new pieces into the failHOME collection.  I am really excited about the new rectangular spirit chains and 4 tiered mobile.  They feel modern, yet referential- I get everything from mid-century to totem pole, and I love that I can’t put my finger on...
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Process: Making A Modern Family Heirloom

As you know, I have been honored to create several custom ceremony rings for some pretty amazing men and women over the past few years (link to old blog posts). Sometimes people walk in with a very specific idea of what they want, and others are completely open to ideas...
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Cleaning and Storing Your Jewelry

At fail, it is always my goal to have your jewelry look as good as the day you bought it, but sometimes your pieces just need a little help from you to keep them looking their best. To give you a little guidance, I have pulled together a few basic recommendations for keeping...
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EPICfail Giveaway & Launch

The day is finally here!  EPICfail is now on the brand new failjewelry.com.  To celebrate, I am giving away a Shoal Cuff, a $395 value, to one lucky Instagramer.  All you have to do is… Follow @failjewelry on Instagram Regram this photo and tag @failjewelry Hashtag #epicfaillaunch Contest ends Sept...