January is always a quiet month in our Atelier. Maybe everyone still needs to find his or her rhythm in the new year … However, we currently have a couple of nice orders including a request of a client to look for a nice strand of Lapis Lazuli, the semi precious gemstone with the beautiful [...]
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Work in progress
January 20th, 2012 · 2 Comments · Jewelry, My Work, Uncategorized, Work in progress...
Tags:bespoke wedding bands·blue gemstones·handcrafted jewellery·lapis lazuli·titanium weeding rings
Inspired by Azzedine Alaïa
January 16th, 2012 · 4 Comments · Fashion, Life, Work in progress...
A little while back we visited the exhibition of fashion designer Azzedine Alaïa in the Groninger Museum. Although not all of Alaïa clothing appeals to me, this exhibition is absolutely beautiful! The detail in some of the clothing is just amazing! I have no idea If we ever going to use it, [...]
Jessica’s earrings
December 19th, 2011 · 2 Comments · Jewelry, My Work, Work in progress...
The Story behind the commission of Jessica’s earrings The order came from a lady whose daughter became 50. We know the client very well but we had never seen her daughter, Jessica, because she lives in Sweden. We asked the client to tell us all about her daughter. A few key words were: gold, black [...]
Update Silver Spoon
November 16th, 2011 · 2 Comments · Work in progress...
Jan is working on a commission for a silver Christening spoon. (Please click overhere if you want to know more about this commission.) Today an update from our Atelier …
Tags:Christening spoon·Dutch tradition·Jan Kerkstra·silver spoon
Christening Spoon for Mr.X
November 9th, 2011 · 6 Comments · Culture, My Work, Work in progress...
In Friesland the province I live in, it is still a tradition when a baby is born to give a big silver christening spoon as a present. This custom dates back to the 16e age. Our next commission is for such a silver Christening spoon. Mr. X from Wijnjewoude would like to have a Christening [...]
Tags:Christening spoon·Cornelis Jetses·Dutch illustrator·Dutch tradition
Mary Frances Brooch
October 11th, 2011 · 9 Comments · Jewelry, My Work, Woodwork, Work in progress...
Last week I told you here about this great request we received from Mr. X, Odessa, Florida. His wishes … “I really like the wood & metal combinations … because of how much my wife loves plants and flowers I had an idea of a pendent / pin that possible had some fern like parts [...]
Tags:big brooch·Custom made jewelry·Dan Rodriquez fine furniture·handcrafted jewellery·jewellery with wood
Work in progress …
September 30th, 2011 · 6 Comments · Jewelry, My Work, Work in progress...
Working on a commission for Mr. X, Odessa, Florida His wishes … “I really like the wood & metal combinations … because of how much my wife loves plants and flowers I had an idea of a pendent / pin that possible had some fern like parts …”
Tags:Atelier The Jewelry Story·Broche·Fern·handcrafted jewellery·Jan Kerkstra·jewelry made to order
Recipe for a brooch
August 25th, 2011 · 2 Comments · Life, My Work, Walking the Dogs, Work in progress...
These ingredients lay waiting … until I return from walking the dogs under typical Dutch skies …
Tags:Atelier The Jewelry Story·handmade jewelry·Marion Pannekoek
The continuing story of the brooch
August 22nd, 2011 · 2 Comments · Jewelry, Latest Design, My Work, Uncategorized, Woodwork, Work in progress...
Just listed a great new Brooch in our online store. The title of the brooch is Kleine Beer, (Little Bear) and is somewhat similar to Grote Beer. The brooch is made of ebony, silver and rose wood. The Kleine Beer Brooch is a design by my partner Jan Kerkstra. If you like more info about [...]
Tags:"The Jewelry Story"·big brooch·handmade jewelry·Jan Kerkstra
Wrapping up the week
December 11th, 2010 · 4 Comments · Jewelry, Life, My Work, Work in progress...
This week was about snow and frozen fog on trees in a dazzling winter landscape. It was cold and people were skating! Photo via Raym It was also the week Jan decided to make a new design for a napkin ring. As you can see it’s all coming along fine… I am working on a [...]
Tags:Marion Pannekoek·silver napking rings·Urban bike·very long necklace
