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Johnny’s Latest Collection: Barnacle Rings

From left to right, top to bottom:

1- 14 kt White Gold, Black Diamonds

2- 14 kt Yellow Gold, White and Black Diamonds

3- The Collection (the bottom two are 18 kt Rose Gold)

4- 14 kt Yellow Gold, Black Diamonds

5- Oxidized Sterling Silver, Sapphire Stones

All of these pieces can be seen and sold at Love & Luxe in San Francisco (more on L&L here and here).  In addition, every stone Johnny uses is certified conflict-free.  Good stuff!

Looking to make a custom order?  Email Johnny at: johnnyninos@yahoo.com

As you can see, Johnny’s been a slave to his bench these past couple weeks.  Here’s a taste of his latest work (from right to left, top to bottom): 1- Riveted Steel & Sterling Rings 2- Conflict-free Rose Cut Diamonds with Handmade Casted Bezels in Rose, White, and Yellow Gold 3- Steel, Yellow Gold, and Diamond Neckpiece with Magnetic Clasp 4- Sterling, Steel, and Yellow Gold Casted Eucalyptus Earrings  5- Barnacle Rings in Yellow and Rose Gold with Rose Cut Diamonds 6- Steel and Yellow Gold Earrings 7- Grey Rose Cut Diamond with Handmade Bezel in Yellow Gold And this just a sampling…there’s another post in the works which is accompanied with some exciting news!  Stay tuned.

As you can see, Johnny’s been a slave to his bench these past couple weeks.  Here’s a taste of his latest work (from right to left, top to bottom):

1- Riveted Steel & Sterling Rings

2- Conflict-free Rose Cut Diamonds with Handmade Casted Bezels in Rose, White, and Yellow Gold

3- Steel, Yellow Gold, and Diamond Neckpiece with Magnetic Clasp

4- Sterling, Steel, and Yellow Gold Casted Eucalyptus Earrings 

5- Barnacle Rings in Yellow and Rose Gold with Rose Cut Diamonds

6- Steel and Yellow Gold Earrings

7- Grey Rose Cut Diamond with Handmade Bezel in Yellow Gold

And this just a sampling…there’s another post in the works which is accompanied with some exciting news!  Stay tuned.

Fresh from the Studio

Johnny’s been logging many hours at the bench these past couple weeks.  He started a new series using a combination of steel and yellow gold, which he used for the earrings in the photos above.  The gold ring in the center photo is one of my all-time faves.  The textural nugget was made using a left over sprue button from a previous casting.  I love the way it looks when stacked with a diamond: the organic quality really takes off when next to a tightly crafted set stone (conflict-free, of course).  

Another new addition are the wax bezels Johnny has been milling with his new-old lathe.  These thicker, more substance filled stone holders are completely custom and uniquely built for each stone.  Expect to see a handful of new rings sporting these one of a kind bezels soon!