Articulated long drop earrings © Bh with handmade star wire chain and rub over settings, chisel set with her gems 18ct yellow gold
2005 sculptured gold ring with Annette’s family diamonds back to the studio Friday, Dec 14 2018
barbara heath and Blogroll and jeweller to the lost - commisions and malcolm enright 18ct yellow gold, bespoke, blogging, Diamonds, handmade, photography 11:19 am
A very early carved ring by Barbara, I’m surprised how many pieces (commissions) escaped without photo documentation. This is from 2005 and is listed in the ‘commissions-the lot’ list. So reminds me of early Han Chinese carving, clouds & spirits working their magic. Settings checked and the usual clean . . .
Our 25th wedding anniversary – and 32 years since we met Thursday, Dec 13 2018
barbara heath and Blogroll and malcolm enright blogging, handmade, primitive objects, the good things 12:06 pm
A wonderful soul who we have since lost touch with, Hilary Dimon was commissioned to do both our natal charts – to find the most suitable time for us to merge our planets back in 1993. We had chosen our location, Sans Souci at North Stradbroke Island but somehow could not fix the date. Hilary reported back with a question “do you have anything against the 13th?” No, the 13th is fine. “OK well 3am is the optimum time”… We did have a problem with 3am however. . . . “ok, next best is at 11:00pm on the dot on the Sunday evening the 12th?” And so it was done . . .
Being both so interested in symbology and ritual we spent much time devising a ceremony that would have meaning for us. We then took twelve dear friends to the island to witness our little ritual under the stars. That team then returned to our home the following day to set the scene for a celebration party for 220 guests.
Old & new styles being made for studio sale 2018 Tuesday, Nov 27 2018
barbara heath and Blogroll and jeweller to the lost - retail range and malcolm enright bespoke, blogging, Enamel Fusion, fashion, gem stones and high carat metal, Ring Design, the good things 1:24 pm
This ©puffstyle profile was developed for a recent commission and has been altered further to accommodate an offset high bezel, hammer set with a lovely class A aquamarine cabochon. 925 silver and 18ct yellow gold, available at the studio sale Dec 8 and 9, 2018.
Another ©lacebox ring in 18ct yellow gold with Barbara’s white enamel fusion, set with a perfect colour Ceylon sapphire, available at the studio sale Dec 8 and 9, 2018.
The job description is all we need here Saturday, Nov 10 2018
barbara heath and Blogroll and jeweller to the lost - commisions and malcolm enright bespoke, blogging, Diamonds, fashion, gem stones and high carat metal, mokume gane, Ring Design 2:35 pm
© Bh – Elan Zavelsky ‘The Fools Desire’ Ring – Mokumé Gane billet of 18ct yellow gold, Shakudo and 925 Silver as a broad band14mm wide at top tapers to 12mm at back. Ring has family diamonds; old mine cut diamond 4.6 x 4.9mm 1=0.55ct set to inside of band and small single cut 1.4mm 1=0.02ct set to outside of band. Raw worked finish as discussed. Size W. #jewellertothelost
This year has seen one ‘Love Token’ after another commissioned by repeat clients (and friends) Thursday, Nov 1 2018
barbara heath and Blogroll and jeweller to the lost - commisions and malcolm enright bespoke, blogging, collections, fashion, gem stones and high carat metal, handmade, Necklace Design, Pearls, recycling, silver, the good things 2:01 pm
Joe Blaszczyk Anniversary ‘Love Token’ necklace for Marg, offset linkage components ebony platinum pearl and emerald pendant. This is one of the two hero jobs featured on our 2018 review which is being printed now and in the mail to commission clients in time for the end of year studio sale.
We have just received the approval to show off this commission Friday, Oct 26 2018
barbara heath and Blogroll and jeweller to the lost - commisions and malcolm enright bespoke, blogging, costume, Film Prop, handmade, Necklace Design, silver 1:33 pm
Hoodlum Productions – Design & make intricate film prop ‘Adrielle’s Locket’ for the Netflix local production, Tidelands here is the trailer
We have set the dates of our studio sale for 2018 Friday, Oct 26 2018
barbara heath and Blogroll and jeweller to the lost - commisions and malcolm enright bespoke, blogging, exhibition, fashion, gem stones and high carat metal, graphic design, handmade, Necklace Design, the good things, typography 1:24 pm
Here is the hero shot for our commissioner’s report
So many commissions this year are in fact, Love Tokens . . .
L: Joe Blaszczyk Anniversary ‘Love Token’ necklace for Marg, offset linkage components ebony platinum pearl emerald pendant
R: QAGOMA Foundation Next set of ‘Benefactor’s Medals’ & matching lapel pins, gold plated stainless steel and grosgrain ribbon
Saturday 8th December & Sunday 9th December 2018
Many out-of-towners send requests for pics and postal delivery so don’t feel left out!
This lovely dress ring with her recycled diamonds is in the air going back to Melbourne, as I type Saturday, Oct 13 2018
barbara heath and Blogroll and jeweller to the lost - commisions and malcolm enright bespoke, blogging, fashion, gem stones and high carat metal, handmade, recycling, the good things 2:59 pm
Maria decided to come up and A) meet us face to face B) collect her commissioned ring C) initiate the next piece, today.
Commission Maria McCarthy 2018 © Bh Ice Ray Lattice ring. Sculpted broad band of 22mm width tapers to 8mm at back with low domed profile. Upper section has overlay of asymmetric lattice design set with Maria’s x4 old mine cut diamonds 4=2.38ct and x4 baguette diamonds 4=0.37ct with x5 small single cut diamonds set at lattice intersections. Size P1/2. Finish bright burnished finish to upper layer with fine stipple texture to recessed areas. Cast and constructed in 18ct yellow gold with 18ct palladium white gold fine rub-over settings to the x8 larger diamonds.
Two separate friends, both clients sent Anne-Marie to us Tuesday, Oct 9 2018
barbara heath and Blogroll and jeweller to the lost - commisions and malcolm enright bespoke, blogging, collections, fashion, gem stones and high carat metal, gemstones, recycling, Ring Design, the good things 11:06 am
Out tumbled all this jewellery and gems – it was all reviewed, gem stones unset and the gold sold. Then client and jeweller sat down to plan a new use for the favoured things – one big ring . . .
© Bh – Commission Anne-Marie Halton. Wide low rounded band 20mm at top tapering to 8.5mm at back and set with Anne-Marie’s gems three larger diamonds 1=0.57ct, 1=0.13cts, 1=0.14cts, x 6 small rubies 6=0.17cts and x2 small diamonds 2=0.02cts plus x1 large cabochon cut star ruby 1=3.62ct. The four larger gems in rubover settings and the remainder hammer set. Design as per discussion. 18ct yellow gold, Size P. Matt and burnished finish.
