Jewellery & Design Stories

The Saru Brooch: A Tale Of A 2-Year Project!

The Saru Brooch: A Tale Of A 2-Year Project!

Back in May of 2022 I was approached by a friend of mine, Veronique, who wanted commission a custom brooch based on the alien ambassador Saru's brooch from Star Trek: Discovery....

The Saru Brooch: A Tale Of A 2-Year Project!

Back in May of 2022 I was approached by a friend of mine, Veronique, who wanted commission a custom brooch based on the alien ambassador Saru's brooch from Star Trek: Discovery....

Jewellery Origin Story: Krull Glaive Set

Jewellery Origin Story: Krull Glaive Set

Many years ago I had a customer who contacted me wanting something very special. What made it very special for the customer was this was a set that would be...

Jewellery Origin Story: Krull Glaive Set

Many years ago I had a customer who contacted me wanting something very special. What made it very special for the customer was this was a set that would be...

How I Got Started As A Jeweller

How I Got Started As A Jeweller

Origins of Le Dragon Argenté Let me share a quirky little story about how I began my journey into the world of jewellery making. I originally started out as a fine artist,...

How I Got Started As A Jeweller

Origins of Le Dragon Argenté Let me share a quirky little story about how I began my journey into the world of jewellery making. I originally started out as a fine artist,...

Creating Custom Pieces: Making the Master

Creating Custom Pieces: Making the Master

So last week, I discussed the first steps of creating a custom design for a customer, and now I'm going to follow up from there. After design approval, we proceed...

Creating Custom Pieces: Making the Master

So last week, I discussed the first steps of creating a custom design for a customer, and now I'm going to follow up from there. After design approval, we proceed...

Creating Custom Pieces: The First Steps

Creating Custom Pieces: The First Steps

A lot of people ask me how to start creating a custom order design, so here's the background and the basis on doing the Custom Creations!

Creating Custom Pieces: The First Steps

A lot of people ask me how to start creating a custom order design, so here's the background and the basis on doing the Custom Creations!

Customizing Ring Designs: Stone Setting Options

Customizing Ring Designs: Stone Setting Options

Often I get requests for alterations to an existing design, which are doable in most cases and cost less than creating something from scratch. And one of those I’ve done...

Customizing Ring Designs: Stone Setting Options

Often I get requests for alterations to an existing design, which are doable in most cases and cost less than creating something from scratch. And one of those I’ve done...