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Colour theory: The art of combining coloured gemstones

October 31, 2017

How do you combine colours to create the best effect? Some prefer subtle, tone-on-tone looks, while others are entranced by bold, strong contrasting shades. Neither is ‘right’ of course, but there is an art to successful blends. At worst, you can always fall back on classic colour theory.

Vision quest: Tips and tricks of custom design

August 1, 2014

Most of my career has centred on creating custom-designed jewellery for individual clients. As such, a review of my past work would show a comparatively schizophrenic collection of jewellery, since most designs were largely driven by my clients' needs and desires.

It’s a man’s world: Releasing your male clients’ ‘inner peacock’

July 1, 2014

As a jewellery designer, I have fantasies of going back in time to be employed in the court of a Renaissance prince or the palace of an Egyptian pharaoh or a Maharajah. Those were the days when men of power both commissioned and wore a wealth of jewellery that confirmed their status and success and, I think, for many, the pure joy of wearing beautiful pieces.

‘Future perfect’: Love takes an interstellar journey

May 1, 2014

My business model has always centred around custom design—reading the client, getting deep in their psyche, and giving them what they want (even if they don't know what they want).

2014 AGTA Spectrum Awards

February 1, 2014

Now in its 30th year, the Spectrum Awards celebrate the use of gemstones in several categories, including Bridal, Business/Day Wear, and Classical. Entries are judged on the basis of overall beauty and wearability, innovative design, and effective use of materials.

Ready, set, sparkle: Making a statement with stone settings

February 1, 2014

Gems cut in traditional shapes are beautiful, though also predictable and easily taken for granted. For many projects, setting a calibrated stone is simply a matter of purchasing a finding. When a gem is not calibrated, one can handcraft a basic setting.

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Tag: Llyn L. Strelau

Colour theory: The art of combining coloured gemstones

Vision quest: Tips and tricks of custom design

It’s a man’s world: Releasing your male clients’ ‘inner peacock’

‘Future perfect’: Love takes an interstellar journey

2014 AGTA Spectrum Awards

Ready, set, sparkle: Making a statement with stone settings

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Colour theory: The art of combining coloured gemstones

Vision quest: Tips and tricks of custom design

It’s a man’s world: Releasing your male clients’ ‘inner peacock’

‘Future perfect’: Love takes an interstellar journey

2014 AGTA Spectrum Awards

Ready, set, sparkle: Making a statement with stone settings

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