Some New Pieces

18K white gold moonstone diamond Rugged engagement ring

14K organic free form wedding bands

Rose cut golden rutilated quartz 14k gold and sterling silver post earrings

14K rose gold wedding bands

Rose cut milky aquamarine sterling silver chevron wedding band engagement ring set

Rugged sterling silver 14k gold rose cut rutilated quartz engagement ring

Custom 14K white gold modern wedding bands with engraved names and blue flush set sapphires

Recent Work

A few new pieces as of late.

The first to show is this beautiful rose cut ruby engagement ring I recently had the honor of making. Set in shining 18K white gold, a hefty bezel surrounds the stone, which sits on top of my waving, organic shaped Rugged band.

Custom rose cut ruby Rugged engagement ring in 18K white gold.

Custom rose cut ruby Rugged engagement ring in 18K white gold.

Custom rose cut ruby Rugged engagement ring in 18K white gold.

Custom rose cut ruby Rugged engagement ring in 18K white gold.

New ring boxes with my logo. I am expanding my branding to all my packaging. I will be using the fleur in my logo more and more instead of my whole logo that encompasses my name.
These awesome boxes are perfect for popping the question and are
included in any purchase of $250 or more.

Also on the way are new 'jewelry care' cards that give tips on how best to care for your new jewelry, which will go in every package.

My new ring boxes.

 

Moonstone, beautiful moonstone. Now offering both 14K yellow and 14K white gold options, in the original 'dainty' size and an upgraded more substantial metal size. I can also custom make these in 18K white or yellow gold, too!

 

Rose cut rainbow moonstone in 14K yellow and 14K white gold.

Rose cut rainbow moonstone in 14K white gold.

Recent Work

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Double Stone Rings (Lately Post)

 

 

 

Raw Beauty

 

Sometimes a stone comes along and there is absolutely no need to design anything around it in metal. The stone itself is so stunningly beautiful on its own that anything more would take that away.

This raw, lightly tumbled chrysocolla is one of those stones.

What you may not know is that before I began my path as a metalsmith, I was on an explorative path in the science of geology. Rocks just get to me. The fact that the earth makes something like this over thousands, millions, of years is mind boggling and just...incredible.

This is one of those pieces where that comes out in full force. Where the coincidence (or destiny? Fate?) of my last name, Freestone, is kind of brought to the surface, put on display, to examine and wonder about, much like this beautiful rock.

So, this necklace. :)

https://www.etsy.com/listing/211683050/held-raw-chrysocolla-rock-gemstone-prong?ref=shop_home_feat_4



Free Crochet Boot Cuff Pattern (because sometimes I make things other than jewelry!)

You really can't go wrong by adding a pair of boot cuffs to any outfit. Boot cuffs are great because they give the appearance of a knee-length sock without the bulk. They are designed to peek out of the top of the boot, and they are fairly quick to make! Pair them with a long tunic top, some leggings, and your favorite pair of boots and you've got a great accessory for casual chic days.

 

 

Supplies:

 

1. 1 ball of yarn (pictured from top to bottom: Lion Brand Vanna's Choice in oatmeal, Lion Brand Heartland Tweed in mount rainer tweed, and Lion Brand Heartland Terror in mammoth cave)

 

2. Crochet hook, size appropriate for your yarn (I used a size G for the top two and a size J for the bottom cuffs)

 

3. Tapestry needle

 

4. Scissors

 

Abbreviations:

 

Ch: Chain

St: Stitch

Sl: Slip Stitch

Sp: Space

Dc: Double Crochet

2dc: Work two double crochet in same stitch

Sc: Single Crochet

BLO: Back Loop Only (creates that great line texture)

 

Pattern:

 

(Please note that each yarn has a different weight and depending on the crochet hook size you use as well as the circumference of your calf you may need more or less stitches than this pattern. You might have to experiment a bit but this is the general pattern. This symbol * indicates where you may need to alter the number of stitches. Also, I came up with this pattern in my head, but please know that it very likely exists somewhere else.)

 

Chain 16*. (*This amount of first chains will determine the majority of the length or height of your boot cuffs. You may need or want more or less than 16)

 

Row 1: Sc in 2nd chain from hook, Sc across. Ch 1, turn. (15 sts)

 

Row 2-40*: (working in BLO) Sc in next st; repeat from across. Ch 1, turn. (15 sts) (*This initial number of BLO Sc will be dependent on your calf size and yarn/crochet hook size. I recommend measuring against your calf as you go along to get a great customized fit.)

 

Fold piece in half with short ends together. Sl ends together to close.

 

NOTE: You will begin working in rounds from this point on.

 

Ch 1 and turn piece inside out so that the seam is on the inside. Work 40 sc stitches evenly around edge of cuff. Join to first st. (40 sts)

 

Ch 2. 2dc in same st, sc 1 st, repeat around. Join. Slip stitch in next st, slip stitch in next space. (20 dc groups)

 

Join and fasten off.

 

And you're done! Slip them over your favorite black leggings and zip up those cute boots and call it a day! Enjoy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This post was written independently; I am not affiliated with or paid in any capacity by the above mentioned brand of yarn.

 

 

 

 



Recent Work

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A Thank You; (Growth):

Thank you for being here.

 

This month marks my 8th year anniversary of working professionally in this industry. 

 

 As a kid, I never thought that one day I would call myself a jeweler. I have to tell you, though, it is one of the most wonderful, awe-inspiring, challenging, and exciting things I have ever done with my life, and every day I become more and more enamored with what I do. 

 

 It is not always easy; some projects are much harder than I expect, some months are much slower than others. Still I truck on, and still I love every little bit of it.

 

So that's why I want to thank you THANK YOU thank you for being here, for supporting me, for encouraging me, for being my customers, for cheering me on. Many of you have watched me grow from the very beginning, and I am so grateful for you. Many of you have never met me in person, and I am honored you have found me and like my work enough to 'like' me on Facebook and follow my blog. Many of you have purchased something from me--the biggest version of the message of 'keep doing what you're doing'!

 

So, thank you. You guys rock. :)

 

Much love,

Erica

 

 

Obsessed. With. Rings.

May, June 2014

Forever obsessed with rings. Newest additions to the collection.

(and as always, each lovingly handmade entirely from scratch)

Available at www.ericafreestone.com or http://ericafreestone.etsy.com