Collaborating, Process of a Design
Collaborating
Working and collaborating with Dahlia of ED Designs has been a gratifying change of pace! Pretty soon I’ll be shipping some of the completed designs from our collaboration out to LA for a photoshoot. One of the best parts about making is bringing an idea to life, and working long distance to translate an idea into reality has been challenging and fun. It’s been interesting to see a sort of ‘short hand’ design language developing between us as we have a back and forth dialogue about what we do and don’t like regarding the current design in progress. Continue reading
Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
Mother’s Day is only a couple of months away! Time to think of Mother’s Day gift ideas. I know you procrastinators out there still feel like you have plenty of time, but hear me out. If you want to give something truly special and unique to mom this year, consider custom designed jewelry. A one of a kind piece can take longer to procure, but the personalization is something that a loving mother would greatly appreciate.
Check out my custom order page for details on working with me to create a one of a kind gift. There are also several customizable items in my shop such as initial rings and birthstone jewelry. No matter what kind of jewelry your mom likes, I’m sure you can find something that she will love from Whitney Banks Jewelry. Continue reading
March Birthstone – Aquamarine
Even without the lovely, light shade of blue this gemstone embodies, the name aquamarine paints a mental picture of water. The word for the March birthstone aquamarine comes from the Latin aqua, meaning water, and marina, meaning sea. The stone was once thought to protect and grant safe voyage to sailors. The Romans suggested that aquamarine had calming properties, keeping one peaceful. Continue reading
Whitney Banks Jewelry welcomes you!
Hello and welcome to the Whitney Banks Jewelry blog. As I build this website and refine my brand, I will be updating this blog with various articles and commentaries on my process. Topics will include jewelry design, opinions on subjects such as ‘fast fashion’, information on gemstones, artist features, and whatever else comes across while I continue to grow as a jeweler with an online jewelry business. I think this blog will give fans of Whitney Banks Jewelry an insight to how my jewelry is created and why it may resonate with them. Continue reading