The Story
of Our Jewelry
Beginning my jewelry career nearly ten years ago, I created simple beaded and wire wrapped jewelry, but right away my vision outgrew my craft, and I knew I was called to do more. Today, I am so happy to say I have dedicated myself to expanding as an artist, through intense study and hands-on applications in metal manipulation and gemstone faceting. Although there is so much more to learn, I can say I’ve built a portfolio of professional skills that allow me to create for you every component of your jewelry, including many of the faceted gemstones and custom cut cabochons you see.
Giving back is so important to me that I continue to dedicate my efforts one day at a time to doing what I can to make a difference. In dedication to my father, who is continuing his fight with myeloma, I am proud to support the City of Hope charity organization, dedicated to the research and treatment of serious diseases. A percentage of every sale is donated to support the fight against Myeloma and cancer research.
Tamara Michelle Jewelry is also an advocate for personal enlightenment, sobriety, and mental health. We proudly support the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation, which funds research grants around the world aimed at alleviating suffering and sponsoring breakthroughs in scientific research.
The Story
of Our Jewelry
Beginning my jewelry career nearly ten years ago, I created simple beaded and wire wrapped jewelry, but right away my vision outgrew my craft, and I knew I was called to do more. Today, I am so happy to say I have dedicated myself to expanding as an artist, through intense study and hands-on applications in metal manipulation and gemstone faceting. Although there is so much more to learn, I can say I’ve built a portfolio of professional skills that allow me to create for you every component of your jewelry, including many of the faceted gemstones you see.
Giving back is so important to me that I continue to dedicate my efforts one day at a time to doing what I can to make a difference. In dedication to my father, who is continuing his fight with myeloma, I am proud to support the City of Hope charity organization, dedicated to the research and treatment of serious diseases. A percentage of every sale is donated to support the fight against myeloma and cancer.
Tamara Michelle Jewelry is also an advocate for personal enlightenment, sobriety, and mental health. We proudly support the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation, which funds research grants around the world aimed at alleviating suffering and sponsoring breakthroughs in scientific research.
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How I Do
What I Do
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Step 1
After the drawing and sketching process, I pick up the metal and decide whether I can manipulate it, twist it, or solder it to manifest that design. I go through a firing and soldering process for all the forms I create, including any handcrafted bezel or prong settings needed. All of my jewelry has a handmade touch intentionally, ensuring every piece is unique and one of a kind. My heart continues to tell me, my pieces may never look like mass-produced jewelry.
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Step 2
As I continue through the production phase, many of the pieces begin to design themselves. It's something that just happens: as my vision evolves, the piece “pushes” toward a final look. It's almost as if during this process, part of my soul and part of the design come together in an unexplainable way that breaths life into the piece.
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Step 3
I then focus on finding the perfect gemstone for the piece. The first decision is whether to facet a rough gemstone myself, or use an amazing stone cut by one of the many gemstone artists I admire. After meditating on this for a bit, one stone will call to me and begin to look and feel right for the design. The stone and the piece energetically connect and the piece begins to come to life. Once this happens, I am able to complete the final beautiful product. I have been blessed an honored to be able to facet beautiful stones each created personally for every design I produce.
How I Do
What I Do
Step 1
After the drawing and sketching process, I pick up the metal and decide whether I can manipulate it, twist it, or form it to manifest that design. Once I love it, i’m off to the firing and soldering stage, once complete i set the custom gemstone. All of my jewelry has a handmade touch intentionally, ensuring every piece is unique and one of a kind.
Step 2
As I continue through the production phase, many of the pieces begin to design themselves. It’s something that just happens: as my vision evolves, as the pieces begins to come to life, it “pushes” toward a final look.
Step 3
Lastly, I focus on finding the perfect gemstone for the piece. The first decision is whether to facet a rough gemstone myself, or use an amazing stone cut by one of the many gemstone artists I admire. Usually, one stone will call to me and begins to look and feel right for the design. The stone and the jewelry energetically connect and the design truly comes to life. Once this happens, I am able to complete the final beautiful product.
How I Do
What I Do
Step 1
After the drawing and sketching process, I pick up the metal and decide whether I can manipulate it, twist it, or form it to manifest that design. Once I love it, i’m off to the firing and soldering stage, once complete i set the custom gemstone. All of my jewelry has a handmade touch intentionally, ensuring every piece is unique and one of a kind.
Step 2
As I continue through the production phase, many of the pieces begin to design themselves. It’s something that just happens: as my vision evolves, as the pieces begins to come to life, it “pushes” toward a final look.
Step 3
Lastly, I focus on finding the perfect gemstone for the piece. The first decision is whether to facet a rough gemstone myself, or use an amazing stone cut by one of the many gemstone artists I admire. Usually, one stone will call to me and begins to look and feel right for the design. The stone and the jewelry energetically connect and the design truly comes to life. Once this happens, I am able to complete the final beautiful product.
We can
Customize Our Jewelry
If you see a piece of jewelry you like and would like a similar design made for you, or created with a stone of your choosing, I would love to help. Contact Tamara Michelle with any requests.
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