Extreme Jewelry Makeover: "The Diamond Cluster"
HTML-код
- Опубликовано: 27 янв 2021
- Recycling old jewelry and crafting something new!
Subscribe: bit.ly/34wTGGw
Instagram: bit.ly/2OtLWiV
Portfolio and Contact: moderngoldsmith.com/
About Extreme Jewelry Makeover:
In this MGTV series (Yes, I'm spoofing HGTV), I recycle old jewelry and turn it into something new. Often jewelry just rots away in a dresser drawer or jewelry box. People outgrow the design. This series will cover the adventures and design exploration of making new creative jewelry pieces with existing materials.
Episode 1: "The Diamond Cluster"
In this episode, I use existing diamonds from 4 different pieces of jewelry and combine them into one diamond cluster engagement ring. Some of the original yellow gold is also melted down in the new casting. Fresh alloy is added to ensure a clean cast. Any leftover materials are returned to the client or traded in for recycle credit. 
Хобби
Did you earn your basket of fries? I.O.U.
Yes
I'm glad to see you wore a respirator :)
Eggplant chips?
I'm waiting on them ;)
😞🤐
I’m not usually a cluster ring fan but that ring and the meaning behind it was SO BEAUTIFUL you did an amazing job
I’m the same way but this cluster ring was different than any I’ve ever seen before! Very modern and beautiful!!
Same. Not usually a huge fan of cluster rings but this is a fresh, modern take and combines stones from two families beautifully.
The asymmetry made it truly wonderful.
also how damn awesome is it that the couple gets to keep this video and see how their ring was made. when they pass this ring down to their kids they'll be able to show them this video. its a keepsake with so much sentimental value. being able to have their first reaction forever is absolutely amazing... like they actually got to see the gold from both sides of their families becoming one with their own eyes... whats more symbolic, romantic and meaningful than that?! nothing lol the symbolism of being able to witness a marriage of the metals is just phenomenal... its perfect.
Those kids will sell it for crack
And then the kids can decide that this ring looks "too old fashioned" and have it made into something else 😂
Ikr?? That’s what I was thinking. Each time the ring is passed down, it comes with this video 💜💜
@@phantomkate6that’s why you give it to the kids with common sense lol
I would never have thought about recycling jewellery like this but, yeah, totally the most sustainable way to get a new piece of jewellery!
Its really great! Last year i was able to do something similar, i had a few broken pieces and worked with a goldsmith to design a ring. Super nice to see old pieces reused and come back to life
@@goharmartirosyan15 so cool! This is giving me ideas on old jewelry I have that is outdated
One of best friends has been having jewelry made like this for decades. I love Edwardian ring settings, that is a line I would not cross, ha ha ha.
You should change your channel name to “Wholesome Goldsmith”
lol but seriously I loved this!
Love that we got to see the reaction of the couple, what an wonderful memory you have created for them.
who would have known that I would cry someday over such wholesome goldsmithery 😭💕
Ha ha ha , I speak gibberish too!
I would love to see a behind the design where you share how you come up with ring designs!
Yes, good idea)
The non-radially symmetric design is really interesting and beautiful.
It bothers me. But, not my ring
You are so talented. I said on another one of your videos, how much I love jewelry & that my daughter is a manager for a big store so I myself have had her recycle a few pieces. My husband bought me a 1 carat Eternity Circle necklace for Christmas & when my Mom passed away, I took one of her engagement rings & had them cut the diamond setting & it was a very old ring so it was enclosed & they added the bell to hang so it is a beautiful center diamond inside my circle so I have a touch of my parents always with me for Eternity. ❤🙏 Watching you kinda reminded me of my late Grandfather. He was a very talented blacksmith & I can still smell that distinct smell of placing hot iron in the big water baths. Making a beautiful piece that has a history and meaning to it, is what makes jewelry so special & precious to each individual. ❤
The ring was no doubt STUNNING!!!
I bet your job is very stressful but it does pay off when you see the glow on your customers' face.
I love the idea of melting down jewelry we inherited and making something new. I’d like to do this for my son’s.
I loved watching you cast this ring. It took me back to high school when I had a jewelry class and that's how we were taught to make rings. What a beautiful ring you created.
I'm not usually a fan of cluster rings, especially if they are made up of round stones, but I actually love how this turned out! What an awesomely unique piece of jewelry with an even more awesome creation story! Love!!💖💍
This is so much more chic looking than the typical “all in one circular clump” style of some cluster rings.
I LOVE UR CONTENT IM HERE TO STAY!
Love.
You are the best I love your videos. Every time I'm bored of doing stuff I hop on my iPad and watch you thank you for making these videos.😊😊😊😊❤
I so love seeing the mix of modern and old tech. The industry progresses but there are just some steps that are so “antiquated” and so tactile. I just love it!
the viewers really said
"everybody liked that"
Lol I checked the like to dislike ratio after reading this.... 😲 wow. That is impressive 👏
Cool trick I discovered! If you take the rubber investment-mixing bowl; They usually fit overtop of the magnetic tumbler and really cuts down on the noise. Gotta save your hearing if you’re working around loud noises often. Great work.
This ring is a masterpiece!!! What a tremendous transformation!!
How cool is THAT! Never imagined a 3D printer for jewelry casting, but that’s perfect! I learned a bit of lost wax casting and carving skills decades ago, and never imagined how technology could make this process so much more detailed. Awesome!
While I'm not a cluster ring fan, this one was really pretty... I think the story made it very sentimental for those involved and it'll be treasured for many years to come. Great work!!
It’s gorgeous. Awesome job! My fave part was the fishing mostly because it’s the only part I understood 😅
I love your self-deprecating sense of humour! 😂♥️
Oh my gosh. What a beautiful and loving testimony to you and your wife. God bless y'all with many more memories and years to come.
I love the idea of merging two families together with jewelry, precious. Thanks for sharing your skills!
You have completely changed my mind about melting down and recycling old jewellery. It is fabulous!!! That particular ring is just stunning.
Loved the idea! It may be obvious for someone working in this field, but for me it gave a whole other meaning to the jewelry.
That goofy smile after the like and subscribe joke 😂😂
Love your channel! I’d gladly watch 15-20 minutes of content each time - I appreciate seeing the step-by-step detail of your work.
Hi Jordan! Sooo glad I found your channel! I spent 40+ years designing and selling high end jewelry, old school drafted cartoons hand colored with gouache. I never did bench work, but loved working with the craftsmen, cutters, mold makers, etc. Each craft is an art unto itself. What I love beyond anything is making something unique that thrills the wearer and the person who gives it to them. Beautiful work!
Jordan. This is awesome. Look at you. Just, look at you. From the good ol' days of polishing rings on the other side of the window at the Kitsap mall, to a RUclips sensation. Congrats! You did it, you schmee!
Hahahahaha you’re one of the only people that saw me at the true beginning. Good times 😁😁😁
As a fellow jeweller I understand that feeling where you hold your breath and wait for the reaction.... well done on the ring mate!
** chefs kiss ** this channel is perfection. Well done, sir. Well done.
Yeah! I got my notification!
I very much enjoy your video’s!
I came for the knowledge, I stayed for your awesome personality ... and that VOICE (if I gave you the title, would you read/record a couple of chapters each day?) ‼️
If I could, I would quit my j no ob, attend a 3-4 yr course, then do volunteer work as your flunky.....ALL for the love of it (aka “Creativity On Steroids”).
Again, thank you! Keep it up😃
Anxiety and making jewellery doesn't mix! You're brilliant 😀 and people should be so grateful to be able to afford even the smallest piece of your work! I went once to a hotel, where there was no menu to choose your meal from as they assumed everyone has to be grateful to be there and eat what's served! It was a long time ago and people never complained!
Similarly, people should accept that everything you make for them is in the best possible taste and it's made to last.
So, knowing how good you're, relax and be sure that everyone will be thrilled with the result.
Because you really are that good! 🤗♥️
I cannot love this enough 🥺🥺 I have an immense interest in gemology and metallurgy for over 13 years now and adore your videos 🥰💎💎💎💎
I can’t watch you, keep crying.... beautiful work
I have conflicted feelings! On the other hand that many diamonds seem like such an overkill - but they are all from heirloom pieces and recycled! In the end i really love it!
What a sustainable, and meaningful new-old engagement ring.
The tools are so much cooler now than they were in my ‘70s high school jewelry classes. Molds shattering in the spinner was so sad and 3D printers were only a dream.
New goldsmith video?? Yessss
My fiance and I both love our ring. Thank you so much! Love the video!
Jordan you did such a wonderful wonderful job!! We are so happy with the ring. You made the whole process so seamless for us and the end product is a ring we can pass down forever! You will always be apart of our journey together and we can’t thank you enough! :)
Great use of a client's stones! It is always a difficult job to take a bunch of odd ball stones and make them into a modern piece of jewelry. I love how this ring came out!
This ring was gorgeous and the music WAS PERFECT.
I love the ring! You’re brilliant!
I have a ring made of the engagement rings of the women in my family. The original settings were typical, but the bands were large & almost warm through. We took everything to a small jeweler & asked him to put them together. He did a wonderful job. It’s a beautiful ring & I wear it often. Wish I could share a pic with you.
You curated something wonderful from those old pieces that easily could have ended up sold for scrap. I watched the whole process and am still amazed. I am impressed. Hope you feel proud of what you achieved.
That ring is gorgeous. You are a true craftsman for sure.
It's beautiful! I've never thought such a ring would be my style but just seeing all the meaning behind it and the love you put into making it, it turned out to be so gorgeous and makes me think I might consider a ring like this one day!
Man this channel is so cool. You only have a few true youtube videos but I've already got a really clear view of your style, it's so calming without being slow or boring. I get to look at pretty rings and listen to you talk about something your passionate about all the while the atmosphere stays chill and entertaining. I hope the youtube gods are kind to you and your videos, you deserve it :)
Wow. People need to see just what is involved when they get jewelry made, or remade into a new piece. Absolutely fantastic!
This video made me cry. So glad I found you through the viral video to get to your real content! It is even better.
This is lovely. I love asymmetrical clusters. We turned my mother's old 25 year anniversary ring from my father into a cluster piece reworked and its very meaningful. Your work turned out just perfectly. So fun to watch
I’m not a jewelry person…..this is absolutely beautiful.
The ariana video may have been viral, but YOU, your craft, your personality, your content is what created an audience and a community. Loved every video you've made. You're bringing a little bit of sparkle (pun intended) to peoples lives when it is needed most.
I love the idea of recycling jewelry!! Definitely carries some more meaning and is a more sustainable way
Beautiful! How special for them to have a lovely ring that also has family history with it but featuring a modern take!
WOW! Things have sure changed since I did this back in the 60's. Bravo!!! Loved this!
The design, the concept (merging stones from both families), the recycling aspect, and your incredible craftsmanship make this a very special piece, indeed. Well Done.
brb sobbing into my basket of fries, this was beautiful!
I've literally never seen a cluster ring I liked. This is gorgeous!! And I ADORE the sentiment behind it. So precious.
Love your style and love your vibe!!
What a beautiful way to bring 2 family's together ! The ring is gorgeous 🥰
This is so cool! I designed my wedding band with diamonds from my maternal grandmother's earrings, my promise ring, my Mom's wedding set and my gold class ring plus the gold combining all components. I love it still. An homage to Art Deco, my favorite. I'm also a sucker for migraine work. 💜💕💚
That was a sweet story. Great idea to take all those diamonds and put them into one pretty setting. It turned out just beautiful. I can see why the couple was so thrilled. Good style, beautiful settings.
Love seeing the customers reaction, hope to see an episode two for sure👍
I appreciate how unaffected your channel is, none of that performance for likes. It's likeable just for being down to earth. And great fabrication, a window into GOLD -smithing, as opposed to silversmithing. Fresh!
I've been wanting do this for along time with some family pieces too. One piece is my grandmother's wedding band. I really appreciate the care you put into . Gorgeous
I love that ring! It is so unique yet classic and classy at the same time. Lucky bride 🙂.
Thanks for showing us how you create new pieces from old. So informative!
It's good that they loved it. Not my personal style. Always nice to see happy faces when you do custom work (I sew items and make simple jewelry)
I love this channel. I live in Washington State. Wish I had money to get some jewelry made from old jewelry. My Grandmother's wedding ring , my grandparents mined the gold themselves when they lived in Alaska.
I help my customers come up with new designs for their old rings. I try not to use their gold because sometimes you will get some porosity in the casting. Instead I give them credit for their gold. I've designed rings, necklaces and bracelets. Disclosure, I don't do the goldsmithing, I have 2 master goldsmiths that do the actual work. I'm familiar with all the steps, just don't do the work. Nice job on the ring!
As a science teacher and jewelry lover, it is great to see how many times you use a vacuum pump!
Such a stunning design. The history those pieces had that now will create a new history in that cluster. The asymmetrical design is both vintage and modern
This was by far the coolest thing I have seen on RUclips in quite some time. Awesome job!
I loved that ring. I think the idea of recycled gold is perfect.
Yay you're wearing a mask during mixing!!
Thought the same thing! Much better than holding his breath. Lol
OMG that pearl ring with the 1mm band on your website is perfection.
Beautiful! Cannot wait for more in this series. My husband and I used the stones and gold from three family rings for my engagement ring and designed it with our jeweler. It is so deeply meaningful to wear something from my family members who are no longer with us and remember them every time I see my ring on my hand. ❤️
I stumbled across your portfolio website on accident back in November and your videos started popping up on my RUclips recommended page in December when my bf started talking about getting engaged more seriously. I think this is a sign we go through you for my engagement/wedding ring! I love your work and enjoy your step by step videos!
Watching the open the ring was so heartwarming
Love the idea or upcycling old jewelery that is not worn anymore. I wish we had jewelry that gets past on in the family. I'll have to start a tradition I guess.
Amazing! Reusing old jewelry is so meaningful.
hooooolllllyyyyyy fck that's gorgeous!!!!! my mom had her wedding ring cut off last time she was on life support. Ive shown her all your vids and shes so excited that its even possible to have it fixed in general. she has Multiple Sclerosis and is quadriplegic so she's not able to wear it but wants to get it remade for my daughter. My dad committed suicide 15 yrs ago right before their 26th wedding anniversary and I just wanted to say thank you for giving her hope and an idea on what to do. she now wants to combine their wedding rings together like you've done here and surprise my daughter with it on her 16th birthday next year. whenever we get the funds and idea of exactly what she wants together I know who we can trust to do it now. Pls never stop making these videos. just the relief of knowing something great can come from something tragic and its not just lost is indescribable. thank you!
I apologize for my f bomb lol I couldn't help it... 😅
This is an art. End product is just gorgeous.
I like the use of the 3D printer. The ring appeared lovely . He made a ring with a lot of small diamonds and made the ring popl
Wow, it turned out beautiful!
I would definitely say YES a million times. The craftmanship is 👌🏼
I loved the HGTV style ring makeover! You got the perfect music for the reveal haha😂
I'm subscribing. 50 years ago I created my first mold, and cast in gold, in a high school jewelry class at the age of 16 but haven't done any work since. (Gold was $36 an ounce.) The steps haven't changed, but I loved seeing the new tools of the trade.
Never stop making these
That's really cool, new jewelry add more uses the one
Your craftmanship and attention to detail are so amaing. In a perfect world this is exactly what I would do with my handed down jewelry. The idea of merging old pieces into one wearable symbol of all that came before is awe inspiring.
Thank you much for your videos!! Your videos helped me decided to pick a moissanite center stone for my engagement ring! You made me feel confident with my choice. Thank you so much!!
So interesting how similar casting rings and making dentures are… I used to work for a prosthodontist and we had our own lab and processed all of our own dentures/hybrids/overdentures etc and the process is QUITE similar. Fascinating
I cannot believe how complicated and difficult the whole process is, and so fascinating!
Wow, you are an Amazing craftsman, the final result was stunning!!
You are so incredibly likeable and I love seeing more of your humor sneak into videos. Thanks for sharing your world with us!
She genuinely loved it. That was a good idea that came to fruition very well. Also, I really like your watch band. 👍🧩
I’m not sure why I didn’t think about the fact that jewelry making requires so much chemistry!
When my mom’s parents got married they couldn’t afford a wedding set, but my father’s mom gave them a set from when she was married to my paternal grandpa before he passed. When they could afford their own, it was given to my aunt and uncle, who gave it to me. I had the diamond in its setting cut off and soldered into the center of a cross for my mother, and had the band straightened and a bail attached for my father. When they pass I’ll keep my mother’s and give my brother my father’s.