Photo of Jim's crest ring
Saturday, March 6, 2010 at 6:00AM A week or so ago, I showed you the design I came up for my crest ring. A personal crest is a helpful visual reminder of our unique identity. My design included very specific symbols that reveal how God has re-named me and called me. [See previous post, "Creating a personal crest" for the original design on paper, and an explanation of the different symbols on the ring.]
Below is a photo of how the actual ring turned out.
As I worked with the designer, we decided to turn the sword sideways and have the blade wrap around the ring. In addition, the musical whole-note is on the back of the ring and not visible in the photo. I think it turned out really well.
The jeweler I worked with, deSignet International, was fantastic and reasonably priced. They have a website, but are physically located near Niagra Falls. Their designers - Harry, Bob, and Reg - were very helpful and talked me through the process. They were open to my ideas while providing the experience I didn't have to translate my thoughts into reality. I have no problem recommending them to you. On their website, you can see lots of designs for men and women, and they enjoy custom work, as they did for me.
Hope this gives you ideas for remembering your own identity.
Reader Comments (2)
Hi Jim,
Wow, that turned out beautifully! I checked out their website...and I love all the Celtic-inspired jewelry!. It is evident that the artists have a real passion for their pieces!
Meredith
Thanks, Meredith. It really is a meaningful piece for me and I love the idea of having a physical representation of a spiritual reality.