{"id":200715,"date":"2025-04-23T13:39:14","date_gmt":"2025-04-23T13:39:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/antique-2\/2025-may-is-gold-month-celebrating-six-different-makers-gem-gossip\/"},"modified":"2025-04-23T13:39:14","modified_gmt":"2025-04-23T13:39:14","slug":"2025-may-is-gold-month-celebrating-six-different-makers-gem-gossip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=200715","title":{"rendered":"2025 May Is Gold Month \u2014 Celebrating Six Different Makers – Gem Gossip"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Jewelry designer, or maker, is a job title for a very small population within our entirely large world \u2013 it is one so special for so many reasons. To be a maker, you have to be talented, creative, able to convert ideas into reality and so much more. Every maker has a unique story<\/strong> \u2013 their background and influences weave together to form art. The art is fine karat gold jewelry! My favorite thing!<\/p>\n

I feel so lucky to have this opportunity each year to interview six different makers<\/strong> of my choosing to get to know them a bit better, to feature their karat gold jewelry they create, and learn why and how each prefers to work with such a fine metal. As the price of gold continues to soar, I know the talent of these artists will rise above pricing increases. Buyers want to connect with artists who pour their heart and soul into pieces. They want to put their money toward gold jewelry that is handcrafted with care vs. made in a factory. And the price of gold will never overrule this.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m excited to show and share with my audience these six makers for May is Gold Month<\/strong>, and get their take on this precious metal we all love to celebrate each May \u2013 GOLD!<\/p>\n

Our May Is Gold Month<\/strong><\/a> features have kicked off this week and every Wednesday<\/strong> there will be a featured maker interview posted on my Instagram<\/strong> <\/a>account. Every maker in this feature uses karat gold within their designs and has agreed to voice their take on this special metal. Hope you enjoy!<\/p>\n

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Palm Sunday<\/strong><\/h5>\n
How is karat gold important in your work?\u00a0<\/b><\/h6>\n

I think it goes back to when I first started to think about making jewelry. I was first inspired to do that when we were traveling in Greece and Italy and we saw all of the ancient jewelry in their museums. It was all still so beautiful and golden; it looked like it had been made yesterday despite being thousands of years old. When we came back from those trips, that\u2019s when I started to play around with metal and that has since been my inspiration: to make jewelry that looks like maybe it came out of an archaeological dig \u2013 that it could be modern, but but it could also be a thousand years old.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s also important to me to give my customers something that they\u2019re going to invest in and it\u2019s going to either keep its value or increase in value. Gold is indestructible, so I love they can pass it down to future generations, and who knows, maybe one day their jewelry will end up in a museum.<\/p>\n

Why do you like working with karat gold?<\/b><\/h6>\n

I love working with gold because I tend to have a really heavy hand. When I first started out making jewelry, I was working with silver and I would keep the torch on it too long and it would melt. Or I would hammer it in the wrong spot and it would bend completely out of shape. I like that 14 karat gold is pretty sturdy and forgiving so I can have that heavy hand and not have to worry about either accidentally melting it when I\u2019m soldering or possibly hammering in the wrong spot. And then, when I give it to my customers, they\u2019re going to be able to wear it every day and not have to worry about it bending out of shape or scratching too easily (or having to polish it all the time!). So it\u2019s really nice that I can have my heavy hand when I\u2019m making jewelry and my customers can also have a \u201cheavy hand\u201d when they\u2019re wearing it every day.<\/p>\n

Learn more about Palm Sunday here.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

\"DMDmetal\"<\/p>\n

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DMD Metal<\/strong><\/h5>\n
How is karat gold important in your work?\u00a0<\/b><\/h6>\n

For me, gold is transcendent on so many levels. It holds value for generations. It is a material that has a special place for many ceremonial and spiritual events. Of all the precious metals, gold in particular has so much lore and magic and mystery behind it. Goldsmiths were associated with shamans in certain cultures. Much of my work was born out of ancient techniques, involving reverse carving and lost wax casting, so the use of gold makes that connection important to me.<\/p>\n

Why do you like working with karat gold?<\/b><\/h6>\n

It\u2019s such a durable and malleable metal for jewelry. A lot of my work has cast components, which are easier to cast and reproduce fine detail in gold, as opposed to platinum. Its natural color and luster creates a perfect complement to almost any color of diamond and gemstone. Beyond that, it\u2019s a material that I can be expressive with beyond just creating a simple frame for a gemstone. Even after working with it for years, I am still figuring out new ways to bring out its range of luster through texture and engraving techniques. In some pieces, like my composition rings, I am trying to build an almost hidden visual narrative with a range of surface finishes. Oftentimes, I am combining those finishes to play off gemstone shapes or areas of pav\u00e9 or pierced areas. I am endlessly on the search for new combinations of sparkle and detail.<\/p>\n

Learn more about DMD Metal here.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

\"Casey<\/p>\n

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Casey Perez Jewelry<\/strong><\/h5>\n
How is karat gold important in your work?\u00a0<\/b><\/h6>\n

Gold has been part of human history for thousands of years, and I love that when I work with it, I\u2019m stepping into that lineage. It\u2019s still valued today for many of the same reasons it always has been \u2014 because it lasts, because it carries meaning, because it endures. And even with all the modern tools available now, the fundamental ways we with gold haven\u2019t really changed. Techniques like casting, setting, and soldering have been used for centuries. That kind of continuity really resonates with me. It reminds me that I\u2019m part of something bigger \u2014 a long line of makers who\u2019ve used this same material to create pieces meant to hold memory and meaning. And there\u2019s something about the physical weight of gold, too. It\u2019s got some heft \u2014 when you pick up a gold piece, you don\u2019t just see it, you feel it. That weight gives the piece a presence and a permanence that I really love.<\/p>\n

Why do you like working with karat gold?<\/b><\/h6>\n

Gold has always felt different to work with\u2014not only because of its value, but because of the meaning it holds. Across time and cultures, people have turned to gold to mark what matters: commitment, celebration, memory. It feels like an honor to be part of that tradition.
When I first started making jewelry, I couldn\u2019t afford to work with gold, but it was something I very much aspired to one day. So when I finally had the opportunity to create with it, it felt like an important milestone. Even now, working with gold makes me slow down, be intentional, and really consider every aspect of what I\u2019m creating\u2014from the structure of the design to the smallest details in how it\u2019s finished and polished.<\/p>\n

Beyond that, there\u2019s so much I appreciate about the material itself. The warmth and richness of gold\u2019s color and the subtle differences you see depending on the karat. I also love how gold wears over time, gathering small marks and scuffs that only add to its character. And the fact that gold is endlessly recyclable\u2014that you can melt it down and transform it into something new\u2014gives it a sense of renewal and continuity that\u2019s really meaningful to me.
All of that makes working with gold incredibly rewarding. It\u2019s a material that holds onto the care and thought you put into it, carrying those decisions forward for generations.<\/p>\n

Learn more about Casey Perez Jewelry here.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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DeForrest Fine<\/strong><\/h5>\n
How is karat gold important in your work?\u00a0<\/b><\/h6>\n

Gold is important in my work because when I decided to start my own line after being a bench jeweler for many years I knew almost immediately that what I wanted to create was fine high end jewelry. To me that means working in gold. The first few pieces I made for DeForrest Fine were in silver and as my following started to rapidly grow I realized I need to switch gears immediately to ensure I was attracting the right clientele, collectors of fine jewelry. I took the risk and ordered my first batch of gold and decided to just go all in on my business to see just how successful I could make it. Ill never forget selling my first piece of and having the realization that I had a real chance of making this happen, of having my own line and being able to make a living doing the thing I\u2019d wanted to do since I was a little girl. I strive to create pieces that people will treasure forever and that will hopefully become family heirlooms. Having a piece that will never tarnish, that will hold or increase in value over time, that is expertly crafted and set with rare or much sought after gemstones makes gold the only choice in my mind.<\/p>\n

Why do you like working with karat gold?<\/b><\/h6>\n

Like probably every jeweler out there I am seduced by the materials we get to work with. I\u2019ve worked with every metal out there and nothing compares to gold, especially 18k yellow or higher, its just such a clean beautiful material to work with. It solders beautifully, pierces wonderfully and engraving 18k yellow is so effortless it can feel like you\u2019re engraving butter. There is a real tactile pleasure I get out of working with gold because of these things. I love how all of the different finishes look on yellow gold and that is another thing that is really fun to experiment with. Having worked with everything from copper to silver, to platinum and bronze, gold, specifically yellow gold is the obvious choice for me and most fine jewelers because of the properties I just listed. There is really no other option in my mind.<\/p>\n

Learn more about DeForrest Fine here.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

\"BruceNYC\"<\/p>\n

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Bruce NYC<\/strong><\/h5>\n
How is karat gold important in your work?\u00a0<\/b><\/h6>\n

Gold is at the heart of everything I create. It\u2019s not just a beautiful material \u2014 it carries a sense of permanence, meaning, and history that aligns deeply with how I want people to experience my jewelry.<\/p>\n

When I first started my business, I didn\u2019t have much extra money, but I knew I wanted to create a solid gold jewelry collection \u2014 something lasting and meaningful. I made one piece, and when it sold, I could make the next. I built it slowly, piece by piece, being scrappy and resourceful and trusting that my love for the material and the craft would carry me forward, eventually building into a full collection.<\/p>\n

Sustainability is also at the core of my business, so I work exclusively with solid, recycled, and fair-mined 14k and 18k gold. As a material, it has an incredible ability to be renewed without ever losing its integrity, which means the pieces I make can last for generations without putting new strain on the environment.<\/p>\n

I see each piece as part of a bigger story \u2014 connecting the past, present, and future \u2014 and gold is the perfect medium for that kind of lasting connection. It holds both emotional and intrinsic value. It wears beautifully over time, developing a soft, natural patina that adds depth and richness. It becomes more personal the longer it\u2019s worn. It\u2019s warm, it glows, and has a quiet strength that makes people feel something when they wear it.<\/p>\n

Why do you like working with karat gold?<\/b><\/h6>\n

There\u2019s a soulfulness to gold that I\u2019ve never found in any other material. I love how it feels \u2014 its warmth, its weight, the way it\u2019s soft and solid at the same time \u2013 both when I\u2019m working it and wearing it. It\u2019s so responsive and malleable, yielding beautifully to heat and pressure, then the finished piece is powerful and lasting. That balance of fluidity and durability deeply inspires my craft.<\/p>\n

Working with gold also challenges me as a maker in the best way \u2014 compared to other metals, it\u2019s more forgiving and consistent to work with but it also demands precision and respect. It offers endless opportunities for exploration and allows me to create pieces that feel substantial, personal, and rooted in longevity.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s also something about the weight of gold that I just love. Solid gold jewelry doesn\u2019t just look good \u2014 it feels good. I\u2019m a stickler for keeping my pieces completely solid \u2014 I never hollow them out. To me, the weight and integrity of a piece are as essential as its design. When you hold it, you can feel that it\u2019s meant to last.<\/p>\n

Gold has a rich, grounded presence that makes the jewelry more than just an object. It invites an emotional connection. It doesn\u2019t shout; it endures. And it\u2019s the kind of material you can keep learning from, no matter how long you\u2019ve been working with it.<\/p>\n

Learn more about Bruce NYC here.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

This sponsored post was brought to you in collaboration with May Is Gold Month<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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