Last year when my then-fiancée and I were looking for a unique way to express our loving union we stumbled on an interesting forging and milling technique that produces beautifully patterned pieces. It is a difficult technique to master, and most jewelers have never heard of it. So, after spending some time researching the local scene here in Kansas City, my (now :D ) wife and I found our way into Goodden Jewelers due to the incredibly positive reviews of their custom designed works and friendly atmosphere.\r
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In retrospect, those positive reviews were, if anything, understated. Elizabeth and Rick welcomed us in like family members. Elizabeth took this completely new work as an artistic challenge and we all agreed to work in close collaboration to explore the medium of Mokume Gane ? the fusing of two metals to create a unique and elegant pattern. Four months, several proto-types, and the most beautifully wrought bookmark later, we found ourselves holding two incredibly gorgeous ring
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