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Wedding

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'Together in Pink and Blue'--2009
Comfort fit Platinum wedding bands with (Gypsy set) natural pink Diamond and heat treated blue Diamond.


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Wedding

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'Wave'--2008
14 Karat White Gold.
Each band is made of two parts that fit together perfectly as this couple does. One half has a Gold fused texture that represents the male and the other half has a smooth finish that represents the female.

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Wedding

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'Union'--2010
14 Karat White Gold and Sapphires.

Created for a couple that wanted the ring to represent both of them and their 'Union'. The ring is composed of two parts that join together (by internal pins) as they have and each half represents one of them. The half shown in this picture has 4 gypsy-set sapphires, her birthstone. 

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Mokume-Gane Wedding Bands

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Mokume-gane (木目金   Mokume-Gane) 
is a m
​ixed-metal laminate with distinctive layered patterns. The name was borrowed from one type of pattern created in the forging of swords and other edged weapons in ancient Japan.
First made in 17th-century Japan, the mixed-metal was used only for sword fittings until the Meiji era, when the decline of the Katana industry forced artisans to create purely decorative items instead. 


The inventor, Denbei Shoami (1651–1728), initially called his product "guri bori" for its simplest form's resemblance to Guri, a type of carved lacquerwork with alternating layers of red and black. Other historical names for it were "Kasumi-Uchi" (cloud metal), "Itame-Gane" (wood-grain metal), and "Yosefuki".

The name Mokume-Gane translates “wood grain metal” and represents the wood grain patterns of the technique. The finished product displays myriad layers of coloured metals rippling and flowing in various directions. Each piece of metal is forged and worked by hand to achieve unique patterns. Mokume-Gane is a very difficult and time consuming process.


Mokume-Gane is created using precious and non-ferrous metals such as Platinum, Gold, Palladium, Silver, Copper, Brass and other traditional Japanese alloys. 

Cynosure Jewelry proudly manufactures the Mokumé-Gané billets at its studio, using the traditional Japanese techniques in metallurgy combined with the latest high tech equipment to achieve "Fused Bonding Mokume-Gane billets" as is was made in the 17th century in Japan.


These, unique and beautiful pieces of jewelry are designed by Shannon Kennedy and Juan Bohorquez.


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What our customers have to say

Got to spend a little more time with my son's ring after returning home. I just wanted to say what a wonderful job you did!
I think you've not only captured the spirit of the piece but also added your own brilliance. I love the ring even more now.

 -Dwight
Saturday's PMC boot camp with Shannon was fantastic.
The amount I learned on Saturday was overwhelming (in a good way)--
I'm filled with inspiration and ideas and can't wait to purchase PMC and tools and take more workshops.

-Nancy
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  • Home
  • SHORT WORKSHOPS
    • Silver Ring with Tube Set Stone
    • Water Cast Ring with Enamel Workshop
    • Stacked Rings Workshop
    • Silver 'Spinner' Ring
    • Silver Ring with Cabochon
    • Silver Band Workshop
    • Rolling Ring Workshop
    • Stamped Ring and Pendant
    • Precious Metal Clay- Make a Pendant Workshop
    • Silver Hoop Earrings with Charms
    • Pebble Ring Workshop
    • Non-acid Etching - Copper Cuff Bracelet
    • Metalsmithing - Forged Sterling Silver Bangle
  • Classes
    • Enamelling Classes
    • Precious Metal Clay Classes >
      • Precious Metal Clay Boot Camp
      • Precious Metal Clay - Rings Only
      • Precious Metal Clay Level I
    • Jewelry Making & Metalsmithing Classes >
      • Jewelry Making Level I
      • Stone Setting Level I
      • Metalsmithing Bootcamp
      • Stone Setting Bootcamp
      • Class Calendar
      • A Peek at Our Studio
    • Wedding/Anniversary Band Workshop
    • How to Register & Pay for Your Class
    • Ottawa School of Arts-Ottawa
  • Shop Jewelry
  • Portfolio
    • Wedding
    • Jewelry
    • Cufflinks
    • Wall Installations
  • Jewelry Design/Other Services
    • 3D Design for your Dream Jewelry
    • Engagement
    • Wedding
    • Concept Jewelry
    • Anniversary
    • Product Development for Craft Artists -- NEW !
  • Fingerprint Charms
  • Book Your FINGERPRINT Apppontment
  • Contact Us
  • About Us
  • Links
  • How to register for a Class
  • cynosure jewelry blog
    • Exhibitions >
      • Current and Upcoming Exhibitions
      • Past Exhibitions