A Way To Remember.
A Way To Remember.
Some jewelry has more meaning than others and these two rings are the perfect example. These are ash rings, meaning they contain the human ash of a loved one. The rings were a private custom commission and filled with meaning, in more ways than one.
The rings are made out of Platinum, a hard life long-lasting metal, and contain a hollow Platinum rod hidden under the wave-like structure that contains the ashes. The handmade miniature container was sealed to never be opened. The ashes were placed in the handmade container by Susan in front of the two women who now wear these priceless rings. Susan built special tools in order to do this and practiced with fireplace ash- which she found out is very different from human ash.
The ash is from a dynamic gentleman named Benjamin, the son, and brother of the wearers of these rings. He was into anything that moved, such as surfing and skateboarding, which is why the wave design, his symbol of joy, was incorporated.
The Diamonds and Emeralds set in the ring on the left are the birthstones of the four family members and worn by his sister. The baguette diamonds set in the ring on the right represent the four family members and worn by his mother.
The rings have a lot of symbolism that is private between the family and Susan.
Welcome, from Susan!
Welcome to the new blog, Through The Loope!
Welcome to the Susan Helmich Fine Jewelry Blog, Through The Loope!
Here, you will find all sorts of interesting and helpful points I have to offer you about wearing and caring for your fine jewelry and precious gemstones. One of the most satisfying aspects of my business experience is sharing industry news and critical technical information with my clientele. “Knowledge is Power” and I believe in sharing the knowledge I’ve garnered over 45 years with You, My Client, and most precious jewel in my Atelier!
The world of fine jewelry is a magical place where romance and finance meet face to face! I hope you find these stories helpful and inspiring, bringing joy and appreciation of all that glitters in your world!
~ Susan Helmich
What is Women Wednesday?
Women Wednesday! Celebrating Women of Influence and Inspiration.
What Is Women Wednesday?
If you follow us on social media, and you should, then you have seen our Women Wednesday posts each week. The concept of Women Wednesday came from Susans love of women and the power that they bring to the world. Women are often the behind the scenes driving force and not always recognized, at least not immediately, for their accomplishments and contributions. Women Wednesday is a way for us to highlight these women! Women that inspire us, motivate us, have changed the world in the fields of medicine, music, art, science, technology, finance, education and many more.
We have, and will continue, to feature women from around the world from all racial, social, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Many of the women have inspired and influenced Susan personally in her life through song, accomplishments, activism and more. We also love highlighting women who have changed the course of history and inspired other women to do the same!
We will post the stories of these women here, along with our social media, in hopes that you find a little inspiration yourself!