EYE VOID

I love this new patch by Brooklyn artist Josh Slater. Click here if you want to get one for yourself. I think I have to buy another one because I can't decide where to iron on, my one and only coveted patch.

Ring News! New Rings!

Ouroboros in 14k rose. Dreikanter Ancient Wide 22 k yellow, with marquise diamond & Dreikanter Ancient Narrow.

Dreikanters are already at Catbird. The Ouroboros will arrive in about a week.

September Sweetie!

Dear Robin,

So, the rings are FABULOUS!!!!!!!! I can't thank you enough. You have no idea how much all this means to me. I also LOVED the packaging, and that you typed on a paper bag; the wooden boxes with black ribbon is a fantastic idea! And thank you for the beautiful card made of recycled paper!!!

Rob absolutely LOVES his ring! And I am also extremely happy with the look of mine - the only thing is, it might still be a touch too small. I am going to wear it for a few more days and if it keeps bothering me I will send it back to you just to make it a little bigger. But I really like how thin these rings are! Very comfortable and unique!!!

I found your page on Facebook and clicked "LIKE". Will recommend to all my friends!!!

Thank you so much and kind regards,
Naomi

bigger twigs

we have a new ring heading over to Catbird. it's from the same tree that made our classic Brilliant Twig Ring. we hunted for a larger branch last spring and over the summer, made this heftier version. Seen here in 22k, matte finish. ask the 'birdettes to see the new O'Big Twig Rings.

Favorite Late August Almost September Email

I hate myself for not letting you know that the ring arrived and the size is perfect. Thank you AGAIN for all of your help and for being such a wonderful designer!
Tracey & Angela

twigs that fit together

we had another request to see how the plain twig band with a curve would look with a marquise. not, bad... not bad, at all!

memento mori

some sketches for the inside of the memento mori band. maybe we'll get around to lining the outside of a band with one of these guys...

mysterious shapes afoot

working on new rings inspired by this rock formation.

from wiki: a dreikanter is a type of ventifact that typically forms in desert or periglacial environments due to the abrasive action of blowing sand. dreikanters exhibit a characteristic three-faced pyramidal shape. the word dreikanter is a german word meaning "a three-sider."

Marquise Twig x 2!

14k yellow gold & 14k white gold.

gold-flecked ringlets

a dreamy little bird sent me this picture of bsweets hoops on a summer beauty.

Yawn!

The receiver of a kitty ring sent us this picture today on the arrival of her bsweets. Ms. Fangs goes by the name, Eleanor Cash.
Congratulation Karen, to you & your sweetie on your upcoming wedding!!! And thank you for the picture!

Nicest Email for August!!

Hi Robin,

I absolutely love my brilliant twig engagement ring and twig marquee curve band! I can't image more beautiful, unique and special rings to symbolize my marriage. They're stunning! The level personalization you provided in creating them and sizing them for me has been unmatched and the customer service you provided is just incredible.

Thank you, thank you, thank you!
-C.P.

Summer Proposal!

Hello,

The holiday to NY was great, just a bit too hot to enjoy it fully as we couldn't see everything we wanted to see. But that just means we will need to come to NY again... which is hardly a chore.

As you can see from the picture Shellie said yes to my proposal at the top of the empire state building. Thank you so much for the help with the ring.

Regards

Antique Finish

Not a huge difference seen here between shiny and matte. It's much easier to see the contrast in person. Matte below:

Shiny:

Nice fit!

Here's how pretty the Brilliant Twig ring and the Marquise Twig with a Curve look together.

ittersweets new yor

photo by evan miller.

for Audrey

turquoise & 20k gold.

Memento Mori

Just made this for Catbird. It's the only one with emerald eyes, and the only one, for someone very dear. Rest in peace.

Naomi's Bracelet! Happy Birthday from t.r.h. Made by Bittersweets NY.

18k rose gold: 75% gold, 5% silver, 20% copper.

add heat.

anneal, mill, repeat.

more milling.

make links.

stamp tag.

many hours later: assembled and polished.

New Lily Royale - Full Carat

6.2mm rose cut white diamond & 14k rose gold. Will arrive at Catbird on May 15th. Check in with them if you want to see it in person. Thank you to Michiyo & Dana who were recently inquiring about the Lily Royale with a full carat. It is finally finished, been meaning to do this for many years! New Lily Leaf band coming up! Stay tuned.

i spy!

my favorite birdie sent me an email regarding this tumblr. look at the little baby vamp (yay!), the gorgeous nails (double yay!) and check out the bracelet that she makes using a real lily! so beautifully done.

jason & megan

thank you for sharing your bsweets moment with us, jt and megan! if you want to see the whole video click here. this is soooo sweet, featuring the cutest "moving in" scene ever, on the planet earth!

new memento mori

working on a new memento mori piece. here is the first phase in wax.

cast in brass and halved so we can hollow out the inside.

here, it's in silver and cut in more pieces to work on details like the teeth and that little nose bone.

close up of top teeth. used a 8/0 blade to cut the teeth and diamond bits to carve in some detail. working on the lower jaw today!

Customer Request

Top view of the Lily Royale on a finger.

Ancient Roman Design

Just finished a pair of 22k and emerald earrings yesterday. If anyone is interested in learning ancient techniques of goldsmithing, check out Fredricka Kulicke's classes in New Jersey. Freddie is the best teacher ever!

Lily Royale

We just made a really pretty Lily Royale with a .42 carat diamond. Currently working on a new Lily that will feature a full carat.

playing the piano

i know we already posted this cutie, but i could not resist this pic of siobhan doing her best jerry lee impersonation. thanks for the photos julee! xoxoxo r

Making 22k

Taking classes with Freddie Kulicke and she is an amazing teacher. Anyone out there that wants to learn how to make jewelry should check out her site. More to come...


Gold, silver and copper.



Crucible.


Ready for the mill.

Customer Request

White gold Brilliant Twig Ring with platinum Twig Eternity ring with a curve.

Ruby Royale

Just finished a Twig Royale with all rubies and 14k yellow. The bezel reads, "the best is yet to be."

Siobhan!

Siobhan is so cute in her bunny hat and Bittersweets t shirt!

Bsweets luvs Kendra Morris

Watch Concrete Waves video here
Kendra's 5 favorite things including Bsweets here.

Ryan & Jen

Hey!
My husband Ryan and I got married four years ago and of course we used the baby vamp and big vamp Bittersweets rings as our forever wedded bliss rings and I thought I'd pass along this photo of the old man, who is a Taxidermist, hard at work...
xxJen

Bittersweets Duo!

We are also super happy with the combination. I'm just sad now that I have to wait to get married to wear my new ring :) -Kristen

adorable audrey + clever chad = tlf

Hi there!

My name is Aubrey-my roommate is Chad...he asked me to marry him this past October-I said yes. He's my "BFF" and makes me giggle. We met and started dated in Driver's Ed in high school and I think he's like the coolest guy ever...anywho, the ring is a double earthworm wrapped around a diamond-and it had been taken off of the website about 2 years ago (I think?) I remember showing it to him-thinking how unique and beautiful it was, and how sad I was when it was discontinued...We went on a road trip to see Niagra Falls for our 9th anniversary, and we were about to leave the hotel room to go get some dindins, and he asked me to marry him-I can't recall the exact way he said it, but I'm pretty sure I said "yeah, cool!" and then he opened the box and it was the earthworm ring. I know he and you guys went through alot of work getting/making the ring-you didn't have to, but you did, and it is incredibly lovely!

Luvs and Hugs,

Aubrey

letter rings: everything burns

I received my rings a few days ago and love them! I'm sending a picture if you'd like to put it on your blog. The meaning behind these rings comes from a quote from 'The Gargoyle' by Andrew Davidson. The quote reads, "Everything burns if the flame is hot enough. The world is nothing but a crucible.".

I've wanted them for such a long time and I'm so happy I went ahead and purchased them! Delivery was fast too! You've definitely found a repeat customer!

-Lyndsay

teepee the wonder dog!

email titled: how to avoid soggy paws!

rachel

giant gold hoops on a pretty lady.

SOBs December 17th.

What does this have to do with Bittersweets, you ask? Bittersweets has a secret in-house DJ - MR. Reaganomics. We are going to show our support for the coolest DJ battle in herstory. The rules are; songs with a female lead, or lady producer. We are so there.

And here's Fanny!