Fail Jewelry

Repurposing is one of my favorite jobs - nothing lives its best life in a drawer, safe or box under the bed. Bring it out into the light where it can be seen, loved ones remembered, and milestones marked.

This was a family heirloom pear shaped diamond that was put into a new minimal and organic bezel of 14k Fairmined gold for Julia and Andy. Paired with my wave contour band, this makes a pretty spectacular set if you ask me. I’m always so honored to play a part in such a special day 💕 Congrats you two on your upcoming wedding!!!

Another custom ring from the archives with a stunning 1 carat oval natural diamond flanked with 6 fair-trade Australian teal sapphires from . I especially love the texture and rustic quality of the bezel settings around the stones.
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A minimal and elegant bezel set diamond on a wide hammered band. This was a custom project from several years ago getting a little love.
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A custom wedding set from a while back with champagne diamonds in Fairmined yellow gold. (I really am trying to get caught up here with all of the work I do and never post!) One was inspired by the Great Barrier Band, but we wanted to go wider with a more cigar band look, and the second is an imperfect smooth texture with small clusters of champagne diamonds. I love that both rings nod to each other but still express the individual style of each of the wearers.
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I’ve made a few custom creations in the style of the Shoal collection, my very first find jewelry collection launched over 10 years ago in 2015. This collection is still one of my strongest and in my opinion, most unique. The process is organic and I can’t fully predict how the pieces turn out which makes it particularly challenging for custom. I’ve added on to the collection here and there but it’s feeling like I might need to really dive in and create a new mini collection to add in given its resurgence in popularity recently.
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Allie & Lauren eloped this fall in Oregon and it looked like a truly magical day! I’m honored to have played a small part in creating these rings for them and helping them symbolize their love and commitment to each other ❤️
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Ethical fair-trade Malawi sapphire from flanked by champagne diamonds in the semi-custom Flanking Band and a champagne diamond Wide Constellation Band all cast in 14k Fairmined gold.
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Save the date! I’ll be popping up with Li’l Fail at the Hotel Saint Cecilia again Sunday 12/14 for a very special holiday shopping event with . It’s free and open to the public so if you haven’t checked out the grounds of this historic property, now is your chance!

Also I’ll have the new Ebb collection previewed here and online SOON!

Sneak Peek of the new Ebb collection (launching later this month) THIS Saturday at The Fabric of Austin Exhibition presented by the Central Texas Fashion Coalition!
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I am finishing this collection as you read this and am thrilled to have it on display for this exhibition. It’s a bit of a departure with larger cast silver pieces and a smooth molten finish. Oh and cabochons! Did I pique your interest? Come and see it first!
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506 Congress Ave
Saturday 11/8 : Opening Party
6pm : Doors, bites and sips
7pm : Talk with local style figures: “Shaping Austin’s Fashion Identity”
8pm : Women of Jazz performance
10pm: Doors close
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is the biggest slow fashion community in Texas and an ecosystem providing opportunities and resources to local small businesses. I’m thrilled to be a new member and can’t wait to help build and support this community 🤝

Sometimes SH*T happens…

Created this one of a kind ring with some beautiful 1/2 moon salt and pepper diamonds because I wanted to, not for a commission. I decided to get it cast in 14k palladium white gold in NYC instead of my Fairmined yellow gold here in Austin because I need an example in my studio collection of palladium white gold, and also I thought it would be a great compliment to the color of the diamonds. I dont have a resource for Fairmined palladium white gold and I’m not looking to learn how to alloy my own metals at this time (who knows in the future!). Long story short, yesterday I learned that the wax didn’t burn away in investment and the casting failed. Luckily I am not on a deadline so I can roll with it. Guess I just have to start over!

SEMI-CUSTOM is here (aka one-of-a-kind without the custom pricetag)
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You choose the perfect one-of-a-kind gemstone and select your setting for a bespoke hand-carved ring unlike any other. Browse my large in-house selection of unique, hard to find and rare gemstones or let’s start the search for your prefect stone. Check out options from my most unusual vendor or my most ethical vendor . You then choose from 3 settings (with more to come) and then each semi-custom ring is hand-carved by me in wax before casting to perfectly fit your one-of-a-kind center stone. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

I love an eclectic stack, ring not “meant” to go together but rings chosen to go together.

Layers please... one-of-a-kind tourmaline and emerald diamond necklaces in 14k Fairmined gold still able to ship for the holidays.