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Tsunagaru - Katachi: A New Technique in Mokume Gane to Create Two Rings from One Shared Soul

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  In the world of Mokume Gane, a new technique has emerged which beautifully captures the spirit of connection.  It’s called Tsunagaru-Katachi.  Tsunagaru means “being connected” and Katachi means “physical form.” Together the phrase is often translated as “linked shapes,” and in Mokume Gane, it is a process where two rings are formed from one metal billet.  

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  In the world of Mokume Gane, a new technique has emerged which beautifully captures the spirit of connection.  It’s called Tsunagaru-Katachi.  Tsunagaru means “being connected” and Katachi means “physical form.” Together the phrase is often translated as “linked shapes,” and in Mokume Gane, it is a process where two rings are formed from one metal billet.  

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Mokume Gane: Love Forged in Layers

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Valentine’s Day, Hearts’ Day, Imbolc - there’s no getting away from the romance in February.  Flowers and chocolates are always nice, but who are we kidding?  Jewelry is the winner when it comes to expressing love. ... 

Pair of mokume gane patterned rings made in matching metal combination, with red gold, yellow gold, palladium and oxidized silver. The narrower ring also has a wavy line of small diamonds set into it.

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Mokume Gane: Love Forged in Layers

Posted by Arn Krebs on

Valentine’s Day, Hearts’ Day, Imbolc - there’s no getting away from the romance in February.  Flowers and chocolates are always nice, but who are we kidding?  Jewelry is the winner when it comes to expressing love. ... 

Pair of mokume gane patterned rings made in matching metal combination, with red gold, yellow gold, palladium and oxidized silver. The narrower ring also has a wavy line of small diamonds set into it.

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Care Tips for Mokume Gane

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Maybe you received a unique Mokume Gane piece over the winter holidays and want to know how to maintain its beauty, or perhaps you’re considering Mokume Gane for the first time, and want to know what you’ll be getting into in terms of care.  Even if you’ve had a treasured item for years, it’s a good idea to check in on the maintenance of your jewelry. ... 

Matching set of mokume gane rings, made in twisting pattern, and both made in a combination of red gold, yellow gold, palladium and silver.

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Care Tips for Mokume Gane

Posted by Arn Krebs on

Maybe you received a unique Mokume Gane piece over the winter holidays and want to know how to maintain its beauty, or perhaps you’re considering Mokume Gane for the first time, and want to know what you’ll be getting into in terms of care.  Even if you’ve had a treasured item for years, it’s a good idea to check in on the maintenance of your jewelry. ... 

Matching set of mokume gane rings, made in twisting pattern, and both made in a combination of red gold, yellow gold, palladium and silver.

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Mokume Gane, Gratitude, and Gold

Posted by Susan Freda on

As the year comes to a close, we want to express our deep gratitude to our customers, admirers, and followers.   We love creating timeless, heirloom pieces for you and your loved ones.  Thank you for choosing Arn Krebs for your custom Mokume Gane pieces. ...

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Mokume Gane, Gratitude, and Gold

Posted by Susan Freda on

As the year comes to a close, we want to express our deep gratitude to our customers, admirers, and followers.   We love creating timeless, heirloom pieces for you and your loved ones.  Thank you for choosing Arn Krebs for your custom Mokume Gane pieces. ...

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Heirloom Holiday Gift Guide

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We have created a small collection of ready to ship, limited edition pieces for your gift giving this year. ... 

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Heirloom Holiday Gift Guide

Posted by Susan Freda on

We have created a small collection of ready to ship, limited edition pieces for your gift giving this year. ... 

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