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I lost count at 50, but this little sparkler certainly had me on my toes, with fitting the settings together like a jigsaw, multiple sizes of diamonds in a random pattern. By slightly curving the top plate with the settings, the wear on the diamonds and setting beads will be minimal, and adds quite the design flare to this ring. Made from Mechelle's recycled gold and existing diamonds, we certainly put them to good use. #diamondring #customjewellery #madeinwa #australianjeweller #handmadejewellery #oldisnewagain #lovemyjob #margaretriverregion #southwestwa #busselton #maritajoyfinejewellery
What a year! With 6 weeks til Christmas, my workshop schedule is now closed for Christmas creations. But, never fear, if you are wanting something for yourself (gift ideas for your partner to give you) or want to give to someone, I have gift vouchers of any amount available, through my website. I will also be launching a range of ready made jewellery early December on my website, with a wish list system for you to forward to anyone who needs to know what you want 😁 No excuses this year!! Thank you for all your support and belief as always, it's been an amazing year of growth and accomplishments in my business and life, with the cherry on top winning the Regional Women in Business award with the Busselton Chamber of Commerce and Industry. So much goodness to come ✨️
Let me present the mega bangle!! Reusing sterling silver can be tricky, especially when it's 70gms in one solid length. The simple looking jobs are sometimes the most deceiving in their making. Generally the steel ingot mould doesn't need much warming up - you do this so the molten metal doesn't solidify on contact. This baby needed a lot, as I had to pour about 200mm long by 15mm wide strip, it was a fine balance of pouring, keeping everything molten till the end of the pour, and getting an even thickness. I never let metal beat me 💪 After 'gently' persuading the bangle in to shape, it was time for the texture. Indent by indent, the final product came to life, along with a matching ring. Handmade all the way, bringing clients imagined designs to life 💖 #handmadebangle #silverbangles #texture #recycledsilver #customjewellery #madeinwa #busselton #maritajoyfinejewellery
Remodelled magnificence..... Emma has wanted to recreate one of her favourite rings from silver and cz to gold, diamonds and her precious opal for quite some time. It was finally the right moment to make it happen. Stronger, refined, very bling... So much fun to make for her, extra care was taken when setting, shaping the claws down on the opal, as it is a doublet with a resin dome and easily scratches by my tools. So pretty 😍 #opalring #remodelledgold #australianjeweller #madeinwa #oldisnew #margaretriverregion #busselton #maritajoyfinejewellery
Very exciting news!! 🎉🎉🎉 Create your story together ❤️ On Sunday at the @fromthisdayweddingfair, I launched my new service - create your own wedding rings workshops. What a wonderful experience to have in your journey together, there are a number of options in regards to the silver or gold choice PLUS the best part is you can choose to use your existing gold! All recycled gold is refined by myself in house, ready for you to make your own wedding ring. This is the same technique I use when creating new pieces for clients. Your 3 hour workshop includes learning the skills for creating your bands, before you create your wedding band of choice with the full guidance of myself, and ♡A gourmet platter of local delights (suited to your requirements) ♡A bottle of sparkling from the Margaret River region (alcohol free option available) to take with you ♡All materials and use of tools - If you choose to use your existing gold, it will be refined and prepared ready for you to use ♡One on one learning and creating with Marita ♡Two custom made wedding bands to take home, created by you ♡A MJFJ presentation box This is such a unique and wonderful way to use inherited jewellery and include your family's precious pieces and history in your story and life together. Link to workshop bookings is in my bio #ringmakingworkshop #makeyourownweddingrings #diyrings #southwestbrides #margaretriverweddings #downsouthweddings #bridaltrends #margaretriverregion #perthbride #australianbride #australianjeweller #busselton #maritajoyfinejewellery
New week, new pieces on the go... It's been such a busy 6 weeks since moving to the new workshop, such brilliant times but equally exhausting. Time for a few back to normal weeks getting lots done before the Christmas making begins. Don't forget to let me know if you have something special in mind for a Christmas or New Year gift, now's the time to chat and lock in your piece to ensure it's under the tree for your someone special (that could be for yourself too 🤗) #gifting #customjewellery #australianjeweller #madeinaustralia #busselton #margaretriverregion #maritajoyfinejewellery
Happy Small Business Day!! So much to celebrate, with many amazing people who have helped me make my new workshop dreams come true. Now to grow and flourish together. Big shoutouts to the local businesses for the construction side of my workshop @timber_grooves for my benches @capeviewcarpentry for new internal walls Busselton Lock and Key for all the door lock work @southwestgeographix for my graphics @swprecisionprint for my door film and signage What a bunch of local legends, I had the dream team. Small businesses thrive on your support, we are so lucky to have so many professional tradies locally. #smallbusinessday #supportlocalbusiness #busseltonbusiness #womeninbusiness #busselton #maritajoyfinejewellery
It's a rare day I love a photo of me, but I think this one reflects my joy, pride and gratitude for the Regional Women in Business award at our @busseltoncci Business Excellence Awards. I was in the presence of some amazing local businesses, and as I stood on the podium winging my speech (I had not prepared anything) I looked around that room and saw so many friends and faces that have embraced me since I returned to work out of Busselton one year ago. It's hard to believe it's only been a year. I'm always so cautious to tell my personal story, but it's very intertwined with my jewellery journey. I've endeavoured to use the challenges life throws up personally to keep motivated, grow and embrace what gets thrown my way. I certainly haven't always felt so accepting or capable of dealing with said challenges, but as I approach my 50th birthday next year, I've found such a peace and freedom in accepting others choices and moving on, in having boundaries that protect that peace, and feeling very comfortable in my own skin and trusting that I'm on the right path. Creating jewellery for you has been my saviour through so many of those challenges. Now that I have the opportunity, I'm creating the supportive and flexible space for women in my industry that I wish I had when I was a worried mum working from her carport workshop, so I could be available for my daughter - school canteen duty, parent help days, sports carnivals, appointments, and to be very rea,l trying to work out why my beautiful girl suffered so badly with separation anxiety, school refusal, social overwhelm - she and I have the answers now, but those 8 years were dark and lonely, with no one believing me that it wasn't just regular childhood challenges. My business model reflects my personal and professional tenacity, and an empathy that women in particular need support and flexibility when being a working mum but also the main caregiver in many households. Why shouldn't we be allowed to fulfill our professional dreams while still parenting our children with compassion and awareness? So surround yourself with empathetic, open minded people, that want you to flourish in all aspects of life 💖
Wishing the wonderful Jen a very special 40th 💖 She's been wanting a memorial ring to remember their very loved first fur child. Brad sneakily organised with me to create this ring for her, using a combination of existing yellow and new white gold, plus diamonds to represent their family. It's sleek and stylish in top, with Vader's name and a paw print on the sides to remember him. The ashes were filled in to the cavity, then a screw was put in place. I've known Jen for 12 years, our girls spent many hours as toddlers together, and playing with Vader. It was such an honour to create this for her, knowing how special Vader still is to her 🐾 #memorialjewellery #ashesjewellery #custommadejewelry #handcraftedjewelry #diamondset #southwestwa #busselton #maritajoyfinejewellery
The moon, sun and waves - absolute bliss I had so much fun being creative for Honor, and finally using my pneumatic graver set up after it being in storage for literally 10 years. Using her recycled gold - alloying 3 different gold carats in to 9 yellow gold - her diamonds and sapphire, this gorgeous design was inspired by her love of all three elements. Now I want to get the opportunity to do more engraving, it was free flowing and like painting on a canvas. #engravedjewelry #moonandsun #handmadegoldjewelry #recycledgold #remodelledjewellery #sapphireanddiamonds #busselton #maritajoyfinejewellery
I must be doing something right...😅. I've been honoured to recreate a few pieces for this lovely lady, and this pendant was made and completed to honour her late husband on his anniversary. I created with her stunning diamond, sapphires from an existing ring and added some white gold to highlight the sapphires. I also supplied the new chain, which is Australian made from local suppliers. What a combination of elegance and remembrance, classy and stylish #sapphireanddiamonds #diamondpendant #sapphirependant #custommadejewelry #uniquedesign #australianjeweller #oneofakindjewellery #busseltonjetty #maritajoyfinejewellery
Something so simple and so worth it - a pile of old unworn and broken jewellery remade in to a bangle. Whatever amount of gold you have, we can make your bangle the thickness and width to suit. A fantastic idea coming up to Christmas - your old gold recycled, money saved in buying new gold, and one very lucky person getting one of these under the tree. #recycledgold #remodelledjewellery #oldisnew #goldbangle #handmadegoldjewelry #customjewellery #busselton #maritajoyfinejewellery
This magic bench - has an amazing story. I bought it locally from marketplace early last year - jarrah and a lighter coloured hardwood - the workmanship of this bench is exquisite, I could see it the moment I saw the photos. So Mel sold it to me, we've since become friends through our women's business group and shared friends. She didn't really want to let it go, but knew it was going to be well loved. I am the third keeper of this beauty. The most crazy coincidence (which I don't believe in...) is that a wonderful Busselton client whom I also now consider a friend had this bench made for her daughter (in Perth) who sold it to Mel, who moved down south with it in tow..... With moments like this that seem to be happening, the new workshop and future plans for Marita Joy Fine Jewellery feel so much like they are meant to be. And I finally get to use tools and equipment I've had in storage because of space constraints in my old workshop. What an amazing day to finally see all the pieces come together and allow me to create even more varied jewellery for you. #diamondsetting #stonesetting #jewellersbench #jewelleryworkshop #powerassist #pneumatictools #newworkshop #margaretriverregion #busseltonjetty #maritajoyfinejewellery
As beautiful as antique jewellery is, brooches aren't worn much these days, so we converted a family piece in to wearable earrings. And a new discovery for me which clients are loving, are the silicon enclosed gold butterflies for stud earrings. They make it so much easier to take on and off. #pearlearrings #antiquejewellery #platinum #diamondearrings # oldisnewagain #vintagebrooch #remodelledjewellery #margaretriverregion #maritajoyfinejewellery
Repairing and restoring jewellery to it's former glory is such a satisfying process... Steph had these two rings she wished to gift, so new sapphires were needed for the princess bezel set ring, and for the other ring her main sapphire repolished and reset, new claws for it and the side white sapphires replaced and reset, with the decorative millegrain redone on the surrounds. What a difference! #repairdontreplace #jewellerycare #oldisnew #sapphirering #millegrain #jewelleryrepair #restorationwork #australianjeweller #busselton #maritajoyfinejewellery
This elegant ring, handmade with silver and a beautiful fresh water pearl, was commissioned by a client for her birthday. If I didn't know it, this gorgeous pearl would look like a South Sea pearl, but to have access to fresh water pearls locally of this quality makes sourcing beautiful gems for clients so rewarding. Simple, flowing, custom made and designed for Justine. I hope the celebrations continued on for you 🎉 #customjewellery #australianjeweller #australianjewellery #pearlring #madeinaustralia #freshwaterpearl #silverjewelry #downsouthwa #maritajoyfinejewellery
So much happening this month!! 27th October will see us at @sabinariverfarm for @fromthisdayweddingfair, I'm very much looking forward to seeing you there to talk wedding jewellery and design - think unique wedding rings for both brides and grooms, bridesmaid and groomsmen gifts, and bridal jewellery for your big day.... Pick up your copy of From This Day wedding magazine at the entry stall, my details are in there for you. I'm busting to share my new service with you, which will be launched at this event, one of a kind in the South West and something I KNOW you will be just as excited as I am. It won't be long now!! I have limited appointments available on the day for you to sit with me, to discuss your ideas and designs. Please message if you wish to book your half hour complimentary consultation, available at 12.30, 1.30 and 2.30 pm. A link to book one of these appointments is in my bio for you. Until then, may my busy hands keep creating some exclusive pieces to be showcased on the day, and I can't wait to see you there. #downsouthweddings #southwestwa #margaretriverweddings #margaretriverregion #downsouthwedding #busselton #dunsborough #maritajoyfinejewellery
With each wedding set I am asked to create, I also get to hear the love story that binds the couple together. I am very lucky to call this couple friends and seeing their excitement in taking their love to this next level is so very special. Mads used remelted silver and a ruby from existing jewellery, James wanted something really different, made from blackened zirconium - which is a metal I'm not able to work with. Thankfully in this connected world, I was able to get exactly what he wanted custom made by a zirconium specialist. These two aren't tying the knot for quite some time, but these rings were on their fingers from the minute they got them. Seeing two people cherishing their love so much, and being so excited about what the future holds for them is what this world should be made of more often.....with the kind of love they share, no mountain seems too high or hurdle to difficult too jump with each other by their sides 💖 #reallove #modernlove #lifepartners #growingtogether #weddingrings #customweddingbands #zirconiumring #blackweddingring #mensweddingband #remodelledjewellery #downsouthweddings #maritajoyfinejewellery
Wishing an amazing couple the happiest of wedding anniversaries 💖 Their story of love, and to see how they share and show it in person, was such an honour to hold a small part in their ring redesign reveal. Don wanted some ombre colour in her eternity band, and to have the matching stones reset in to her existing wedder. We sourced, chatted, sourced again and got it right! Australian teal sapphire, natural alexandrite and blue topaz - each stone representing a family member's birth stone - now the kids even got to be a part of it. I was over the moon to be able to nail the birthstones AND have the ombre effect turn out so amazingly well - definitely pulled a rabbit out of the hat! Paul wanted to incorporate his original wedder in his new design, which included his Dad's wedding band, so we remelted it, added a new polished thinner 18ct band, a silver band so it could be blackened, and set Don's removed diamonds in to the texturised remelted band. He dreamt this one in to reality 😍 Congratulations again to you both, seeing the love, humour and compassion you give to each other is such a special thing to witness. Here's to many more moments for you together. #teamblackford #ombrecolor #weddinganniversarycelebration #menstyle #mensfashion #remodelledjewellery #australianjeweller #customweddingbands #eternityring #downsouthweddings #downsouthwa #margaretriverweddings #busseltonwa #maritajoyfinejewellery