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The ideas often come from clients. In this case a special client we really enjoy working with. Our assigned task was to design and make an important One of a Kind Necklace featuring the client's famil …

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Redesign a Diamond Ring from the past into a ring for today's casual lifestyle.  At Bowman Originals we pride ourselves in our success at redesigning client's outdated jewelry into items for toda …

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"Going backwards and proud of it! is a statement we often make. The statement reflects our commitment to carrying on the human tradition of making fine quality handmade jewelry. No Computers. No CAD. …

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Cutting stones for a Bracelet Slide is tedious and time consuming. For smaller jobs we use  the 1930's version of a Sears Craftsman Stone Cutter. It is belt driven by an old electric motor at 175 …

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Cutting rough stone material can be challenging. Decisions have to be made. Do I slice it here .... or there? Will the color be enhanced or lost as I cut and polish. We value and respect each and ever …

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This ring was created for a cherished client. Our client brought Labradorite rough material for the Bowman Originals workshop to cut into a gemstone. The lapidary workshop studied the rough material a …

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