I used to be so excited to fulfill June of Blue Blue Driver, somebody who excels at what she does and loves to show others the craft as effectively. Her items are so unbelievable to the purpose the place you virtually don’t imagine they’re all executed by hand. The artwork of engraving a bit of positive jewellery is a talent that takes precision and observe, and I’ve all the time discovered it tough to search out individuals who even know methods to do it! I additionally usually solely see hand-engraved phrases, however June’s skillset surpasses “simply phrases.” She will do attractive scrollwork, patterns, textures, critters, animals, you identify it! I used to be enchanted by the tiny ant pendant in her assortment – I’ve by no means considered myself as a fan of ants…actually, I really hate them, however this pendant was simply perfection and depicted the ant in such a charismatic method. Now that’s expertise!
Identify: June Cream
The place from/the place are you based mostly: Based mostly in Santa Fe, New Mexico however I spent 10 years in Seattle earlier than this and grew up in Southern California
How lengthy have you ever been within the jewellery business:
Zodiac signal: Gemini
Favourite gemstone: I don’t actually have a favourite gemstone however I’m immediately obsessive about tanzanite as a result of I simply love the deep periwinkle shade
Favourite piece in your assortment: I’ve plenty of enjoyable jewellery that I’ve made and a few that’s been handed on to me by my grandmother however I’ve to say my marriage ceremony ring is my favourite and most particular factor I personal! I carved them each by hand out of 18k gold in a deep aid acanthus scroll design.
3 phrases to explain your jewellery: longevity, high quality, sentimental
*photographs by Lauren Newman for Gem Gossip
