I consider it a privilege to have obtained commissioned jewelry for my wife, as well as pieces Jeanne and Don Cassanova had already created. Much of their work is one-of-a-kind, and their style is uniquely creative, with an organic flow. Their jewelry is beautifully finished and a pleasure to wear.
The pieces are made using the lost wax technique. Jeanne designs each piece around the stone or stones, and she carves the waxes. Don then casts the wax design and sets the stones. He is capable of combining the different elements to create yellow, white, red, and green gold. Don melts and recycles sterling silver for use in their silver jewelry. Jeanne performs the final polish. They make each piece from start to finish.
If you have jewelry you no longer wear, the Cassanova's can redesign it for you, using your gold and stones. They can also create wondrous custom pieces with loose stones from your collection. Like many of the custom pieces they have made for us, the octopus necklace utilizes a combination of our stones and theirs. The "lantern" it's holding was originally an antique pendant inherited from my wife's godmother. The dragon necklace incorporates yellow, red, and green gold made by Don, again combining our stones and theirs.
Both are knowledgeable about gemstones and precious metals, and Jeanne is GIA certified in pearls, which are her passion. They have been creating jewelry together for over 30 years. I have unconditional confidence in their integrity, high standards, and expertise.
Herbert Hitchon
The pieces are made using the lost wax technique. Jeanne designs each piece around the stone or stones, and she carves the waxes. Don then casts the wax design and sets the stones. He is capable of combining the different elements to create yellow, white, red, and green gold. Don melts and recycles sterling silver for use in their silver jewelry. Jeanne performs the final polish. They make each piece from start to finish.
If you have jewelry you no longer wear, the Cassanova's can redesign it for you, using your gold and stones. They can also create wondrous custom pieces with loose stones from your collection. Like many of the custom pieces they have made for us, the octopus necklace utilizes a combination of our stones and theirs. The "lantern" it's holding was originally an antique pendant inherited from my wife's godmother. The dragon necklace incorporates yellow, red, and green gold made by Don, again combining our stones and theirs.
Both are knowledgeable about gemstones and precious metals, and Jeanne is GIA certified in pearls, which are her passion. They have been creating jewelry together for over 30 years. I have unconditional confidence in their integrity, high standards, and expertise.
Herbert Hitchon