Studio Notes

Tales from the LMJ World

Lab-Grown vs Natural Diamonds: Which Is Right for a Bespoke Engagement Ring?

Labordiamant oder natürlicher Diamant: was passt zu deinem Verlobungsring nach Mass?

Lab-grown or natural? Both are real diamonds. The difference lies in their origin, rarity, price and the meaning that carries for you. A guide to choosing the right diamond for a bespoke engagement ring - without needing to decide before your first conversation.

How to Choose an Engagement Ring She Will Love for a Surprise Proposal

Verlobungsring für einen Überraschungsantrag: so findest du den richtigen

Planning a surprise proposal and not sure where to start? This guide explains how to read her style, estimate ring size discreetly, and decide between a collection ring, a bespoke commission, or proposing with a stone first.

Bespoke Jewelry: What Bespoke Jewelry Means - and How the Process Works

Schmuck nach Mass: was es bedeutet und wie der Prozess abläuft

Looking for a bespoke jeweler in Zurich? This guide explains what bespoke jewelry really means, how the process works, how long it takes, whether old gold can be reused, and what to expect before commissioning an engagement ring, wedding band, or one-of-a-kind piece.

What to Do with Old Gold Jewelry: Sell It, Keep It, or Redesign It?

Alter Goldschmuck: verkaufen, behalten oder umarbeiten?

A practical guide to your options when you have inherited, broken, or unworn gold jewelry. What can realistically be reused, what cannot, and how to decide what is right for the piece you have.

What is the difference between silver and sterling silver?

Was ist der Unterschied zwischen Silber und Sterlingsilber?

What is sterling silver, and how does it differ from pure silver? This guide explains the difference and helps you understand which type of silver is best for handmade jewelry.

Bride wearing gold wedding earrings and necklace in a timeless bridal look

Brautschmuck: zeitlose Stücke für deine Hochzeit

A guide to choosing timeless wedding jewelry for brides, from earrings and pearls to necklace styling, mixed metals, and pieces you will wear long after the wedding.

How to make a silver ring: all the steps

Silberring selber machen: alle Schritte

Learn how to make a silver ring at home, step by step – from measuring and soldering to adding a hammered texture. In this guide, I also share how many grams of silver you’ll need and simple ways to clean and polish your rings so they stay beautifully shiny for years.

Jewelry Trends Explored: Forecasts & LMJ’s Meaningful Approach

Jewelry Trends Explored: Forecasts & LMJ’s Meaningful Approach

At LMJ, we don’t chase trends - we listen. This post explores how emerging directions in jewelry and culture resonate with our sculptural, human approach, offering insight into materials, design, and ritual. 

Wax Carving Tools: the Essential for Jewelry Making

Wachsmodellieren: das wichtigste Werkzeug für Schmuck

Wax is where a piece first learns its shape. This is a precise, beginner-friendly guide to the art of wax carving. Step-by-step, just how we teach it in our Zurich studio.