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Goldsmiths
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ObjectiveAll the time I am asking me questions about the deeper significance of my being there - which will come to an end apparently. Gold seemingly does not change: would it contain something of eternity? And what is more, gold isn't that abundant, just like gems, and could be associated with the nobility, always being one up in heaven. A golden object symbolizes forever (all the time for the time being). Gold also has very special molecules. Every molecule contains two atoms with a combined electron configuration of a noble gas: an perfect relationship. And, it (the golden object) looks more natural when it isn't perfectly finished - just like in marriage, hand made. SubjectiveGoldsmiths at work, the place to start for the bridging of the gap between matter and mind.
If the goldsmith creates a statuette in gold, the figure becomes rather large. So you see, with gold it is possible to bridge the gap between small and tall. The words coming with the picture of Rembrandt tell about arts and crafts, tenderness, emotions, life-force, the hands and mind. Bridges everywhere.
Quoted from the website of Bill Coffey and his wife Joyce. So you see, John and Lieve, we, at the other side of the ocean, also thought it should be possible to do it together. A creative solution for creative people, probably.
The pendant with reddish-brown Jasper leafs and greenish Tourmaline, set in 18 ct gold, has been made by Lieve (John's wife). The object was ordered by our daughter Katelijne, who selected the stones and had a general idea of how she wanted them in the eventual pendant. The system of having some stones, maybe some gold too, and an idea, to obtain an original jewel or an objet d' art, works very fine for both the manufacturer and de client.
We like to work together, in accordance with the customer, to realize a valuable and portable object. In this way it is not feasible to produce thousands of pieces, becoming stinking rich, alas. But we see things a little bit different, focusing on the quality of life, yielding objects symbolizing relational commitment.
Industrial, machine-made jewels, generally have a cleaner look, and you get off cheaper too. A wide range is available, and every day new models leave the assembly-lines entering all kinds of shops. So, why still pottering around and make things by hand, old-fashioned and inefficient? The fact is, that we are highly interested in questions about the ins and the outs of relations and handcrafts, and we hope to further explore the subject here in the near future.
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