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"Be the Change" Engagement Ring


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"First seeing our HAND in HAND original engagement ring was honestly breathtaking. Seeing each of the stages (and learning a lot in the process) made us feel like the surprise would be ruined, but there is nothing like seeing the real thing. Something that existed in words, on paper and then even as a wax model was no preparation for a piece of art that matched an inspiration we were not even aware of until the process with Marc was well under way."

- Steve & Andrea

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"Go Barefoot & Play" Wedding Set

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The custom designed "Go Barefoot & Play" wedding set is made up of two separate 950 Platinum rings. This truly special wedding set is inspired by the clients’ shared love of and inspiration from Nature and the outdoors. In particular, spending times down on the river, sunbathing and the significance of water, swimming and even the meditative quality of soaking in a bath. The amazement, symbolism and majesty of the California Redwood trees. And in being inspired by the opportunity to “Go Barefoot and Play” each & every day.

"Opposites Attract" Engagement Ring

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“Thank you again for designing such an amazing piece. I said it last night and I'll say it again - I LOVE it!”


"From the Edge of the Earth" Wedding Set

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"I would absolutely recommend HAND in HAND to my friends and family. Not only was Marc able to create great custom pieces but he understands the importance of the customer's experience and setting expectations. The level of service we received was great. Marc's willingness to meet at odd hours and to even come over to my house was very helpful. Marc was able to accommodate even when he was traveling or when his family members fell ill. That's dedication."

- Mark & Kate

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"Simple Joys" Engagement Ring

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"HAND in HAND possesses every important quality. They are trust-worthy, deliver on time, provided us the highest quality piece of fine jewelry for our money and exceeded our expectations, and then some!"

- Nick and Korin


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"Life of Laughter" Wedding Set


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The custom designed Man’s & Woman’s “Life of Laughter” engagement ring and wedding band are both made of 950 Platinum. This truly special wedding set design is inspired by the clients’ love of laughter and shared value of choosing to just be happy in life. Also, how nature is much grander than us all and how the universe holds, nourishes and protects each of us, as each person in a marriage must do the same for each other. Lastly, like a birds nest, the tapestry of our lives must be meticulously woven together to where the collective end result creates something much more strong and profound when put together than the individuals can create on their own.

"Synergy" Wedding Set


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"Our rings are gorgeous, comfortable, stunning and such inspired pieces of art. Irreplaceable, contemporary, unique and priceless. Getting to wear them every day is such a pleasure and testament to our relationship. Our ceremony in Kauai will be intimate, moving and staged in a piece of paradise, also a testament to our relationship. We are pleased that the rings will so beautifully represent our nontraditional sacred union. We love them! Thank you!"

- Leah & Jo


"Harmony's Wave" Engagement Ring

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The custom designed woman's "Harmony's Wave" engagement ring is made of 950 Platinum. This truly special engagement ring design is inspired by the overwhelming beauty & synchronicity of Machu Picchu where Nature and the Man-Made seamlessly blend together. Like when everything disappears from the motion of the waves while surfing Bolinas. From creating something where all the parts just fit together like when harmonizing a song.


"Convergence" Wedding Set

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The custom designed "Convergence" wedding set is made of 950 Platinum. This truly special wedding set design is inspired by the clients' love of mountain biking, wine making and cooking. Like in life and all these activities, the coming together of all the individual ingredients ultimately enable the creation of something much more profound & amazing when put together than they individually hold on their own
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"Away We Go" Wedding Set
Featured in: 500 Gemstone Jewels: A Sparkling Collection of Dazzling Designs from Lark Books.


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"We we're extremely impressed by HAND in HAND's flexibility, attention to detail and ability to hold a schedule for first production, one-of-a-kind pieces. The level of service was extremely professional and exuded confidence. The overall value was extraordinary. We were exceptionally happy with the design on paper; thrilled with the mold; and then blown away by the actual pieces. The whole process was suffused with professionalism and the pieces are stunning."

- Emilie and David


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"A Better Place" Wedding Set

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The custom designed “A Better Place” Wedding Set is made of 18K White Gold. This special design is inspired by the clients' love of worldly travels, eastern cultures, henna artistry and Art-Deco styling, as well as their belief in doing something special with their lives, making a difference and making the world a better place.

"Simple Pleasures" Engagement Ring

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"HAND in HAND was referred to us by friends and we enjoyed working with Marc a lot. Marc did a very good job at giving us advice and options to create the ring that we wanted. I valued the chance to take part in creating a unique piece because I was able to have a simple, elegant ring that suited my tastes. I wasn't able to get this by using off-the-shelf vendors."

- Mihaela & Ryan

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"Love Blooms" Wedding Set

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The custom designed "Love Blooms" wedding set is made of 950 Platinum and 14K Rose Gold. This most special wedding set design is inspired by the clients' love of love, family, music, flowers, the potential of creating something from nothing, happiness, beauty, sculptural artistry and living life to the fullest. Like a flower, each individual is unique and beautiful, yet when they grow together, they have the potential to create something much more unique, amazing and profound than on their own. Both rings use contrasting matte, high polish shiny and HAND textured finishes to further accentuate the overall striking visual appeal and symbolic meaning of this most special wedding set design.


"Harmony" Wedding Set

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"Having a custom and unique engagement ring made was very important to me.   It didn't make sense to me to go buy a ring off of the shelf, that other people would have the same one of, to symbolize the feelings Shannon and I have for each other."

- Shannon & Telo

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"Tree of Life" Wedding Set

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"Our relationship is not "off the shelf" so the ring that we use to symbolize the strength and dynamic of our relationship shouldn't be either. And what really made the whole process successful was that Marc took the time to get to know our relationship before he started with the design process. Without that level of understanding it wouldn't have been possible to create a piece that is so specific to who we are and who my fiancé is."
 

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"My husband began the relationship with HAND in HAND and after falling in love with my engagement ring, I decided it was important to not ruin a good thing. I knew I was in good hands from the beginning in working with Marc as it's a special working relationship to be able to work closely with the owner/head designer. My budget wasn't huge but it was a substantial amount for me, so having someone who is talented and genuinely cares about his clientele was incredible. I was at peace knowing I had someone good working with me - who truly wanted to make my marriage memorable."

- Bryan & Aisling

To hear more about Bryan & Aisling's HAND in HAND experience click here.


"Clawed Heart" Wedding Set

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"We had not initially set out to create a unique ring, but when we were looking for a wedding set we could not find one that we wanted. We realized that we were going to have to have our wedding set specially made. The end result was a wedding set that we never imagined we could have. It far exceeded our expectations and it is amazing to have a unique wedding set that was made just for us. It's truly one-of-a-kind! Marc exceeded our every expectation."

- Sam & Anne

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"Lei Aloha Spirit" Wedding Set


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"Marc was very helpful throughout the entire process. Asking a woman to marry you is something that should be done only once in your life, and if you've never done it before, there is a significant learning curve. From the various traditions involved to the details behind selecting the appropriate stone, Marc will truly take you by the hand and walk you through every step of the process. He's a great teacher."

- Steve and Victoria


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"Lucky Life" Wedding Set

"Seeing the piece for the first time was stunning. Of course, we hadn't had much experience with precious gems, but even Marc's description of the champagne diamonds didn't compare to seeing them in person. Quite frankly, I believe my response when I saw Anne's ring for the first time was, "This is mind-blowing." Marc had polished it to perfection and it glimmered brightly. It was stunning.

- Anne & Galen


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To hear more about Anne and Galen's HAND in HAND experience click here.

"Gift Wrapped Love" Wedding Set


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"Sarah has been told again and again, 'Your ring is so you !' Everyone who sees it expresses how they've never seen anything like it, and how much they love it."

- Brian and Sara


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To hear more about Brian & Sara's HAND in HAND experience click here.

"The Peak" Wedding Set

"We get many requests to see our rings. People often comment on how incredibly unique and beautiful our rings are. That makes us feel great!"

- Matt & Susan


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To hear more about Matt & Susan's HAND in HAND experience click here.

"Journey Together" Wedding Set

"I felt really comfortable working with HAND in HAND rather than the other jewelers / custom jewelry makers. I hadn't given much thought at first, however, now that the piece has been completed, I'm very happy to have chosen the custom route."

- Bill & Cindy

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"Windows Inside" Engagement Ring

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The custom designed woman’s “Windows Inside” engagement ring is made of 950 Platinum. This truly special design is inspired by the clients’ love of bold, yet very clear designs that embody a focus on precision and fine attention-to-detail, while holding quality is of the utmost of importance.


"Fleur De Lis" Engagement Ring


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"Creating something unique was extra important because I am an artist and knew I wanted to be part of the creative process of my fiancé's engagement ring. I couldn't walk into a store and pick out a design, whether it was unique or off an assembly line, I knew I had to take part in creating it and I knew it would forever be something we could point at and be proud of how unique and special it was to us."

- Dave & Kim

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"Waves of Love" Wedding Set

"I searched the web for engagement ring information and found HAND in HAND. I knew that this was the company I wanted to design my girlfriend's engagement ring. The quality and attention to detail were apparent in the beautiful and unique designs in the gallery."

- Rick and Naomi

 


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To hear more about Rick and Naomi's HAND in HAND experience click here.


"Love by the Bay" Engagement Ring

"When Jessie's mom saw the piece, her response was "That's the most beautiful ring I've ever seen."   That just about sums up everyone's response!   The best response, though, is Jessie's - she stares at it every chance she gets...which makes me feel wonderful.   Marc and I set out to create this together, and I feel we more than accomplished our goal - we should both be proud!"

- Brett and Jessie


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"Lucky Love" Engagement Ring

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“Thank you so much for your help and creativity in making Helen's engagement ring. To say the least, I was confident in your ability to make a beautiful piece. I appreciate your ability to incorporate my ideas and thoughts into the piece, as well as form a theme of the piece around the center diamond. The ring is absolutely beautiful and full of fire from all sides. It's truly priceless to Helen and I.”

- Mark & Helen

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"Erupting Heart" Engagement Ring


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“Trust is built over time and my trust in Marc was certainly earned from the initial stages. The ring was delivered with excellent quality and on time.”

- Scott & Amy

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"Together Space" Wedding Set
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"Our custom engagement ring drastically exceeded my expectations! The ring is of the absolute highest quality and I cannot imagine having gotten a better ring anywhere else! Marc even was able to design and create the piece in a very short time frame so I could pop the question sooner, rather than later! It was an amazing experience collaborating with HAND in HAND!”

- Jason & Farah

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"Door to my Heart" Engagement Ring
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"We decided to work with HAND in HAND because Marc really cares about what he creates and gives his clients the most extraordinary service. We wanted a collaborative design process and knew HAND in HAND would design a ring with the utmost care, procure the very best materials, and deliver it on time and within budget. To top it off, HAND in HAND does not try to up sell, or stick you with a surprise bill at the end. HAND in HAND completely delivered! ”

- Abhi & Anna

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"Journey of Love" Engagement Ring


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"The thing we like best about working with HAND in HAND is we very much enjoyed the personal touch – having Marc come to our house to explain his work and process. As a result, we trusted Marc and knew that he would come up with something we loved. This level of service definitely brought a new meaning to the whole engagement & wedding ring purchase. It makes it more special knowing the person who we were trusting to come up with a unique and personally relevant design. We feel that Marc really listened and took great interest in our wants. As a result, our overall satisfaction working with HAND in HAND can only be described by one word - Excellent!"

- Adam & Gina

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"Circle of Life & Love" Wedding Set
Featured in: 500 Wedding Rings: Celebrating a Classic Symbol of Commitment from Lark Books.


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“I decided to work with HAND in HAND given a friend of mine used Marc to design his engagement ring. As soon as he told me the story of his experience, I knew I was hooked. I told Marc what my budget and timeframe were, and he nailed both of them – and I got my beautiful, one-of-a-kind creation. After participating in the process and experiencing Marc’s enthusiasm, it would be tough for any other jeweler to top this experience.”

- Chris & Laura

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"Slice of My Heart" Engagement Ring

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“Creating a unique, one-of-a-kind engagement ring made all the difference. Being part of the design process allowed my own creativity to shine through. Essentially a part of me is in that ring. When people see our engagement ring, their typical response is “That is awesome!” and “You did that?” The quality of the design, craftsmanship and appearance speak for themselves.”

- Mike & Claire

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"Ouroboros" Wedding Set

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“It was very important to us to have a unique piece of jewelry that we had custom designed. We wanted it to be about more than a piece of metal that was bought and fashioned in a mass production manner. Our rings have deep personal meaning to us and that is priceless.”

-Alan & Meaga


To hear more about Alan & Meagan's HAND in HAND experience click here.


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“The responses to Deb’s ring range from “This is the most beautiful ring that I have ever seen” to “Did he pick this out by himself?” It certainly makes me feel good that people recognize the effort that went into creating something unique rather than buying a ring at a jewelry shop. Deborah hasn’t stopped looking at it since I gave it to her. Just seeing the happiness and pride on her face makes me feel special.”

- David & Deborah

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“I decided to work with HAND in HAND because Marc is very personable. Getting engaged is a stressful time for any man, but Marc makes it painless. I knew I could count on him to deliver a great product and he did – 10 times over what I expected.”

- Dr. Mark

 
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All jewelry photos by George Post

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