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Creating that one of a kind special piece of jewelry to symbolize the union of two people is one of our favorite things to do here at The Urban Charm.  Let us walk you through the steps to show you the process of a custom men's wedding ring.   STEP 1: The Idea & Initial Sketches        STEP 2: Virtual Mockups   STEP 3: CAD Renderings A CAD model, or “Computed-Aided Design”, is a 3d digital model of an object. 3d models are essential in modern jewelry design. A CAD model, or “Computed-Aided Design”, is a 3d digital model of an object....

Today we’d like to introduce you to Lani Harmony. Them and their team share their story with us below: The Urban Charm Inc. started in a converted kitchen workshop with a vision to create custom jewelry for designers and small businesses. With a budget of $500 to invest in the business; owner, Lani Harmony, acquired her first client in 2014. Fast forward to 2021, we have expanded into designing fashion jewelry collections, engagement rings, wedding bands, prototyping, polishing & plating, small-batch manufacturing and offering consulting and marketing services in the jewelry industry. We source fair trade gemstones, precious metals, diamonds...

It’s that time of year for popup season to begin again. We’ve got some beautiful NEW designs we can’t wait to share with you. Head on out to Long Beach, California and get to know the local restaurants and shops all along 4th street.  We will be popping up at Hobojane Boutique. Come check out our new collection and then shop around the boutique to find the perfect outfit to pair with your new jewelry.  Here are the details: Date: Friday, July 23rd Time: 4pm to 8pm Location: Hobojane Boutique 412 Cherry 🍒 Avenue, Long Beach, Ca 90802  

  We had the good fortune of connecting with Lani Harmony and we’ve shared our conversation below. Hi Lani, what led you to pursuing a creative path professionally?As far as my creative career goes; well let’s just say that it pursued me. About 6 years ago I was stuck in life. I knew I needed to advance in my career but there wasn’t an opportunity for that with the company I was with. I had also missed so much of my son’s life that I wanted to make time to be with him. This meant I would have to start...

DIAMONDS With a soft bristle brush, gentle scrub the diamond with a mixture of warm water and mild soap to get rid of the grease buildup. This method will also bring back the shine with an ammonia based cleaner. An alternative for a milder non-ammonia cleaner is leaving the diamond overnight in a glass of club soda to restore the shine.  GOLD Mix 1 teaspoon of dishwashing liquid and 1 cup of warm water to bring back the luster of gold, add ½ teaspoon of ammonia if needed. Simply dip the gold into the solution and with a soft bristle...