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Made at Cast House

The problem comes first. The finished piece proves the rest.

A closer look at the designs, metalwork, and finished pieces. Customer names and personal stories stay private.

Heirloom jewelry remodel documented from the original piece through the bench work.
Case studyAn old ring, rebuilt around a new life.This remodel started with an old ring. The video follows the work from the original piece to the new one.
Slower progression from Cuban link ring components to the finished stack.
Case studyOne ring became a full Cuban stack.The work began with one Cuban ring and grew into a full stack. The footage shows the pieces taking shape along the way.
Marquise engagement ring CAD render used to plan a custom setting.
Case studyFrom reference geometry to a finished marquise build.A reference image was the starting point for this marquise setting. Yao worked out the design in CAD before making it in metal.
Custom car-inspired pendant with sculpted details and polished metalwork.
Case studyA first-place Lotus, translated into gold.A first-place car-show win inspired this custom gold pendant. Yao turned the car reference into a piece the owner could wear.
Custom gold engagement ring photographed to show the finished stone setting.
Case studyA major center stone without a mass-market setting.This ring was made around its center stone, with a custom setting instead of a stock design.
Freshly cast jewelry pieces on a sprue tree before separation and finishing.
Case studyProof that the casting happens here.A fresh casting still has a lot of work ahead of it. These photos and videos show Yao's casting and finishing work at Cast House.