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Emilie Jehng's avatar

Working with you was a dream ❤️

Viv Chen's avatar

Thank you SO much. the bay is lucky to have you.

cecilia majzoub's avatar

"I professionally blacked out during April for tax season" literally mood. i LOVE the way it came out viv, what a dream piece and the loveliest collection of beans ugh!!!

Viv Chen's avatar

thank you cecilia!! oh god april was a mess...

lexi's avatar

she is perfection...i love the stone you chose!! my only question would be about the pricing of doing a custom piece like this, but also completely understand if you would prefer to keep that private lol––obviously it would probably hugely depend on the stone picked!

Viv Chen's avatar

my quote was $1300 - $1500 to account for metals, size/complexity, difficulty of stone sourcing, etc!

lexi's avatar

oh that makes total sense and sounds very fair!! that gorgeous little treasure is more than worth it

Nicky's avatar

Enjoy your ring :) I've had a couple of rings made bespoke before - the design process is interesting and fun!

Viv Chen's avatar

Oooo any general advice from your experience?

Nicky's avatar

Don't be afraid to ask for multiple design mock-ups!

Kana Komi's avatar

I’m in love!!!! Thank you for chronicling your journey~ I also squealed at the drawings, and ugh such artistry, so much talent in the world, I’m so grateful for creators of art!

audrey <3's avatar

Tucson gem show mention!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

jalagram's avatar

beautiful <3

Grace Kwan's avatar

I LOVE THIS SO MUCH. also where is the cat pendant in your last picture from?😍

Grace Kwan's avatar

omg a vancouver artist!!

Carm's avatar

This is soooo cute!! It does look so squishy and plump!

Viv Chen's avatar

Like a baby’s cheek!

Alex Sujong Laughlin's avatar

Omg a dream collab

fifi's avatar

The sketches are magnificent!

Viv Chen's avatar

they totally brought it to life

Midheta Agic's avatar

Love it so much!

abby francesca's avatar

the finished piece is AMAZING! looks so squishy and dreamy and magical. what an amazing realization of your vision for it. definitely keeping @softgood on my radar for when i can save up for a special gift or something for myself <3 also going crazy over her sailor moon pieces

Viv Chen's avatar

thanks abby! omg every time she posts a custom i'm just in awe of how she can turn someone's idea into a physical talisman

Zoë's avatar

It’s PERFECT 😍

Viv Chen's avatar

Thank you! I have an even deeper admiration for jewelers now

Lynn Chen's avatar

I 💚it!!!! I was addicted to putting marbles in my mouth as a kid and my inner child is salivating.

Viv Chen's avatar

lol! It does look like one of those play marbles from school

Christina's avatar

omfg jade bean dream!!! the custom jewellery process is so beautiful and shouldn't be reserved for engagement / wedding rings! I shared a studio with a jeweller and loved when (usually) women came in with their non-wedding related requests.

Viv Chen's avatar

This!!! So many things in life to celebrate aside from weddings :)