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Emilie Jehng's avatar

Working with you was a dream ❤️

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Viv Chen's avatar

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

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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!!!

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Viv Chen's avatar

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

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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!

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Viv Chen's avatar

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

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lexi's avatar

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

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Nicky's avatar

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

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Viv Chen's avatar

Oooo any general advice from your experience?

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Nicky's avatar

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

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kana'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!

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audrey <3's avatar

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

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jalagram's avatar

beautiful <3

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Grace Kwan's avatar

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

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Viv Chen's avatar

Kara Yoo!

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Grace Kwan's avatar

omg a vancouver artist!!

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Carm's avatar

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

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Viv Chen's avatar

Like a baby’s cheek!

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Alex Sujong Laughlin's avatar

Omg a dream collab

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fifi's avatar

The sketches are magnificent!

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Viv Chen's avatar

they totally brought it to life

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Midheta Agic's avatar

Love it so much!

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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

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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

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Zoë's avatar

It’s PERFECT 😍

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Viv Chen's avatar

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

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Lynn Chen's avatar

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

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Viv Chen's avatar

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

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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.

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Viv Chen's avatar

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

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