S 2 9 1 // catena chain link necklace
S 2 9 1 // catena chain link necklace
S 2 9 1 // catena chain link necklace

S 2 9 1 // catena chain link necklace

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THE FIRST ENTRY OF OUR ON-GOING SERIES; STORIES WE TELL (AND OTHER HEALING PROJECTS)

For me, this year has been the genesis of a deep yearning. In the early days of all the missing, I relied heavily on neighbourhood walks for sanity; an opportunity to practice smiling with my eyes, finding any excuse to get a little sunlight on my skin. for a week straight in march, I kept finding these plastic chain links which I suppose were from some party prop held by a gathering rendered impossible in a matter of weeks. as the months got warmer and the world ramped up, i had forgotten about this coy little game I had played with the universe for those seven days. then, in october, in a new home far away from that cabbagetown neighbourhood, a few family members less and even some physical space within my marriage these little symbolic reminders showed up to say that every one of our memories is but a tiny chain link in the bigger picture.

Humans are kind of this way too. It was so encouraging to see the lengths we went to to stay anchored to one another. banging pots at 7:30PM, digital hangouts and lots of snail mail. in my job, couples still said vows and got engaged. they still loved each other throughout it all. I know it’s tough now. I’ve found it hard to stay optimistic too. I cried this morning also. Many of us wonder where our enthusiasm went, how to stop feeling so fatigued. Hopefully this post is you finding your own chain link in that winter coat you barely needed this season. A reminder that we are better when we are trying to stay connected to each other - and this piece, this means of processing my own emotions by turning found objects into metal - well, I hope it does that for you also.

ITEM DETAILS:

Chain: 1MM" 18" Box Chain Sterling Silver or Yellow Gold Filled
Pendant: 24 x 17MM

COMING SOON
A NEW PROGRAM THAT TAKES SOME OF THE HARDER WORK OUT GETTING STARTED. BELOW ARE SEASONAL 2D DIGITAL SKETCHES OF WORK PITCHED THEN PITCHED. 

 

Looking to Design a Custom Piece with Us? 
Download and submit our new 2023 design checklist to info@shopbreadandcircus.com

OUR 2023 DESIGN CHECKLIST

We'd love to work with you! In our experience, all of our projects fall within three types. Here is some info on all three:

1. Custom Projects:

Most of our collection items began as a design dreamt up between us and the ring's namesake. Together, we design something completely new that doesn't look like any of our existing collection items. Some info on custom projects with BREADxCircus:

+ $600 design fee
+ Formal design package with approx. 4 - 5 designs and 1 - 2 rounds of edits
+ 6 - 10 week production timeline
+ Stone optioning and selection 
+ Dedicated time in our production schedule for adjustments and inquiries 
+ A final ring design you can add to our online collection with your namesake.

2. Collection Rework:

Like something in our collection but want to make some adjustments? Perhaps a change in focal stone shape, or band thickness? Start by using our Build Your Own Ring section online and pick from our available items, including stones and upgrades.

Still not seeing what you want? A collection rework takes our existing designs and adjusts them to fit your needs. Some info on collection reworks with BREADxCircus:

+ Discounted design fee 
+ Formal design package with requested adjustments and 1 round of edits.
+ 4 - 6 week production timeline
+ Stone optioning and selection 

3. Heirloom Rework:

 
Do you have existing heirloom gold and gemstones you'd like to work with? This is a possibility with BREADxCircus. While every project is different, we can refresh your items into a new design. Here are some things to note:

+ Every item receives a third party gemmological assessment and appraisal pre-deconstruction
+ Stone extraction x casting fees applied
+ $600 custom design fee 
+ Formal design package with approx. 4 - 5 designs and 1 - 2 rounds of edits
+ 10 - 12 week production timeline

Here are a few ways to get in touch with us:

+ Virtual Appointments on Monday x Thursday every week from 10-6PM (availability permitting) Contact us at info@shopbreadandcircus.com to schedule a 40 minute consultation.

+ In-Person Studio Appointment at our Collingwood, ON location:
Our next available dates for in person studio time is October 16 + 17th

BOOK YOUR CONSULTATION HERE

Prior to your appointment, please fill out this form:

OUR CUSTOM PROJECT FORM