An apple a day... finds you a husband!

Under the Apple Tree

One couple told us the story of spending a whole summer under an old apple tree. They passed the time in the shade of the tree, lost in each other. We made a set of rings from the wood of that apple tree where their two paths intertwined for the rest of their days. We always encourage our customers to provide their own materials so that what we create for them is something deeply symbolic and unique. What type of wood would you use to make a special ring? 

One of a Kind Show

Dec. 6-9 we will be at the Chicago One of a Kind Show at The Merchandise Mart. Gustav Reyes will be showcasing his bent wood jewelry with Gustav Reyes, as well as a selection of Simply Wood Rings. Please stop by and say hello while perusing some fabulously unique pieces from many talented artists!

Coming Full Circle

Gustav Reyes and Simply Wood Rings are excited to be featured on Whole Food's online magazine, Dark Rye. We were visited by their film crew at the beginning of October for filming. We enjoyed showing the crew around our neighborhood, and connecting them with our story so they could share it with others. Thanks to all involved including Dark Rye, our customers Megan and Kelly, and Chicago Fretworks. Please check it out!

Coming Full Circle from Dark Rye on Vimeo.

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Gustav featured in Metalsmith Magazine

Gustav Reyes was honored to be featured in the June issue of Metalsmith Magazine. Metal working is an ancient form of creating jewelry and a time honored tradition. Having Gustav and Simply Wood Rings featured in Metalsmith is a testament to how far green wedding design has come in jewelry. There is now more acceptance of this niche market in traditional mediums. The young people are driving the trends of this country, and to see our niche become more popular is reassuring of the values of the up and coming.

Metalsmith magazine highlights Gustav's modernist approach and ethical sensibility in an in-depth profile by Andrea DiNoto.

This article was first published in Metalsmith, the art journal from the Society of North American Goldsmiths, the association for artists, jewelers, designers and metalsmiths. www.snagmetalsmith.org

Read the full article!