Engagement

A Client Win! - original, unusual and classic

“The ring is exquisite! Original, unusual and also classic. SO beautiful. Thank you for creating a treasure.“ -Jane, Greenville, SC

“Megan and Sam” Isn’t it beautiful when you can see a story come full circle? Over 10 years ago, I attended a rowdy camping trip on the banks...

Linda's Ring... How do you reset a family heirloom?

“It was one of the biggest smiles I ever got from her,” he said. It was their 25th wedding anniversary, and he totally surprised her with a gorgeous...

A Client Win! A Non Diamond Engagement Ring referencing my Love of Nature

"I knew Kate was the artist I wanted to work with when I read her bio and what inspired her creations. As soon as I read that nature inspired her...

What is an Alternative Engagement Ring? How do I pick a non traditional or colored diamond?

Traditional engagement rings are out, and non traditional engagement rings are in! Why is that? Today's women want an engagement ring that shows their unique, individual personality and...

A Client Win! Marta & Jorge's Meaningful Engagement Ring - Colored Diamond Engagement Ring

"My engagement was definitely fun and exciting. My husband, at the time my long-term boyfriend, is known for procrastination. The night before our engagement he was frantically texting Kate trying...

Kate & Ben's Greenville, SC Wedding Story (Kate Furman's own love story!)

May 22, 2020... Today we are getting married at a very special place known as Pretty Place. It is a simple chapel overlooking the mountains and valleys of northern Greenville, South...

A Client Win! - an engagement ring with a mint green tourmaline in hand carved white gold

"Kate is a talented and amazing artist. We recently worked with her to design our engagement/wedding ring. She took our ideas and exceeded our expectations by creating a gorgeous ring...

Mary's Ring - How to work virtually to create your custom ring

With today’s virtual world, we don’t have to live in the same city (or even the same state) to work together on a custom piece of jewelry. Mary...

A Client Win! - What exactly is a non-traditional engagement ring anyway?

What exactly is a non-traditional engagement ring anyway? I recently had the pleasure of designing a really cool nontraditional engagement ring. This client was not into diamonds, so instead we...

How Do I Design a Non Diamond Engagement Ring? Alternative Engagement Rings are In!

You have been looking for the perfect alternative engagement ring for your non traditional bride and have realized that a diamond just won't do. Let me help you design and...

Sapphire and Non Diamond Engagement Rings

Did you know that colored sapphires are a great alternative to a diamond engagement ring? Diamonds are by far the most durable option, but sapphires are a close second. And...

Kate Furman custom engagement ring. Couple getting married on beach!

Lauren and Matt, of Greenville, SC, were looking for a local jewelry store to make and design a meaningful engagement ring from a family heirloom garnet. Since they both love...