James Binnion Metal Arts
mokume-gane
James Binnion Metal Arts

MOKUME

Craft of the Past, Crafted Today for Your Future...

We create rings that reflect your individuality.  You will experience a high level of customer service as we collaborate with you while custom making your unique ring.  You can trust a master craftsman will fabricate your ring with close attention to detail.

Mokume's history extends back to the time of the samurai, when mokume gane was used to decorate the samurai's sword.  Mokume translates from Japanese as "wood eye" referring to burl wood grain and gane means "metal". 

Jim has been working in mokume for over 20 years perfecting his electric kiln method for laminating mokume as well as his designs and patterns.  Sheets of platinum, gold alloys and sterling silver are expertly fused together, then forged and carved to create each unique pattern.

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"Thank you very much for truly exceeding our expectations."
— Matthew & Holly 11/30/05
Springfield, VA

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