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Cardcaptor Sakura Inspired Engagement Ring
Word of mouth is how many of our clients hear about Takayas, and we were delighted to hear from Aaron in Singapore who learned about Takayas’ well-regarded craftmanship from a friend. Aaron envisioned a ring inspired by Cardcaptor Sakura for...
Pokémon: Dragonair and Milotic Inspired Engagement Ring
At the beginning of this year, we were contacted by our friend who wanted a Pokémon inspired engagement ring for his beloved girlfriend. He had a tight deadline and lived across the Pacific, but Takayas had his back. Takayas artfully...
Guild Wars 2 Inspired Wedding Rings
With the recent Guild Wars 2 content drop of What Lies Within in mind, we delve into Takayas’ archives to feature a pair of Guild Wars 2 inspired wedding bands. In 2019, just a year before the pandemic, Emily and...
Final Fantasy XIV Red Mage Inspired Engagement Ring
With a mission to propose to his girlfriend in Japan after opening to international travelers again, our Scandinavia-based friend contacted us about creating a sleek and sophisticated engagement ring last year. He envisioned a ring that was inspired by his...
Final Fantasy X Tidus and Yuna Inspired Wedding Band
It’s always such a pleasant surprise to hear from our customers years after Takayas crafts their custom jewelry pieces. To our delight, our Australian friend Craig wanted Takayas to design his wedding band to coordinate with his fiancée Keira’s engagement...
The Legend of Zelda Inspired Wedding Ring Collection
Who’s excited about the release of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom? We’ve been longingly anticipating this day to come! Takayas has crafted some amazing custom jewelry designs over his career inspired by The Legend of Zelda. He’s...
Final Fantasy XIV Astrologian Inspired Engagement Ring
This week we tell the story of Jacob and Swati who visited our Los Angeles studio for an in-person consultation to create Swati’s Final Fantasy XIV Astrologian Inspired Engagement Ring. Giving deep consideration to their conversation, Takayas was delighted to...
Jojo's Bizarre Adventure Inspired Engagement Ring
This week we continue the love story of KJ and BZ by featuring KJ’s elegant ring. As a fan of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure throughout medical school, KJ wanted her ring to incorporate her favorite characters who offered a respite during...
Avian Angel Beats & Magic: The Gathering Inspired Wedding Band
This week we feature the first part of a couple’s love story who found they shared a love of anime and gaming while in medical school. The trials and tribulations BZ & KJ faced in the games they enjoyed playing...
Pokémon Inspired Jewelry: A Heartfelt Farewell to Pikachu and Ash
After 25 years of the anime series, we bid farewell to Ash and his beloved Pikachu with fond memories in our hearts. Many of us grew up watching their adventures as we set out on our own. Just as Pikachu...
A Poignant Pokémon & FFXIV Scholar Inspired Wedding Band
This week we continue Karen and Josef’s love story with Karen commissioning a wedding band for her one and only. Karen envisioned a meaningful ring that would encapsulate their shared love for FFXIV as well as Josef’s passion for Pokémon....
Dungeons & Dragons Elvish Inspired Engagement Ring
Are you as excited as we are for the release of Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves? At the heart of Dungeons & Dragons is the story that we collectively imagine together, just like every piece of jewelry Takayas creates....
A Melodious Final Fantasy XIV Bard Inspired Ring
This week our love story begins with Josef commissioning a bespoke engagement ring for his beloved Karen. Both avid Final Fantasy XIV players, they met in the bustling port of Limsa Lominsa on the southern coast of the island Vylbrand,...
Hraesvelgr and Smaug Inspired Engagement Ring
Last fall, our friend honored Takayas by commissioning a bespoke engagement ring for his partner based on their love of the dragons Hraesvelgr from Final Fantasy XIV and Smaug from The Hobbit. As symbols of strength, resolve, fortune and prosperity,...
Seething Bazelgeuse Inspired Wedding Set
Last year Takayas Custom Jewelry crafted a beguiling design that was inspired by an explosive monster, the Seething Bazelgeuse! This was a custom wedding set by request of Antonio for his partner, Tiffany. Sharing a mutual love for Monster Hunter...
Path of Exile Inspired Men’s Engagement Ring
Following last week’s featured design that was based on a dark fantasy world, this week Takayas Custom Jewelry highlights another gorgeous dark fantasy inspired design made by Takayas based on the world of the Path of Exile! Brought to form...
Berserk Brand of Sacrifice Inspired Engagement Ring
For John’s partner who enjoys gothic alternative fashion with a love for the color red, Takayas Custom Jewelry crafted a beautiful custom engagement ring inspired by her favorite series, Berserk. Both John and his partner felt a special connection to...
Matching Rayquaza Inspired Wedding Bands
Matching wedding bands with some Pokémon flare were what Lindsey and Logan were looking for when they came to Takayas Custom Jewelry. With a clear direction of what they wanted; they reached out to us with the reference images they...
Final Fantasy Zanarkand Abes Inspired Engagement Ring
At Takayas Custom Jewelry we pride ourselves in bringing your ideas to life through gorgeous jewelry to be cherished for years to come! This week we feature a design we have yet to highlight, an engagement ring incorporating the distinctive...
Stardew Valley x Tetris Inspired Engagement Ring
To propose to Helen, his long-time partner, Bronte wanted to go with a custom ring that shared their shared love for video games. He reached out to Takayas Custom Jewelry with a well-written background of his relationship with Helen. He...
Final Fantasy X Yuna & Tidus Inspired Engagement Ring
Proposing to spend a lifetime together with the one you love is a sincere and special moment. Takayas Custom Jewelry can help you add a personal and unique touch to that moment by helping you craft a beautiful and one-of-a-kind...