Carrie Pray Jewelry Design Portfolio 2023

PORTFOLIO Carrie Pray

JEWELRY DESIGNER

Women’s Shield of Faith Pendant

Photoshop Rendering.

Designed 2020 for © Bradford Exchange

Cover: Dandelion Ring

Photoshop Rendering.

Designed 2020 for © Bradford Exchange

Above Right: Dandelion Bangle

Photoshop Rendering.

Designed 2020 for © Bradford Exchange

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3 portfolio CONTENTS 4 WEDDING AND ENGAGEMENT 8 DEMI-FINE GEMSTONE JEWELRY 10 FAMILY & BIRTHSTONE 12 GENTLEMEN’S JEWELRY 14 FASHION/COSTUME 16 NOVELTY AND NICHE 20 LICENSED JEWELRY 22 CONTACT ME

Wedding and Engagement

Designing my engagement ring is what really got me hooked on jewelry design, and it has been one of the great honors and joys of my life to continue designing wedding and engagement jewelry over the last 11+ years. I have designed rings with many different materials to achieve different price points and margins. Here is a selection of my favorite designs over the years.

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Engagement

Above: Engagement Ring design sketches in gouache and ink on toned paper, and selected Illustrator renderings.

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Filigree Bridal Set with Diamond Cluster

Designed 2014 for © Bradford Exchange Image is from BradfordExchange.com

Mens Diamond Wedding Band

Designed 2015 for © Bradford Exchange Image is from BradfordExchange.com

Entwined Bridal Set

Designed 2014 for © Bradford Exchange Image is from BradfordExchange.com

Two Tone Bridal Set

Designed 2015 for © Bradford Exchange

Image is from BradfordExchange.com

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His and Hers Religious Wedding Rings

Photoshop rendering.

Designed 2015 for © Bradford Exchange

Sapphire and White Topaz Engagement Ring

Photoshop Rendering.

Designed 2018 for © Bradford Exchange

Diamond Cut His and Hers Moissanite Wedding Set

Photoshop Rendering.

Designed 2018 for © Bradford Exchange

Floral Bridal Set

Photoshop Rendering.

Designed 2019 for © Bradford Exchange

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Demi-Fine Gemstone Jewelry

In my work for Bradford Exchange, I often designed pieces in sterling silver or vermeil with gemstones, reaching the target market at a lower price point. Here is a selection of my favorite demi-fine gemstone designs.

Above: Blue Topaz Cross Pendant

Designed 2012 for © Bradford Exchange

Photograph of Sample.

Designed 2014 for © Bradford Exchange

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Left: Free Spirit Turquoise Cabochon Ring

Jewelry

Emerald and White Topaz Ring Photoshop rendering.

Designed 2018 for © Bradford Exchange

Violet Vision Amethyst Ring Photoshop rendering.

Designed 2014 for © Bradford Exchange

Ruby and White Topaz Bouquet Ring Photoshop rendering.

Designed 2018 for © Bradford Exchange

Aquamarine and White Topaz Cross Ring Photoshop rendering.

Designed 2018 for © Bradford Exchange

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Family & Birthstone

The family and birthstone jewelry I have designed is some of the most special to me, because it is so personal both to me as the designer and to those who wear it. These items were also huge commercial successes that continue to sell well a decade after their introduction.

Strength of Family Personalized Diamond Ring

Designed 2012 for © Bradford Exchange

Image is from BradfordExchange.com

Strength of Family Personalized Diamond Pendant

Designed 2015 for © Bradford Exchange

Rough sketch and final design shown

Image is from BradfordExchange.com

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Rhythm of Romance Birthstone Ring

Designed 2013 for © Bradford Exchange

Image is from BradfordExchange.com

Love’s Promise Birthstone Ring

Designed 2013 for © Bradford Exchange

Image is from BradfordExchange.com

Forever Family Birthstone Ring

Designed 2016 for © Bradford Exchange

Image is from BradfordExchange.com

Lover’s Knot Birthstone Ring

Designed 2013 for © Bradford Exchange

Image is from BradfordExchange.com

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Gentlemen’s Jewelry

Over the years, I have created a variety of pieces for men, including bracelets, rings, and necklaces. Here are a few of my favorite designs.

Dressed to Thrill Men’s Bracelet

Designed 2014 for © Bradford Exchange

Personalized Religious Dog Tag Pendant Photoshop rendering.

Designed 2017 for © Bradford Exchange

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Mens Religious Ring Photoshop rendering.

Designed 2015 for © Bradford Exchange

Mens Religious Dog Tag Pendant

Designed 2014 for © Bradford Exchange

Image is from BradfordExchange.com

Mens Personalized Titanium Magnetic Bracelet

Designed 2014 for © Bradford Exchange

Image is from BradfordExchange.com

Patriotic Dog Tag Pendant

Designed 2014 for © Bradford Exchange

US Marine Corps Men’s Ring Photoshop rendering.

Designed 2016 for © Bradford Exchange

US Army Men’s Ring Photoshop rendering.

Designed 2020 for © Bradford Exchange

Fashion & Costume

These pieces were designed to be created with synthetic gems and silver or gold plated brass.

Green and Blue Costume Necklace

Photoshop rendering.

Designed 2016 for © Bradford Exchange

Turquoise and Blue Costume Necklace

Photoshop rendering.

Designed 2016 for © Bradford Exchange

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Blue Costume Necklace and Earrings

Photoshop rendering.

Designed 2016 for © Bradford Exchange

Brown Costume Necklace and Earrings

Photoshop rendering.

Designed 2016 for © Bradford Exchange

Green Cabochon Costume Necklace and Earrings

Photoshop rendering.

Designed 2016 for © Bradford Exchange

Novelty and Niche Jewelry

Designing novelty items for niche markets is a fascinating challenge because it so often requires putting one’s taste and ego aside, designing entirely with the end consumer in mind. While many of these pieces are not something I would personally wear, they are strong sellers because the availability of similar items is limited. For example, the camouflage wedding bands I designed in 2015 are still a best seller, heavily featured in social media. The enamel puppy pendants were the first items I designed to hit 2 million dollars in revenue. I expanded the line to 30 breeds. Recently, that line has been replaced by the yorkie moon and back pendant I designed in 2019. These are pieces that can’t be found at just any jewelry store, and that is their strength.

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His and Hers Camouflage Wedding Bands Designed 2015 for © Bradford Exchange Image is from BradfordExchange.com

Playful Pup Enamel Pendants with Moving Parts

Designed 2012 for © Bradford Exchange

Images from BradfordExchange.com

To the Moon and Back Yorkie Pendant

Designed 2019 for © Bradford Exchange

Image is from BradfordExchange.com

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Frisky Kitty Enamel Pendant with Moving Parts

Designed 2013 for © Bradford Exchange

Image is from BradfordExchange.com

Yorkie Women’s Watch

Swarovski Crystal Owl Pendant with Moving Wings

Crystal Ladybug Pendant with Moving Wings

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Mini Pinscher Hinged Bracelet

Photoshop rendering shown with photo of sample.

Mickey and Minnie Mouse Hinged Bracelet

Customer Photos.

The licensed collectibles customer and the pet parent share the desire to “show and tell.”

These bracelets appeal to this with their beautiful sculpts, crystal accents, and detailing. Their construction allows space for an engraved message inside the bracelet as well as on the “collar” or necklace area, but is still hollowed out to save weight and expense.

Crystal Elephant Pendant with Moving Parts

Image is from BradfordExchange.com

Best in Show Sculpted Crystal Dog Rings

Photoshop Mockup & customer image of sample shown.

Licensed Jewelry

Working with licenses was a major part of my work with Bradford Exchage, and a very fun challenge. The variety of licenses we worked with each had their own style guides and a unique look and feel. Disney® jewelry typically has detailed character sculpts, while Bob Mackie jewelry was designed to coordinate with his fashion sketches. Licensed pieces also require a more complex proofing process as the samples need to be approved by the licensor as well as internal stakeholders. If you are working on a licensed project, please reach out! I’ll be happy to assist.