Dallas - August 18, 2006

Face Yourself

Candace Ang’s Custom Cameos

We can’t all be as popular as the cute, nerd-chic IT guy in your office.

But would it kill him to pencil you in sometime in the next decade? (Your AC adapter is totally acting weird. No, seriously.)

For some real face time with the coolest in cutting-edge technology, look to Candace Ang’s custom cameos. The jewelry designer takes this antique tradition into the new age by using modern science to create an age-old heirloom.

Just snap a profile image of yourself (your mom, friend, BlackBerry) and drop it in the mail or send it electronically. Next, pick a design like the cropped choker, double-stranded necklace, or ribbon-tied masterpiece. Ang creates an artistic rendition of your mug before it’s laser-cut into either black or ivory acrylic.

The finished product comes with a handwritten gift card and your personal illustration. But cool your jets: The process can take a two months to complete, so waiting is just part of the deal.

Though you should probably be used to that by now.

Available by phone order (310-858-1401) or e-mail info@candaceang.com. To see styles, g0 to candaceang.com.