When Sibley's West Gift Shop decided to carry my Sacred Spiral designs, they produced a video of me. How exciting, right? I am sharing it with you now. https://youtu.be/jlZuvQsjoys The video was created on the fly and I had NO notice. That being said I am pleased overall with the results. If you live in Arizona, or are visiting in the near future, please add Sibley's West … [Read more...]
A Peek into my Sprinkled Silver Jewelry process
Want to see how I create some of my designs? Early in my jewelry design career, I fell in love with copper and silver metals. One of my first experiments involved fusing metal components together.. just to see what would happen. OK, so I did destroy a few chunks of metal. Applying just a little TOO much heat whereas the metals became a lump of indescribable mass. A learning … [Read more...]
Polychrome Jasper. My New Find.
A couple of years ago, while I was attending the JOGS Gem Show in Tucson, I happened upon a supplier from Madagascar. This supplier was showcasing primarily large raw stones. They were to be used for display in a home or office. In the corner of one of the displays were scattered some gorgeous cabochons. When I inquired I was told these were polychrome jasper gems. I love the … [Read more...]
Romancing the Ring
Wearing rings of any size or shape is so much fun, don't you agree? Rings have been found in tombs dating back to 2500 BC. Many cultures fashioned their rings from stone. Others used metal and added gemstones. Sound familiar? One of the favorite designs for the Ancient Romans was a thick hoop that had an gemstone embedded right into the metal. This flush design is still … [Read more...]
What is Artisan Jewelry?
We hear this term a lot at craft shows, museums and in galleries. Ever wonder what it really means? The word artisan originates from the Italian word artigiano. it's defined as a skilled craft worker who makes or creates things by hand. These products may be functional or decorative. (in the case of jewelry) Artisan jewelry is custom made by a highly skilled craftsman. Artisan … [Read more...]
