Working with copper is how I began my jewelry design business. At first I used it because the cost was less and it allowed me to experiment with new methods and designs before working with silver or gold. I found that I LOVE the material. Many of my designs are a compilation of silver and copper. A few even feature copper, gold and even steel! This blog shows you many of my … [Read more...]
What happens to the Scrap Silver?
Creating Designs using metal components does tend to generate some waste. Jewelry needs to be shaped and finished properly. this means the tiny (or larger) non essential components are cut or sawed off.I was taught early on that these scraps should NOT be thrown out, but rather saved.There is a Refinery where the silver or gold scraps can be sent. there they are weighed, … [Read more...]
Dare to Dream Today
Dare to Dream is the collection that embodies our desire to dream and our wish to allow our dreams to permeate our existence, grow, expand, morph into even bigger dreams and become reality. Every design is a limited Edition of ONE. The fusing process is like our dreams… it starts with a concept. Then it takes its own leap into the final design; one that I could not have … [Read more...]
Back to my (copper) roots
Stay At Home time during the pandemic has been quite the experience. The first week I was just excited to have more TIME to get things done! By week two I was starting to wonder when this would end. Now into week 4, I am finally settling in to the reality of the situation. Since I am stuck here I am designing something new. Early in my jewelry designing life I learned to … [Read more...]
Get Skinny Cuffed
Over the years I have designed many versions of cuff bracelets. It is clearly an obsession with me. One day while having a play day at the jewelry bench,the inspiration to skinny up the design popped into my head.. After all nowadays there are skinny jeans and I even have a skinny earring in my collection. So why not a skinny cuff? Check out my entire line of Cuffs … [Read more...]
