Isn't this gem gorgeous? I agree. Except for the fact that is is NOT a gem or a stone. Goldstone is actually made from glass. An Italian from Venice (Vincenzo Miotti) had the exclusive license to create this stone. In addition to opaque glass, this gem has flecks of copper. That's what gives it the sparkle you see here. In the 17th century the Miotti family perfected the … [Read more...]
Crazy About Cuffs
Cuff Bracelets are one of the first designs I created. Yes of course there were the earrings and necklaces.. but when I discovered how to start designing cuffs I was hooked. It seems simple doesn't it? just take a piece of metal and shape it to fit a wrist. Wrong! So much detail work and creativity goes into the design process. The variables are endless. Search cuff … [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...]
Confessions of a Jewelry Soldering Junkie
Yes, it's true. I love to solder. Next to hammering it is my favorite jewelry technique. Of course it was not always so. I have destroyed many a piece of silver during my early days. Life has gotten much easier since I have broken the code on this process though. Here's a piece that was one of my first soldering jobs. Not only did this take about 10 times longer that it … [Read more...]
Time for a little Dreaming
I have so much fun creating collections! Once I started designing jewelry, I noticed themes starting to develop. So I named my first collection and began creating the designs for it. This is when the fun begins for me. I love knowing that when you wear one of my designs, you have a story and an inspiration to accompany it. That way you can be reminded of the sentiment behind … [Read more...]
