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Tiny Pebbles (with Diamonds) Earrings
The latest use of responsibly mined Australian Silvermist Diamonds ™ for those who prefer subtle and delicate while contemporary, these new tiny pebble earring studs measure 5mm, and are made from 100% reclaimed recycled and [...]
New Pure Flight Wing Feather Pendant
Introducing a new shape and size for the continuing development of the Pure Flight collection, this 1.5 inch Wing Feather pendant features 0.08ct tw traceable Silvermist Diamonds™ responsibly mined in Australia, set in 100% recycled [...]
Ancient-Style Gold Ring with Re-cut Lapis
Repurposing old unwanted or damaged jewelry is a fun way of recycling! Jewelry materials are usually valuable so nothing goes to waste, and then there's a NEW piece reborn from the old. This ring is [...]
“Legend” is too small a word…
Her loss is too great and the word Legend is too small, Cindy Edelstein was the nexus of the Designer Jewelry Universe! I am compelled to share this terrible news with the world, and at the [...]
Palladium Framed Sapphires Ring
Dramatic combination of light and intense blue sapphires brightened by the white pearl center, framed elegantly in pure palladium and diamonds- made specially for a lucky client. Palladium glows bright red as its welded under intense [...]
Heirloom Diamonds Reset in Sterling
These earrings were a larger project than they appear: Simple sterling droplet shapes appear to be "sprinkled" with the client's mine-cut tiny diamonds, yet every stone was an asymmetrical shape and each had to be custom [...]
Holiday Sterling Starfish Pendant
Reclaimed Silver was forged and fabricated to the client's specifications incorporating a lovely tourmaline for this lovely gift. You can see here the "before and after" shots how the metal can be formed by hammering [...]
I’m a San Diego Home/Garden STAR!
I am honored to have been chosen as one of the "Stars of San Diego" by San Diego Home/Garden Lifestyles Magazine in the January 2016 issue! Lovely article by Mark Hiss, great studio shot by [...]
Radiant Jellyfish Pendant in18k
One lucky client at Stuart Benjamin & Co is now in possession of this elegant hand fabricated 18k palladium white gold Radiant Jellyfish Pendant set with her very own white diamonds recycled from her jewelry [...]
Ear Climbers from the Quill Collection
A new addition to the Quill collection, these trendy but easy to wear ear climbers are great for every day. Solid palladium is hypoallergenic and a platinum white color set with Australian sourced silvery white [...]
Ethical Metalsmiths+ Industry Leaders STAND against Wildlife Exploitation
Congratulations and Gratitude to the Richline Group for Leading this Initiative to take a strong stand against Wildlife Exploitation! Ethical Metalsmiths co-authored the Mission and along with other leading jewelry industry organizations, as a show [...]
Blushing Tahitian Pearl Ring
Color is everything: to draw out the full spectrum in a "Black" pearl, just add Red or Green. Here the side stones of natural Spinel bring out the Blush of pink in this beautiful Tahitain pearl! [...]
Delightful Chrysoprase Droplet Earrings
The bright vivacious green of natural Chrysoprase glows against the hammered 18k yellow gold in these swingy little earrings. Chrysoprase, the most precious of the Chalcedony family of quartz gems, was once mistaken for emerald [...]
Benefit Auction for WJA Scholarships
A great time was had by all at the WJA San Diego Chapter "Maker's Project Auction" which raised money for Scholarships and Grants, both local and national. I was pleased to be one of the [...]