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Ethical Metalsmiths in the NEWS:
Thanks to Barbara Wheat Lipatapanlop of Gemalytics, Ethical Metalsmiths Jewelry Exhibition and Auction at the fabulous Linhardt Design in NYC received a great deal of attention in the press! It was a successful evening of [...]
Introducing New Feather Style: The Filoplume
The latest development in the Pure Flight collection includes these great new earrings, inspired by Filoplume feathers. Delicate yet dramatic, the long oxidized sterling quill is accentuated by naturally silvery diamonds responsibly mined in Australia, [...]
New Trend: Pure Flight Ear-Climbers
Wing feathers sweep up and away from the face with these new trending style of ear-climber earrings. These are the latest edition to the Pure flight collection featuring 100% reclaimed sterling silver and0.16ct tw responsibly [...]
Pretty in Pink: Morganite Spaghetti Ring
A subtle yet grand perfection in pink: this 13 carat cushion cut Morganite is gently and elegantly bound to the the finger by twisting and crossing gold strands, giving it a light airy yet secure [...]
In the Rotary News: Harare, Zimbabwe
Great coverage for our amazing visit to Zimbabwe in January, the Borrowdale Brooke Rotary Club of Harare:
Large Palladium Feather Cuff
I have wanted to make a show stopping Feather Cuff, in (recycled) palladium for awhile. This broad hammered surface is subtle in organic texture and bold in scale and effect. Studded down the folded seam, [...]
New Pure Flight Winged Earrings
The latest installation in the Pure Flight collection, these earrings flatter the face by sweeping along the jawline. Made from 100% reclaimed and refined silver and Australian Silvermist Diamonds TM, they hang about 1.5 inches [...]
Ethical Metalsmiths at the Sierra Fund
..great AD placed for Ethical Metalsmiths in support of the Reclaiming the Sierra "the new gold rush" conference, features my Feather Cuff made entirely of Reclaimed and Recycled gold and diamonds!
Ethical Metalsmiths NYC Event Successes
Looking back at our Annual board meeting, Gala Event, Auction Fundraiser and finally the Panel Discussion on Traceability in the supply chain at the IAC Gold Conference, it was indeed a whirl wind of successes. [...]
Boston Marathon Reward
An 18k gold Alexandra Hart ring just ran in the Boston Marathon...carried very swiftly by my brother in law! His FIRST stop on the way home was to his favorite sandwich joint: Nick's Famous Roast Beef, [...]
Tourmalinated Quartz Spaghetti Ring
Cool and curious, with flashes of light, this beautiful cushion cut tourmalinated quartz glints in the spaghetti setting which weaves itself around the stone and finger. As always 100% reclaimed/recycled silver used in the design.
Unusual ReDo: Diamond Antler Ring
Check this out! Have you ever seen pure nature in such contrast? This beautiful diamond stands out dramatically while snuggled into a simple bezel inlaid into a natural deer antler ring. She says "I love [...]
Renewal Wedding Band for Anniversary
A classic yet contemporary update and renewal of the client's rings repurposed from the engagement and wedding band set. What a great way to symbolize RENEWAL and celebrate while keeping the original wedding bands! Shown [...]
Joy of Life Heart Pendant
This heart shaped pendant was made for a very special couple celebrating the many years of life together - hand fabricated and hammered in 18k gold and pure palladium with a perfect diamond accent, shown here [...]
Generations of Love Wedding Bands
Generations of love are blended into this pair of wedding bands! The jewelry given by the grandparents to the future of this young couple exemplifies the timelessness and permanence of gold as the symbol of love. [...]