PLEASE Join us in celebrating United Nations Day: October 24 at 6pm at UCSD Campus, International House. I will be representing Ethical Metalsmiths and exhibiting jewelry which supports empowerment of the citizens all along the material and labor supply chain! It takes cooperation to make a difference- please add your voice! Buy your tickets here. [...]
For Throwback Thursday I want to memorialize this bold bright 18k gold ring custom made with the client's nearly 10 ct Afghan peridot set snugly over the side set amethyst trillions. Sadly this ring was stolen only months after receiving it as a birthday gift, and was never recovered by police.
Great coverage by Deborah Yonick in the upcoming MJSA Journal October issue profiling several designer's decisions to use responsibly sourced materials in their work! My palladium pendant landed the cover, and a lovely 2 page spread of how and why we have dedicated ourselves to responsible sourcing, is found on page 28-29. Great to be in [...]
Hot off the bench: this hammered 18k gold Entwined Ring binds 12 Australian natural fancy colored diamonds, 0.65ct tw in a cascade of honey and cognac colors. The comfort of a low profile ring with colorful bling is an every-day-statement of contemporary style: great shot by Jolyne L. Harris Photography!
It's Mommy's birthday and Daddy commissioned a special ring to celebrate their two daughters using their birthstones: Zircon is for December, and Peridot is for the August baby who just arrived! This bow-inspired ring is sculpturally carved in sterling silver with contrasting texture and line to accentuate the large bright gemstones.
Delicate delights: 16mm long Palladium earrings with 0.16ct tw Australian natural fancy Silvermist Diamonds™
Could not help but create a playful style bracelet pair inspired by ballet laces- the fine textured wire is delicate and yet creates a bold fashionable style:
The Rotary Club of La Mesa Sunrise presents SOUNDS FOR HOPE SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 27TH @ 6PM An evening of music, food and friendship under the stars Enjoy appetizers and drinks on the terrace at the breathtaking Mission Trails Interpretive Center. Relax and enjoy a quintet of internationally renowned musicians and dancers performing selections from Classical and [...]
From Fair Jewellery Action Update by Marc Choyt- let the USA learn from the UK! "The UK has just received its biggest ever import of Fairtrade metals as demand rises from jewellers and consumers. Cred Jewellery, the UK’s largest Fairtrade gold supplier, has just received their largest shipment yet, and is seeing demand [...]
Lead by Example... We are #3 on the Gold Star list, take the No Dirty Gold Pledge and do your part too: "I support the No Dirty Gold campaign to end destructive gold mining practices. I call on retailers and manufacturers of gold jewelry, electronics, and other goods to work to ensure that the gold in [...]
