Today’s studio assistant
Lucca works on a design project today, laying out stones for a grand bracelet.
Recycled Diamonds Wedding set
The center ring is the one I custom designed and "recycled" from family jewelry for my client, shown here with the accompanying set! They were made for each other, both the couple and their rings! Great shot by Erinn Kiley Photography
NEW Book: Gold, Platinum, Palladium, Silver and Other Jewelry Metals
My work is featured inside and on the cover of Renee Newman's up coming book: Gold, Platinum, Palladium, Silver & Other Jewelry Metals, which explains how to test, buy, sell, and care for jewelry with precious and alternative metals. High-quality color photos show how these metals are creatively used in jewelry. Besides providing an historical perspective and [...]
Coral Style Ring Enhancer, before and after
For their anniversary, this customer wanted to update her ring with a new Lace Coral style surround, adding dimension, organic design and a truly contemporary style to her traditional antique ring. See before and after:
ROMEX Ring…
Understood by those in construction or architecture, this Romex is actually insulated in gold! What a great idea for an anniversary gift from one architect to another...
Glamorous FUN
Stylist Mahjuba Levine wore the Golden Sunburst Necklace to a grand benefit Gala and there was a photo booth with playful accessories to wear. A nice way to mix up the GLAM!
AH Studio Workshop Success!
Behold the proud students of Crimp Raising, one of the hardest techniques in metalsmithing. In a few hours the flat sheet was organically transformed into two bowls and a bracelet. I doubt they were true beginners, this is an achievement!
BiMetal Bracelets Have it!
Bracelets are still the gift of choice, especially when the gift Receiver has a choice in the matter! Just shipped a lovely sterling and 22k gold BiMetal "Feather Cuff" to a lucky lady in Baltimore: (photo Robert Weldon)
Radical Jewelry Makeover with High School kids:
Radical Jewelry Makeover meets high school kids- from donated costume and accessory jewelry the students re-imagine and re-create new, contemporary jewels! This project is supported by Ethical Metalsmiths.
CBS Baltimore interview’s Alexandra Hart about Event
Local Weekend News early Sunday morning covered the Walter's Jewelry Fair event with a TV spot on WJZTV, local CBS station