Enameled Hollyhock Anniversary Ring
Happy 13th anniversary!
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 made from 18k gold scrap and a re-cut lapis lazuli cabochon, in a setting referencing Early Renaissance Jewelry.
“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 same time I am at a loss for the words to describe her infinite contribution to the designer jewelry world.... [...]
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 heat seen here in the progress shots. 100% recycled palladium and client's gemstones
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 fit and set securely into the silver. The result is a lovely subtle glittery twinkle like stars in the night [...]
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 to the graceful curves of the abstracted starfish- this like so many gifts were developed at the end of the [...]
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 Martin Mann, featuring beautiful jewelry images by Robert Weldon, and fashion shot of wearable sculpture by Andrew Casey and Nick [...]
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 box. What a beautiful "update!" Process shots included below:
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 diamonds for brilliance. At 5/8 inch long these post earrings balance easily on the earlobe.
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 of unity and purpose! I am so honored and proud to be a part of this.