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! And of course its set in (100% reclaimed) 18k gold.
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 in the ancient world. Found in California and Arizona, as well as other countries, and is said by some to [...]
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 17 participant-makers, all of who's work was successfully sold! The theme was taken from the wedding tradition of “something old, [...]
More views of the Rose Gold Twisted Leaves ring, this shows the radiant center diamond nested into the swirling leaves, balancing the square structure of the cut with the natural curves. The tonal ombre champagne diamonds are direct (traceable) from Australia. Elegant and ergonomic, this ring is designed to nestle into the to the angles in the [...]
Rose gold leaves twist and swirl around the finger glittering in tonal ombre hues of champagne diamonds direct (traceable) from Australia. Elegant and ergonomic, this ring is designed to nestle into the to the angles in the left hand ring finger for comfort and stability. Photography by Jolyne Harris.
Preparing for an exciting show opening at Taboo Studio in San Diego: "Back to Nature" opening August 14, 2015 and runs through September 25, 2015. Most often we conceive of plants either as food or as ornamental,--as purely passive creatures to be used as we see fit. My pieces aim to destabilize our preconceptions and appeal [...]
The warm rosy hues of the rutile crystals growing in this lovely quartz just begged for a pink gold setting- now its a twinkly and tonal cocktail ring, perfect for summer. Available at T-Bird Jewels
Hot off the bench today- the Radiant Wabi-Sabi Raw diamond ring: 18k hammer formed and fabricated ring with 8x13mm irregular shaped rose cut warm-brown Australian diamond in rose gold bezel, accented with inset brilliant cut champagne diamond, on textured band:
At the pinnacle of the Radiant collection proudly reign's this Radiant Jellyfish Pin-Pendant of undulating hammer formed and burnished 18k gold set with a fine 16mm mabe' pearl which is held in place with 5 platinum set white diamonds, leading to 10 surface set natural Australian cognac diamonds, draped on 18 inch 3 row 18k cable [...]
Day 2 workshop video from the first days of the Mustard Seed Africa Project is available! Thanks to Jane Parsons @ HIFA for collaboration and workspace, and to Nico Abote for his video services. Click on the arrow for a long video of Day 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rx9JjqmnFtE
