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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Introducing the new Pure Flight Semiplume Pendant, this time more dramatic incorporating hammered 18k gold to offset the oxidized sterling quill accented with natural silvery Australian mined diamonds. As always, 100% reclaimed precious metals and traceable source diamonds, this 1.75 inch pendant is now available at T-Bird Jewels
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, is completed with a hammered 18k feather plume. Flattering to the jawline, they sweep down 1.75 inches in length. Available [...]
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 feel.
..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!
