GREAT new article in the UT about the exhibition here. “It’s always about whether the work is contemporary and pushing the envelope of the craft medium of their choice,” said Levi Casias, the group’s president. “And it’s always about the craftsman or artist who is willing to push their content ideas in a new direction.” [...]
Palladium is the perfect purity and color to set with Silvermist Diamonds TM in the new Quill Collection: here we have the edgy fashionable ring, 1 inch long, set with 0.41ct tw of these lovely tonal silvery diamonds from the Argyle mine in Australia- and the palladium used is sourced from reclaimed and North American mines.
The Mingei Exhibition Allied Craftsmen Today features my 5 individual copper sculptures which complete a single piece, rendered here by fashion designer Elina Sheripova to illustrate how they are worn. Purposefully, the museum display exaggerates the context-disassociation between sculpture and function, and purifies the forms as "Art."
Palladium is the perfect purity and color to set with Silvermist Diamonds TM in the new Quill Collection: here we have the elegantly flattering earrings, 1.25 inches long, set with 0.71ct tw of these lovely tonal light grey diamonds. Silvermist Diamonds TM are from the Argyle mine in Australia, and the palladium used is sourced from [...]
Lovely emeralds set horizontally for maximum movement, dangle delightfully off the hammer formed 18k gold and diamond leaf tops which sit snugly on the ear:
hot, Hot, HOT off the Bench: this dramatic handmade ring of custom alloyed 18k white gold swirls around the customer's stones of rhodolite garnet, sapphire and diamonds!
Tonal, elegantly set diamonds worn on incoming fashions are in demand more than ever before. Made with 100% recycled/refined silver and Australian mined Silvermist Diamonds TM, the Pure Flight collection was designed for the stylish consumer who wants to wear “the real thing” any day with any outfit. Here's Elina Sheripova‘s rendering of the Flutter Necklace paired [...]
My presentation at the American Association for the Advancement of Sciences, Pacific Division Conference was recorded here: Biology and Contemporary Sculpture
When considering Fashion, diamonds are not just for "bling-factor," they can be tonal, elegantly set in more trend-conscious ways than ever before. Made with 100% recycled/refined silver and Australian mined Silvermist Diamonds TM, the Pure Flight collection was designed for the stylish consumer who wants to wear "the real thing" any day with any outfit. [...]
Have you ever wondered “How was that done?” Whether you are an artist, buyer or in sales; join us for this special demo night featuring local jewelry artisans and our very own WJA members. The featured artists will each demonstrate areas of expertise and share techniques in these specialized manufacturing processes, with fellow WJA members [...]
