Beyond the Basics 2: Stone Setting Workshop, second session
In this one-day intensive workshop participants will learn two pointed facetted gemstone setting techniques used in fine goldsmithing
Trunk Show at Sparks Gallery
Come for an evening of Gallery fun: Coordinated with the opening of the OMA Artist Alliance Exhibition at Sparks Gallery, enjoy the art and attend the Featured Artist for the evening. Complimentary hors d'oeuvres and wine provided with RSVP See my latest natural creations!
Stone Setting Workshop
Preparing for the stone setting workshop at Cogent Studios, Saturday April 13, and again May 10 as the fist session sold out! Its always fun to share the tips and tricks for a beautiful professional setting.
Happiness is a Newly Engaged Couple!
I have to say it makes my day when a happy new couple LOVE their Ring! This beauty is a hand fabricated 100% recycled 18k yellow gold ring with lovely oval tapered bezel with bright Ceylon sapphire! Congratulations to Cynthia and Frank!
Sparks Gallery Mother’s Day Bazaar
Join us on Saturday, May 12th from 1pm – 5pm for a one day only Summer Bazaar at Sparks Gallery featuring new jewelry & small works by local artists. Just in time for Mother’s Day and graduation gift shopping. Exclusive offers on delicious eats at Cafe Sevilla – our neighbors in the Gaslamp. Free event [...]
Exhibition: Symbiosis, Review Part 4
There were so many amazing people who participated in making the Symbiosis Exhibition at Sparks Gallery so fabulous and animated...... in fact the models brought the work to life in real time! I cannot thank them enough for their work with the crowds and their mastery of movement. Laura Daniela Ricci wearing “Parasite” Latricia Renee wearing [...]
Exhibition: Symbiosis, Review Part 3
Symbiosis, my exhibition at Sparks Gallery, was a great way to bring many people together, a "symbiotic" intersection of artist and talents from many fields for a single purpose. One of my favorite moments was getting to know and collaborating with the models and helpers preparing for the opening night Spectacle! Here's my friend Abbie [...]
Happy Anniversary! All-In-One Wedding Ring
Happy Anniversary- today is the 2 year anniversary of this happy couple who got married under a tree in our backyard- with Alexandra Hart "infinity" rings!
Launch of Additional Traceability Procedure
It has always been a great concern of mine to operate as Responsible a business in the jewelry industry as possible and fortunately many of the issues are now reaching consumers. A long time member of Ethical Metalsmiths, and now helping run it, this is one of the most effective ways to help improve the [...]
Exhibition: Symbiosis Review, part 1
Looking back now at the exhibition: symbiosis, and the entire experience of such a great opportunity with Sparks Gallery in San Diego, these pictures and moments are some of the highlights! It was intended to be fun and unexpected, and here's some of the greatest reactions: