I will be presenting at the American Association for the Advancement of Science, Pacific Division Conference, June 16-19, 2013. My talk is titled Biology and Contemporary Sculpture and you will find the abstract below: In helping us to better understand ourselves and our world, scientists regularly represent their findings by means of visual models. Such models [...]
This was a customer's baby bracelet, which obviously no longer fit, but was a cherished gift from Grandma, so we updated it with a contemporary wearable style in 100% recycled sterling silver, and included lovely mauve pink diamonds responsibly mined from the Argyle Mine in Australia. @Alexandra Hart
In mouth-watering red, this 3.26 ct Andesine was specially set in 18k gold with smoldering champagne diamond accents for a very discerning customer!
Green is the hottest color this year, and what better timing than springtime! These large natural Emerald "slices" are framed in sterling silver and set in 18k gold prongs with gold earwires and diamonds, available at Stuart Benjamin & Co:
A new twist to the Radiant collection, undulating lines and curves define this hammer formed and fabricated pendant made of 0.950 Palladium set with a large Mabe Pearl and accented with diamonds. As always, recycled/reclaimed precious metals and conflict free white diamonds are used. Great photo by Robert Weldon
When hammered and fabricated, gold is at its best! These double leaf earrings were custom designed for a customer with lovely oval yellow diamonds. They are airily suspended between the asymmetrical leaves accentuating their naturalistic composition and movement. As always: 100% recycled/reclaimed 18k gold, made in USA.
Simple clean lines in this lovely 12mm Tahitian pearl ring accented with a diamond tucked to the side, set in 100% reclaimed 18k gold. Great shot by Robert Weldon
Again, the rough and natural look and affordability of opaque rose cut diamonds is getting attention! The beauty of imperfection is displayed in a very wear-with-everything ring: this 3.28ct center diamond from Argyle, Australia, the colors are integrated with the rich 18k yellow gold and lovely natural yellow side diamonds.
Hot off the Bench, made for the cocktail ring lover, this very unusual moonstone sits proudly in a skirted bezel of sterling and 18k gold, with a lovely accent diamond on the side. Available at Stuart Benjamin & Co.
This pure palladium Feather Cuff is hammer formed and fabricated with a few white diamonds, photographed by Robert Weldon. It is a finalist in the PAI competition and will be available to the stylists and editors for use in events and publicity. See Kathy Griffin wearing it here!