Another example of 100% sustainable jewelry, this 16mm hammer textured pendant and chain are made of sterling silver from Certified Reclaimed suppliers features a natural silvery color diamond mined responsibly by Rio Tinto in Australia. These are popular for holidays and are available at Sparks Gallery, San Diego and Terra Firma Gallery, Sonoma.
Another well cut, elegantly proportioned Fairtrade gem from my favorite colored stone provider Columbia Gem House. The cut was first developed by the Asscher brothers in Amsterdam, and much like round brilliants, the cut maximizes scintillation. Skillfully set in a tapered bezel, the nearly 3 ct amethyst hovers on a simple organically textured band. As always, [...]
A sprinkling of tiny diamonds scatter up the ear with these simple 18k gold stud earrings. Natural fancy colored diamonds from Australia brighten when mixed with recycled white diamonds for a brilliant and multi-color effect. They can be worn like ear climbers or vertically. As always, hand made using 100% reclaimed and recycled gold.
The Feather Show Saturday, October 1, 2016 6:00pm 9:00pm Lori L Fine Art Gallery Group exhibition with Alexandra Hart, John McDavid & Lori Wylie-Richardson. Comprised of both collaborative and individual works created by three equally innovative yet distinctly original artists; The Feather Show will showcase their unique creations, similarly utilizing various metals as substrates. Born [...]
Why not natural silver diamonds set in sterling silver? These 3 tapering sizes in a cluster make a delicate, classic-but-contemporary pair of stud earrings. As always, 100% recycled silver and responsibly mined Australian diamonds.
Hot off the bench this week: this customer's superb color Tanzanite was updated into her preferred contemporary style bezel ring while recycling the original setting. A custom hand-fabricated ring was made of 100% reclaimed/refined 18k gold with the orientation of the oval set across the finger:
Inspired by the seasonal falling leaves- this hammered sterling French Oak Leaf with hand-chased veins and a suspended blue lace agate acorn was fun to make!
The gem for this simple and elegant engagement ring is out of a pendant given long before they were engaged, thus incorporating more power and sentiment to the piece. Made from 100% reclaimed/recycled gold, of course!
Heading into a great show season, this incredible SPARKS gallery in Downtown San Diego will feature the self-juried local crafts organization Allied Craftsmen of San Diego, opening May 13 for a two month run. The pure palladium fold formed cuff bracelet pictured above is one of the two palladium pieces I will be exhibiting. RSVP Required for [...]
Just in time for your Mothers' Day shopping, join me at Sparks Gallery for their Summer Bazaar sale of jewelry and small works, Sunday May 1 from 12-5. Preparing some great little earrings for every day, these Silvermist Diamond TM stud earrings are set in silver.
