WJA Newsletter Q+A Press
The San Diego Chapter of Womens Jewelery Association newsletter recently featured me with a few good questions:
New Pure Flight Ear-Climbers
Another new Pure Flight style: these simple 1 inch long wing feather earrings are a popular trending style of ear-climbers. These are the latest edition to the collection featuring 100% reclaimed sterling silver and 0.16ct tw responsibly mined Austrailan Silvermist Diamonds TM Available at Terra Firma Gallery
Introducing New Feather Style: The Filoplume
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 [...]
Pretty in Pink: Morganite Spaghetti Ring
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.
Large Palladium Feather Cuff
I have wanted to make a show stopping Feather Cuff, in (recycled) palladium for awhile. This broad hammered surface is subtle in organic texture and bold in scale and effect. Studded down the folded seam, Certified Reclaimed Nature TM white diamonds taper in size along the silhouette. Ergonomically designed to nestle comfortably at the base [...]
New Pure Flight Winged Earrings
The latest installation in the Pure Flight collection, these earrings flatter the face by sweeping along the jawline. Made from 100% reclaimed and refined silver and Australian Silvermist Diamonds TM, they hang about 1.5 inches from the ear
Ethical Metalsmiths at the Sierra Fund
..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!
Joy of Life Heart Pendant
This heart shaped pendant was made for a very special couple celebrating the many years of life together - hand fabricated and hammered in 18k gold and pure palladium with a perfect diamond accent, shown here on the bench pin on which it was made. As always, the precious metals used are 100% reclaimed and refined, [...]
Generations of Love Wedding Bands
Generations of love are blended into this pair of wedding bands! The jewelry given by the grandparents to the future of this young couple exemplifies the timelessness and permanence of gold as the symbol of love. See here the process used to collect, melt, pour an ingot, and then fabricate these lovely new rings. Congratulations to Louie [...]
Unusual Green Tanzanite Yin-Yang Ring
This client's most treasured gem, purchased on one of her amazing travels, waited years before just the right designer and and design... This amazing natural green tanzanite is set in sculptural and textured platinum which sweeps around the finger, turning to 18k yellow gold where it holds a bright brilliant diamond to accent and oppose, [...]