April 05, 2023 | Permalink
I designed this 24" Argentium silver chain to complement the Malachite stone that I bought from my friend, Chris Whitley. The stone is approximately 2" long and can be worn on either shoulder or in front at the bottom. It can also be removed and the chain can be worn by itself. Since the back of the stone is also polished, I did some decorative hand-sawing to reveal the deep green stone. The chain is made from 12 gauge silver for a solid feel.
September 08, 2022 | Permalink
I asked my friend, Chris Whitley, to cut me a few pietersite cabachons from some high quality rough from Namibia that he had. The stone has a mix of rich dark blue and black shimmering mineral and reminds me of the dark night sky. This pendant is reversible with an image of a cat looking at the full moon on the "back" side. The pendant is just over 2-1/4" high & the stone is 7/8" x 1-1/8".
April 19, 2022 | Permalink
These photos show some of the new pendants that I created for the NC State Fair which was originally scheduled for October 2020. Now that that has been cancelled, I am posting these pieces to my website. They incorporate a variety of natural stones that inspire me to design these different pendants. If you have a question about a particular piece, please send me an e-mail. As with many of my jewelry creations, these are "one-of" and are first come, first served!
September 02, 2020 | Permalink
The green tones of this natural Mexican Chrysocolla made me think of the lush foliage that we have enjoyed this summer. I constructed this 2-sided pendant so either side shows off the various colors. I concealed my maker's marks inside the loop at the top. Since the NC State Fair has been cancelled for this year, I am not holding back my inventory. This makes this special "miniature sculpture" a first come, first served piece!!
August 31, 2020 | Permalink
July 01, 2017 | Permalink
I designed this open front choker necklace to feature a piece of turquoise that was mined and cut by Andy Brown of Cerrillos, New Mexico. This area is part of the "Turquoise Trail" that has been mined by Native Americans since about 700 AD. I designed this piece so it can be worn with the stone in place or as a simple choker by itself.
September 17, 2016 | Permalink
May 04, 2016 | Permalink
This sterling silver necklace chain was inspired by a beautifully crafted iron chain that I found in my grandmother's barn in 1975. The necklace consists of double interwoven and twisted links handmade from 12 gauge sterling wire. It weighs just over 3-1/2 ounces and measures almost 26 inches in length.
January 18, 2012 | Permalink
I designed this striking pendant to combine the angular cut of the Apache Gold stone with the triangular shape of the sterling silver rods. The stone comes from Arizona. The pendant measures 3-1/4" in length and comes with a matching open front choker which was also made from the same triangular sterling rods.
August 04, 2011 | Permalink
January 11, 2011 | Permalink
I designed this necklace over 15 years ago while enjoying a beach vacation. My original sketch was more oval shaped, but as I was making it, I realized that a question mark shape would follow the spiraling lines of the shell better. It fits comfortably around the back of the neck. The piece is about 9-1/2" long.
October 02, 2008 | Permalink | Comments (0)
January 05, 2008 | Permalink
I made the original in 1981 for my mother to give to a special friend of hers. Most are worn as a cross on a chain and can be enjoyed all year long. By far, it is my most popular design!
Also see this ornament in a nativity scene.
January 04, 2008 | Permalink
November 28, 2007 | Permalink