Thursday, June 18, 2015

An SF State of Mind

It seems summer is finally arriving in SF. After a few weeks of gloomy-ish days, the sun is peeking through the fog bank and it's really starting to heat up. Just in time because the summer solstice is just around the corner and I've been working on some new pieces that exude a beachy, summer-break, SF state of mind...

Sea Urchin Necklace
Puka Shell Posts

Sea Urchin Studs

Sea Urchin Dangles

Sunday, March 29, 2015

Here Comes the Sun

Wow! What a beautiful weekend in the Bay. I had two last minute orders that I had to create and mail out within a day. One is going to the UK (intertwined hammered ring, turned out beautifully) and the second was a thorn necklace that's headed to SC (equally as beautiful). Both were unexpected this weekend and fun to make. I hope the respective recipients enjoy them.

And now, for a picturesque view of the golden gate bridge. Just lovely.


Saturday, March 21, 2015

Settling in Quite Nicely

SF has stayed true to it's promises and I've loved the mild weather we had this winter. What a change from the East Coast. I've become a bit of a gardener since the weather has been so nice and now have what I can only describe as a plethora of plants. My workbench overlooks the garden, so it's a beautiful view as I work.






oh yes, I can't forget the recent projects I've been working on...
Sterling silver and sterling & yellow gold intertwined rings



Sterling silver & black diamonds

14k pink, yellow and white gold with diamonds



Sunday, August 24, 2014

Moving

Yep you read correctly...after several years on the east coast I'm heading back west to San Francisco. The move is bittersweet, but a long time in coming. So thank you Boston and New York for all the memories and hello again San Francisco.


From one bridge












To another....

Thursday, August 7, 2014

Custom Earrings

A client recently asked me to make a pair of custom bird earrings. She sent me the design and this is the finished product - I loved the way they turned out. Let me know what you think!

Sterling Silver Raven Earrings
Sterling Silver Raven Earrings


Next up: Stones

I bought these beauties recently and I can't wait to make new pieces with them! You've already seen the emeralds and amethysts in the twig rings - the sapphires are the latest addition and came from a recommendation of a friend of mine. The rough diamonds are a gorgeous pearl grey (this picture does not do them justice) and measure a little over a quarter carat each.  My aim is to create a truly unique setting and then set them as solitaires for an alternative to the standard engagement ring.
Clockwise from top: Amethysts, Emerald, Rough Diamonds and Sapphires



Monday, August 4, 2014

Oh Photo!

Well, I've done it. My camera is broken! It fell from the counter onto the floor and the lens is bent and won't retract. It was an oldie but goodie and it's not really worth fixing soooo, for the time being I will have to resort to taking pictures of new items with my iPhone. Here's hoping to a camera fairy leaving a surprise at my door...

Some new pieces, courtesy of my iPhone:

Bangle Bracelet
Twig Ring Set with Emerald


Oxidized Trinity Ring
Oxidized Baby Bird Earrings