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

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.

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

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....

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

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