Sea,Silver and Stone

Wave Bracelet

2011-09-16T11:12:00.000-04:00

I love this stone, an oval sodalite the color of the deep blue sea, etched with a swirling wave pattern.The stone was set on an invisible "shoulder" sculpted to fit the stone, then surrounded by a fine silver bezel. The clasp bracelet is sterling silver. Prices vary according to stone and setting technique.
Please inquire if you must have one of these bracelets.

Maine Granite Bracelet

2011-08-16T11:28:00.001-04:00

A wave washed, nearly round granite beach stone.
Sterling and fine silver. $195 (sold)
Please contact me for custom orders of similar designs.

Fish Eye Earrings

2011-08-03T10:57:00.000-04:00

Keum Bo, the ancient technique of fusing 24kt gold to fine silver

in a contemporary design of small, domed triangles. (Sold)

2011-07-30T18:58:00.000-04:00

Constellation Cuff
Etched, oxidized sterling silver
(this one is sold but a comparable one is available in large)
$125

Islands Bracelet

2011-07-25T13:56:00.000-04:00

Etched, Sterling Silver Cuff
Each bracelet is unique because of the "one off" etching and
roll printing process used to create it. This is one of my favorite designs.
(Custom order ~ $125 to $150, dependent on current silver market)

Bangles

2011-01-07T11:50:00.003-05:00

Minimalist, file-carved solid sterling silver bangle bracelet. Currently available in small but can be custom ordered. $75.

Milagro Collection

2011-01-04T15:06:00.005-05:00

Two Fish Milagros
on sterling silver hoop. $60
Cast in sterling silver from original Guatemalan milagros.
(Shown here with solid sterling coral branch which is currently unavailable)

~The Lore of Guatemalan Milagros~

Kate and I were captivated by the beautiful, tiny milagros we discovered in the highland markets of Guatemala several years ago. Milagro means miracle or surprise and the indigenous Maya as well as Hispanic cultures value them as prayer offerings and thanks for answered prayers. They are found in many shapes ~birds, fish, hearts, arms and legs,horseshoes, owls, crosses, hands. Women also wear them as talismen in their necklaces, referring to the bird or animal that is believed to be their personal spirit ~an animistic alter ego or nahual.

We have cast our original milagros in both 18kt gold and sterling silver. Individual milagros can be combined to create a custom piece ~necklace, earrings or bracelet with several milagros of your choosing.

Detail of Two Fish Milagros

Australian Boulder Opal Ring

2011-01-02T11:37:00.002-05:00

Australia is the only continent in the world where the stunning and magical boulder opals are mined. This particular opal appears as a vein found in a matrix of ironstone. I didn't travel to Oz to find this but am pleased with the choice of setting in a sculpted sterling bezel with a substantial shank that gives it a bold persona. The bezel has a soft matte finish which softens it a bit. Sorry to tease you but this one has sold.

Coral Branch Pendant with Peridot

2011-01-01T19:00:00.003-05:00

Cast in solid sterling silver and set with a tiny green peridot. The original coral branch was found on a beach in Exuma, Bahamas. No, it was not alive at the time ~ a reminder of the fragile ecology of the coral reef. Length 2"; Pendant only $165.

Beach Stones and Brimstones

2010-12-28T06:10:00.004-05:00

Costa Rican Beach Stone Clasp Bracelet

Fine and sterling silver, $150

Maine Brimstone Pendant
A deep black volcanic stone, its smooth surface the
result of thousands of years of ocean surf and tides
Fine and sterling silver, $95 (chain not included)

Keum Bo Designs

2009-08-28T13:13:00.000-04:00

Keum Bo (with several spelling and pronunciation variations) is the traditional Korean technique of fusing fusing fine silver and 24 karat gold. The pieces below were textured and depletion gilded ~to bring up the fine silver before fusing~ then polished with pumice powder for a subtle, satin finish.

Keum-bo "Confetti" earrings $90 (sold) Similar design may be custom ordered

Keum bo "Zen Squares" $60 (1" square - for pierced ears) $80. 24 karat gold on a sterling silver. (sold)

Mauritanian Conus Shell Bracelet

2009-05-23T11:51:00.004-04:00

Traveling in Morocco several years ago, I found some old Mauritanian conus shell hair ornaments in the Marrakesh souk. I only wish I'd bought more at the time. These shells or "koos" have been used for body ornamentation and trade since 20,000 B.C. and were also highly valued as currency. Prong set bezel; file-carved sterling silver clasp. $150.