Blogging for jewelers and metalsmiths made easy! (and for those interested in jewelry and gemstones)

My saw blades have been sawing, my files have been filing and hammers hammering. It’s so exciting to start off making bits and baubles that seem so un-beautiful and assemble them into polished, finished creations that make a pair of aching hands proud. I’ve been so busy cutting shapes, soldering components and filing rough edges. […]

Here are two rings I just finished. The top images show a front and back view of my “crop circle ring”. The ring holds a beautiful peach and pink ocean jasper. It is bezel-set into a completely hand-fabricated mounting that allows the back of the stone to be seen. The ring to the left is […]

Sweet little Laura is all grown up. She just finished high school and is on her way to college. This is the incredible dress that she made for her senior prom. She knitted the bodice, and then Mom helped with the lining and the skirt. What a unique work of art! I’m so proud of […]

I finished the garnet ring! This matches the earrings I posted on June 3rd. This ring, as well as the earrings were completely fabricated using up remnants from my silver scrap bin. For the ring, I used a segment of wide diameter sterling tubing, roll printed silver sheet, and sterling wire. The main part of […]