Saturday, April 11, 2026

Going going gone -

Most recently completed,  two of my favorite pairs of earrings were sold last night. I would have been happy if they stuck around a little longer. But that's not how to make a business profitable. There is a lot of work and worry involved in creating something worthy of a certain price tag. Ultimately there is as much thrill in seeing them worn by a satisfied client as there is in keeping them in custody, so I will be happy to see these making someone feel special by wearing these beautiful bobs.











 


Wednesday, May 25, 2022

Treasure Hunt for Authentic Sardinian Coral


During a shopping excursion in the Altrarno, Florence, Italy. I happened to mention to the shopkeeper an interest in finding some coral stones. Minutes later I had a hastily scribbled note in hand, a treasure map of sorts which led to a workshop tucked behind the world famous Ponte Vecchio. After some discussion with the owner, he called a source, and the next day displayed in front of me was a tray of vibrant saturated red-orange stones. I chose two beautiful ovals. This year I finally gave them a proper setting in 18K.





 

Sunday, October 14, 2018

Il Duomo Orb - 18K Gold and Gemstones - Reunion 2018


5 years after completing the ensemble, I wore my choker and Duomo Orb to Mass at the Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore. How meaningful it was to revisit the source of my inspiration!





Saturday, September 1, 2018

Drift - A Collection Inspired by the Ocean Shore


Sea twigs, branches, and weed transformed into molten charms. Sea glass from another time, tossed and tumbled by the salty ocean, elevated into precious gems set in silver and gold.