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Architectural Jewelry

This brooch was inspired by architect Frank Gehry’s Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, California. I was immediately drawn to the sweeping curves, the stainless steel finish and the overall beauty of the design. All these qualities lend themselves … Continue reading

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bird beginnings …

I’ve always loved birds, maybe it’s because of my name. A few years ago I began drawing them onto shrink plastic to make earrings and necklaces. Once I started, I realized just how many bird fanciers there are besides me. … Continue reading

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And another fat little bird … sold

This well rounded bird is the second in the series of cloisonné enamel bird brooches that I made to feed my infatuation with fat, little birds. I think he’s very handsome … what do you think?  I’d really like to … Continue reading

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Fat little birds (sold)

Recently, I was commissioned through my website, to make a cloisonné Blue Wren brooch for a ‘significant birthday’ present. It’s not the sort of work that I usually undertake but the gentleman ordering this gift had given it so much … Continue reading

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Opal Earrings … (sold)

Again I have chosen Australian opals (doublets) to make earrings. Doublets are perfect for earrings, necklaces, bracelets and brooches. The only item of jewelry I wouldn’t use a doublet for is a ring because a ring is bound to get … Continue reading

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Domed Opal Necklace … getting started (blue opal sold)

First, choose your opal. The one I’ve picked was given to me so it has special meaning.  It’s a solid Australian opal (of course) and a very unusual colour – butterscotch. I’ve never seen an opal like this before. It … Continue reading

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