Tag Archives: gold

Boulder opal ring …

No birds this time, just one of my favourite rings. I made this a few years ago and haven’t been able to part with it yet. The design was inspired by the earth’s strata where this opal was formed millions … 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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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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