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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
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
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
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
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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