Lustrous Metals
I especially have fun beating copper and silver into shape to form lovely jewelry. Sometimes I may add stones or beads to accent the pieces. Here are some examples. If you wish to order one of these pieces, or a custom designed piece, just let me know.
Flowering gems
An extravagance of multi-colored sapphire briolette flowers with tiny uncut
diamond centers graces the curves of this stunning necklace, a
treasure forever. About 26 inches long. Necklace $425.
Matching earrings $125. (Set $500).Not everyone is aware that sapphires come in every color of the rainbow, except for the red, which are rubies. |
 TreeHandmade chain links are brown dyed magnesite (for roots) and green zoisite (for leaves) on sterling silver, supporting a "melted metal"™ fused silver tree. About 26 inches long, handmade hook and eye clasp. Priced at $175. |
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Rainbow V I have always felt like rainbows are magical, and everyone 
needs
a little magic in their life. So I created this bright little
slice of rainbow to light up your life no matter the weather outside.
V is about 4 inches deep and 5 inches wide. It is suspended from
a 16 inch sterling chain that clasps on the side for easier operation.
$110.
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Rainbow Serpent Inspired 
by Aboriginal tales of the Dreamtime, my rainbow serpent is composed of
sterling silver links in the shape of snakes, with bodies of rainbow
colored African "snake" beads, which nestle together like vertebrae.
Truly a magical necklace. About 19 inches long, $120.
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Together is BetterForged copper links are accented with my "Melted Metal" fused silver accents and separated by copper and silver beads, with a copper and silver toggle clasp. About 20 inches long. Never has the marriage of metals looked so good. Priced at $95. SOLD |
Geometry LessonDo you remember your geometry class? Sterling silver links in triangles, squares, circles, and half-circles join together to make a proven statement. About 22 inches long. Priced at $225. |
Making book
It is a sure bet that this book will catch attention everywhere you wear
it. Formed and forged of sterling silver, the book opens to
reveal
pages of hand-marbled paper in peaceful shades of green. Add your
own thoughts to the pages, or just relax into the swirling designs.
Pendant is about 2 inches square on a sterling silver snake chain of
18 inched with a lobster claw clasp. $225.
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SpiralsI have always been fascinated by the spiral, as it winds in and back out again. These sterling silver double S spirals remind me of pieces from ancient Greece. The 3 lamp work beads carry out the spiral theme as well, in shades of silver and black About 26 inches long, with handmade clasp and chain tag. Priced at $175. |
Fused silver pendantOne of my "melted metal"™ series, this sterling silver pendant will inspire a closer look every time. What do you see? Pendant on 18 inch sterling rope chain $35.  And
here is another, with a handmade dichroic glass bead glittering in
its silver nest. Pendant on a 16 inch sterling box chain $40.
Each one is unique! Prices range from $25 to $55. |
Cool Breeze
Sterling silver "melted metal©" pendant in a fan
shape is accented by cool blue sapphires nestled into the folds of
silver. One-of-a-kind pendant to refresh your days and
evenings. $75. Black or blue ribbon included at no cost,
or a sterling chain can be added for a small additional amount. SOLD |
Coppe r meshCopper mesh ruffles accented with tiny green glass beads highlight the sparkly green glass pendant on the central links of this hand-forged copper chain. The mesh is flexible, but hold its shape, so it can be tweaked to alter the effect. Priced at $95. Complementary earrings of vintage Czech glass beads included. |
"Bramble" bracelets While this 
bracelet
meanders in and out on its green pathway, it catches the attention in
a most dramatic fashion. Forged copper and shades of gr een
glass, $45. Similar
bracelets are available in other colors or stones. This one in
sterling silver and smoky quartz adds a striking accent to any
wrist. $75. SOLD |
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Red Tigereye Chain Warm 
red tigereye pairs perfectly with copper in this simply elegant chain.
Alternating puffed squares with 6mm round beads extend to about 24
inches. Priced at $75. |
Spectacle Sterling silver choker of cutout 
shapes
to see and be seen. Fastens in front for ease. About 18 inches
long. Priced at $165. Inspired by a squished pair of wire-rim glasses
found in a parking lot. |
 Kyanite leaf Elegant leaf shape pendant in sterling silver, accented by transparent blue kyanite and lovely iridescent vintage mother-of-pearl sequins. On an 18 inch sterling silver chain with lobster claw clasp. Light and airy to make you think of summer days on the beach, perhaps? $65. |