Tuesday, April 29, 2008

Jewelry Bargains at Nordstrom.com

Designer jewelry bargains at Nordstrom.com this week. Some great values here.

designer bracelet
Tasha Faceted Bangle Bracelet
Small facets give angled dimension to a shiny, handmade resin bangle.
Silver, Copper, or Gold.
$48

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Argento Vivo Small Hammered Open Teardrop Earrings
Open teardrops are hammered and polished for a smooth, textured look.
Sterling Silver.
$38

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Diamond Cut Tube Bangle Bracelet
Diamond-cut texture adds brilliance to a classic bangle bracelet.
12k gold- or rhodium-plated brass.
8" circumference.
$24

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Kenneth Jay Lane Long Wrapped Bead & Wood Necklace
Round wrapped beads punctuate asymmetrical wooden ones on a chunky necklace.
33" long.
$88

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Tasha Patent Leather Bangle
Brightly colored patent leather wraps a wide bangle bracelet.
White, Orange, Yellow, Cobalt Blue, or Pink.
$58

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Ariella Collection Rectangle Tile Cat's Eye Ring
A glimmering tile pattern is created with blue cat's-eye stones bordered by elegant cubic zirconia on a rhodium-plated ring. Brass/cubic zirconia/cat's-eye/rhodium.
$68

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Lori Bonn Cushion & Oval Drop Earrings
Intricately detailed sterling silver filigree surrounds a shell mosaic and faceted rosewood quartz on handcrafted earrings.
Shell/rosewood quartz/sterling silver.
$178

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Lois Hill Small Cigar Band Ring
Signature cutouts detail a handmade Sterling Silver ring.
$100

jewelry spring 2008
Judith Jack Two Tone Rose Hoop Earrings
Intricate floral patterns of silver and gold cover carefully crafted hoops.
Sterling silver/marcasite.
$225

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Crystal Collection Oversize Teardrop Crystal Ring
An oversized teardrop-shaped crystal is surrounded by smaller ones on a beautifully crafted ring.
Swarovski crystals
23k gold- or rhodium-plated brass.
$138

Have a great week!

MaggieSee full article.

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Asch Grossbardt Jewelry

Fine Gold Inlay Jewelry
For over two centuries, the Asch and Grossbardt families have been a meaningful presence in the fine jewelry industry. Today, the Asch Grossbardt company is world renowned as the premier manufacturer of fine gold inlay jewelry. Based on the ancient jewelry-making tradition of mosaics, which was developed and perfected by Florentine craftsmen during the Renaissance, this exquisitely-executed jewelry resembles the stained glass windows of a glorious European cathedral.

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Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver Inlay Bracelet
18k Yellow gold and sterling silver rubber cord bracelet with mixed mother of pearl inlay.

Examining the creations of Asch Grossbardt is very much like admiring a celebrated private art collection. Each piece is a remarkably precise execution of an artistic vision. Tiny pieces of spectacular gemstones - Mother-of-Pearl, Black Onyx, Lapis, Sugilite, Coral, Turquoise, Malachite, and Australian Opal - are transformed into seamless, beautiful patterns, in the nearly forgotten art of inlay.

Unlike enamel, which is applied on top of the metal, inlay jewelry involves hand-cutting and hand-setting small pieces of semi-precious stones to create an intricate, predetermined mosaic pattern. Highly skilled artisans follow the designer's illustrations with painstaking precision. Each piece of Asch Grossbardt inlay jewelry is a study in superb craftsmanship.

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Inlay Necklace and Earrings

Once every stone is set, the piece is lapped on a wheel until it is so smooth that if you close your eyes and run your finger over the surface, it is impossible to tell where one stone ends and another begins. Although they are works of art, these pieces are also extremely durable and are guaranteed to withstand ordinary everyday wear.

Striking color combinations are a signature design element of the collection. These unique combinations include the sophistication of jet black Onyx paired with white Mother-of-Pearl, the majestic look of marine blue Lapis side-by-side with purple Sugilite, and the bright exotic hues of Coral, Turquoise, Malachite, and Australian Opal.

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Mother of Pearl Inlay Ring
Sterling Silver and 18k Gold

Often referred to as collectors' jewelry, each Asch Grossbardt piece is not only a distinctive adornment, but also a wonderful representation of a lost art, featuring breath-taking color and meticulous craftsmanship. These unique qualities have placed Asch Grossbardt on the short list of the most-coveted collections by true connoisseurs of fine jewelry. Like any other art form, the fine inlay jewelry created by Asch Grossbardt has meaning far beyond its intrinsic value.See full article.

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Zoppini Firenze Jewelry

Spring/Summer 2008 Jewelry Collections
Brothers Mauro and Manuel Zoppini are the owners of Zoppini Firenze, makers of fine Italian jewelry. The same attention to detail that has led to the domination of the modular charm bracelet market is given to every piece of Zoppini jewelry. You can choose one of the dramatic and bold contemporary stainless steel designs available in necklaces, bracelets, pendants, and rings of the Dare to Love collection that is accented with sky blue Spinel stones.

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Dare to Love Stainless Steel and Spinel Stone Pendant
This eye-catching and appealing drop pendant by Zoppini is made in polished stainless steel and holds a gorgeous blue faceted Spinel stone at the center that catches and reflects light with every move.

Using the highest grade of stainless steel as the foundation for its jewelry, Zoppini has removed the barrier that has prevented many from wearing jewelry, because of allergic reactions to certain metals, such as nickel. In addition, Zoppini Firenze continues the artisan tradition of Italian jewelry craft, surpassing the highest manufacturing standards in Europe and the world.

If you're in the mood for something whimsical, the design of the Coffee Collection elevates the beloved coffee bean to a work of art. Whichever design you choose, you will feel infused with the passion for beauty that Italian jewelry artisans have shared with the entire world.

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Coffee Multi Bracelet
An Italian design multi stranded bracelet of stainless steel with coffee bean shaped links, coated in a copper & brown finish.

The Zoppini brothers have a long history of imagination and inspiration. Their work is traditional and dynamic and at the same time, every single item manufactured by them is the fruit of the work of their skilled artisans and of an art that they have learnt from master goldsmiths which has been developed into a modern production process.

You may opt for the ethereal Feelings collection, spherical designs that are complemented with 18 karat gold, leather, and cubic zirconia stones.

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Zo Feelings Pendant
A fabulous 5 cm round pendant of stainless steel featuring a gold plated bar across the center wave, all hanging from a black leather cord.

You will see Zoppini jewelry adorning the models of top fashion magazines, and worn by those who love the beauty and quality of finely crafted jewelry all over the world. Wherever you happen to be in the world - Brazil, Europe, Dubai, Canada, Asia, or Italy - you will find a Zoppini jewelry store.See full article.

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Monday, April 28, 2008

Jewelry Bargains at Nordstrom.com

Designer jewelry bargains at Nordstrom.com this week. Some great values here.

designer bracelet
Tasha Faceted Bangle Bracelet
Small facets give angled dimension to a shiny, handmade resin bangle.
Silver, Copper, or Gold.
$48

designer earrings
Argento Vivo Small Hammered Open Teardrop Earrings
Open teardrops are hammered and polished for a smooth, textured look.
Sterling Silver.
$38

jewelry techniques
Diamond Cut Tube Bangle Bracelet
Diamond-cut texture adds brilliance to a classic bangle bracelet.
12k gold- or rhodium-plated brass.
8" circumference.
$24

designer necklace
Kenneth Jay Lane Long Wrapped Bead & Wood Necklace
Round wrapped beads punctuate asymmetrical wooden ones on a chunky necklace.
33" long.
$88

jewelry trends
Tasha Patent Leather Bangle
Brightly colored patent leather wraps a wide bangle bracelet.
White, Orange, Yellow, Cobalt Blue, or Pink.
$58

designer ring
Ariella Collection Rectangle Tile Cat's Eye Ring
A glimmering tile pattern is created with blue cat's-eye stones bordered by elegant cubic zirconia on a rhodium-plated ring. Brass/cubic zirconia/cat's-eye/rhodium.
$68

jewelry trends
Lori Bonn Cushion & Oval Drop Earrings
Intricately detailed sterling silver filigree surrounds a shell mosaic and faceted rosewood quartz on handcrafted earrings.
Shell/rosewood quartz/sterling silver.
$178

jewelry techniques
Lois Hill Small Cigar Band Ring
Signature cutouts detail a handmade Sterling Silver ring.
$100

jewelry spring 2008
Judith Jack Two Tone Rose Hoop Earrings
Intricate floral patterns of silver and gold cover carefully crafted hoops.
Sterling silver/marcasite.
$225

designer jewelry
Crystal Collection Oversize Teardrop Crystal Ring
An oversized teardrop-shaped crystal is surrounded by smaller ones on a beautifully crafted ring.
Swarovski crystals
23k gold- or rhodium-plated brass.
$138

Have a great week!

MaggieSee full article.

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Saturday, April 26, 2008

Bracelets in Precious Metals

Jewelry Trend: Precious Metal Bracelets

Precious metal jewelry is a favorite adornment as well as a treasured possession. Since the time men unearthed the secret to metal craft, precious metal jewelry has been made and worn by men and women of all ages. Irrespective of time and space, the craze for gold, silver, and recently platinum jewelry has been on the rise. Although the patterns and the processes keep changing, the appeal of precious metal jewelry is everlasting.

Eight metals are considered precious: gold, silver, and the six members of the platinum family - platinum, palladium, rhodium, ruthenium, iridium, and osmium.

Precious metals have been a part of human civilization for thousands of years. Often believed to have mystical powers, precious metals have long been appreciated for their value and their beauty. Over time, precious metals came to symbolize wealth, power, and strength.

Precious metal bracelets are the perfect accessory to the backdrop for richly-patterned fabrics, like those we see in fashions for spring and summer 2008.

GOLD
Throughout history, gold has been the foundation of many monetary systems and remains important to our economy today. Gold is also a popular metal of jewelry designers because of its versatility. It can be molded, shaped and carved into intricate jewelry designs. Its warm color is very appealing, and it doesn't rust, tarnish or corrode. The major source of the world's gold is South Africa.

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14k Yellow Gold Basketweave Bracelet
A rich & splendid 14k yellow gold bracelet in basketweave with a high-polish finish is a gorgeous gift for the love of your life. An accessory she would love to show off.

Pure gold is so soft that it is rarely used in jewelry, but rather is mixed with another metal - usually copper or silver - to make a stronger gold alloy, or mixture of metals. The amount of pure gold in an alloy is expressed in karats (versus the carat weight used for measuring diamonds and other gems). The higher the percentage of pure gold, the higher the karat. Pure gold is 24K, while 10K gold - the minimum that may legally be called karat gold in the United States - is 10 parts gold to 14 parts other metal. The standard is 14K in the United States, 18K in Europe, and 22K in India, Japan and some other Asian countries.

"Solid gold" refers to an item that contains some gold (at least 10K) and is not hollow. "Gold-filled" is a process by which a layer of gold (at least 10K) is mechanically bonded to a base metal. "Gold-plated" means that an item has a plating (or coating) of gold alloy of at least 10K, though usually less gold than in gold-filled items.

As the karat weight drops, the metal becomes more durable but less yellow. Sometimes gold that is a lower karat weight will be plated in high-karat gold to enhance the color. This is perfectly acceptable as long as you pay a fair price. Keep in mind that gold plating will wear off with time, and the jewelry may need to be re-plated.

The surface of gold jewelry is treated in many ways to enhance the design. Styles like satin, brushed or matte that create soft, lustrous looks to a hammered finish that produces a bright, irregular surface texture offer consumers a variety of looks.

WHITE GOLD
White gold has the same properties as yellow gold, but it has been alloyed with different metals, like nickel, zinc, or platinum to give it a white color.
White gold should not be confused with platinum, which is much rarer than gold and hence more valuable.

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14k White Gold Bracelet
This 14k Toggle Art Collection bracelet in white gold is finished with a lobster lock.

The same karat weight system is used for both white gold and yellow gold. While 18k yellow gold and 18k white gold contain the same proportion of gold, only the remaining 25 percent of the alloy is different. Sometimes white gold is plated with an even whiter metal, such as rhodium (a very rare member of the platinum family), to enhance its appearance.

White gold was developed to give a different look to jewelry. The white color is an excellent setting for very white diamonds, and when used side by side with yellow gold, it creates a striking effect. Jewelry using both white and yellow gold is called "two-tone."

PLATINUM
The most precious metal used in jewelry is platinum. Heavier and more durable than gold, platinum is very expensive, and is alloyed with other precious metals for added strength. Platinum jewelry is usually produced from an alloy of 90 percent platinum and 10 percent iridium, two of the precious metals in the platinum family.

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Platinum Mesh Cuff Bracelet
This stunning cuff bracelet is made up of brightly polished platinum with 5.5 mm in width and 7 1/4 inch in length.

Because of its purity, platinum is excellent for people who are allergic to other metals. Platinum will never tarnish or wear out, and its light color makes it popular for jewelry. Like white gold, platinum settings make white diamonds appear very bright, but platinum is whiter in color and heavier than white gold.

Used extensively in jewelry throughout the first half of the 20th century, platinum was banned for use in non-military applications during World War II. However, it has enjoyed an enormous resurgence in popularity in recent years. Mined in Africa, Russia and the United States (Montana), platinum is not sold according to karat weight. Platinum jewelry that is stamped with a quality mark also shows the percentage of platinum used in the alloy.

SILVER
The standard for sterling silver has remained unchanged since 1300, when Edward I of England established an early trade practice for silversmiths, decreeing that sterling must consist of 92.5 percent pure silver alloyed with 7.5 percent copper. The term sterling refers to the composition of the metal.

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Sterling Silver Crinkled Coin Bracelet
A lovely bracelet made of twisted shiny sterling silver crinkled coins for those ultra cool occasions.
Highly polished.
Lobster-claw clasp.

Silver is much more plentiful than gold, but silver tends to tarnish, making it less popular in some forms of jewelry. Like gold, silver is too soft for use in its pure state and must be combined with other metals for durability. Jewelry made of silver parts and gold parts must carry dual designations, such as Sterling and 10k.
See full article.

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Friday, April 25, 2008

Caribbean Hook Bracelets

The Caribbean Hook Bracelet first became popular on St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands to celebrate love and good fortune. Recently, the islands of the Caribbean have adopted the Hook Bracelet as their signature piece. The traditional horseshoe design was introduced to the Caribbean over forty years ago, and since then, new island bracelet designs have become very popular, including the Fish Hook, Knot, Lizard, and Dolphin and many others. Caribbean Hook Bracelets are now worn by people all over the world.

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Original Caribbean Hook Bracelets
Whether you call it a Love Bracelet, or an Island Bangle, there is only one Original Hook Bracelet with a patented integral locking clasp. Sterling Silver with 14k Gold wrap.

Handcrafted gold and sterling silver hook bracelets are made in the Caribbean and have a unique style all their own. Folklore has built up around the bracelet's simple horseshoe design. If you wear the open end of the hook pointed up toward your heart, it means your love is taken, and that good fortune will come your way. If you wear the hook away from your heart, it signifies that you are available, and that you're sharing your good fortune.

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Sand Dollar Hook Bracelets
Children have been known to say that sand dollars are the money of mermaids washed-up from the deep. This stunning sterling silver bracelet with 14k gold wrap and sand dollar will remind you of the times spent trolling the sandy shores searching for the shells of these delicate sea creatures.

Folklore
Sometimes the men of a Caribbean village have to leave to fish or deliver goods to other islands in order to make a living for their families, often for weeks at a time. When the men set out to sea, their wives wear their bracelets with the open end of the hook pointed away from their heart and down their out stretched arms, sending love and faith as they wave goodbye to their husbands. When the men return and their ship is spotted in the harbor, their wives turned the hook up toward their heart, symbolizing the safe return of their men from the dangers of the Caribbean.

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Palm Tree Hook Bracelet
In many historical cultures, palms were symbols of victory, peace, and fertility. Today, palms remain a popular symbol for the tropics. You will remember your vacation to the islands every time you look at this stunning sterling silver palm tree bracelet with 14k gold wrap.See full article.

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Goss Design Studio

Andrew Goss and Sandra Noble Goss have been working together as artist-jewelers and metal workers in Canada since 1973, when they graduated from George Brown College's Jewelry Arts program in Toronto. They also studied jewelry for a year at Hornsey College of Art in London, England, and moved to the Owen Sound region northwest of Toronto, Canada, in 1976.

These are examples of Sandra's work:

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Paisley Pendant
Sterling silver, etched bronze

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Berry Branch Bracelet
Etched sterling silver

Andrew and Sandra share a studio and work in similar materials, but they design and work on their own separate pieces of jewelry. Materials they use include brass, copper, bronze, sterling silver, copper nitrate patina (a chemical heated onto the surface, also called 'verdigris'), 24k gold leaf, and more unusual materials such as concrete and cellulose acetate.

These are examples of Andrew's work:

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Small Boat Concrete Pendant
This small (1.75" long, 0.75" wide, 0.5" deep) boat-shaped pendant is hung on a sterling silver chain, usually 16" or 18". I have done it in a variety of colors such as white, black, gray, some with texture, some smooth, some with gold leaf (as shown).

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Pinched Leaf Earrings
These earrings are made of thin brass or sterling silver. The texture is from rolling the metal against textured paper. The ear hooks are sterling silver and show as a line in the front of the earrings. 1.75" long, 0.75" wide.

Their jewelry is made with traditional techniques such as sawing, filing, forging (with a hammer and anvil), fusing (joining silver together almost at its melting temperature), etching, soldering and casting. But they also use newer techniques such as roller-printing (where a paper texture is impressed in the surface of the metal), fold-forming, etching, and multiple-metal laminations (where several different metals are soldered together).

Sandra teaches some of these advanced techniques at Georgian College's jewelry program in Barrie. In her work, she looks for richness of texture combined with common symbols: spirals, circles, moon-shapes, hands. Her recent work involves fossils found in the area, and their references to memory and family. Some of the ideas are incorporated into wall pieces, etched bronze interpretations of fossils.

They also have a Techniques for Jewelers Page, where they have useful information about several jewelry techniques:
  • Gold Leafing
  • Rolling Mill Printing
  • Etching Copper, Brass, and Bronze
  • Using Photocopies as a Resist
  • Multi-metal Lamination
  • Concrete and Cement
Andrew's jewelry tends to be more geometric and simple, aiming to develop a pure form, where the parts form an integrated whole. A series of roof-top pins, and a series of wall-mounted rocket/fish pins, reflect these concerns. Like Sandra, he has also worked in a larger scale: his cast concrete and bronze drinking fountain can be seen in the Cycle Centre park across from the market building in Owen Sound. Andrew's recent work is in cellulose acetate and concrete.

Their work is sold across Canada: Ottawa, Montreal, Toronto, Waterloo, Calgary, Vancouver, and also in several cities in the United States. Their work has been shown in Canadian collections in London, Paris, and Germany. They are recipients of several Ontario Arts Council Awards, as well as awards from the Metal Arts Guild and the Canada Council for the Arts. They are also founding members of the Art Town Collective.

You can see more of their work at Goss Design Studio. It's a very interesting website, and well worth your time.See full article.

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Donna D'Aquino Jewelry Designer

Donna D'Aquino was born in Newburgh, New York. She received her BS in Design from The State University of New York at Buffalo in 1989; and her MFA from Kent State University in 2000.

After teaching at the University level for a few years, she decided to focus on her business. She is currently residing in Mt. Rainier, Maryland, in an Artspace building, as part of the Gateway Arts District. She is a full-time studio jeweler and metalsmith.

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Square Link Bracelets

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Necklaces with Pearls
Styles shown left to right: Closed Spiral with Brown Pearl, Diamond Pattern with Green Pearl, Nine Square Pattern with Copper Pearl

Artist Statement
This line of jewelry, which is inspired by architecture, is hand-fabricated and cast using sterling silver, pearls, hematite, and epoxy resins. It was my goal to create an interesting, affordable line of jewelry with an overall appeal.

The pearls are freshwater cultured, and the color is obtained by heat-treatment. Pearl colors available are white, green, peacock, pink, silver/grey, peach, copper, red, navy blue, and a fuchsia tone.

SOURCE
Donna D'AquinoSee full article.

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Dawn Vertrees Jewelry Designer

Dawn Vertrees must have a special eye that enables her to look at a plant or a flower, to translate that image in her mind to a drawing on paper, to create a wax model of that drawing using wax sheets and wax wire that can then be transformed into a rubber mold, then cast in silver with the minutest detail, so that us poor untalented folk can adorn our necks, wrists, and fingers with perfect replicas of flora that only Mother Nature can create. I am in awe.

It has to be magic. But, as it is with all master magicians, you can't see the sleight of hand.

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Pink Quartz Dogwood Slider Pendant

For twenty-five years, Dawn worked as a graphic designer and in the family business of designing trade show exhibits. A desire to try something new led her to create decorative soaps and lotions, but that still wasn't what she really wanted to do.

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Gemstone and Leaf Rings
Shown in London Blue Topaz, Garnet, and Peridot Gemstones
"One thing I really like about this ring design are the weaved stems on the inside of the band and although most people will not see the inside of the ring, detail is a personal thing with me. I want to design the jewelry to look as if I went outside picked up fifteen leaves and weaved them together for a ring."

After experimenting with porcelain pottery, Dawn finally found her niche - jewelry making. Using everything from dental tools to heat pens, she meticulously cuts and shapes detailed leaves and flower petals out of thin wax sheets.

Then she creates her lovely floral necklaces, bracelets, and rings from these wax components - building each design, leaf by leaf, petal by petal. When she's happy with the piece, she has it cast in sterling silver.

This is where the magic begins, with a drawing:
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Drawing of Orchid and Pearl Pendant
Dawn says: "I'm not sure what goes on in my head when I start designing one of my orchid pieces but when I see those little Phalas (orchids)...it's like looking at little faces and they are all saying...don't forget me."

Artist Statement
Born and raised in North Carolina, I was surrounded by artistic talent from an early age. The first thing I hope you'll notice about my work is the wonderful detail and faithful reproduction of every small detail I put into each piece, but I also hope that you will see the personality that I try to give each piece that brings it to life.

I started sculpting jewelry originally from porcelain. This medium allowed me to sculpt very fine detail, yet shape my leaves and flowers in a very natural and realistic way. However, porcelain proved itself to be somewhat fragile.

The solution was Sterling Silver! So I have successfully applied my sculpting techniques to sterling silver, producing flowing, natural designs. I have found a wonderful outlet for my artistic talents in designing and sculpting my unique jewelry. Every day is a new adventure, and every customer a new friend.

You can see all of Dawn's wonderful creations at her Ruby Lane Store. She even has a blog, Dawn Vertrees.

There, you will find some of the most unique and beautiful jewelry you've ever seen. The detail she creates with every piece is amazing.See full article.

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