This highly chatoyant stone LOVES the light!  Mounted in sterling silver with 18k yellow prongs, this spectacular African red tiger eye is a real statement piece.

From bail to tip this pendant measures nearly 3 1/4".

For this project, I removed 7 diamonds from the old engagement ring mounting shown and fabricated a new 14k necklace bezel mounting.

Thank you to Morande Jewelers for having me make this lovely piece!

This sterling silver bangle containing a 4mm bezel set peridot was created for Morande Jewelers in Tolland, CT.

To make these high-power earrings, I cut the ends off two brass bullet casings, finished the backs and welded sterling silver posts in place.

Thank you to Morande Jewelers in Tolland, CT!  What a fun project!

This stunning example of Earth's beauty is from Arizona's Ray mine.  It consists of gem silica with gem chrysocolla and malachite matrix accented with a mandarin garnet.  I created this custom mounting in sterling silver with a 18k yellow gold bezel as well as 18k yellow gold prongs.

From bail to tip, it measures 2.34" long and is 1" wide.

This beautiful artisan cabochon was cut, shaped and polished by Erin Dana Balzrette of Tree Climbers Stones.  To see more of her work, find her on my Links page!

This sterling silver pendant contains a beautiful Morrocan seam agate and is nearly 2.5" long.

Sometimes, engagement rings have shapes that are a challenge when it's time to find a matching wedding band.  This wedding band (top) was carved from wax and was designed to include a very sentimental family diamond.

Created for Morande Jewelers in Tolland, CT

The fiery color of this large 11.5mm Madeira Citrine really warms up a cold and snowy winter day!  I handcrafted this basket mounting and textured bail from sterling silver.  From top to bottom, this piece measures nearly 3/4".

My original awareness ribbon, shown in teal and pink for cervical and breast cancers, was created for Morande Jewelers in Tolland, CT.

After fabricating the metal model, I created a non-shrink RTV silicone mold of the pendant so that I could make the purple wax copies which can be cast in your choice of metals.  Color inlays are available in resin or unleaded vitreous enamel.

Sterling silver pendant containing a 10mm amethyst.  Shown with commercial chain.

Larimar and citrine bezel-set in a custom 18k yellow gold pendant mounting.  This is a large piece, nearly 1.75" in length.  It reminds me of the sun over a clear mountain lake on the perfect summer day.

This wedding band was forged from 2 solid pieces of metal to create one piece.

Even though helenite is a created stone made from the fused volcanic ash of Mount St. Helens, its amazing color appeals to me.  Bezel set in a custom sterling mounting.

I created these 100% custom sterling silver earrings with citrine earrings for one of my favorite clients.

After completing this sterling silver ring, I oxidized the metal to create a darker contrast on the low portions of the design.

Sterling silver cuff bracelet.

This is a simple, but very heavy bracelet.  It is made from 1/4" sterling silver stock and weighs in at just over 2 ounces.

Here is the proof that romance is not dead!

Porcelain Jasper mounted in sterling silver.

43x37mm (1.7x1.5")

This sterling silver pendant measures 2.5" from bail to tip and contains a bezel set Peruvian blue opal.  The colors are amazing!