Two Shows November 21 and 22

Fall has been a busy time for me. It has taken weeks following rotatory cuff surgery to get back to this point, but I’m progressing very well with my physical therapy and regaining a lot of strength. Being able to see a lot of progress is very encouraging.  Check my website at www.pearlandgemstonejewelry.com for a…

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Creating Mokume Gane Metals

I recently took a terrific class in creating Mokume Gane – a multilayered metal that’s produced under heat and pressure. The fascination with this metal is the patterning that can be achieved with various combinations of metals and some inspired carving techniques. Mokume Gane in a fascinating metal laminate that I’ve been playing with recently.…

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Metals I Use for my Jewelry Designs

Metals Used in My Jewelry Designs I use a variety of metals in my jewelry designs and often include more than one metal in a single piece. The metals I commonly use include: Sterling Silver  – Sterling silver tarnishes, especially in hot, humid weather. Sterling contains 7.5% copper by weight to make it harder for a…

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