What I’m Working on Now

Silver leaves bracelet

I’ve been using this time at home to explore new things and to revisit some jewelry techniques.  I’ve been working a lot on repousse’.  When life gets back to something approaching normal, I will have improved my skills.   A few years ago I took a number of classes in a high relief approach to…

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My Style – A Silver Cuff and Hammered Silver Ring

textured silver cuff bracelet and silver cigar band ring

Here’s a terrific jewelry combo for Summer – a silver cuff and wide hammered silver ring! Versatile – these pieces go with everything in your closet – jeans and shirts to slacks or a skirt and top – dresses, too. I wear this ring with all my clothes, regardless of the season, but it’s really…

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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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Making Progress

In June I had surgery for a badly torn rotator cuff on my left side.   Unfortunately for me, I am left handed, so I’ve had my share of anxiety about the injury and the recovery and how all of this will affect me in the future. I started physical therapy a couple of weeks ago…

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New Gemstone Jewelry for 2015

Wishing everyone a happy, healthy, and successful year ahead in 2015.  I’m really excited about the newest designs I’m working on and I want to share some of my ideas with you.   I’ve designed a number of gemstone earrings and some sterling silver coil earrings in several styles.   These coiled silver earrings have…

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