Rings in Gold

December 2, 2008

Some of my work is influenced by ancient metal work I see in books or museums. A few years ago my kids and I went to LACOMA to see the Egyptian exhibit, it was the second Tut exhibit. I saw the first one too in San Francisco which I  toured think the US in the [...]

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Bracelet in Sterling and Bisbee Turquoise

November 29, 2008

This was the first fish bracelet I made. Inspired by my dad’s and grandfather’s fish designs I wanted to make one with Bisbee turquoise all over it. I made the fish outline with square wire and then put as much turquoise as I could bezel set into the center. This was difficult as the stones [...]

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Ring in 18K Gold and Bisbee Turquoise

November 28, 2008

It is such a beautiful day out, it is the day after Thanksgiving ’08 and I am in my studio. Taj Mahal is playing blues on my IPod, it’s sunny and cool out. Most of the nation is in winter weather but in SoAz it is gorgeous. This is what we suffer through summer for. [...]

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Ring in Gold set with Sapphire and Diamond

November 26, 2008

22 Karat gold is a wonderful material to work in. I have used it for bezels for years and received a commission to make a wedding ring in 22 K earlier this year. The client had strong ideas about what she wanted. In some ways, as an artistthis makes life easier. I am not good at drawing, [...]

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Turquoise

November 25, 2008

I have written about how much I love turquoise and thought it might be nice to show some of the stones I have. Bruce Mead, bisbeerockman@embarqmail.com  ,visits regularly and always has something wonderful to look at and buy. I have an addiction to good turquoise. I comb through the Tucson Gem Show every year for turquoise [...]

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Belt Buckles in Silver and Turquoise

November 24, 2008

I occasionally do work for men, not often but occasionally. I made these three belt buckles last year and set them with premium turquoise. The one on top and bottom left have Bisbee turquoise and the bottom right with Carico Lake. My usual turquoise grading went out the window when I used gold grade stones [...]

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Bracelet and Chain from Two Generations

November 21, 2008

In this photograph I combined my dad’s and my jewelry for a two generation shot. Both pieces in sterling silver. Dad’s bracelet was made in the late1960′s or early 1970′s. It was a box form with a star Topaz on the top. This is typical of dad, classic design, clean work and shiny surfaces. No where [...]

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Pendant in 18K Gold and Bisbee Turquoise

November 20, 2008

I approach my work with the idea that it will be around for generations and I hope it will be interesting to collectors of my family’s work. My work is driven by design and technique and I use materials which have intrinsic value. Jewelry with collector appeal that is well designed and has real value due [...]

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Necklace in 18K Gold set with Bisbee Turquoise

November 19, 2008

Bisbee turquoise is one of my favorite stones to work in.  a career filled with amazing things to work with Bisbee is at the top. Natural high grade Bisbee, the deep blue with red matrix is very hard to come by. Treated Bisbee is very available but natural is rare. When want to make signature pieces [...]

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Ring in 14K gold set with Citrine and Ruby

November 18, 2008

I have made many rings that were organic in design but, only a few which were as identifiably floral as this one. This ring was fabricated out of 14K gold. The citrine in this ring was a large 14mm round which I mounted as the center of the flower. I had fun with the petals as [...]

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