My jewelry features natural gemstone beads and may also include my own sterling silver set pendants, silver metal clay designs, art glass, seed beads, or other accents. I purchase my gemstone beads in person (not over the internet) to be sure I like the quality and color. All metal in my work (beads, clasps, ear wires, etc.) is sterling silver, gold filled, or gold vermeil unless otherwise stated.
What makes my pieces unusual is that I seek out and use a much wider variety of natural stones than are commonly seen in jewelry. While I do create pieces with frequently seen gems such as lapis and amethyst, my specialty is the use of minerals that are less commonly used in jewelry, such as kyanite, amazonite, and rhodonite. Many of my pieces also incorporate beautiful fossils. In addition, my work makes much use of different shapes and textures. Not surprisingly, many of my pieces are one of a kind. I’ve been doing art fairs in the San Francisco Bay Area for more than 10 years.
