I have studied Lapidary and silversmithing from the early 80's until the present. I shape and polish all my own stones and fabricate all the settings I design, I use silver, copper nickel brass to create my pieces.
The stones I use vary a lot, turquoise, Malachite, Labradorite, Chrisacola, Veracite, Lapis lazuli, Ocean Jasper and Agate, of all types.
Each design is different, some designs are influenced by native American craftsmen whom I admire greatly.
I learn every day new ways to build the items I make and am thankful for the creativity given me.
