Advanced Silversmithing (March 2008)

Jerry and I made these rings as our first project in the advanced class. (Jerry's is the malachite on the left). He chose to leave his band smooth. Mine (the black sardonyx) has a textured band. These are not quite finished, as we want to narrow them a little, then the need to be polished.





These are the bracelets we made for our 2nd advanced class project. Jerry chose the pretty blue sodalite cabachon. He did a great job--since it was to be my bracelet, he let me design it. He did a great job--I love it! I am equally proud of my rhodonite bracelet, on the right. If you ever have a chance to take a class with Don, I would highly recommend it!


And, here is our class--except Jerry is to Don's right, and out of sight. I'm the photographer. The location is Sparkles Bead Shop in Newark, DE.

Beginning Silversmithing (November 2007)

Don Norris came to Delaware to teach beginning silversmithing to a small group of us. My Significant Other and I were very pleased with what we made. (Above) Jerry made the pendant in the top photo and I made the pendant in the lower photo. My photo isn't very good, colorwise, but these are sodalite cabachons.

Latest Goodies 12/07

A lovely "Eni-style" coiled bracelet made of larimar and freshwater pearls.

A charm bracelet for a young girl's Christmas gift.

An ankle charm bracelet!

An unstructured bracelet with lovely, faceted sodalite beads.

Originally designed for a Christmas gift, however it was slightly redesigned and earrings were made to match.

Some of my newest pretties:

Grandma's 99th Birthday!!

We made a quick trip in the 5th wheel to Pompano Beach Florida to celebrate my Grandmother's 99th birthday! My parent's met us there and we all had a wonderful time! I certainly hope that I'm doing as well at 99 as my Grandmother!!

Canadian Splendor

This piece features the richness of Canadian jade and tourmaline, the softness of pink opal, and the incredible beauty of ocean jasper, including a handcrafted toggle clasp, set in fluid fine silver! A faceted tourmaline briolette dangle creates sexy movement! The beauty of the stones just sets this piece off!

Tiger Eye

I thought I was going to have to wad up all of this wire and throw it away. . . this bracelet just didn't seem to work until it was almost finished. . . Now, I just love it (except it is for someone much smaller than I!!) A great office executive piece!