Brooches and Rings

The rings utilize jeweler's polishing wheels, photographed grafitti, and dramatic objects. the brooches reference social concerns and situations. The 21st century brooches rotate to display an explanation of contemporary reality. The endowment brooches reflect the shambles of NEA art endowments for individuals.

  • Separation Ring

    Sterling silver, marriage of metals, polishing wheels.
    Published in 1000 Rings, Lark Press

  • Boxcar Graffiti Ring 1

    Sterling silver, digital print, acrylic

  • Boxcar Graffiti Ring 2

    Sterling silver, digital print, acrylic

  • Metalsmiths Ring

    Sterling silver, polishing wheels,
    Jade, sunstone

  • Polisher Ring

    18k, garnets, polishing wheels

  • Burning at Both Ends

    Ring
    Sterling silver, rubbber cord, Garnets
    Published in 1000 Rings, Lark Press

  • Animal Relationships 21st Century

    Brooch
    Etched copper, Sterling silver,
    digital print, acrylic sheet
    Published in 500 Brooches,
    Lark Press

  • Health Over Disease

    Brooch
    Etched copper, Sterling silver, amethyst

  • Hunter-Gatherer 21st Century

    Brooch
    Etched copper, Sterling silver,
    digital print, acrylic sheet
    Published in 500 Brooches
    Lark Press

  • Nesting Against the Wind

    Ring
    Sterling silver, onyx bird

  • Endowment Series: Brooch with Topaz

    Oxidized sliver, blue topaz
    Published in Jewelry:
    Fundamentals of Metalsmithing,
    Brynmorgen Press.

  • Endowment Series: Brooch with Agate l

    Oxidized sliver, Mexican agate

  • Endowment Series: Brooch with Agate ll

    Sterling, Mexican agate

  • Torso with Soul Escaping

    Brooch
    Sterling silver, coral, garnets, intarsia

  • Torso with Coral Swoosh

    Brooch
    Sterling silver, intarsia

  • Sugilite Torso

    Brooch
    Sterling silver, sugilite, carved citrines