His

large off-center ring, sterling

large off-center ring, sterling

large off-center ring, sterling

large centered, large off-center rings, sterling

medium off-center, large off-center rings, sterling

More designs in process, coming soon -

Green

organic oval, organic round bracelets, 18k green gold

bauble, sliver rings, 18k green gold

I'm so in love with this green gold.

Less is More

The minimalist Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe originally said this, and for me it is a guiding principle for most things. But as is often true, also with jewelry design I'm finding that it is easier said than done.

It can be much easier to file and sand and buff the cr*p out of a piece to get that "perfect" blemish-free finish. And on the occasions I've done this, I've been disappointed to find I have worked the heart and soul right out of it.

For me the joy is in finding the uniqueness of each piece, deciding which marks to accentuate or smooth away for the overall balance. I like to see evidence of the process, the human hand and the character of the metal. The challenge is knowing when to stop and let the piece just be. 

organic oval bracelet, 18k

organic oval bracelet, 18k

Faux Bois

Finishing these pieces in 18k gold is so exciting for me -  this is how I envisioned them in concept and design.

I embrace wabi sabi in all things, also in my line of jewelry. Some pieces are designed with a smoother more perfect finish, others are intended to be a bit rougher around the edges. I love the delicate marks and shadows that make each piece unique.

This ring is called Round Angle and it is a wabi sabi-er one. As anyone who endeavors in anything creative knows, you see new things about your work through other peoples' eyes. Like when a friend was ordering this ring, she said - "But mine will look like wood too right? You'll keep that wood texture on mine?"

Of course! And so this one is nicknamed Faux Bois. Everything sounds better in French.

round angle (faux bois) ring, 18k

round angle (faux bois) ring, 18k

I am so grateful for these first orders, several of them placed from afar based only on a few photos and a promise. I appreciate the encouragement and excitement so much in all of the various forms it has taken. Thank you!

Organic Round Bracelet and a Tease

This completes the suite of three bracelets for the initial line and I confess, I'm madly in love with this one too. I'm also posting a few (not all!) of the new pendants.

Happy Birthday to me!

organic round bracelet

organic round bracelet

organic round bracelet

paddle, amoeba pendants

Fried Green

My new happy place. Around the corner (S First and Live Oak) and boy oh boy are they good. Though hours of operation are erratic. After swinging by a shuttered trailer more than once, I asked the (very cute) guy about his hours. He was sheepish - said 11-2 and 5-8 - and then he explained how sometimes he closes it down if its too slow. Why isn't everyone lining up for his fried green tomatoes? They are the best I've had. And the grilled sandwich/wrap place next door is also pretty incredible (I was sitting in front of it waiting for mine to go when I snapped this).

Snowball

I've been knitting fiendishly which I'm sure explains why this particular merchandising vignette caught my eye. Still, I thought it was festive and creative. Let the holiday season begin!