https://www.jdijewelry.com/rings daily 0.75 2025-06-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1495735600154-XQITEINCQ1L655PF6A4Z/IMG_1297.jpg Rings - Marriage of Metal Rings In Marriage of Metal, two or more metals of different color are fused into one sheet. The resulting metal can be formed or cut to make a piece with an added detail of color. In this case, copper was fused to silver, and the inside of the ring lined by sterling silver. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1495735600154-XQITEINCQ1L655PF6A4Z/IMG_1297.jpg Rings - Marriage of Metal Rings In Marriage of Metal, two or more metals of different color are fused into one sheet. The resulting metal can be formed or cut to make a piece with an added detail of color. In this case, copper was fused to silver, and the inside of the ring lined by sterling silver. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1495459350316-1GBU5M3WXA03FCETSD6T/wall_1409747331_multicolor-geometric-shapes.jpg Rings - Marriage of Metals ansotehu sanoteuh https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1514500647872-7ON5PCP0DGRU722GS8VG/fullsizeoutput_328.jpeg Rings - Marriage-of-Metal Rings In these rings, the bands of contrasting metal colors are arranged diagonally across the ring. The strips are copper, patinated to emphasize the red color in the copper, and set in sterling silver. The inside of the ring is backed in sterling silver. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1570811318028-TSI40L50OS1H7C3RB0IE/0ADAF15B-DEC5-4588-B902-A5E282D09413_1_201_a.jpeg Rings - Anniversary Rings using Marriage-of-Metals These matching his-and-hers anniversary rings are made with Argentium Sterling Silver, which has a brighter, whiter shine and are relatively tarnish resistant. The center stripe is made with Shibuichi copper, a Japanese alloy of copper and fine silver. It colors beautifully with patina, producing a dark brown in this case. The inside of the ring, against the finger, is all silver. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1598014955424-7OQ5MA21YHYBM1KI6JMG/40622850-87B4-4D44-8FB5-9A14AA91C3BF_1_201_a.jpeg Rings - Marriage-of-Metal Wedding Bands How appropriate….Marriage-of-Metal wedding bands for a marriage! These rings feature copper and silver in the groom’s ring and copper and gold in the brides ring. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1515797295526-T8N403ZR2FMSQBWE6F2L/fullsizeoutput_334.jpeg Rings - Marriage-of-metal rings with diagonal accents These rings are made with sterling silver fused to copper and lined with silver. They can be notched and rounded into a rope configuration, left as simple round rings, or hammered to provide texture. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1570811900270-BWBXSWNFG077ZBM9ROGB/EBEA63FF-4436-46F3-87BA-2955C0A12896_1_201_a.jpeg Rings - "Leaves in the Wind" matching His-and-Hers Rings These rings employ the same Leaves in the Wind theme used for drop earrings and a cuff bracelet (in the selections of bracelets and earrings). The top layer containing the design is cut out of metal strip and then fused to a backing strip. In this case the metal is 14K gold. The recessed design is darkened (patinated) and the ring polished clean on the surface to reveal the recessed design. Technically, this a an intaglio and used throughout my collection. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1605625211153-VRP3D39FECJS172B4MGR/IMG_0500.jpeg Rings - Leaves in Relief This ring features the ‘Leaves in the Wind’ theme in relief, or raised above the surface. The leaves are brass and the ring is Argentium Sterling Silver. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1496344944308-8QAN31CC7IDVYL2NJUI5/fullsizeoutput_b.jpeg Rings - An Oval Opal, set in a split-shank This made an unconventional engagement ring https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1510785465570-LEZER8EVD2VQ8AW2A6E0/fullsizeoutput_2e8.jpeg Rings - Sapphire Forged Ring The stone is a 6mm lab-grown Sapphire (the real thing). The ring was made by hammering sterling silver, taller at the top and thinner at the bottom. The setting was made with square wire to fit into the flair at the top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1527110463658-RRE9U3338IU3SHQVQT2G/fullsizeoutput_3f3.jpeg Rings - Half-Eternity Ring with Alexandrite Alexandrite is a beautiful stone that is capable of changing color depending on the incident light. It is said Alexandrite is “emerald by day and ruby by night”, but to me the color is a deep blue with shades of purple. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1521668100209-T693PJSC7RQB3IE0B6GR/fullsizeoutput_3b9.jpeg Rings - Pink Tourmaline Half-Eternity Ring, with Stackers This ring features five 3mm pink tourmaline stones, and adds two narrow sterling silver simple rings to "stack" next to the main ring. Any combination and placement can be chosen by the wearer, or just wear the simple sterling rings by themselves. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1539277680037-N7X5SRS30ZP5BM4AULJR/fullsizeoutput_3af.jpeg Rings - Pink Topaz Half Eternity Ring, With Stacking Rings Pink topaz is a beautiful shade of pinkish orange. Here, the one of the stacking rings is a married-metal ring with a copper alloy on the surface and sterling on the inside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1496344902637-2CT05WQR1M59EQHF67FE/Work+in+early+Feb%2C+2017+001.jpg Rings - The "A" Ring....for an Armstrong or Ash or.... This is a simple design of alternating A’s, which is cut out with a jeweler’s saw, oxidized to blacken the divisions between the letters, and then polished to bring out the design. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1496345007691-XUU180LPCSJ6SL7QEPW8/IMG_0971.jpg Rings - Carved Heart Ring This ring was inspired by an on-line project from Andrew Berry, and his wonderful instructional videos, "At the Bench". I have made several for various friends, family, and colleagues. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1506113658834-I6H6I4SA0ICGKBD9T5JH/fullsizeoutput_287.jpeg Rings - Snake Ring A coiled snake, made with half-round wire, tapered to the tail, and with a head made from a larger gauge of half-round wire. The snake eyes are just shallow drill holes, patinated black. The tail wraps up on the body of the snake. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1750520074429-2Q501W0LO4LR9RUD31B9/IMG_2857.jpeg Rings - Snake Ring in 14K Gold The same ring pictured above made with 14K gold. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1638458966463-5GOJT3FH67XZUQG50OC1/IMG_0777.jpeg Rings - Copper Inlay Lettered Ring For a colleague who retired from the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston. https://www.jdijewelry.com/pendants daily 0.75 2026-01-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1543083560024-YWO735SCKN0X5FUK5N14/fullsizeoutput_4ec.jpeg Pendants - Dogwood Blossom Pendants For these blossoms, I used “marriage-of-metal” to fuse copper on the edges of the silver petals. The inspiration comes from Dogwood blossoms in late spring, as the edges turn from white to light reddish brown. The flowers are beautiful 6x8mm faceted peridot green stones. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1543083560024-YWO735SCKN0X5FUK5N14/fullsizeoutput_4ec.jpeg Pendants - Dogwood Blossom Pendants For these blossoms, I used “marriage-of-metal” to fuse copper on the edges of the silver petals. The inspiration comes from Dogwood blossoms in late spring, as the edges turn from white to light reddish brown. The flowers are beautiful 6x8mm faceted peridot green stones. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1599912663172-N62PSONYOA8GUFY45XTA/2B91127E-23D2-4431-A3B6-C50833FB8040_1_201_a.jpeg Pendants - Desert Flower with an Amethyst This imaginary flower invokes a desert succulent. Being imaginary, the flower can feature a center of any color. In this case, it is a 6mm round amethyst. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1601487106901-6SFCZET6R1MSK7JZWSLG/20D7E277-6379-4F2A-AFD6-DBCFD912E010_1_201_a.jpeg Pendants - Callery Pear Blossom Pendant The pendant features beautiful orange-colored padparadscha stones. Padparadscha is a sapphire, but orange in color rather than the more conventional sapphire blue. Although these are lab-created, padparadscha occurs in nature and is mined. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1601488257656-XR23H5SACCPGEVGDQQN7/IMG_0440.jpg Pendants - Pear Blossoms Flowers in Three Colors The stones are padparadscha (orange), cubic zirconia (yellow) and peridot (green). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1611757155031-0ZVDPJJLZL5R1Y6MNPB6/IMG_0577.jpeg Pendants - Old-Fashion Pendant This pendant has an old-fashion look. The stone is a large lapis cabochon and is surrounded by silver balls. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1613770835028-F2ZOMHIJEW95E08H7M3F/IMG_0617.jpeg Pendants - Old Fashion Pendant, in Gold This pendent, with an old fashion look, contains a large Lapis Lazuli stone in brilliant blue. In this case, the balls are made of 14kt gold and the bail, attaching the pendant to the necklace, is also in gold. The backing is thick, and made with jeweler’s brass. It is so thick, if this was 14kt gold, it would add $500 onto the cost of the piece, all for a back that is not seen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1658782025641-8G0NP0P4NI6Y6SCP4GSA/IMG_1150.jpeg Pendants - Old Fashion Pendent with Twisted Wire Accent The stone is a large pear-shaped cubic zirconia. The twisted wire has two strands of silver wire and one of copper wire, giving it a “golden” appearance. The chain is a silver wheat chain. The hook and clasps are handmade. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1697986670101-67F9Z7JY77AISO4Y1WFJ/IMG_1428.jpeg Pendants - Pear Shaped Pendant Featuring a Large Oval Peridot The twisted wire in silver and copper provides, I think, an old-fashion look. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1769447458505-EZHYP1IP3VUFZCORCDXY/IMG_3205.jpeg Pendants - Large Pearl Pendant This was a large, 15mm x 15mm heirloom pearl belonging to a beloved Grandmother. It was set in a heavy sterling silver bezel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1683231180090-445G9GABKYA3LIK6ATR2/IMG_1629.jpeg Pendants - Enamel-painted Flower Pendant A collaboration with a colleague and superb enamelist at the Artisans Asylum, Barbara Marder. The enamel piece is set on a silver back and the stone is a pink tourmaline. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1697986844951-BOVPKBC00M4OIQKCEFNO/IMG_1954.jpeg Pendants - Cloisonné Pendant with a Kunzite Gemstone This is another enamel piece from Barbara Marder at the Artisans Asylum with a large Kunzite gemstone accent. The pendant is sterling silver. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1498403352845-8S9SKRAP1FDK9FBTVWR1/fullsizeoutput_51.jpeg Pendants - Fire Opal pendants, bezel-set in a flame of sterling silver with a red brass accent, patinated to have a smokey look. The entire line of Fire Opal-inspired jewelry will be found in its own gallery. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1655921905848-VXSLU0XEMU047FYTLW4T/IMG_1077.jpeg Pendants - Lilly Blossom with a Large Central Stone The design suggests a Lilly blossom and features an 8mm manmade padparadscha, an orange-tinged sapphire. Natural padparadscha are very rare, and very expensive. They can be tinged pink or orange. Although manmade, the stone is a genuine sapphire by composition. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1697986337204-8OVLXQTVWK91PMXBAS9N/IMG_1151.jpeg Pendants - Lilly with a Large Orange Padparadscha This dramatic floral pendant features a large orange sapphire, or padparadscha. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1633895348628-YHD93VSHCUCHNL5QJ0K1/IMG_0810.jpeg Pendants - Leaves-in-the-Wind Pendant This pendant uses the same ‘Leaves’ design as was done in bracelets and earrings. The toggle clasp is handmade and has two catches at 18” and 20”. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1647356729584-BV6YW41CQQ30NMH3WBOG/IMG_0976.jpeg Pendants - A Field of Wheat The wheat design is an intaglio. The design is cut out of one sheet of silver, fused to a second sheet from the back, oxidized black and then the surface sanded and polished back to silver. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1578607007369-AE4K5I2XHD02J65YKBZQ/0FA9F9F0-D2E6-4A8E-89D5-75003F6AAAD8_1_201_a.jpeg Pendants - Blind Justice An intaglio depicting blindfolded Justice and her scales. The pendant was a gift to a newly appointed Judge.. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1536440016925-DECD26R2SSGEPHWY8XDU/fullsizeoutput_45e.jpeg Pendants - The Cocktail Series: A Martini with an Olive The metal in this case is Argentium Sterling Silver. The martini glass is fused onto the back, which is then patinated to darken it and highlight the polished silver of the glass. The stone is a 6mm peridot (the olive of course). The stirrer is brass, which looks bright yellow in real-life. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1617971532042-87MBYMY60N2NOU0MAT8A/IMG_0680.jpeg Pendants - Lapis Lazuli Pendant In this pendant, the oval surround is a marriage-of-metal using brass and silver https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1629728002750-RBEE3TI18HXBHTIBOA39/IMG_0595.jpeg Pendants - Rising Moon Pendant with Beaded Necklace The design uses silver, copper and brass fused to a silver back, which is oxidized (patinated) to darken the sky. The necklace was beaded by my daughter, Liz. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1641831932777-OI6PYFTW9QHQ3SRSGY1P/IMG_0911.jpeg Pendants - Three Pear-Shaped Pendants These pendants are constructed with silver, fashioned into a pear-shaped design. The stones are also pear-shaped and are carnelian (a brown-colored quartz), amethyst, and turquoise on the right. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1697987163946-LWO5WJ5IZ83VBOC7A73J/IMG_1855.jpeg Pendants - Tear Drop Pendant with Matching Earrings This collection features pear-shaped cubic zirconia set in a pendant with a matching pair of earrings. The pieces are accented with twisted wires of silver and gold around each stone setting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1717354245811-MKSD4BOFMVXSS2PV0N37/IMG_2429.jpeg Pendants - Peridot Gemstones in a Pendant, Earrings and Bracelet The stones are all peridot cabochons, each 9 X 7mm. Around the stone settings are round beads of sterling silver. The cuff bracelet also features an intaglio of leaves and branches extending up each side of the cuff. https://www.jdijewelry.com/current-projects daily 0.75 2023-10-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1686578576485-X3YSEBDBM4RLU9RB3RVD/IMG_1653.jpeg Current Projects - Enameled Jewelry: Cloisonne Pendant I have started a collaboration with a talented and experienced enamelist at the Artisans Asylum. The cloisonné piece is bezel set, and a star sapphire compliments the blue in the enamel piece. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1686578576485-X3YSEBDBM4RLU9RB3RVD/IMG_1653.jpeg Current Projects - Enameled Jewelry: Cloisonne Pendant I have started a collaboration with a talented and experienced enamelist at the Artisans Asylum. The cloisonné piece is bezel set, and a star sapphire compliments the blue in the enamel piece. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1579299413258-0FKU0I0OOT0L2F2RCRO3/CEE45D2D-9019-442A-B48F-446EB2A00064_1_201_a.jpeg Current Projects - Marriage-of-Metal Rings, for Men and Women These rings are made of Argentium Sterling Silver (which is tarnish resistant) fused to Shibuichi copper, which runs down the middle. I have strips ready to round into rings of any size; just let me know your size. The patina can vary from dark to light copper, but wearing them daily will generally result in a lighter copper color. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1697987839253-L5FZ9WNU3WBXS5FTRY50/IMG_1954.jpeg Current Projects - Enamel Cloissone Pendant The Enamelist is Barbara Marder, at the Artisans Asylum. She does beautiful enamel jewelry, table ware, and paintings. I provide the settings for her work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1697987914913-9DY0VJEX5D7K9922OZOC/IMG_1905.jpeg Current Projects - Cloissone Pendant with Peridot Stones Again, Barbara Marder produced the beautiful blue and green cloissone, and I constructed the silver backing with accents of green peridot gemstones. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1591891388180-YLSYOU7UEY92L40H582R/407A157C-0949-4CAB-AE2E-496982C0F4E6_1_201_a.jpeg Current Projects - Metal Boxes, Decorated Like Jewelry I am thinking about boxes, made from brass, silver, even gold. The face or top can be decorated with an intaglio, such as the leaves on a branch pictured here, a relief, or even with gemstones set into a design. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1591890495778-78QQWFHGCCN6PZSHIGHV/AE23C0D9-0099-4540-9DDD-582AC958F197_1_201_a.jpeg Current Projects - A Collaboration with my Daughter, Liz Liz has beaded since she was a girl. During the pandemic, we are collaborating on pendants and beaded necklaces. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1591891141211-VRKVLRQ4EGZLQYK94T68/0B166159-0BEF-4A95-B51D-2A2F8D534CEF_1_201_a.jpeg Current Projects - Beaded Jewels by Liz Liz used beads with natural colors of nature to blend with the leaves on a branch motif in the pendant. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1595248006989-ALBDOB6FI2FN1UMBEHSG/5209F0C7-0068-48E9-B963-2A032DE5B5AF_1_201_a.jpeg Current Projects - Beaded Jewelry by Liz The pendant uses copper, brass, and silver for an array of colors. Liz picked this up in her choice of beads on the necklace. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1617364549965-5ETNORVV49HE5L66YPQO/IMG_0658.jpeg Current Projects - Rising Moon Pendant and Matching Beaded Necklace The pendant is a marriage of copper, brass and silver. The beads match the mood and colors of the moon, rising above hills. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1606663167496-L0FRCNY6ZCOY0BYLVWD4/288F1210-98F7-405D-8AB1-F158423F5E26_1_201_a.jpeg Current Projects - Beaded Jewelry by Liz Liz chose different sizes and shades of brown-colored beads to complement a pendant made of brass with an oxidized background of brown. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1612471001739-U8K396JGLJ6VG305ELFZ/IMG_0597.jpeg Current Projects - Blue and Gold Necklace The beads are a bright blue, with gold beads as accents. The pendant features a crescent of polished brass and a lapis lazuli cabochon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1617364503221-L3220W4TGX9MFS240V4M/IMG_0673.jpeg Current Projects - Puzzle Pieces Pendant in Three Colors The puzzle pieces are silver, oxidized silver and copper. The beads are shades of dark brown to reddish brown, and match the color scheme in the pendant. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1617364601957-MREYJ71UWZXUQ0EH9ZJT/IMG_0670.jpeg Current Projects - A Simple Heart with Distinctive Beads The heart is made from a heavy piece of sterling silver, domed and the edges rounded. Small black beads set-off distinctive stone beads. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1641065240630-L2EN9FR12H6FCX8FIX7O/IMG_0901.jpeg Current Projects - Pear-Shaped Pendant with Browns and Oranges The pear shaped stone is a Carnelian (reddish-brown quartz) and is set in a pear shape-themed pendant. Liz used brown and orange beds with silver accents for her necklace. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1641064849710-D6Q7S4P1QSXOI73PCTY4/IMG_0884.jpeg Current Projects - Christmas Ornaments! Holly Leaves with Red Berries The leaves were constructed with sterling silver and filled with green epoxy resin. The red berries are faceted glass beads. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1647356162419-IFY1OQDJBQBTYVDS13C6/IMG_0989.jpeg Current Projects - A Christmas Tree Ornament Just what it says…. a Christmas Tree ornament. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1668458066565-0YRLZRGBNCBZE6JLDJXD/IMG_1281.jpeg Current Projects - Christmas Tree Ornaments Fall Leaves with Red Berries. Made with sterling silver and epoxy resin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1669658568116-7RAQSEWJ97WSRRT898L1/IMG_1314.jpeg Current Projects - Fall Leaves and Berries This ornament was made with sterling silver and transparent epoxy resin for the leaves. As with all the ornaments, they are made from a sheet of silver, which is cut, filed, bend, and soldered together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1669658910348-HYB3C5OEQL9GT2V1EKJM/IMG_1313.jpeg Current Projects - More Holly Leaves and Red Berries https://www.jdijewelry.com/earrings daily 0.75 2026-01-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1595707760177-QC8G3N7YHUDKRIZ12ME0/C1C3D1CE-AFD8-4A31-8791-35B5BA19078F_1_201_a.jpeg Earrings - Leaves-in-the-Wind Earrings The design is an intaglio, meaning the ‘picture’ is recessed below the surface of the piece. The leaves are cut (pierced) out of a sheet of silver, which is soldered onto a backing, also in silver. The piece is oxidized black with a sulfur-containing chemical, and the surfaced sanded back to silver. This leaves the recessed design black. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1595707760177-QC8G3N7YHUDKRIZ12ME0/C1C3D1CE-AFD8-4A31-8791-35B5BA19078F_1_201_a.jpeg Earrings - Leaves-in-the-Wind Earrings The design is an intaglio, meaning the ‘picture’ is recessed below the surface of the piece. The leaves are cut (pierced) out of a sheet of silver, which is soldered onto a backing, also in silver. The piece is oxidized black with a sulfur-containing chemical, and the surfaced sanded back to silver. This leaves the recessed design black. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1581600561774-AOIWA9XCYKRAFRSDPOT5/60970785-C0E6-4776-B02D-14A3B1B2F3BE_1_201_a.jpeg Earrings - Oak Leaves, Another Intaglio https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1581600165720-1JUH0QHN8Z7IM9JSCX9K/EEA85211-15E4-475E-AD84-374FC2750AEA_1_201_a.jpeg Earrings - Oak Leaves in Relief I just saved the cut out oak leaves from the proceeding pair of earrings and fused them on top of a backing sheet of silver. The piece is blackened or patinated, and now sanding and polishing reveals the leaves above the background, or in relief https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1573254409567-1IYR7HARFP9SFNDPVBBW/5CA7FF97-E529-4484-9D67-0C734A0C8B99_1_201_a.jpeg Earrings - Leaves on Branches, in 14K Gold The design of leaves dangling from their branches in done in 14k gold, and backed with sterling silver. This design comes from the ‘Leaves in the Wind’ earrings and rings. Gold is very expensive! The use of a thin layer of gold, backed with sterling silver, allows the black patination of the design and saves on the use of gold. Still, the gold used costs about $65! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1695997030503-Q29IJR9P77IGGV4XCVW2/IMG_1921.jpeg Earrings - Banded Hoop Earrings In this construction, the blackened silver is depressed and the polished silver stripes are in relief above the surface. They are about 1 inch in diameter and are partnered with a matching cuff bracelet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1581600924583-MDIQ8UNDWILARV5SCUII/C1C3D1CE-AFD8-4A31-8791-35B5BA19078F_1_201_a.jpeg Earrings - Leaves in the Wind The leaves are cut out of a thin sheet of silver and this cut-out is then fused to a second bottom sheet of silver. The piece is blackened with a patina of “liver of sulphur”, and then the surface is restored by sanding and polishing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1620340522827-LJFQ72CATP758N8DKS02/IMG_0711.jpeg Earrings - Marriage-of-Metal Earrings I love the marriage of different metal colors. These earrings include pieces of silver, nickel alloy, copper and brass. They are backed with sterling silver so only silver contacts the skin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1590692101826-3BRRZ8QM8A6Y1IA6RQBA/89EB44F6-4096-4A08-A54B-789779962B60_1_201_a.jpeg Earrings - Tear Drop Earrings with Alexandrite Gemstones https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1546706358601-URRVTBXID1A0HQAAQW8H/fullsizeoutput_507.jpeg Earrings - A Red Garnet Added .... The garnet is floating on the ‘goo’… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1499541460474-BBBUCRB8YUKRYYFGTIM1/FullSizeRender+10.jpg Earrings - Fire Opal, set on crossed lengths of silver 4 mm fire opals, simply set and attached to crossed pieces in sterling silver. Reminiscent of a wood fire. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1503007871551-DSTK5UNJTFGK158UF44T/fullsizeoutput_237.jpeg Earrings - Fire Opal Earrings, in a wisp of smoke Fire Opal earrings. 4mm Fire Opals, simply set in a puff of smoke. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1581604079681-DF1DDGJWCE15H8DZENI5/82A22EA8-3D26-42A3-B283-927F5959DA4E_1_201_a.jpeg Earrings - A Desert Flower The petals on this flower are reminiscent of a succulent plant. I took liberties and set the flower with 4mm garnets. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1543358959623-1V5997GJ5IUE8HV9TZCL/fullsizeoutput_4f3.jpeg Earrings - Dogwood Blossom Earrings in Many Colors The stones are (from left to right): London Blue Topaz, Peridot and Idaho-mined Garnets. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1581600711150-5D6Z1L0VQYCWIK1CISDR/fullsizeoutput_501.jpg Earrings - Leaves in the Wind Another intaglio of leaves on on branches. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1595707053307-NAUY6PH8SQ8GM09SAGTN/32D31CAB-26A9-44B6-9903-3140FEF9897E_1_201_a.jpeg Earrings - Red Berries The red berries hanging from a branch are flush-set manmade rubies; the design is an intaglio cut into one piece of metal and fused onto a second piece. After oxidizing the piece black, the surface is sanded and polished. The stone setting is the last step. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1598015322361-FXEHUU375TTCUK6XTEGK/BC68A33F-A0DD-4C7C-A2C9-BABF909BB5EB_1_201_a.jpeg Earrings - Married Metal Earrings in Stripes The stripes of metal are brass, silver and copper, fused into a single sheet. The inside or underside of the earring is a thin sheet of sterling silver. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1603892330848-QN7K1U9DBJE5ONVJLYXK/2EF30A19-24DD-41C3-AF5D-CF280536597F_1_201_a.jpeg Earrings - More Stripes The stripes are brass, silver and copper https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1610660356006-FRYBH0CZHSN3E381UHDA/8B27B406-04E9-46DE-9B2C-60354081CEC4_1_201_a.jpeg Earrings - Large Topaz Earrings These earrings were a commission, using two large topaz stones, one from a pendant and one from an earring whose pair was missing. I used a simple basket setting, brass for the setting and 14kt gold for the ear wires. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1692800743542-NYJPL7DHTKERXSQ5C4PW/IMG_1855.jpeg Earrings - Pear-shaped Earrings and Matching Pendant These earrings feature pear-shaped cubic zirconia with twisted wire accents. The wires are silver with a gold filled accent wire. This set includes a matching pendant. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1615729318703-QMGSGL54AH9G9ZP2RRT9/IMG_0632.jpeg Earrings - No, not diamonds, but Arkansas Quartz gemstones These clear quartz stones are cushion-shaped (round squares) and beautifully cut to really sparkle. The are set in a simple basket made from silver wire. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1697987729628-TXHF98C2TOM41UJTYW20/IMG_1977.jpeg Earrings - More Banded Hoop Earrings in Sterling Silver https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1603892526786-03DJ7LC0N09JTQDCQRSY/20FCCF60-74ED-44CF-AD7F-42C22315D2A7_1_201_a.jpeg Earrings - Leaves and Branches The leaves are in relief, cut from brass and soldered onto Argentium sterling silver. Argentium sterling is (relatively) tarnish-resistant. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1603892993380-G1H9TJ6GACLT37WIXS4V/80D3BD84-9390-418C-A77A-AA6F6FA98A09_1_201_a.jpeg Earrings - Maple Leaves in Relief Again, the leaves are cut from brass and soldered to a strip of Argentium Sterling Silver. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1524173439177-EULP0SV4G2CQG7DP4A58/fullsizeoutput_3d5.jpeg Earrings - Spring Branches, in Relief These designs are inspired by tree branches in early spring, just beginning to sprout flowers and leaves. The design is cut out of sterling silver, and then fused to a backing sheet of silver. The metal is patinated (blackened) and then the front sanded back to silver. When the design is below the level of the picture, it is called an Intaglio. Usually, this is done by cutting out the design using a graver (to make an engraving). In this case, its done by fusing layers and developing the image by patination and restoring the top layer by sanding. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1638459282433-GYKW3OKR6Z69VOPGI048/IMG_0804.jpeg Earrings - Fall Samaras Samaras are winged seed pods that blow the seeds of certain trees in the wind. These samaras are patterned after those on The Tree of Heaven. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1767280747685-XR7YX9Z5L7HUP2LP6K22/IMG_0385.jpeg Earrings - Leaves and Red Berries These earrings feature 2.5mm lab-grown rubies and a background design of leaves and branches. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1581600154108-C9O69MPS32R482DPMZ43/60970785-C0E6-4776-B02D-14A3B1B2F3BE_1_201_a.jpeg Earrings - Oak Leaves, an Intaglio An intaglio is a picture or design, the image of which is below the surface of the design. I saved the cut out leaves, and created a relief of the same subject (below). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1767280769901-32Y0WLN8Y3RPBB4MLKL3/IMG_0571.jpeg Earrings https://www.jdijewelry.com/bracelets daily 0.75 2025-06-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1736004022726-2TY67VH49IOLB0JA917R/IMG_2305.jpeg Bracelets - Leaves-in-the-Wind Cuff Bracelet In this construction, the branches and leaves were pierced (cut with a saw) into one strip of silver. This strip, with the design, was then fused by soldering to a second strip of silver. The recessed spaces were oxidized (patinated or darkened) chemically and the silver polished, leaving a recessed image. The recessed image is called an intaglio and used in many of my pieces. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1736004022726-2TY67VH49IOLB0JA917R/IMG_2305.jpeg Bracelets - Leaves-in-the-Wind Cuff Bracelet In this construction, the branches and leaves were pierced (cut with a saw) into one strip of silver. This strip, with the design, was then fused by soldering to a second strip of silver. The recessed spaces were oxidized (patinated or darkened) chemically and the silver polished, leaving a recessed image. The recessed image is called an intaglio and used in many of my pieces. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1624054660564-PLTUEVP3P4BDWDBCUHEZ/IMG_0744.jpeg Bracelets - Leaves-in-the-Wind Bracelet in Brass The price of silver is going through the roof! Jeweler’s brass is a great alternative material, which is alloyed to look like 14K gold. It tarnishes faster than gold, but is easy to bring to a shine with a polishing cloth (available at jewelry stores). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1736002882910-TOK6DL9B4PTPW0WNVZRO/IMG_0033.jpeg Bracelets https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1733777802019-QA3AP7XTN7O17WY6IFCW/IMG_1001+2.jpeg Bracelets - Stalks of Wheat Cuff Bracelet The design was cut out of one sheet of sterling silver and then laminated (by soldering) to a backing sheet of silver. The recessed design (an intaglio) was darkened by oxidation and the surface polished to a matte finish. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1556833507940-IBPTJ1BDT7O7R0GNAQTD/fullsizeoutput_56d.jpeg Bracelets - Cuff Bracelet Depicting Leaves in the Wind In this construction, the design is cut out of one strip of silver and fused by soldering to a backing strip. The recessed design is chemically oxidized (patinated) and the surface sanded and polished back to silver. The recessed design is called an intaglio and used in many of my pieces. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1629579814884-ZYH4JMJD6G0ST2KQH5PJ/IMG_0788.jpeg Bracelets - Leaves-in-the-Wind (with Red Berries) The same Leaves-in-the-wind motif, but with flush-set synthetic rubies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1629838650329-3I9IYCB2T5DJN7ABTQZ2/IMG_0793.jpeg Bracelets - 'Curves and Stones' Cuff Bracelet This bracelet features purple-tinted Alexandrite stones and curved lines cut into the Argentium Sterling Silver. The stones are 4mm in diameter and the bracelet width is about 9mm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1736002449747-SC4SSA6UQKUQI6562KJJ/IMG_0047+2.jpeg Bracelets - Leaves and Berries, In This Case the Berries are Garnets Garnets were used to reference red berries in this bracelet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1750519385658-YZCJIZE5EH6R1ZH5C61F/image-asset.jpeg Bracelets - Cuff Bracelet with an Oval Peridot This bracelet features an intaglio of leaves and branches, an oval peridot cabochon and surrounding silver beads as an accent. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1556832741929-4SV9ZFHPEJDJDEBV0NZP/fullsizeoutput_570.jpeg Bracelets - Leaves in the Wind Intaglio I enlarged the intaglio earrings depicting leaves on branches into a cuff bracelet of sterling silver. The design is cut out of sterling silver, and the strip with the cut-out design is fused to a thicker backing strip, and then oxidized. The design is developed by sanding and polishing the upper layer, leaving the leaves below the surface blackened. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1598965727455-LSNRIESI6OMFM9V3EBM5/ED8F2C2D-5591-4B89-AC9E-E08930892F79_1_201_a.jpeg Bracelets - Leaves-in-the-Wind Bracelet, In Relief In this bracelet, the leaves are in relief, that is, raised above the surface of the piece. The leaves and branches are constructed from brass, and the silver bracelet is oxidized black. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1666630548819-P3G5002T061T2SZN59L8/IMG_1273.jpeg Bracelets - Wheat Stalks in Relief The wheat is carved out of brass and fused to the sterling silver band. The background is oxidized (blackened) and the brass polished. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1643845016419-MCHJUSWWGIRQH5DCV41K/IMG_0942.jpeg Bracelets - Gold Hearts and Stalks of Wheat A 50th Anniversary. Gold hearts, inlaid into silver, with stalks of wheat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1714747539062-84Z1QHR9DHLPVSLBBHZ0/IMG_2317.jpeg Bracelets - Stalks of Wheat with Inlaid Bird The stalks of wheat are in intaglio and the bird is inlaid Shibuichi copper (a Japanese alloy of copper and silver). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1583438954951-BAROA0XQ7QU9B9HVOINI/IMG_0072.jpg Bracelets - 'Oak Leaves' Cuff Bracelets Like the Leaves in the Wind bracelets, these are intaglios featuring oak leaves. The leaves are cut into the top layer of silver with a jeweler’s saw, and fused onto a back layer, which is blackened with a sulphur-containing compound. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/5ccb61690d9297051049f262/5ccb619a971a1817d6beb660/1736004311397/ Bracelets https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1595706045232-IGSSYLWXTG18A67YDBVD/3AA5ACE5-520C-4E12-9368-5BD0B937716D_1_201_a.jpeg Bracelets - Maple Leaves in Relief The leaves are cut out of brass, and soldered onto a silver band. The band is blackened and the brass leaves polished. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1629580567937-YM9R25SLPW3ULKRVCE82/IMG_0568.jpeg Bracelets - Marriage-of-Metal Bracelets In Marriage-of -Metal, two metals of different color are fused (soldered) together into one sheet. This allows contrasting colors and an infinite number of designs. This is a very simple design, simply alternating strips of copper and silver, but the effect is eye-catching. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1613515970705-CGGL9DZUEXKG7474T2YQ/IMG_0613.jpeg Bracelets - Inlaid Rope Bracelet The bracelet is sterling silver with an inlay of copper circling around the bracelet. This is a Marriage-of-Metal, like the preceding bracelet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1613516132891-IJI3RDRHK73SKET1LXZP/IMG_0615.jpeg Bracelets - Rope Bracelet In this bracelet, the back is made of sterling silver and the surface is jeweler’s brass. The ‘rope’ is oxidized silver, below the surface of brass. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1603893194572-Z77WSKBJE8TPJFRVBMSH/09978DA8-A169-4108-BCC6-32B4E9DDAD5C_1_201_a.jpeg Bracelets - Turtles....or Tortoises in Relief A bracelet for your favorite granddaughter! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1680006905245-K6W5AZ67U7RXXH2UKTTA/IMG_1516.jpeg Bracelets - Three Birds Cuff Bracelets For a friend with three children! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922e00db3db2b421d57cf61/1703953661662-Y5V90GDTN2XUIGRMNBNA/IMG_2022.jpeg Bracelets - Banded Cuff Bracelet The bracelet is made of sterling silver. The recessed bands are oxidized black and the raised bands polished. 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