Barbed wire ring hand fabricated in sterling silver.
Archives for 2021
sterling silver ring
Ladies heavy sterling silver band with a hammer finish along the center line.
Hand made silver bracelet
Bold sterling silver bracelet. Each link and clasp are hand fabricated.
silver wedding band
Dillon Montana
Looking east over Dillon from the volcanic hills locally know as the "M" that rises nearly 600 feet above the Beaverhead river valley, with 360 degree views that are fabulous. There actual is a "M" on the hillside; a tribute to the University of Montana Western umwestern.edu located in Dillon. An array of trails traverse the area and have been painstakingly developed through the cooperation of
Big cloud
Just south of Dillon MT is a favorite fishing / camping lake for locals- Clark Canyon Reservoir. This was the route of the famed Lewis & Clark Expedition: "Corps of Discovery Expedition 1803-1806"; although this body of water was not impounded here during their travels they followed the river west to the of here towards Idaho. This image was taken during the final light of a summer day~
Mini Bolo Tie
Mini Bolo Tie in sterling silver with high-dome cut Kingman turquoise
Mini Bolo Ties
Lighter weight than the typical western style bolo tie-casual fashion.
tourmaline
bicolor tourmaline
Massive Quartz Crystals in Tucson AZ
Super large quartz crystals likely Brazilian origin on display at the Tucson Gem Show
Workin’ Leather
The beauty and artistry of rustic "Working Leather" inspires the fusion of precious metals and leather work in my series of work titled ~ Leather Accents. I have combined the soft textures of leather and metals to create works of art.
Wyoming Black Jade
Tools of Tradition. The center piece is a stylized arrow point cut from Wyoming black jade. Primarily fabricated in sterling silver with touches of 14 karat yellow gold. Set below the jade is a fine red ruby. The necklace is linked with braided leather transitioning to silver chain
Black Jade / Elk Ivory Bracelet
Fabricated in sterling silver this unusual bracelet holds a center piece of Wyoming black jade. The jade is hand-crafted into a stylized arrow tip and set by 14 karat yellow gold prongs. Another highlight of this bracelet is a bezel set elk ivory. A fine red ruby accents this work.
Yogo Sapphire
Yogo Sapphire 1/2 carat~untouched photo. Montana is know for sapphires of many colors, but a Yogo sapphire is truly “Top Shelf”. The deep blue color of a fine Yogo Sapphire is nearly unrivaled. Many sapphires and other gemstones exhibit “hints” of secondary colors. Meaning you might typically see a blue sapphire with a perhaps a touch of green. It may not be obvious at first glance,
Yogo sapphire in Star Pendanat
1/3 carat Yogo Sapphire bezel set in a star pendant
Yogo Sapphire Bracelet
1/2 carat fine Yogo sapphire bezel st in 14 karat gold
Yogo sapphire 14 Karat gold bracelet
Art deco style 14 Karat gold bracelet set with a 0.48 carat fine Yogo Sapphire-super blue!
Yogo Sapphire
yogo sapphire
14 Karat pendant
14 Karat Barbed Wire bracelet
This bracelet has been a "flag ship" work of my art for years now. The "barbed wire" motif has also found its way into several of my designs and likely shall continue to be. It is a bold design, yet the openness keeps it from being overbearing. This bracelet can be fabricated to fit the wearers wrist ideally. This stunning bracelet can also be made without gemstones/ diamonds and the design
Gent’s 14 karat two-tone Barbed Wire Ring
Gentleman's Barbed Wire Ring. Hand fabricated in 18 karat rose gold and white gold. This ring was hand fabricated with heavy gold stock adding to its bold overall design. This ring is bezel set with two of the finest diamonds available: VVs clarity (almost flawless); E-F color (pure white) with superior cutting and finished polish, giving these stones extraordinary Brilliance . The total Diamond
Barbed Wire Matching Wedding Bands
Barbed Wire Wedding Bands. His & Hers matching wedding rings, set with diamonds. This 14 karat yellow / white gold Gent's ring is bezel set with two 1/2 carat diamonds and is made with heavy gauge 2.5 millimeter square gold stock. The inside of the ring is beveled and the area between the fingers is tapered to give a smooth comfortable fit. The Base price to fabricate this ring $3,400.00
mini Barbed Wire rings
Typically these barbed wire rings are fabricated a bit on the stout side. Mini Barbed wire rings is a series of petite sized style of rings for casual wear. Images are individual 14 karat gold mini rings; and with a normal size gents ring in silver for size comparison.
Barbed Wire solitaire ring
Round brilliant diamond 14 karat ring. This piece is a custom design for a local client in Dillon , Montana. She had an heirloom diamond that she wanted reset using one of my barbed wire rings. Often my work centers the barbed wire motif. In this work we centered the diamond and accented it with barbed wire design on both sides.
Garnet Arrow Tip in Yellow Gold
Best artist at the Western Design Conference 2021. This Bracelet is all hand-fabricated in 14 Karat yellow and white gold.
Artist Description & Statement of Garnet Arrow Tip Bracelet
The artist's description and the lore of how this award-winning bracelet came to be. This was presented to the judging panel before the 4-day show opened to the public.
Blue Ribbon ~ Best Jewelry Artist
2021 Best Jewelry Artist at the Western Design Conference in Jackson Wyoming. Awarded for "Tools of Tradition" gold bracelet with handmade garnet arrow point
Early Moon silver pendant -auctioned at WDC 2021
Celestial art. A bold statement piece nearly 2.5 inches in length. This sterling silver crescent moon pendant represents empowerment, symbolizing guidance and direction for the spirit. Weighing nearly an ounce of sterling silver the pendant is highlighted with a companion natural zircon "star". The pendant is suspended on an 18 inch sterling silver chain. Just before sunrise and a few days before
Mini moon in silver
Smaller crescent moon in sterling silver with a 0.12 carat round Montana Sapphire bezel set
Arctic Sun 2021
Far north during the summer months the sun hovers above the horizon nearly 24 hours a day. The light dances with the crystal white snowflakes and creates shadows of sparkling rich blue hues. This pendant is fabricated in sterling silver with splashes of 14 karat yellow gold. In this pendant a 0.15 carat yellow diamond bezel set in yellow gold floats above glistening blue drusy quartz.
