So, I had a lovely surprise today in my studio. This is the amazing texture I happened upon at the bottom of a pyrex dish I use in my soldering station. I always mix a little baking soda with water to neutralize metal pieces I’ve torched and then pickled for cleanup. The water had evaporated and left the baking soda dried into this ethereal pattern.

I love it when I find beauty while working or really whenever. I’ve decided to use it as a background for an invitation to a trunk show I’m doing for the holiday season. It’s just perfect.

Braided Bow Necklaces from the Memento Collection. Comes in beautiful colors of teal, mustard and purple.

You deserve a bit of TLC. Recycle your old jewelry into a new design. Purrrfect!

Contentment. Now wasn’t that worth it?

Custom designed ring using repurposed diamonds and gold. Mandarin Garnet Circle Ring with recycled White Diamonds set in Peach Gold.

I didn’t venture out for Black Friday, just worked in my studio. Gearing up for holiday craft shows and pop-up shops. Here’s a little noir number I made today.

NECKLACE: tiny matte black seed beads with accents of polished yellow gold seed beads, hand-cast Gritty Heart pendant and hand-formed S-Clasp.

If you love shopping in the comfort of your PJ’s on Black Friday, check out my noir metal creations in the shop. We’re open 24/7 and there are no waiting lines!

Latest custom project with repurposed gold and diamonds provided by client. This pendant was designed with a lily motif. The client’s daughter is named Lily.

Chain attaches seamlessly to pendant and to petal detail with diamonds.

I’ve been working on a custom design project for a client that wants me to create cremation pendant necklaces. I went to the cemetery for some motif ideas. Here are some beautiful textures and lovely quotes I found while on my outing. Stay tuned for the cremation pendants in a future post.

I love this quote so much. I feel it down to my bones…

From the same grave stone. It’s a sweet heart and fleur motif.

I should re-post this one for Valentine’s Day.

Another image from the same gravestone. I’m not usually into stars except the ones in the sky, but this one is beautiful with the leaf wreath.

A leaf shadow. Lovely.

As a metalsmith, I’m all about how surfaces change with age and weather conditions. Amazing.

We all need a little anchor to keep us afloat and brighten our days. It’s a tiny sweet piece. Shown with bright red and yellow gold seed beads. Find it in the Memento Collection in the BEC Shop.

So, I’ve been told this wood goes by the name of Burl.

Hello, Burl you are so cool. I think I love you!

I took this picture in Central Park’s Ravine. It’s from a fallen log. I love the texture and will be doing some pieces with a similar pattern.

Here is a lovely testimonial from a very happy client.

“I am always having to take my wedding ring off because people who see it want to look closer at the intricate detail and craftsmanship. It makes me so proud to have others take notice of the beautiful piece of art that is my bec wedding ring!”

The gold, rubies and diamond are all from my client’s discarded fine jewelry in her family. She sent me a bunch of old jewelry to get some ideas and instructions to use the diamond. I loved the little rubies in an old broken ring and thought they should definitely be part of the design.This ring was a collaborative effort between the designer and client. It turned out to be a wonderful piece. All involved are very happy with the results.

I encourage my clients to bring their old fine jewelry to use as materials for a new custom design. It helps the environment and hefty cost of materials.