I cast several tiny shells that will be translated into jewelry. A fresh catch of castings destined for my Conchology Collection.

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

My Rose Thorn Necklace carried at END OF CENTURY in NYC is being featured NY Magazine’s Valentine’s Day Gift Guide.

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I’m excited to be included as a designer in a very cool store, END OF CENTURY in NYC. Check them out. www.endofcenturynyc.com

Right now, I’m working on some new designs for men. I’m still in the wax carving stage, but hope to have some pieces cast in the next couple of weeks.

Since I’m thinking a lot about jewelry for men,  I decided to include some old designs. The rings below are a small selection of custom wedding bands I’ve made for guys.

Rough faceted file marked band. Shown in yellow gold with an antique finish.

The client had made a temporary ring from a washer at a hardware store that he wrapped in rafia. He wanted the custom ring to be similar to his original. Shown in silver with a patina finish.

This custom ring is made for a client that is a green builder. He wanted a ring that looked like a nut that he’d use in his own design projects.  This client was featured in Charleston Magazine and he said my ring is one of his favorite things. That’s so awesome! Shown in white gold.

Custom three ring band. This ring was designed to compliment the bride’s wedding set I made that had several thin stacking rings in different gold hues. Shown in silver.

I call this my doily ring, but that doesn’t sound very masculine. I call it that because the wedding ring for the bride did look like a doily. Her ring was tiny open circles that linked together and very delicate like a doily. His ring is very sturdy and not delicate. Shown in white gold.

My next posting will have some pictures of the bridal rings I’ve been referencing.

Wild Onions & Hearts Charm Bracelet- Blackened Silver

Custom Man’s Link Bracelet- Blackened Silver & Gold

Charm Bracelets- Blackened Silver, Gold Thin Bangle

Charm Bracelets- Blackened Silver, Textured Cuffs- Silver & Gold

Textured Bangles- Silver

Thin Cuffs for Men

Cuffs & Bangles for Women

Circle Stamp Cuff- Silver

Drilled Cuff- Silver

Custom Gold Twig Bangle with Chocolate Diamond

Thin Grid Texture Cuff- Gold

Custom Oval Grid Bangle- Gold repurposed from client’s old gold.

Antique Mirror Locket
This is a custom piece I made for a client as a “Push Present”. I had no idea what that was – it’s a present the husband gives to his wife after she’s given birth. Typically, most presents of this nature result in something like a tennis bracelet. No thanks. I’m so happy to have been commissioned to make this instead. The inside has the baby’s initials engraved in a lovely script and of course, the opposite side is for the wee babe’s photo. It was a challenging custom job, but worth the effort!

I found this sweet little rose thorn when I was out walking my dog, Ramona. It’s utterly feminine and really edgy all in one. I love Mother Nature. She’s just the coolest.

Rose Thorn Necklace
Mixed Metals, silver thorn & gold cable chain

Multiple Rose Thorns
Blackened Silver & Open Link Chain

Rose Thorn & Lapis
Blackened Silver & Snake Chain