All that glitters!

Gold. Warm. Rich and luxurious. Understandable why countries have been built and ruined by this noble metal. More so these days as prices are as high as they have ever been historically. But of course we do wear jewelry for a different purpose. And to associate it with just material value is totally not the point. We talk about beauty and craftsmanship and all that. At the end of the day if you're happy with a purchase then that's all that matters.

Above is a handmade brooch of multi textured gold sheets with a baroque pearl and diamonds. Will try posting a few more pieces in gold these coming weeks in time for summer.

pearls and yellow gold pebbles

I started experimenting in matte finishes on metal surfaces a few years ago and found that this type of treatment really made yellow gold look organic. Like glowing pebbles. Strung along a south sea pearl strand with excellent luster, the luminous whites and randomly placed rough yellows make for a great low-key but elegant combination. With the interesting lock meant to be worn like an off-center pendant.