Another of the projects for my goldsmithing course was to create a linked plate bracelet. I seem to be working with a very marine theme these days, and this was no exception:
Using a squid as my inspiration, and seaglass as a finishing touch to the clasp, I thought this bracelet turned out beautifully!
The first project for the goldsmithing course I am doing this year was to design a piece incorporating a bearing seat setting method (a ledge put inside the bezel wall for the stone to sit on), and one or more 12mm or larger stones in either a ring or pendant, with texture. I fell in love with these carnelian cabochons, and had to use them in my piece! Carnelians can be quite brown, but these orange ones are just delicious! I’ve got my eye out for some spessartite garnet cabs which can also be that lovely glowing tangerine colour.
It was a great fun project, both the designing and the making of it! With each project, we have to come up with the concept, do a tech drawing of it, do an art drawing of it, and of course create it. So much fun!
My dear friend Narelle designed this swirl ball cuff ring.
It was a birthday present for her sister, Trini.
I love the whole idea, and it was an interesting challenge to make!
The first time I ever set a teardrop shaped stone was when I made this garnet and silver pendant for my oldest dearest friend.
My teacher helped with the design, and although one of the stones is not very well set, after four years I’m still pleased with the art deco look of this piece!
I made these sodalite earrings for my sister. She wanted a pair of blue earrings that were dangly but plain. These were one of the first pieces I made that bore a strange resemblance to something else… it became a running joke at my school! So… what do these remind you of?
I made these garnet drop earrings for my mum, Jeannie.
They were one of the first times I had ever set faceted stones, so they were quite a learning experience.
I recently remodelled them, to make them dangle a bit more freely.
I created this topaz and sterling silver pendant for Margaret, my grandmother.
I had in mind the flannel flower when I designed it. They’re so pretty!
