I painted this enamel and 14K gold turtle jewelry pendant in 2004. I’d spent many years in the sea, exploring the vast ocean waters. When I started creating OOAK jewelry pieces, I knew a turtle jewelry piece was in order. The Symbolic Nature of Turtles In my own...
The dolphins of our seas are extraordinary beings. When I decided to create an OOAK cloisonné pendant in 2002 to honor them, I decided to name my dolphins necklace Echo because of the sounds they make to communicate. A Lot is Going on When Dolphins Echo Through the...
Every once in a blue moon, Serendipity smiles upon me. Someone who’s a kindred spirit will purchase one of my custom jewelry pieces. That was the case with this butterflies necklace I created in 2003. This one has a gorgeous painted butterfly enamel pendant that is...
Luna seemed like a fitting name for this cloisonné butterfly necklace. Luna means “moon” in Italian and Latin. If you look closely at this beautiful custom jewelry piece, you’ll notice bright areas of white reflective of small moons and a couple that look like quarter...
I can think of nothing more captivating than to see the breathtaking beauty of a summer wildflower meadow in full bloom. Particularly one that has pollen-rich flowers that butterflies love. This butterfly necklace is one of my most treasured enamel jewelry pieces. No...
