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Here are some nature inspired rings. These were all hand made for specific people, each with their own connection with the subject matter. Out of respect for them, I won’t make an exact copy but I will work on new, unique designs!

Going through some old pictures today and found these. Big Ol’ Ted has been making work difficult for years.

Nature inspired jewelry. These have all sold, but I could make more! #nature

Here are some coordinating bands I’ve made over the years. Some were wedding rings and some family pieces. #handmade #jewelry

I made this for my grandmother a few years ago when my grandfather passed. The top is a faceted watch crystal with some of the remaining parts of her wedding boquet. He loved roses, so I had to add one to the bail. White and yellow gold. #family #grandma #grandpa

I should be doing bookwork right now but I had this idea “rolling around” in my head. Now that I’ve drawn it out, I realize that something based on the tail lights of 50’s or 60’s cars would be cool, too. Maybe the fins coming up the shoulder. #classiccars #motorcycle

Mushroom inspiration, concept and final piece. This was pretty fun. I’d like to try the same concept except with turkey tails or chicken of the woods sometime. I need to think about it a little more, though. Inspiration picture by Kate Reynolds. #fungi #mushroom #handmade #jewelry

Here are some still shots of the recently finished engagement ring. #jewelry #engagementring #diamond #handmadejewelry

Fresh off the bench! This is a knockout of a diamond set in 14k white gold. #jewelry #handmade #engagement #engagementring

Opal and blue topaz in white gold #jewelry #handmade #opal

My daughters like to leave little messages like this on my bench. At first, I tried to think of more “age appropriate” versions of their designs….but now I just do my best to make what they want. I want them to have things I’ve made for them that they can be proud of when I’m gone.

Here are some unconventional mother’s necklaces I made a few years ago. The concept was an expanding family tree. #family #mothersjewelry #handmadejewelry

This is an “anatomical” heart pendant that I made last year. It was auctioned off for the Go Red For Women event in Des Moines. I’ve made a few of these over the years and I think I’m starting to get the hang of it! 14k white gold with Mozambique garnet. #heart #americanheartassociation

Finished these up in time for Valentine’s Day! A total of .64 carats of lab grown diamonds set in 10k white gold with platinum posts. If you get itchy ears from your earrings, these will feel nice. #earrings #jewelry #oneofakind #handmadejewelry

This is a Freemason pendant I made a while back. I built each component separately. The bail moves freely, so it has some movement when worn. The sapphires belonged to the customer before, but I sourced the diamond. #freemason #jewelry #handmade

This is a wed-set that I rebuilt. Her original was worn out to the point that fixing it would be a “Ship of Theseus” situation. I reused most of her gold and all of her diamonds for the new set. #jewelry #recycle #ring

Owl ring with rainbow moonstone and diamonds in white gold. #moon #owl #bird #birdjewelry #moonstone #handmade

Recently, some friends have been sending me nature photos as inspiration. To be honest, I’ve found it to be delightful! It turns this into a group project. This is a tiny little mushroom sent by Kate Reynolds. #mushroom #jewelry #nature #jewelrydesign

Recently finished antler wedding band. 14k rose gold #deer #antler #jewelry #process

Ted and George, my shop kitties. #cats #shopkitties #catpictures

Finally finished! I’ve been working on this between customer jobs for quite a while now. My usual metal supplier has been snowed out, so it gave me a chance to spend some time on it. 14k gold, sterling silver, abalone and blue topaz. #bird #raven #handmade #birdart #artnouveau

Here’s a cardinal in a tree that I finished up a while ago. Sterling silver with mother of pearl. #cardinal #bird #birdart #jewelry

Some process pictures of my raven pendant. I’m excited to finish this up! #birds #raven #jewelry #handmade

These earrings have made their way to The Octagon Center For The Arts in Ames Iowa. If you’re around, go check them out!

My daughter put this note on my bench on Christmas Eve.

Two pairs of hibiscus stud earrings. I think this might be my favorite kind of flower. Today, at least. #hibiscus #flowers

Process video for the mother’s ring. This was made with white gold and lab created sapphires and diamonds. #process #mothersjewelry

Custom mother’s ring in white gold with lab grown colored sapphires and diamonds. #mom #mothersring

A tiny, hand fabricated butterfly earring made from 14k white gold and an “aqua blue” diamond. #butterfly #jewelry

Fresh off the bench! These are “sugarloaf” cut emeralds set in 14k white gold. #emerald

My daughter put some star earrings on her Christmas list. Her birthstone is garnet, so I added them to her design.

Finished up this rebuild today! She loved her old wed set but it was worn out enough that repairing it was going to turn into a “Ship of Theseus” situation. I used her old gold and diamonds for the new ring.

My sister told me I needed to post some of my jewelry on Bluesky. So for my first post, here are her birthday presents for this year! Hand fabricated, sterling silver hair charms.