Jul 23, 2019 | Inspiration
I am often asked to donate jewelry that I have created for various causes and one charity that is close to my heart is the local humane society. Every June the Humane Society of Central Oregon hosts a gala fundraiser called Tuxes and Tails. This past June I created a... 
Dec 6, 2017 | Anniversary Rings, Engagement Rings, Inspiration, Men's Rings, Rings, Wedding Rings
It can be a powerful thing to donate jewelry that I have created for a cause that I believe in. This last month I created and donated a special sterling silver and yellow sapphire pendant for Virginia Meissner Snow Park’s annual fundraiser. Virginia Meissner is... 
Nov 7, 2017 | Anniversary Rings, Engagement Rings, Inspiration, Men's Rings, Rings, Wedding Rings
When repairing a piece of jewelry one of the first things that need to take place it to examine what has been done to the piece already. In this case it includes how the silver ring was made, looking for any previous repairs and lastly to closely examine what has... 
Jul 27, 2017 | Anniversary Rings, Engagement Rings, Inspiration, Rings, Wedding Rings
Occasionally when searching for new and fresh designs when creating unique engagement and wedding rings the best place to start is to look back at designs that I have created in the past. This might involve looking at old sketches, partially finished pieces that never... 
Aug 17, 2015 | Anniversary Rings, Engagement Rings, Inspiration, Live Workshop, Men's Rings, Rings, Wedding Rings
Earlier this year I was one of three jewelry designers from the United States and Canada that was invited by MJSA (Manufacturing Jewelers & Suppliers of America) to participate in their 4th annual design competition, The Mystery Box Challenge. Each of us received...