I’m inspired by the rough, elegant, intricate beauty of nature here on Vancouver Island. My designs are a blend of basic traditional metalsmithing techniques and the latest developments in sintering technology (better known as precious metal clay).
Garry Oak bracelet
Fine silver oak leaf and acorn caps, with freshwater pearls on sterling silver wire; citrine, tourmaline and vermeil beads, on gold-plated stainless steel multi-cable.
photo by Ariel Rubin
Moonsnail bracelet detail
Moonsnail bracelet detail
Fine silver with 23.5 k gold keum-boo. Sterling silver linkages.
photo by Susan Ellenton
Dragonskin Rings
Dragonskin Rings
Fine Silver and pearl.
photo by Ariel Rubin