I've been working in gold & silver for most of my life. All my work is hand forged, formed & fabricated. I incorporate coloured gemstones, ancient coins, ancient beads, beach finds~moonstones, drift wood, bones, into my work. I love working w/ metal & it wasn't until the past 10 years that I could devote most of my time doing that. Unfortunatey, it also corresponds w/ the rapid onset of arthritis & the crippling of my hands. My work hasn't suffered but I'm not as prolific as I once was.