Category Archives: Stones

Dragon Opal Ring Commission

Posted on March 13, 2012 by marty

I received a commision to create a large dragon ring featuring two Australian opals.  My client choose from my collection of opals and directed the design. I worked on this piece on and off for several months.   The ring … Continue reading →

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Customer requests: add jewels to large octopus pendant

Posted on December 11, 2011 by marty

A woman ordered my large octopus pendant for a dive trip to the Dominican Republic but she wanted it customized. I e-mailed her numerous photos of gemstones and we chose this array of stones for her Treasure Octopus Pendant. A … Continue reading →

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The Phoenix Dragon Tiara – Stage 4

Posted on October 18, 2011 by marty

This elaborate tiara comission is nearing completion.  After months of sculpting the wax, sweating over the price of precious metal, and agonizing over the logistics of casting such a complex project, magic has happened.  All that remains to be completed … Continue reading →

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Fire Opals in Todos Santos

Posted on May 9, 2011 by marty

In March, I traveled to Baja Mexico with three friends. We drove to Todo Santos, a lovely art community on the Pacific Coast about an hour north of Cabo San Lucas. We visited a jewelry shop specializing in Mexican fire … Continue reading →

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