Category Archives: Jewelry

John and the Gold Owl Ring

Posted on May 21, 2013 by marty

I’m often asked about graduation gift suggestions. We gave our son, John this gold owl ring when he graduated from Santa Cruz High.  Two years later he still proudly wears this ring on his pointer finger.  The Owl is a … Continue reading →

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Something Fishy is Going On!

Posted on May 15, 2013 by marty

Swimming in from left stage is Marty’s endearing Cowfish Charm and splashing in from stage right is Alisha’s whimsical Goldfish Charm. These fishy charms join their new friends and add personality to our growing Octopus Garden Charm Collection. This circle of Fishy Friends is … Continue reading →

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Angel Kitty Ear Cuff Takes Flight

Posted on April 29, 2013 by marty

My new Angel Kitty Ear Cuff is ready to take flight in both sterling silver and in bronze. The inspiration for this whimsical Angel Kitty Ear Cuff design fell from the heavens, quite by accident. Alisha was putting away an … Continue reading →

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Alisha’s Sugar Glider Charm takes Flight

Posted on April 18, 2013 by marty

Alisha’s precious Sugar Glider Charm is now ready for adoption.  I am proud of my daughter’s quick mastery of wax carving and delighted with her new creation. Some fun facts about Sugar Gliders: They are marsupials and after birth, navigate … Continue reading →

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A Custom Cloud Dragon Ring takes Flight

Posted on March 16, 2013 by marty

I wear a version of the Cloud Dragon Ring as my wedding ring.  For some years, a special client has eyed my ring and when she found a ruby red stone that she wanted set, I customized the dragon to … Continue reading →

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Angel Kitty Ear Cuff Wax

Posted on March 6, 2013 by marty

The inspiration for this whimsical Angel Kitty Ear Cuff design fell from the heavens, quite by accident. Alisha was putting away an assorted pile of freshly polished ear cuffs and came into my studio laughing.  The Angel Heart Ear Cuff … Continue reading →

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Alisha’s Goldfish Charm Wax

Posted on March 6, 2013 by marty

Invite this whimsical Gold Fish Charm to swim in your bowl! ( More drum rolls for my talented daughter.) This photo is of Alisha’s original carving in a green and pink wax.  The charm is 3/4″ long and 1/2″ high … Continue reading →

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Rainforest Python Snake Pendant Wax

Posted on March 6, 2013 by marty

This Rainforest Python Snake Pendant is my newest snake design. This is a photo of my original green wax carving. It hangs downward wrapping gracefully along the sterling silver chain. It’s pictured beside my popular Vine Snake Pendant to give … Continue reading →

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Marty Magic Hummingbird flies on HBO Boardwalk Empire

Posted on December 6, 2012 by marty

The costume consultant for Boardwalk Empire called me earlier this year and requested that I expressed a pair of my large Sterling Silver Hummingbird earrings to the studio. At first they were thinking of the small version but decided on … Continue reading →

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Marty Magic featured in Lapidary Journal

Posted on December 4, 2012 by marty

I just found out that Lapidary Journal published an article about me in their September October issue. The Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist magazine is one of the oldest jewelry publications and I feel honored to be featured in it. The … Continue reading →

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