Category Archives: Jewelry

Marty Magic Bird Nest Ring video

Posted on November 20, 2012 by marty

My first video on Youtube. This is wax carving for a new double ring design.

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Siren’s Song – my newest ear cuff

Posted on September 4, 2012 by marty

My newest ear cuff design, Siren’s Song, is now available for purchase. It’s a bit more flamboyant than my other abstract style ear cuffs and it can be worn on either ear with two completely different looks.     You … Continue reading →

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Arrows and Mockingjay

Posted on April 3, 2012 by marty

I just completed carving two Hunger Games inspired jewelry designs. Each design that I create begins with a wax carving that takes me many hours to sculpt, carve and engrave. I use a soft green jewelers wax, numerous dental tools, … Continue reading →

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Mavericks Wave Ring

Posted on March 29, 2012 by marty

I recently carved an powerful “Wave Ring”  in green wax.  This design concept has been in my heart and mind for some time and will soon be available in sterling silver.  My quandary is what to name this new piece? … Continue reading →

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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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Marie Claire magazine called this week

Posted on January 28, 2012 by marty

Thursday I received a call from a stylist at Marie Claire magazine asking if I could overnight them a spiro ear cuff for a photo shoot the following day.  I had not heard of the magazine, it was already late … 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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Customer requests: draw a dragon and brave knight on the box.

Posted on December 10, 2011 by marty

Shipping for the holidays, this request came in: “Draw a dragon on the box being killed by a brave knight on the box, please.” My husband, Art, quickly drew this: What I don’t understand is the design we were shipping … Continue reading →

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Octopi Wall Street

Posted on October 15, 2011 by marty

Why, with all the media coverage, is no one is reporting this? I rather miss the vintage movies of giant sea monsters attacking New York.        

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The Snakes of Urban Outfitters

Posted on September 2, 2011 by marty

Bloginity has just posted an article about Urban Outfitters Snake Ear Cuff “similarity” to the Marty Magic Snake Ear Cuff. It’s called “Looking For A Steal? Try The Snakes of Urban Outfitters“. It’s a good article. I am disappointed that … Continue reading →

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