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Artists’ designs evolve in different ways. Some craftspeople look at images for ideas; others will sketch out designs before they start creating. I like to sit by my pond and be entertained by the antics of the frogs, fish, dragonflies, and even the birds flying in for a drink of water. Most importantly, living in the mountains of western North Carolina has given me the opportunity to periodically get lost in the ripples and folds of the topography of the region. Cruising by car along the Blue Ridge Parkway or following the twists and turns of the “road less traveled by” always gives me an unexpected thrill of discovery as I take long walks along rivers and streams and just absorb different vignettes- tumbling waterfalls, unusual rock formations that glisten in fog or pop when sunlight comes out, seeing images in clouds, admiring the bark on gnarled and twisted tree trunks, looking at knot holes, and observing vine growth on trees and bushes. After these little trips, I very often just sit at my bench daydreaming into space. Certain images seem to resonate in my head and then show up magically in the jewelry that I create.
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Black & White Collection
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This collection is made up of black onyx and mother-of-pearl inlays that are assembled into either a checkerboard or a ribbon stripe pattern. These inlays are bezel-set into jewelry designed to be a neutral accessory for both men and women. You can choose earrings, pendants, pin/slides, rings, bracelets, cufflinks and even one piece tuxedo studs.
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Lg Diamond Checkerboard Inlay Pendant -Sheet Frame
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A bold statement piece, this pendant with its brush finish makes the mother of pearl and black onyx inlay pop. The 4mm cubic zirconium accent on the bottom contrasts with the texture. 18 inch popcorn chain included. PRICE: $160.00
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Small Diamond Checkerboard Pendant
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A checkerboard inlay of mother of pearl and black onyx is bezel set in a fabricated sterling silver diamond pattern accented with a 2.5mm cz. You have the option to choose between a 16 or 18 inch chain. Price: $ 110.00
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Small Square Ribbon Stripe Inlay Bar Pendant
A sterling silver fabricated pendant with a bezel-set inlay of mother of pearl and black onyx in a geometric pattern and accented with a 2.5mm tube set cz. Choice of a 16 or 18" chain. Price: $110.00
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The Pearl Collection
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We all grew up exposed to saltwater cultured pearl jewelry designs- remember June Cleaver’s famous pearl necklace? These days freshwater cultured pearls from China as well as Japan have sprung up as lustrous additions to Mikkimoto cultured pearl or South Sea pearl jewelry. Ruthie has created various designs for earrings, bracelets, pendants, rings and pin/slide combo’s.
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Drusy Collection
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Drusy or microcrystals of quartz usually form inside hollow rocks or geodes. What once was considered scrap is now thought of as a “Designer Stone”. Natural color occurrences are shades of pink, lavender, orange, green, beige, white and/or black. Ruthie’s Drusy designs are also available in permanently coated crystals of intense titanium blue, a dichroic (multi-color) over white drusy, or a dichroic (multi-color) over black drusy. They are usually accented with pearls, cabochons, or faceted stones. Choose from earrings, pendants, rings or pin/slides.
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Floating Drusy Half Moon Earrings
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