Ben Dyer has been making art since childhood, and he began creating jewelry in 1975. His work is exhibited in galleries and art shows nationwide. Direct metal jewelry techniques such as cold forging, hand-forming, texturing, and gold soldering are the processes he uses to construct the jewelry. The designs are labor-intensive, and the finished work is detailed and meticulous.

Ben Dyer Leafy Tree Branch Pin/Pendant
18k Royal Gold leaf, 14k Rose Gold leaf, and a 14k Palladium/White Gold branch with a small Yellow Gold leaf. Small Diamonds flush-set, a marquise Peridot, teardrop Imperial Topaz, and a tear-shaped Aquamarine, all set in handmade bezels of 18k and 22k Yellow Gold. Has a loop for a chain or small choker. 2″ x 2 1/4″
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For Ben Dyer, a successful design suggests motion, reveals unique aspects from different angles, and expresses elegance and grace in asymmetry. In his work, flowing lines and elongated forms contrast with coarser, textured, or hard-edged shapes. Use of gemstones and colors of gold provide accent and color contrast. A further concern is the discipline of creating the maximum design expression within the economic constraints of working with gold. Ben uses this limitation as one might use the structure of the Haiku or the sonata.

Ben Dyer Echer Leaves Cuff Bracelet
Absolutely gorgeous!
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Ben Dyer designs and creates exquisite jewelry in karat gold. He works as a designer, a studio artist, and an artisan. Ben is a member of several craft guilds and gives workshops in goldsmithing. His work is exhibited across the country and has been featured in many publications.

Ben Dyer E-213 Swirl Earring in Palladium/Gold Alloy
14k Spiral earring in Palladium/White Gold. This is a sculptural, 3-dimensional design when worn. Dangles at 1 1/2″. The ear wire springs open and closed to form a secure catch for these beautiful, elegant earrings. The Palladium/Gold alloy we use has no nickel and is hypo-allergenic for most women with metal allergies.
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Artist Statement

I wrestle with living in tune with both history and the needs and dreams of the future. I was driven to a career that allows for creative personal expression and provides a livelihood. Attracted to a craft that has a varied, complex, and ancient technology, I am intrigued by the concept of body ornamentation with its spiritual and mystical associations.

My artwork is a celebration of nature, but on a deeper level reflects my grieving over loss of the natural environment, the destruction of many life-forms and damage to the earth. Consequently, in the studio we are highly sensitive to the environmental impact of jewelry production. We generally use hand tools and most materials are recycled; chemical and electrical use is kept at a minimum.

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Metalsmith and Jewelry Designer
Danielle Miller grew up in a steel mill town in the Laurel Highlands of western Pennsylvania. Growing up surrounded by beautiful rolling hills juxtaposed by bridges, railroads, and industry greatly affected her design sensibility. When she was five years old, she announced to her parents that she was going to be an artist, and as a high school student discovered her passion for metals when she made a large-scale welded-steel sculpture.

Danielle Miller Flexible Marquis Pendant
A flexible multi-marquise drop in oxidized Sterling Silver with 18k Gold bail and free spinning 4mm cultured Freshwater Pearls. Lobster claw clasp on an omega chain.
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Using Sterling Silver and 18k Gold with traditional jewelry making techniques, Danielle strives to create elegant and comfortable jewelry with a playful twist. Pearls or gemstone settings may spin like a propeller, slide freely across wires like an abacus, or rock to and fro like a see-saw.

Danielle Miller Geometric Bubble Set
Inspired by the effervescence of champagne, this pendant and earring set is a rich and playful combination of Sterling Silver, 18k Gold, colorful stones, and freely spinning Pearls. Pendant holds one 4-5mm cultured Freshwater Pearl, 4mm square Peridot and 3mm round faceted Blue Topaz. Omega chain with lobster clasp. Earrings contain one 3.5mm cultured Freshwater Pearl and 3mm faceted Blue Topaz with sterling silver posts.
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At eighteen, Danielle Miller moved to Philadelphia to attend Moore College of Art and Design, intending to concentrate her studies on sculpture, but became entranced by jewelry making. She transferred to Tyler School of Art at Temple University for their renowned Jewelry/Metals Department, where she received a bachelor's degree in fine art.

Danielle Miller Mod Rocker Ring
Kinetic Sterling Silver ring. Stone slides freely back and forth along rocker cradle.
Available in (left to right) Blue Topaz, Garnet, or Peridot.
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After college, Danielle perfected her skills by working under a master goldsmith. During that time, she worked on her own designs at night and on weekends, and began selling her jewelry at craft shows. In 1998, she was finally able to devote herself full-time to her own business.

Artist Statement
Clean, simple geometric forms are the building blocks of my designs, which are inspired by architecture, machines, toys, and nature. By combining these seemingly different influences, I am exploring the concept of jewelry as a playful object.

My present work consists of jewelry with kinetic elements designed to attract and engage the attention of the wearer. These articulated parts rely on the action of the wearer for motion. This action can be a simple turn of the body or a deliberate manipulation of the movable parts.

This kinetic aspect of my work creates an intimate and unique relationship between the jewelry and the wearer. My jewelry, by definition, is not only an object of personal adornment but also an object of personal interaction and recreation.

I now make my home in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in South Carolina with my husband Ben Gilliam and our cats, Olivia and Fredo. Ben, also a metal artist, teaches at the South Carolina Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities.

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Named after the Italian designers who founded the company, Dolce & Gabbana offers men's and women's collections of knitwear, leather goods, scarves, ties, shoes, underwear, beachwear, fragrances, eyewear, footwear, and jewelry. The firm has boutiques around the world, including a handful of company-owned locations. Dolce & Gabbana has brought many of its production licenses in-house and has expanded with a children's line.

D&G Dolce & Gabbana 'Triplet Collection' Bangles
Whether worn together or separately, three individually styled bangles make dazzling accessories.
• Inner circumference: 8″.
• Approx. width: 1 1/2″ combined.
• Stainless steel or gold-plated stainless steel.
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D&G is a world of its own within the universe of Dolce & Gabbana: a world where fashion means irony and fantasy, where music plays a key role to re-define style, and where even the most traditional items, like the pinstripe suit or the black stretch dress, look fresh and attractively young.

D&G Dolce & Gabbana 'Flutter Collection' Bangles
Four individual shining bangles are held together as one by a single charm engraved with the D&G logo.
• Total width: 2 3/4″.
• Inner circumference: 8″.
• Gold-plated stainless steel.
• Approx. charm diameter: 1″.
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Loved by people of all ages and countries, always trendy and young, D&G Dolce & Gabbana has established itself as one of the hottest and best-selling collections all over the world. The inspiration behind the collection pays great attention to cuts and proportions, and to a balance between quality, style, and price.

D&G Dolce & Gabbana 'Clue Collection' Open Pendant Necklace
Resin pendant with engraved logo plate dangles from a golden chain.
• Lobster closure.
• Chain length: 21 1/2″.
• Pendant diameter: 2″.
• Resin/ion-plated gold/stainless steel.
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Domenico Dolce was born on September 13, 1958 and grew up in a small Sicilian village, studied fashion design and worked for his family's small clothing factory. Stefano Gabbana was born on November 14, 1962 in Venice, Italy, grew up in Milan and studied graphic design.

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Corazon Latino, the jewellery company famed for its high quality, wearable jewellery has bucked the trend for cutting back in the light of the current recession, and launched a fabulous new range for Summer 2008.

The new range includes some exciting new silver bracelets and stunning silver necklaces which combine with dainty earrings to create real sparkle.

For the first time, they have also added Amber to their range, with 4 incredible silver pendants combining natural Baltic amber set within handmade silver cages. Available in 3 beautiful colours (Honey, Milky and Forest), every pendant is unique.

Corazon Latino sells their beautiful silver jewellery exclusively online. With over 80 designs in total ranging from to 0, and worldwide delivery within 7 working days, they offer something for everyone.


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Shoptwigs.com offers a carefully selected and edited collection of jewelry, handbags, clothing, and accessories that are worth your time and attention. We're only interested in the unique, the special, noteworthy. Whether we're talking about cheap-chic or memorable occasion, we've got it covered. We've done the weeding-out of the ho-hum and the ordinary. You'll only find things that offer something more, something distinctive.

AV Max Cuff in Black and Gold
Wide cuff bracelet set with a faceted Black Onyx stone that's right on trend.

AV Max Oval Necklace with Malachite
We love the heirloom-like charm of this necklace. Chain measures 17″ in length. Pendant measures approximately 1 1/2″ in diameter.

Rachel Reinhardt Antique Gold Bangle
Rachel Reinhardt's bangles add just the right finish to all our summer easy-chic looks. Layer a bunch together, add hoops and you're ready to conquer the day!

Kenneth Jay Lane Gold and Crystal Hoops
The interior of these dramatic hoops are lined with luminous crystals for subtle sparkle. Approximately 2″ in diameter.

Kenneth Jay Lane Acorn Necklace in Amber
This nutty little knickknack is on our radar for fall! Adding an ounce of autumn to your look, the acorn necklace is an iconic piece of Kenneth Jay Lane jewelry. Chain measures 34″ in length. Pendant measures 2″ x 1 1/4″

AV Max Bamboo Hoops in Gold
Hoops measure 2″ in diameter and 1/4″ in width.

AV Max Large Bangle in Navy
Get more bangle for your buck! So many stackable bangles at pretty prices- we just can't help ourselves! From preppy to punk, AV Max has a bangle for every occasion. Bangle measures 2 3/4″ in diameter and 3/4″ in width.

AV Max Smoky Quartz and Gold Earrings
These whimsical charm dangles have that perfect toss-it-on style we love. Largest circle measures 1 1/4″ in diameter.

AV Max Chain Cuff in Purple
Update your well-rehearsed look with a street glam cuff from AV Max. 2 1/2″ in diameter and approximately 2″ in width.

AV Max Sea Charms Dangle Earrings
AV Max's whimsical charm dangles have that perfect toss-it-on style we love. Earring measures 1″ in length.

Have a great week!
Maggie

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Master Goldsmith and Jewelry Designer
Krikawa Jewelry Designs is a small, family operated business, located in Tucson, Arizona. KJD is run by the husband and wife team of John and Lisa Krikawa. Lisa is a professional jewelry designer, master goldsmith, and business developer for KJD, and John is an Information Technologist. Each ring is handcrafted one at a time with extremely fine attention to proportions, aesthetics, and technique, providing you with a one-of-a-kind work of art.

Modern Puzzle Ring
This unique ring combines two separate bands - one band of palladium (light gray) and the other of 14k Yellow Gold - creating a very elegant contrast of colors between the two metals, two separate rings that interlock to make a unique ring, symbolic of the union of a couple. Each ring is handmade by a master goldsmith to your specifications. Available in 14k White Gold, 18k Yellow Gold, or Palladium.
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Lisa Krikawa
Born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, Lisa Krikawa moved to the United States in 1976, and has since lived in southern California and in Arizona. In 1997, she graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Arizona with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, with emphasis in jewelry and metalsmithing. The jewelry is inspired by historic and futuristic forms, influences that stem from Lisa's studies in traditional and contemporary styles of jewelry and metalsmithing, as well as her studies in art history. Simple in form, elegant, unique, and sculptural, this jewelry is a fine addition to any jewelry collection.

Carved Wing Engagement Ring
This design elegantly features a square cut Green Tourmaline, although other stone shapes are just as beautiful. The crossing of metals on the side of the ring draws the eye up to the stone where the divided setting holds the diamond at its four corners. Available in 14k White Gold, 18k Yellow Gold, or Palladium.
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Lisa has received many awards for her designs and craftsmanship. This year, 2008, Lisa and her team have already won numerous awards. Krikawa took first place in the WJA's Diva Awards for her Platinum Wedding Set. Krikawa swept the team division in the B.W.Simon International Bench Jewelers 4th Annual Passion Awards Design Competition. Lisa was again a winner of the annual MJSA Vision Award Design Competition with a 1st place in their Mokume Gane Distinction and a 2nd place in the Palladium Distinction.

Carved Leaf Engagement Ring
The ultimate in simple elegance, this solitaire showcases the gemstone within the organic, carved detailing of the prongs. Available in 14k White Gold, 18k Yellow Gold, or Palladium.
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John Krikawa
John Krikawa is a Technologist and Artist at Krikawa Jewelry Designs. He has been interested in computer graphics and design since 1985. He has a special affinity for the combination of visual arts and computer graphics. In 2004, he joined Krikawa Jewelry Designs, Inc. and has been performing CAD/CAM modeling of Lisa Krikawa's designs. Under Lisa's tutelage, he has also been able to explore jewelry design as a computer art form.

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Award-Winning Jewelry Designer and Goldsmith
On June 2, 2008, the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) awarded the prestigious Swarovski Award for Emerging Talent Accessory Design to Philip Crangi. Crangi was trained at the renowned Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) as a goldsmith, and has always drawn inspiration from history: Greco=Roman artifacts, Baroque ironwork, and Japanese armor are but a few of the references found in his work.

Philip Crangi Blackened Steel Ring
A bulb of blackened steel is patterned with 14K yellow gold studs, and is perched atop a coordinating gold band for an eye-catching ring possessed of industrial glamour. As featured in Elle Magazine.
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Philip's work is regularly featured in Vogue, W, InStyle, Bazaar, and Elle, and he has quite a celebrity following - Drew Barrymore, Cameron Diaz, Demi Moore, Lindsay Lohan, Lucy Liu, and julianne moore are all devotees of his designs. “I would describe my aesthetic as one of contrast in material, color, and mood,” Philip says.

Blackened Steel and Gold Cross Necklace
A stylish and elegant piece, exemplifying Philip Crangi's take on the symbolic cross motif. The pendant measures 3/4″ wide by 1 1/4″ tall. The gold back-plate is affixed to the anodized metal front piece with tiny gold pins that have been hammered through. Another gold ring is attached to the top with pins to nicely border the cross design. Hangs on a 18″ gold chain.
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After graduating from RISD, Philip and his sister and partner, Courtney Crangi, began creating unique objects and jewelry from their New York City studio. In 2001, the Crangis launched their first fine jewelry collection, using materials not often associated with traditional fine jewelry design. The signature collection combines age-old techniques with a unique palette of gold, wrought iron, and steel.

Philip Crangi Short Crest Pendant
Philip Crangi is famous for making this style crest out of steel and gold. The hand-pounded crest has yellow gold nails hammered and soldered through it. The crest hangs from a 21″ yellow gold necklace chain. Philip Crangi has a signature necklace closure consisting of a ring and a horseshoe. Feed the horseshoe all the way through the ring and it's closed. As featured in Harper's Bazaar.
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Crangi partnered with The Gap earlier this year in their second annual Design Editions white-blouse makeover; Crangi supplied a complementary rugged brass and metal chain and bolt necklace. And back in February, he teamed with Vera Wang to create jewelry “on steroids,” as Wang told W magazine, for her runway collection.

Born to a pair of art history professors in the polo playing area of Boca Raton, Florida, Philip Crangi's collection of jewelry found its roots in a number of historical influences and styles. Using a mix of motifs and mediums, Crangi's elegantly everyday designs speak to both the downtown crowd and the Park Avenue set.

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Jewelry Designer and Gemologist
After picking up a tourmaline stone on an African safari and designing it into a ring at the age of 13, Kara Ross knew she had a vision and would love to design. Kara Ross is now known for her exotic one-of-a-kind handbags, her gorgeous jewelry, and her use of precious and semiprecious gemstones. Kara expects a woman who wears her designs to have an “independent and unique sense of style and be classic yet willing to take risks and stand out.”

Kara Ross Large Oval Malachite Cuff
An oversized stone of a verdant hue punctuates a dramatic ridged bracelet.
• 18k gold plating over brass
• 2½” cuff
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In 2002, Kara launched a fine jewelry line which was and still is a huge success.
For more than fourteen years, Kara Ross has translated her passion for contemporary art, literature, and fashion into a unique collection of jewelry and handbags. What sets her apart is her ability to take gemstones and meld them into surprising shapes and settings, creating stunning earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and rings. Each piece of handcrafted jewelry is a true work of art.

Kara Ross Lapis Bezel Earrings
Square cerulean stones make an ethereal match with settings of gold plated brass.
• 18k gold plating
• Clip-on backings
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Ms. Ross has been featured in top fashion magazines such as Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, W, and Elle, as well as on A-list celebrities including Oprah, Charlize Theron, Catherine Zeta-Jones, kate beckinsale, and Eva Longoria. And with top young Hollywood fashionistas like Mischa Barton and Nicole Richie being photographed wearing her jewels, Kara Ross has become a designer that is known for her fun twists on luxury fashion. Her collection, sold through Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, and Saks, showcases her distinctive style.

Kara Ross Small Orange Shirt Cuff
A lizard-skin inset and tiger's eye stones make an exotic match on an 18k gold plated bracelet.
• Brass with gold plating
• 2 tiger's eye stones
• About 2½” long
• Magnetic closure
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Before launching her first full fine jewelry collection in 2002, Ross got certified as a gemologist at the Gemological Institute of America, and her eye for color is a strong element of her work . Set to hit stores this fall, the lower-priced fashion jewelry collection also includes the gem-laden cutout cuffs she initially designed for a J. Mendel runway show.

Artist Statement

One of my fondest memories of my childhood was a safari to Africa with my parents at thirteen. To commemorate the trip, they allowed me to choose a native gemstone of my choice. When we returned home, my parents let me design my own ring with the tourmaline I chose. I still have the ring today. To know that I could create something wholly original at a young age really affected me.

I think fashion is such a personal thing - just like appreciation for art - you may love it and the person sitting next to you may hate it. It doesn't make one right or wrong or better or worse - it's just a personal feeling. I find as I get older I am not as concerned with how people view me as long as I feel as if I'm in a good place. I do what I feel is right and comfortable for me. I like, most importantly, feeling comfortable, I hate feeling confined and fussy.

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Jewelry Designer and Metalsmith
Jewelry designer Becky Kelso believes in following her heart, instead following what's hip. Kelso was working on becoming a costume designer, studying illustration and fashion design at the Fashion Institute in Southern California. However, during the two years she spent living in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, Kelso began to explore the art of jewelry making.

14k Gold & Calcite Rectangular Ring
Discreetly excessive yet casual, this Becky Kelso ring is perfect for any occasion. Calcite face measures 5/8″w x 3/8″h, and is accentuated by its bold 14k gold setting and band.
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Her jewelry has been featured in various magazines such as Vogue, British Vogue, Italian Elle, InStyle, Lucky, New York Times magazine, and Martha Stewart Weddings. With such delicacy found in all of Kelso's creations, it's no wonder that her jewelry is highly coveted by some of Hollywood's style stars, including Cate Blanchett, Penelope Cruz, and Cameron Diaz.

18k Gold Leaf Dangles with Rose Quartz
The delicate leaf design of these Becky Kelso dangles provide an organic touch, while the pale pink Rose Quartz rondelles provide just the right sparkle. 18k gold.
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Serving as apprentice to a jeweler and silversmith in Mexico, Becky Kelso quickly learned the tricks of the trade and debuted her own collection in 1995. Kelso's collections feature timeless pieces that reflect her travels - especially to Morocco and Turkey - as well as her many cross-cultural interests.

14k Gold & Turquoise Pendant Necklace
Teal green turquoise gives this Becky Kelso necklace a unique touch, and the delicately detailed gold setting provides a look that's wonderfully timeless.
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The beauty in Becky Kelso's designs is rooted in her life. Her education, frequent travels, and upbringing in a family who appreciate art - all these important elements influence the creation of her jewelry collection. Fascinated at an early age by her mother's and grandmother's antique jewelry, Becky now uses colorful gemstones to creative timeless pieces that feel like heirlooms the minute you put them on.

Becky's designs utilize many jewelry techniques to create her intricate jewelry designs, including fabricating, engraving, granulation, casting, forging, and wire wrapping. Her designs come in sterling silver, 14k and 18k yellow and rose Gold. Her collection includes floral-carved, faceted, and rose-cut stones such as Pink Tourmaline, Aquamarine, and Rubies, often set in Lacy bezels. The overall appearance is delicate, feminine and timeless.

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Metalsmith and Jewelry Designer
Jewelry artist Jane Bohan strives to blend her love of art and fashion by creating work that is beautiful and innovative, yet wearable. Her vision is inspired by forms in nature and energized by her urban environment. Dramatic colors and patterns are central elements in her designs. The integrity of each piece relies upon a combination of design originality, precise craftsmanship, and carefully selected materials.

18k Gold & Peridot Earrings
18k yellow gold lever back earrings with 8×6mm Peridot.
Dimensions: 0.625″L
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Rather than sketching ideas on paper, Jane Bohan works directly with the materials. She feels this tactile approach best allows her to create the drape of a necklace or the swing of an earring. The artist expresses her creative spirit through combinations of surface textures, rich colored gold, bold gemstones, and luscious pearls. The result is jewelry with a soft, sculptural quality that is the very embodiment of femininity.

18k Two-Tone Gold & iolite Ring
18k white and yellow gold 5mm stripe ring with 9×7mm cushion cut, checkerboard faceted Iolite.
Dimensions: 0.375″W
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Unlike mass-produced jewelry, every Jane Bohan creation is handmade to her exacting standards by jewelers in her New York City studio. Fusing dramatic color with innovative yet wearable design, Jane Bohan has established a reputation as a leader in designer jewelry. Most importantly, for almost two decades, women have continued to covet her jewelry for its feminine simplicity, unusual textures, coloration, and versatility.

18k Gold & Iolite Earrings
18k yellow gold dangle post earrings with 0.08tct diamonds and 12×9mm iolite briolettes.
Dimensions: 0.375″W x 1.25″L
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Jane learned her craft at the Rhode Island School of Design, but she finds her design inspiration in New York City, particularly from the dynamic fashion world that is just around the corner from her studio, and the flea markets that keep design history at her fingertips.

Awards
Since 1995, Jane has received four prestigious Spectrum Awards from the American Gem Trade Association for her innovative use of colored gemstones, and both the Tahitian Pearl Council and the World Gold Council have honored Jane's work. Her fashion insight is often in demand by leading fashion magazine editors.

Jane Bohan has also been lauded by her peers for her important contributions to the field of designer jewelry. Most recently, she was elected to the board of the International Jewelry Design Guild, an organization that promotes and creates excitement for original designer jewelry.

Her uncanny ability to predict significant fashion trends and translate them into timeless, wearable designs has garnered her a host of industry awards and recognition from the international fashion press. She has regularly been quoted in a variety of national magazines including InStyle, Mirabella, and Vogue.

Artist Statement

I enjoy working from a particular theme and then designing a collection around it, which will continue to expand and evolve with time. My creative process may begin with sketching, but ultimately I am drawn to my jeweler's bench, where I discover new ideas while working directly with the metal.

My jewelry is an expression of my love for fashion and the elegance found in nature. I begin by playing with shape, color, and texture until I find a combination that is balanced, feminine, and sophisticated.

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Amazon.com strives to be Earth's most customer-centric company where people can find and discover virtually anything they want to buy online. By giving customers more of what they want - low prices, vast selection, and convenience - Amazon.com continues to grow and evolve as a world-class e-commerce platform.

Sterling Silver Oval Blue Topaz Ring
A beautiful Blue Topaz gemstone in a Sterling Silver setting and band.

“The L Word” Live Love Bangle Bracelet
Wrap your wrist in a rainbow of color with this exclusive new Live Love™ bracelet. The 7 1/2 inch bracelet displays bands of multi-colored rubber mixed with stainless steel. This is a fabulous accessory for everyday, and a beautiful way to display your pride. It's part of the exclusive L Word Jewelry Collection inspired by the hit show. From Love and Pride, the first designer jewelry collection for people who believe in Diversity, Equality, and Tolerance.

18″ Sterling Silver Heart Tag Necklace
This substantial necklace features a smooth, flat polished silver heart, pierced on both ends and centered on a chunky silver cable chain. The heart is beautiful as is, or can be engraved to create a personalized gift. This necklace measures 18 inches long and secures with a sturdy lobster claw clasp.
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14k Yellow Gold Rope Design Hoop Earrings
14k Yellow Gold Hypo-Allergenic Turned Rope Design Small (S) Size Hoop Earrings measure 5/8″ (15mm) in overall diameter. This 3mm wide piece is high polished, bright and uniquely designed with a secure joint and snap closure bar.

18k Yellow Gold 6mm Comfort Fit Plain Band
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10k Multi-Color Gold Filigree Dragonfly Pendant
18″ chain.

Sterling Silver, Paua Shell, Malachite, and Lapis Ring by Sajen

14k Yellow Gold 4 Prong moissanite Princess Studs
These classic studs each showcase a fiery princess-shape Moissanite stone, held in a four-prong basket setting of polished 14 karat yellow gold. The near-colorless stones have a total weight equivalent to over 2 carats and are expertly cut to maximize their optical performance. The earrings are set on 14 karat yellow gold posts and fasten with friction back closures.
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10k Yellow Gold Mystic Topaz and Amethyst Bracelet
Attract compliments with the stunning jewel tones of this gemstone bracelet, featuring alternating purple amethyst and mystic topaz stones, set in 10 karat yellow gold. The faceted oval-shaped stones are held securely in four-prong basket settings that are hinged for a graceful drape across the wrist. Tongue lock. 7.25 inches.
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Miss Sixty Multi-Charm Drop Pendant
This playful multi-charm pendant is fashioned from stainless steel with silver, gold, and rose tone finishes. A collection of retro-inspired charms, including hearts, apples, butterflies, clovers, M logos and more, dangle from ball chains and circle links that pierce a polished steel bar. A charming accent with a modern edge, this pendant is showcased on a black cotton cord.
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Silversmith and Jewelry Designer
Jennifer Defoe is a true native of the Southwest. Born in Sedona, Arizona in 1977, she now shares the fruits of her talents at her Room with a View Gallery in the Tlaquepaque arts and crafts village. As a young girl, she had no idea what an amazingly beautiful town she was to grow up in. As time passed, her surroundings inspired an appreciation for the powerful and patient processes of nature. This awareness has nurtured into an elegant and organic artistic sense mirrored by the incredible landscape she still calls home.

Montegroso Jasper & Sterling Silver Pendant
Montegroso Jasper on 18″ Sterling silver Tension clasp wire. Pendant is 3/4″ by 3-1/4″ in size.
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Each piece of Jennifer Defoe jewelry is made by hand and one at a time in her studio. She hand selects each stone, and then gets to work designing each piece with a simple, clean design that does not detract from the stone. Then by molding, heating, soldering, and polishing the sterling silver she sets the stone in its frame. She finishes the work by placing it on a silver chain, wire, or complementary beadwork necklace.

Labradorite & Moonstone Necklace
Norwegian Moonstone, Labradorite, Sterling Silver. Adjustable Toggle clasp from 17-1/2″ to 19″. Pendant is 1-1/2″ by 3-1/4″ in size.
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Jennifer Defoe never runs out of new designs and ideas for upcoming work. Her desire is to make beautiful treasures for people to wear. Jennifer is bound for success, because her unrelenting creative spark continually produces clean, quality, elegant designs inspired by nature.

Pyrite in Quartz Pendant on Omega Chain
Pyrite in Quartz, Sterling Silver, 16″ round Omega chain. Pendant is 1-1/4″ by 2-3/4″ in size.
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Artist Bio
After graduating from Mingus Union High School, she moved to Flagstaff, Arizona to attend college. During her stay at Northern Arizona University, she was unsure which avenue to pursue. Her studies branched out from Business to Anthropology, merging into interior design and art history. “I was not going to be an artist from Sedona because it seemed cliché.”

However, an artist is exactly what she became. She soon realized her passion for creating with her hands could not be ignored. Five years later, Jennifer graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts, with an emphasis in painting and silversmithing. She has extended education at the Taos Arts Institute and Sedona Arts Center.

Artist Statement

Growing up in Sedona gave me a sense of how much beauty nature can create around us. The variance of nature is what attracts me to the stones I use in my designs. They have unique forms and exquisite differences. The jewelry is meant to set a mood or imply a landscape.

My goal is to show a harmony between what nature has created, and the simple designs that embrace the stones. I look for an emotional connection someone has to a certain piece, and then I know I have done it right.

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