Sharon Rose, LAc, MSAOM

Gathering of the Guilds Apr 25-27

It’s that time of year! 300+ local artisans will be showing their work. Wood, glass, weaving, pottery, and of course metal – I will be there with my jewelry! Free admission, held at the Oregon Convention Center. https://gatheringoftheguilds.com/ for more info

Floral spoon pendant

Latest crop of Magic Ring Holders

Rebellions are built on hope

Get up, stand up, don’t give up the fight. Get up, stand up, stand up for your rights!

Poppies!

Hubei turquoise ring sz 8.5

Hubei turquoise in natural copper matrix -so pretty!

Belemnite fossil ring sz 13

Belemnites were marine animals belonging to the phylum Mollusca and the class Cephalopoda. Their closest living relatives are squid and cuttlefish. They had a squid-like body but, unlike modern squid, they had a hard internal skeleton – which you can see in this fossil! Belemnites lived during the periods of Earth history known as theContinueContinue reading “Belemnite fossil ring sz 13”

Enamel Maple leaf ring

On the finger of the new owner

Snakeskin Jasper Bracelet

Another piece inspired by the stones. I actually made this a year ago, but never posted it, and today it found a new home. The hand-fabricated tongue and toggle never cease to tickle me. Rustic sterling silver links holding snakeskin jasper cabochons.

Lapidary work

The focal stones for these two pieces were originally purchased at the Mount Hood Rock Club sale a few months ago. Both were lopsided and needed some re-cutting and re-polishing. I’m quite thrilled with how they came out. The first one has an opal inclusion, and I set that off with a little fiery moonstone.ContinueContinue reading “Lapidary work”