I’ve revisited a design from a while ago, and it seemed particularly well suited to the last blooms of summer—the flowers that seem to make one last effort to show off before autumn arrives.
Each earring features hand-fabricated sterling silver flowers paired with colorful gemstones, including a small dangling sapphire that adds just a bit of playful movement. That little bit of movement was inspired by the flowers in my garden, gently shifting in the breeze on those warm summer days.
Materials: Sterling silver, sapphire, amethyst, orange kyanite, citrine, vesuvianite, lab-grown ruby.
Length: 3 1/4 inches from the tops of the ear wires
One of a kind and made by hand in my little Illinois studio.
I’ve always liked the surprise of asymmetry. Whether it’s shape or color, there’s something satisfying about bringing disparate elements together and finding a way for them to feel like they belong.
These earrings started with a handful of bits and pieces on my bench—different colors, shapes, and little silver flowers—and the simple question I often ask myself: What if?
What if these went together? What if I tried this instead? What if the things that don’t seem to belong at first end up being exactly what makes a piece work?
I love that part of the process—the unexpected combinations, the little discoveries, and the moment when all those different elements finally come together.
Materials: Sterling silver, sapphires
Length: 1 1/8 inches from the tops of the ear wires
A stunning pressed-glass cabochon made in post-war Japan during the Occupation, this one is unlike any other I’ve found. Tucked in among all those beautiful flowers is a single little bird, seemingly poised to delicately nibble on a cluster of berries.
I set it simply in sterling silver, letting the glass—and all of that wonderful detail—take center stage.
These little cabochons also have a quietly fascinating history. Many were made in homes rather than factories, often by rice farmers, and exported to America as part of the effort to help rebuild Japan’s economy after World War II.
So while I love this piece simply because it’s beautiful, I also love knowing that it carries a little bit of history with it. There’s something pretty special about wearing a piece that has already had a life before it found its way to my studio.
Materials: sterling silver, pressed glass
Length: 18 inches. I am happy to alter the chain length at no extra charge. Simply send me your preferred length after checkout and allow me one day to make the change before shipping.
Made by hand in my Illinois studio.
I was wandering through my garden, noticing the flowers entering their last phase of bloom before fall arrives, and found myself wanting to hold onto that fleeting bit of summer—the riot of color, the abundance, and the beauty of flowers that won't be there much longer.
That feeling became this one-of-a-kind necklace: a joyful gathering of hand-fabricated and cast sterling silver flowers, colorful gemstones, and vintage pressed glass that bring together the rich, unexpected colors I was seeing in the garden.
It’s my way of capturing and preserving a little of the beauty of those last days of summer.
Materials: Sterling silver, chalcedony, amethyst, kyanite, carnelian, sapphire, vintage pressed glass
Size: 19 ¼ inches in length
Closure: hand forged shepherd’s hook
Handmade in my little studio in Illinois
This one-of-a-kind sterling silver necklace captures the beauty of nature with meticulously detailed hydrangeas cast from my own garden blooms.
Featuring a sterling silver paperclip chain with a shepherd’s hook closure, the necklace measures 18 1/4 inches in length. I am happy to alter the chain length at no extra charge. Simply send me your preferred length after checkout and allow me one day to make the change before shipping.
Lovingly hand crafted in my little studio in Illinois, USA
Years ago I had a stint as a tattoo artist, and by far the most requested motif was the sacred heart. It means different things to different people, but today, when I see one, a smile creeps across my face at the memories of my time helping people wear a part of their story.
This pale blue glass stone has a delicate intaglio of a classic sacred heart. It’s subtle, but in the right light it asserts itself and gives the piece a whole new dimension.
It’s set in sterling silver and hangs from an 18 inch sterling chain with a shepherd’s hook closure. I am happy to alter the chain length at no extra charge. Simply send me your preferred length after checkout and allow me one day to make the change before shipping.
Lovingly hand crafted in my little studio in Illinois, USA
I’ve always loved the look of old jewelry, so I grew up thinking of rubies as the clear, sparkly stones I saw in the Victorian pieces my mom sold through her antique business. It wasn’t until I started choosing stones for my own jewelry that I discovered the wonderful world of opaque rubies.
These are very different from the showstopping rubies you might find in a royal tiara. They’re deeper and more subdued, with a little murkiness and mystery that I find really appealing. I love that they have so much personality without needing to shout for attention.
That’s what drew me to these stones for this pair of earrings. Their deep red color and quiet moodiness add just the right amount of richness, while the tiny silver forget-me-nots make sure they don’t take themselves to seriously.
Materials: rubies, sterling silver
Length: 1 ¾ inches from the tops of the sterling silver ear wires
Made by hand in my Illinois studio.