Belly Dancer Earrings

Belly Dancer Earrings

Belly Dancer Earrings

One of my customers recently came to me and asked if I had ever worked in Brass. Of course I said many times we  make brass models before we make something in Silver. With the price of Silver being so high I was delighted to learn that there was some market for the less expensive metal. I put the shape on a piece of paper and started playing with different designs. The final design shown here was just what I was looking for. I glued the pattern to a piece of brass sheet and started drilling holes for the areas that needed to be cut out. Then after cutting the areas out I stamped a few little patterns on them to make them complete. Once they were polished I delivered them to my customer and she was delighted. She told me that it was very hard to find earrings for her Belly Dancing Costumes and these were exactly what she was looking for.

Physical Therapist Assistants Graduation Gifts

Physical Therapist Assistants Symbol Sterling Silver PendantOne of the people that work in a local Rehab department contacted me and asked if i had ever made any pieces for Physical Therapist Assistants. I said no but i would love to design it for you. We took our basic Registered Nurse medical design and added PTA the designation for the particular discipline. This particular gift was going to a new graduate but anyone in this important medical field would love to wear one.

Fathers Day Money Clip Ideas

Fathers Day Money Clip

Fathers Day Money Clip

Fathers day is just around the corner and what better gift than a Sterling Silver Money Clip with Dad’s name or a design that fits his interests. Many Dad’s are fisherman or motorcycle riders, and we have great designs for them as well. Maybe you want something for DAD that you don’t see. Contact us and we will try to make it happen. Cuff Links are another popular gift for Dads and we have some great cuff links made from sterling silver.

Initial Cuff Links

Initial Cuff Links

Our monogram cuff links and some sports symbols have been great gifts throughout the years for Dad. Check the wide variety of designs and let you imagination run wild. If you do not see it…ask us if it is possible.

Miners Pick and Shovel Pendant

miners pick and shovel

miners pick and shovel pendant

One of my long time friends Tano Welch asked me last week to make him a piece of jewelry to wear for his reunion in Trinadad Colorado. The Trinadad Miners as their called is a school from an area with a rich mining history and the pick and shovel seemed to fit. After hand fabricating the piece I decided to add a bail that resembled some of the ladel hooks used in the CF&I Steel Mill where my dad worked his entire career. A lot of the mining in Trinadad was associated with CF&I Steel and I thought it would be a fitting touch.

Aspen Leaf Jewelry

Sharon Orman Aspens Watercolor

Sharon Orman Aspens Watercolor

Its getting to be that time again and I have started an aspen jewelry display in the shop. I commissioned Sharon Orman, local Pueblo, Colorado Artist to do the Aspen Watercolor for my display. The watercolor is very colorful and really gives a feeling of Fall. The Aspen Leaf Jewelry Collection is displayed with it and really makes a great theme display for my collection. I am experimenting with some new styles of leaves this year, and it should be a great aspen jewelry display for the season.

Zia Jewelry:The New Mexico Sun Symbol

Black Onyx Zia Symbol Pendant

Black Onyx Zia Symbol Pendant

Well I’m on my way to Santa Fe, NM  for the weekend and thought it would be a good day for me  and my wife to adorn ourselves with some beautiful Zia Symbols. The New Mexico Sun Symbol has a lot of meanings and a great history in the southwest where we live. The Zia Symbol has four rays pointing in each direction. Here are some of the meanings and symbolism of the Zia Pendant

The Number 4 Represents:

  • The four points of the compass: north, south, east and west.
  • The four seasons: spring, summer, autumn and winter.
  • The four phases of the day: morning, noon, evening and night.
  • The four stages of life: childhood, youth, adulthood and old age.
  • The belief that with life comes four sacred obligations: to develop a strong body, a clear mind, a pure spirit and a devotion to the welfare of others.

The meanings of this symbol are so deep that anyone can find a meaning that is suited to them. We Love it for its rich history and great fashion. Enjoy it for whatever reason you decide.

Eagle Talon Sterling Silver Pendant, East High School Pueblo Colorado

Well it was great to see all my old Pueblo Colorado East High School classmates the other night at Angelo’s Pizza.  Some of  which I have not seen in 40 years. My Eagles were a great hit and of course many people wanted one and I had only made a few.The newest member to my Eagle collection was the promised Eagle Talon Pendant. It hangs on a leather cord and is a solid silver casting. The Brass Pendant and Earrings were also a great hit and I’m sure I will be doing more of them soon.

Apache Helicopter Pins for military funeral service

On this sad occasion we say goodbye to my wife’s nephew who was killed in a  accident in Alabama this last week. He was a Veteran of both Gulf Wars and retired after 20 years in the U.S. Army. He was a Father and a Husband who will be missed by his family and friends. John P. Chandler was 45 years old and his life was taken by a drunk driver as he was riding his motorcycle to a nearby town. At his Colorado funeral I passed out these Apache Helicopter pins. John worked on these birds for the Army and this small token was a reminder of his great service to our country. The military honors were very nice and our thanks go out to the military men who performed the funeral duties and to the Patriot Guard Riders who were at the service.

Buffalo Nickel Coin Jewelry

New Buffalo Nickel Sterling Silver Pendant

New Buffalo Nickel Sterling Silver Pendant

One the the most highly sought after and recognized coins in U.S. history is the Buffalo Nickel by James Fraser. This classic piece of American history was minted for a short time between 1913 and 1938.  The Indian Head Nickel as it is called by coin collectors is a true piece of American coin history. Some who like coin jewelry have  enjoyed this nickel as earrings, pendants,bracelets and rings.  Over the last 20 years I have made numerous pieces many times including money clips and cuff links for fans of Buffalo’s, CU fans which is Colorado University’s mascot, and Buffalo growers who are growing this great animal for the meat. Coin Jewelry can be very fashionable for many occasions and is a great conversation piece or gift for any occasion or holiday . This Nickel jewelry is being shown with the buffalo side exposed. The Indian head is available in all these pieces of coin jewelry.

Buffalo Nickel Sterling Silver Ring

Buffalo Nickel Sterling Silver Ring

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Biblical Jewelry Exodus 14:21:Parting of the Red Sea Cross

As the story goes in the bible, Moses stretched out his hand over the red sea and parted the water so that the people of Israel could escape the Egyptians, Exodus 14:21. A very powerful event in biblical times and now a cross commemorating that event and the faith it took to proceed. This cross is a work of art. Jessie Urie-White has outdone herself this time. Jessie is a full time stay at home mom and has been my apprentice for many years. Her breakout on this religious theme shows a great deal of artistic imagination and a wonderful design. The swirl in the middle is of course the waves of parting water, the three little ball of brass are the Israelites escaping the Egyptians. This powerful message in a handmade piece of jewelry is just a small part of the great journey this artist is on. See other pieces of her powerful designs on our website.