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Loon Necklace

$54.00

This Loon Necklace celebrates the comeback of the loon. Even with their numbers increasing, the sigh…

Who doesn't love woolly bear caterpillars? In addition to being cute, (they prefer the French "chouette"), they are the essence of resilience, hibernating during the winter and then pupating in the spring, before hatching into the lovely Isabella Tiger Moth. This hibernation in larval form is why they may be the last and first caterpillars seen before and after the winter, acting as crawling "book-ends" to our cold season. They are also generalists, meaning that they are not fussy about their diet, consuming various different greenery. These earrings are a tribute to this stalwart caterpillar (they prefer the French "surprenant"). I fabricate them out of Sterling silver and lacquered jeweler's brass, and carefully hand-paint them, finally sealing them with a coat of jewelry resin. The caterpillars measure 7/8" x 7/8", and the total length with earring wires is 1 3/8".

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Woolly Bear Caterpillar Earrings

$72.00

Who doesn't love woolly bear caterpillars? In addition to being cute, (they prefer the French "choue…

Imagine relaxing on your back in a forest, (or better yet, go do it!) and looking up into the canopy to see the patterns of sky created by tree branches that are almost touching. This is the result of crown shyness. Crown shyness is the phenomenon that occurs in forests in which the top branches of certain species of trees do not touch each other. This allows neighboring trees to get more sun exposure and thus to thrive. It also prevents some predators, such as caterpillars, from crossing from one tree to another. This jewelry is inspired by our precious forests and the trees that comprise them.

These Sterling earrings measures 3/4" wide by 7/8" tall, and are a total of 2" with the handmade Sterling earring wires. And surprise! The stars in these earrings shine in the dark if exposed to a bright light first.

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Sterling Medium Crown Shyness Earrings

$78.00

Imagine relaxing on your back in a forest, (or better yet, go do it!) and looking up into th…

Sometimes the larval form of a creature is the one that is the most memorable, and in my opinion, this can be said of the industrious caddisfly larva. They live in their larval form for 1-2 years, collecting small twigs and pebbles which they attach to themselves as both protection and camouflage. They look like moving sticks as they roam around their aquatic stream or pond bottoms, and are a sign of clean water (yay!). This caddisfly larva pin features this star creature making its way across a river-bottom pebble, next to a Petosky stone, speaking of cool things. Did I mention that Petosky stones are fossilized coral found in the Midwest US, which used to be ocean floor?! And that I found this one in (guess where!) Lake Michigan in Petosky, Michigan, while sitting by the lake's edge as the the current brought them in? I polished and set the stone, fabricated the caddisfly larva and then brought them together in a union of eras and Sterling. The pin is 1 3/4" wide by 1 1/4" tall.

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Caddisfly Larva Pin with Petosky Stone

$195.00

Sometimes the larval form of a creature is the one that is the most memorable, and in my opinion, th…

The White Mountain Fritillary is a very special species of butterfly. Fritillaries are found around the world, but this one is only lives above 4000 feet and in the Presidential Range of the White Mountains of NH. Because of the short season there, its life cycle spans two years. These earrings pay tribute to the butterfly. I make them out of Sterling and jeweler's brass, and apply a variety of media to hand-color them, including a final coat of jewelry resin to protect them. They measure 1 1/2" tall by 3/4" wide, not including their Sterling earring wires. They are light to wear and make great gifts!

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White Mountain Fritillary Wing Earrings

$72.00

The White Mountain Fritillary is a very special species of butterfly. Fritillaries are found around …

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Small Luna Moth Necklace

$48.00

Luna moths are one of the many wonders of nature. This luna moth necklace is a tribute to them. It i…

The Red Spotted Purple Butterfly, Limenitis arthemis, is a butterfly that is found in many parts of North America. It is actually the southern presentation of the species, the northern one being the White Admiral, another favorite that I also make. In areas where they overlap, various hybrids are common. Both butterflies are a joy to encounter. These butterfly in this necklace measures almost 1" wide by 3/4" tall and is strung on a 16" Sterling chain. It would also work on an 18" chain if that is preferred. Let me know in the notes. It is fabricated out of Sterling and lacquered jeweler's brass and carefully hand-painted. It is a tribute to a beautiful butterfly that graces our world.

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Red Spotted Purple Butterfly Necklace

$54.00

The Red Spotted Purple Butterfly, Limenitis arthemis, is a butterfly that is found in many…

The Twelve-spotted skimmer is a dragonfly that is found across North America. It is distinctive in that its wings have contrasting spots of black and white. These twelve-spotted skimmer wing earrings are a tribute to such a special creature. I fabricate them out of Sterling silver wire, and then use a technique that I developed to create translucency in jewelry. I add the spots, layer on protective resin, et voila, they are ready to fly. They measure 1 1/4" long by 3/8" wide, not including their Sterling earring wires. They are light as a dragonfly to wear and make the perfect gift!

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Twelve-Spotted Skimmer Wing Earrings

$64.00

The Twelve-spotted skimmer is a dragonfly that is found across North America. It is distinctive in t…

Pileated woodpeckers are a favorite bird. It is always a thrill to experience the flash of black, white and red, with the soundtrack of their loud calls and hammering. These earrings pay tribute to this special bird. They are hand crafted out of jeweler's brass and Sterling silver, and carefully hand colored. They measure 1/2" wide by 1" tall without their Sterling earring wires. They are light and comfortable to wear and make the perfect gift!

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Simple Pileated Woodpecker Earrings

$56.00

Pileated woodpeckers are a favorite bird. It is always a thrill to experience the flash of black, wh…

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Wear the Woods! Necklace

$70.00

Wear the Woods! Necklace is the next best thing to being there. The birch tree trunk features real l…

One of the seven natural wonders of the world is the monarch butterfly migration. Both the individual monarch butterfly and its caterpillar stage are critical components of this miracle on earth. These earrings pay homage to both phases of the monarch's existence. I make them both out of jeweler's brass and Sterling and carefully hand-color each one, finishing them with jeweler's resin for depth and durability. They measure 7/8" wide x 1" tall, not including the earring wires. They are light and fun to give and to wear.

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Monarch Butterfly and Caterpillar Earrings

$54.00

One of the seven natural wonders of the world is the monarch butterfly migration. Both the individua…

John Muir’s quote, “The Mountains are calling and I must go”, resonates with all of us, and these mountain earrings will too. They are a tribute to the beauty and sanctity of our earth’s mountains. They measure 3/4” in diameter and are light to wear.

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The Mountains are Calling Earrings

$58.00

John Muir’s quote, “The Mountains are calling and I must go”, resonates with all of us, and these mo…

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Loon Necklace

$54.00

This Loon Necklace celebrates the comeback of the loon. Even with their numbers increasing, the sigh…

The Heart of the Forest is the inspiration for this necklace which celebrates the phenomenon of Crown Shyness. Crown Shyness occurs with certain trees that accommodate each other, allowing neighboring trees to get sunlight and thrive. This necklace also has a surprise. When exposed to a bright light briefly, the stars glow in the dark! I make it out of lacquered jeweler's brass, and it is suspended from an 18" Sterling chain. It measures 5/8" wide by 3/4" tall. It is the perfect necklace for someone who would rather be in the woods! (Like me!)

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Heart of the Forest Necklace

$58.00

The Heart of the Forest is the inspiration for this necklace which celebrates the phenomenon of Crow…

The Heart of the Forest is the inspiration for these earrings which celebrate the phenomenon of Crown Shyness. Crown Shyness occurs with certain trees that accommodate each other, allowing neighboring trees to get sunlight and thrive. These earrings also have a surprise. When exposed to a bright light briefly, they glow in the dark! I make them out of lacquered jeweler's brass, and they hang from 14k gold-filled earring wires. They measure 5/8" wide by 3/4" tall without the earring wires, and 1 3/4" tall with. They are the perfect earrings for someone who would rather be in the woods!

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Heart of the Forest Earrings

$64.00

The Heart of the Forest is the inspiration for these earrings which celebrate the phenomenon of Crow…

The sight of an owl is always a treat, and barn owls are no exception. These earrings are a tribute to a very cool bird that nests in barns (surprise) as well as dense forests. I make them out of Sterling and brass, and carefully handpaint them, finishing them with a protective coat of resin. They measure 3/4" wide by 1" tall, not including their Sterling earring wires.

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Barn Owl Earrings

$64.00

The sight of an owl is always a treat, and barn owls are no exception. These earrings are a tribute …

Sandpipers are cool. And Spotted Sandpipers are especially cool. They are found by both saltwater and fresh water, which means oceans, rivers, ponds, lakes...This would explain why their range map covers North America *and* most of South America! And this would also explain why I see them when I am at one of my favorite swimming and slag-hunting spots (see slag jewelry on website). Or more specifically I see *him*. In explanation, spotted sandpiper females breed with several males in a season, and thus lay several clutches of eggs, and it is the males (who are not necessarily the fathers) who raise the young. I first became aware of the existence of a fresh-water sandpiper when I saw him (as it turns out) making a ruckus when I appeared. These earrings honor such an adaptable and versatile bird! I make them out of Sterling and brass, and carefully handpaint them. They measure 1" wide by 1" tall, not including their Sterling earring wires.

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Spotted Sandpiper Earrings

$64.00

Sandpipers are cool. And Spotted Sandpipers are especially cool. They are found by both saltwater an…

This Sterling chain bracelet features a lovely piece of stone stack iron furnace slag. I found the slag in the Gale River near where I live, but it could have come from any one of countless iron furnace sites across North America and Europe. I like the organic and unique shapes that I find, but I do polish the pieces a bit to bring up the shine, similar to how they look when wet and fresh out of the river. This piece is set in silver with little silver wire spirals that echo whirl pools acting as links to the adjustable chain bracelet. The focal point measures 1" wide by 3/8" tall. The bracelet measures 9" when fully open and is easily adjusted to whatever length the wearer likes, and the cool thing is that it can be easily adjusted one-handed by the wearer.

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Slag Chain Bracelet

$125.00

This Sterling chain bracelet features a lovely piece of stone stack iron furnace slag. I found the s…

This cuff bracelet features a lovely piece of stone stack iron furnace slag that I find in the Gale River near where I live. It could have come from any one of countless iron furnace sites across North America and Europe. I like the organic and unique shapes I find, but do polish it a bit in order to give it a shine which also brings out the color, kind of what it looks like wet in the river. I set this piece in a Sterling cuff bracelet that I made, and finished the ends with little Sterling spirals, based on water whirlpools. These prevent there being blunt ends that may not always be comfortable to put on or wear. The bracelet is 6" long, before forming it, which should fit most wrists.

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Blue Slag Cuff Bracelet

$172.00

This cuff bracelet features a lovely piece of stone stack iron furnace slag that I found in the Gale…

This necklace features a lovely piece of stone stack iron furnace slag. I find it in the Gale River near where I live, but it could have come from countless other historical iron furnace sites across North America and Europe. I set this piece in Sterling with a little whirlpool swirl and a Sterling leaf. The slag has my version of Kintsugi, the Japanese art of repairing with gold. I didn't use real gold, but mixed gold mica powder into a medium and filled a couple small divets. The pendant measures 1/2" x 1" tall and hangs from an 18" Sterling chain.

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Slag with Leaf Necklace

$135.00

This necklace features a lovely piece of stone stack iron furnace slag. I find it in the Gale River …

This necklace features a lovely piece of stone stack iron furnace slag that is set in silver and placed onto a handmade Sterling branch complete with caterpillar. I find the slag in a local river by a historical iron furnace (one of seven still standing!) but it could have come from countless other historical iron furnace sites across North America and Europe. The focal point measures 2 1/2" wide x 2" tall, and the total length of the necklace is 19".

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Slag on Branch Necklace

$235.00

This one-of-a-kind necklace features a lovely piece of stone stack iron furnace slag that is set in …

There are many things to get excited about in life. Just ask whirligig beetles! I love how they cluster and play bumper-cars-without-crashes on pond and stream surfaces. This necklace pays homage to the spritely whirligig. It sits on a little silver ponds and, get this, it spins! ....to which it says, well yeah... I carefully etch the subtle patterns that those little silvery flashy beetles sport. The necklace is a tribute to the little whirling dervishes that spin circles in the sun, going nowhere and everywhere fast and seeming to enjoy every second. It measures 3/4" wide x 1" tall and the oxidized Sterling chain is 18'.

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Spinning Whirligig Beetle Necklace

$95.00

There are many things to get excited about in life. Just ask whirligig beetles! I love how they clus…

Dragonflies are awesome! They are thought to have evolved over 300 million years ago (!) and there are currently more than 5000 species on our planet. They can fly at 30 mph, and hover, lift up and down and even fly backwards! And talk about pest control...they can eat hundreds of mosquitoes in a day. And did I mention that some of them migrate? These earrings are a tribute to an incredible insect. They each feature a dragonfly resting on a flower. But wait! It gets better! They can actually spin on the flower, exhibiting their aerial agility. They are made from Sterling silver and measure 7/8" x 1 3/4". They are light and fun to wear.

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Spinning Dragonfly Earrings

$125.00

Dragonflies are awesome! They are thought to have evolved over 300 million years ago (!) and there a…

There are many things to get excited about in life. Just ask whirligig beetles! I love how they cluster and play bumper-cars-without-the-bumps on pond and stream surfaces. These earrings pay homage to the spritely whirligigs. They sit on little silver ponds and, get this, they spin! ....to which they say, well yeah... I carefully etch the subtle patterns that those little silvery flashy beetles sport. They are a tribute to the little whirling dervishes that spin circles in the sun, going nowhere fast and seemingly enjoying every second. They measure 5/8" x 1 1/2" and are light and fun to wear.

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Spinning Whirligig Beetle Earrings

$115.00

There are many things to get excited about in life. Just ask whirligig beetles! I love how they clus…

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Loon Necklace

Woolly Bear Caterpillar Earrings

Sterling Medium Crown Shyness Earrings

Caddisfly Larva Pin with Petosky Stone

White Mountain Fritillary Wing Earrings

Small Luna Moth Necklace

Red Spotted Purple Butterfly Necklace

Twelve-Spotted Skimmer Wing Earrings

Simple Pileated Woodpecker Earrings

Wear the Woods! Necklace

Monarch Butterfly and Caterpillar Earrings

The Mountains are Calling Earrings

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Heart of the Forest Necklace

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