AWARDS—ORANGE COUNTY FAIR
1st place, Orange County Fair, 2013, Wire Wrap Jewelry Division, Body of Work
Materials used in the construction of these rings include square or round wire, and half round wire in sterling silver. Stones are mother of pearl, kunzite or lab grown. Accented with sterling silver or gold filled spacer beads.
Soft square or round wire is used to create the flowing swirls which surround the stones. Binding of the ring shank using half round wire gives a more professional finish.
Top 3 rings are sold.
Black Shell Tahitian Mabe Bangle Judge's Award, Orange County Fair, 2008, Amateur Jewelry Division, Metal with Stones.
Materials used in the construction of this bangle bracelet include square, round and half round wire in sterling silver and a fancy cut Tahitian mabe pearl.
Square and half round wire are used in construction of this basic bracelet template. Bracelet clasp is constructed using round wire. Mabe pearl, purchased as seen, makes this a truly one-of-a-kind piece of wearable art. This bangle bracelet is sold.
Pearl Cluster Necklace 1st place and Division Winner, Orange County Fair, 2013, Wire Wrap Jewelry Division, Single Item or Suite.
Materials used in the construction of this piece include square, round and half round wire in argentium silver and sterling silver wire, pearls of varying sizes and shapes, and 3 rose quartz beads hiding in the background.
Square wire has been twisted and used for jump rings. Wire binding is used in construction of the frame. Round wire has been hammered to texturize the back part of this neck piece.
Pearl Cluster Necklace is sold.
commissions
Michele has done many commissioned works, custom jewelry over the years.
Please inquire should you have a special stone, gem or memory to highlight or vision to capture