Wrapture Gems Jewelry

From the Artist:  "I have always loved jewelry and have had a fascination for precious and semi-precious gemstones since I was child. I remember collecting rocks and waiting for them to reveal their hidden beauty as they came out of the lapidary tumbler in my Dads workshop."

"Opal is a particular passion of mine and I cut my own freeform solid opals for use in my jewelry designs. I am loathe to grind away any of the beautiful fire so I leave most of my opal pieces in free-form shape. This lends itself to simple designs or to more intricate wire-woven techniques and metal smithing. I only use precious metals, in the form of high quality sterling silver wire & 14kt gold-filled wire from a reputable supplier to the jewellery trade - for wire-weaving & sterling silver & solid karat gold for metal work & bails, caps, rings & earring fittings."

"Although I often design ahead with wire-work; the stones seem to influence what I create for them & the design can evolve during the process. I incorporate precious and semi-precious gems into my work as accent stones. As well as opal I work with Canadian Ammolite, Tahitian pearls & New Zealands own breath-taking “Paua pearls.”   I am constantly on the look-out for new & exciting gemstones to work with. My aim always, is to create unique & beautiful art to wear & to treasure for years to come."
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Care More

About this artist:  "I was born in a small town in Northwest Pennsylvania where I was raised on a farm by two wonderful loving parents. It is there where I learned to love and appreciate nature in all its glory. I currently live with my husband on the Kenai River in Alaska where I am surrounded by beautiful mountains, soaring eagles, splashing salmon and of course the occasional wandering moose and bear. I draw my inspiration from my surroundings, family and friends. All my life I have loved to create...since childhood when I discovered that my hands and my heart were my best tools! You name it, I probably attempted to create it. But my love of nature together with my love of fashion has inspired me to create this dramatic line of jewelry. I have finally found my niche. I LOVE making these unique treasures. Every morning I can't wait to get up, put on a pot of coffee and make another one!"

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E. Smith Designs

About the Artist:  "I have worked in a very structured field for most of my professional life and needed to be able to release my inner self. (You can only adapt a canned accounting program so far and still meet GAPS rules.) Then the ecomony fell and it became apparent that I need a new job, so I set out on my own to find happiness in art. This is the result.  I have made jewelry since my one fun class in high school. Over the years, I have been more and more interested in colors, textures, and sparkles.  I am using both precious gemstones and semiprecious gemstones. Silver, gold, gold filled, or (due to the economy) silver plate, silver filled, copper, or brass or who knows what else I may find.  I also believe that everyone should do what they love and have more than one career."    To visit this artists shop click on the post title above.

Francesca Lynn

Artist Statement:  "Francesca combines precious metals, wire and gemstones into artisan jewelry that makes a statement. Her signature style is bold, expressive and filled with textures."
Many of her pieces have a tribal, ethnic flavor yet still manage to capture the beauty of the metals and components used in the piece.  Definite style niche with an attractive design quality.  You can see more of this artists work by clicking on the post title above, which will take you directly to her shop.