TestimonialsThanks to all who have said such nice things! I really appreciate hearing that you like my work! |
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Feedback“Thinking of you and I just wanted to let you know how often I wear your necklace and earrings, which I am so extremely fond of, and, in doing so, I am also giving others the aesthetic appreciation and enjoyment of one of your many exquisitely Lovely creations.” JBM, CA "The package arrived today! First off, I could barely bring myself to unwrap it as it was so beautifully dressed in ribbons and flowers. But, oh, the necklace is just so gorgeous. Every element and ornament is just so magically arranged. It really is a spectacular piece of artistry." G.G., Massachusetts "Just to let you know that the Monet Set arrived today safe and sound, and it is STUNNING! The pictures don't do it justice! Spectacular statement piece, imaginative combination of materials and colors, exquisite craftsmanship. And so beautifully gift wrapped! Many, many thanks." -- G. G., Massachusetts “I don’t think there are enough superlatives in the English language to describe your work, so I’ll start with just a few … enchanting, gorgeous, wonderous works of art! I signed for the package last night but didn’t open it until I had a chance to sit out in the sun. Let’s just say that when I started unwrapping the necklaces, I was stunned. The beauty of your pieces – the amazing stones, elegant and skilled silverwork, and the way you put all the pieces together are even more amazing in person than the pictures convey (and those do a good job). First I pulled out the ocean jasper piece and couldn’t believe the beauty of those stones and the gorgeous silverwork you used to enhance them. I have some other ocean jasper but nothing with those amazing large and colorful orbs. You created a perfect set that is truly amazing. Then I unwrapped the Agua Nueva Agate Leaf piece and gasped in delight … what a slice of stone, it has everything: beautiful colors (including the rarer green), wandering branches of fortification, and the pool-like depth of moss agate. And the setting you put it in is just perfect, along with all the pearls and other bits. I held it up in the sunlight and studied it in wonder. Only an agate fanatic should own that necklace and I’m so glad to be its new owner. Tell Thom that I love it very much and that your vision took it to whole new levels. You can tell that you put so much love and feeling into these pieces and you are now officially my favorite jewelry artist! Thanks so much for these two works of art that I’ll treasure and wear often (I love the multiple strand collars and they fit and feel perfect). I was even totally touched by the artful packaging – you are a class act.” -- S.C., Colorado "Good news, the [Wood Fairy] brooch has arrived and I absolutely love it. Because of the way the light shines on the agate I can see the fairy much more clearly than I could in the photos, her arm and the dress are clear. Even the back with the heart is beautiful. … They’re such soul pieces that you make, I guess your art is your spiritual practice. Thanks so much, beautiful wrapping too." – E. S. Victoria, Australia “[Your work] reflects and represents the beauty of our natural world, together with the interpretation of the spirit of those materials… Most of us don't take the time, nor do we have the vision, to see what you do in the stones and crystals you collect. And then you arrange them in such remarkable ways so that each piece speaks with a voice that is more than the individual stones themselves. It is as though you facilitate the release of joyous energy that echoes both the eternal and the temporal.” –E.Z., Colorado I received the [Orange Kyanite] necklace and love it very much. You really have a gift for choosing the correct items, and assembling them into something wonderful. I will enjoy wearing it. Thanks again. -- D.N., California The packaging alone was so beautiful, I was so overwhelmed… To say I'm exploding with joy doesn't even come close to how fortunate I feel with what I hope is just my first piece. – M.F., Illinois Wayne really is enjoying his cuff links. He wears them regularly. Makes me smile every time I see them! – K.F., California AwardsBeadazzled Design Excellence Award 2006: The Inner Light Necklace received the Design Excellence Award for the Gemstones category in Penelope Diamanti's gorgeous book, Beadazzled: Where Beads & Inspiration Meet. San Diego Reader: Virgo Moon was named best jewelry designer in the Best 2003 Issue. Saul Bell Design Awards (Rio Grande) 2002: Heather Trimlett and I were one of 5 finalists in the beads category in the with Heather's Vessel Necklace. Publications which include my work
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