A work in progress - ready for the polisher.

Bear Pendant, sterling silver

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I love working with colored stones.

Orca Ring, Silver & Ruby

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I enjoy working with stone settings, as it allows me to add color to my creations.

Hummingbird Ring, Gold & Turquoise

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This is a photograph of a Hok-hok mask dancer, from the days when I was a professional photographer. The mask is by Kwakwaka'wakw master, Willie Seaweed.

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What treat for an artist - to have a large piece of gold as a canvas to create on.

Orca Gold Bracelet, 1" x 6"

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A unique piece -  Twin Raven Gold Ring, with white and blue sapphires.

 

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 Hand-engraved Eagle pendant in progress. Exquisite Northwest Native formline carving on sterling silver with 24k gold inlays — a detailed piece of Indigenous jewelry taking shape.

 

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From the artist’s bench to her hand — a custom white gold engagement ring featuring a hand-engraved Orca and a one carat diamond. The Orca, a symbol of family, strength, and protection in Northwest Coast tradition.

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A symbol of love and legacy, blending modern luxury with timeless tradition.

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One of my favorite animals to engrave—the Octopus.

14K gold bracelet, 1” x 6”

 

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This was my favorite piece to work on. Recently someone asked me the price to commision one, but with the current price of gold and silver it is not practical.

Silver Box with 24K Gold Inlays

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Customers regularly contact me to ask if a ring I made for them 30 years ago can be re-engraved. How many products do you buy that last three decades? 

- Raven ring, White Gold with Yellow Gold Trim, Diamond Eye

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Northwest Coast Native design is all about the flow.

Wolf Silver Pendant in Progress.

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 Hummingbird Gold & Diamond Ring 

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                             A one-of-a-kind piece.

Raven Pendant,in silver and abalone. Repousse & hand engraved.

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