Welcome to Belagaana Designs. The purpose of this blog is to show potential customers the many possibilities when sterling silver and natural stones are combined to make one of a kind custom pieces.
Monday, January 25, 2010
New year...New TOY! It's called a JIG. It allows me to wrap and create new links and do-dads. I can make 4 items at the same time...handy when I need them to Match! I can do earrings, link bracelets, or link necklaces.
A lifetime curiosity about gems, rocks, and metals has led me to become an avid rockhound and custom silversmith. With almost 3 decades of teaching (grades 4-8)under my belt, I decided to follow my heart and learn how to make sterling silver jewelry.
After four years of studying silversmithing and stone setting at Portland Community College, I have set up my own studio in McMinnville, Oregon. I am a member of The Creative Metal Arts Guild in Portland and have joined a local Gem and Mineral Club.
I have a couple years of teaching left in me, but I'm excited to use my silversmithing skills full time as a custom jewelry designer. Enjoy the photos of my most current designs...the possibilities are endless!
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