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View fullsize Bolo ties--Oh so Texas. I've had this turquoise for 10 years and never knew what to do with it. Now its set in Argentium silver with a wee bit of 24K Keum Boo on the toggles. #argentium #Argentiumsilver #Austinjeweler #boloties #artjewelry #beeca
View fullsize Edison pearls, a fresh water pearl that stays in the oyster for 6 to 8 years. They aren’t perfect like other cultured pearls, more natural with lovely nacre.
View fullsize Something new. Bronze hand hammered and patinated Talisman vessels. What talismans would you put in yours? #bronze #bronzesculptures #vessel #vessels #bowls #artgallery #artcollector #artcollectors
View fullsize Roman coin with the goddess Junia riding to victory in her chariot. Coin circa 119 BC. Set in Argentium with 18 k gold and a tiny sapphire. The gold was left over ( wait, can gold ever be “left over”?) from my Metalsmiths in Florence clas
View fullsize For February: rose-cut aquamarines with 18K gold prongs set on Argentium silver. These stones absolutely surprised me. I thought they were a bit "meh" until I set them onto the Argentium. Now, I wish I'd bought a few more of them to set. Ah
View fullsize Hi There! Please allow me to introduce myself and share news about my transition. My jewelry and art were passionate, part-time affairs for much of my life. Not a hobby, as I started Austin Birdstone Studio as a business in 2008. Now that I’ve
View fullsize Birthday present for my brother. It’s a button from my dad’s Navy dress uniform, I think. It was in his old leather jewelry case. I found it when we were cleaning out my mom’s house. My dad served in WWII in Guam as a Navy SEABEE. M
View fullsize So organized…our niece Jenny came to visit from Ft Lauderdale. So, of course I invited her to join me in my studio. When she asked how she could help, I pointed at my Argentium findings. And viola, I am now soooo organized! #jewelry # #jewel
View fullsize Question: How do you support your fellow jewelry artists? As you meander through Instagram and delight in the variety of artistry, perhaps you should consider investing in their art as well admiring. This elegant necklace of silver Ponca Pearls was