Most of my designs are done with sterling silver or 14K gold filled components: wire, beads, charms and clasps.

Sterling Silver contains 92.5% of fine silver combined with copper or another metal, to give it strength, while at the same time preserving the beauty of the precious metal.

14K Gold Filled is a solid layer of 14K gold bonded to the outside of a base metal such as brass. It contains hundreds times more gold than gold-plated material and, like solid 14K gold, 14K gold filled jewelry is tarnish-resistant and safe for most people with sensitive skin. In the end, 14K gold filled jewelry is a beautiful and more economical alternative to solid 14K gold.

Fine Silver

The handmade fine silver pieces were created by me using Precious Metal Clay (PMC).   PMC consists of microscopic particles of silver or gold suspended in an organic binder to create a pliable material with a consistency similar to modeling clay. PMC can be worked with the fingers and simple tools to create a vast range of forms and surfaces. When heated to a high temperature, the binder burns away and the metal particles fuse to form solid metal that is pure silver or gold.

I work with silver clay, so the pieces that I make are fine silver and are marked as such:  .999