Two weeks ago I ordered more gold, silver, and copper wire, carnelian, lapis lazuli, bloodstone, peridot and other glorious semi-precious gemstones. This is just a peek at what is a large box full. Now it’s time to design! There’s nothing quite like gathering my tools, lights, stones and wire to create again!
I’ve begun designing small sets first. Next week, you’ll see some gorgeous pieces I’m working on!
Recently I was invited to donate a pendant to the Bloomkidz Gala in Phoenix, which benefited children with autism and other related neurodevelopmental issues. This piece designed in silver and copper features turquoise, faceted peridot and a AAA blue fluorite, along with a small designer shell.
This pendant is actually my first in some time. I am now back designing after a few years’ hiatus due to my husband’s illness and passing in December 2022.
I’m also working on another pendant in lapis lazuli, copper, silver and opals, and some lovely earrings in 14k gold with fire opals and citrine. I’m getting my fingers and hands moving in muscle memory for design work before starting on commissions that are waiting. I’ll only post completed commission photographs with permission since some may be surprise gifts for friends and family.
I’ve been rock shopping! Oh, glorious days to go shop for rocks! Those of you who love gemstones will understand, I’m sure. These lovelies are just a few in one tray!
I’ll start posting weekly photos of works in progress. You know I don’t intend on anything being traditional. I study architecture when I’m sparking that mysterious flash fire to create!
Thank you to all my collectors and friends who have been waiting patiently for me to feel spring rising again in my designer’s brain!
What a difference a year makes! We’re settled into our home in Mesa, AZ. in September 2022 and now getting involved in the local art scene. Meanwhile, I’m fulfilling art commissions from Tennessee and elsewhere. Look for more posts about new jewelry designs!
These beautiful pieces were commissions and are sold, but I wanted to share them with you!
This beautiful pendant on sterling silver chain features opals, a peach cabochon, peach moonstone and carnelian. The colors bring springtime into our hearts!
Creating is a marvelous way to start the day! It’s always inspiring to meet a lady from Boston, and a gentleman
originally from Seattle and now from Nashville, who stopped at my booth at UT Summer Celebration last week in Jackson to tell me my designs are outstanding! The gentleman used to etch designs into ivory, so we talked design work for a while. Another lovely lady asked me to consider a jewelry design brunch in her home in Memphis. Life is good.
Lea Waide wears a druzy pendant accented with labradorite drop, iolite and peach and gray moonstone with earrings by Jacque Hillman, RCF Jewelry, at Spire 73 at the Intercontinental in L.A. on May 22, 2018. Love that my jewelry is worn by such a beautiful woman! Lea is the owner of Hermosa Bikini Co. and an international fitness competitor.
This lovely prehnite, black tourmaline and golden opal choker designed in glowing copper recently traveled across Tennessee with a dynamic woman who loves the arts! She’ll find new friends who move across a crowded room to meet her. The open front design is so easy to wear. And the gemstones speak in tones that gemstone lovers hear and enjoy! Next up, designing the earrings that match the choker! #Love rocks #Love art jewelry #Love designing
Reconfigured Art Jewelry 