O‘ahu Pendantcirca 2000 Sterling silver While living on the mainland after college, I was feeling homesick and made myself a tiny Oahu to hang around my neck. The hammered silver brings to mind the ocean and how the choppy waves reflect sun at all angles, and give the piece a feel similar to a hand carved object that might have been found in old Hawaii.

and eventually decided to fashion the decorative links of the chain after a closed version the symbol for the ecliptic

the only pictures I have are of the ner tamid hanging against the backdrop of my back yard (which is shamefully overgrown as I completely gave up yard maintenance while I was working to complete the sculpture)

Despite the prongs

These heliconia earrings have been cast in 14k rose gold to match the dominantly red color of the plant's inflorescence

After forming the gold spheroids

The understated clasp includes a safety latch

The hamsa is a classic symbol of protection Arabic culture as well

This pendant is inlaid and edged with 14-karat gold in the order of the Ten Sefirot

This style is frequently used for chop carving

Dimensions (as hung): 2" x 1"

I of course took the ring back with me when I went

To this day it's one of my favorite pieces that I've ever made