My name is Marne Sherman and I am the artist of Ginger Blossoms Jewelry. Since I was a little girl, I have been drawn to the majestic qualities of natural gemstones. My amazement for each gemstone’s unique physical and chemical characteristics led me to obtain a degree in Soil Science and a pursue a career in the environmental field. During this time, I discovered the art of jewelry making with gemstones. I started making gemstone jewelry by wire wrapping with Sterling Silver and bead threading, but soon felt I needed to advance my skills with a more custom, one-of-a kind style. I wanted to push the boundaries of my art, but at the same time appeal to a wide range of people. I set a goal to teach myself to become a silver smith and this is where I have landed today. Through the years of practicing and perfecting my art, I have realized this is my true passion. My gemstone jewelry is simple and elegant with my unique flair. I center my Sterling Silver metal work around each gemstone, making the stones the focal point of my designs. All of my jewelry is one-of-a kind, so each piece is unique to you. I then decided it was time to open my shop up on Etsy and start selling my one of a kind jewelry pieces.
For each creation, I spend many hours picking the gemstone and materials that are right for the individual piece. All my designs pop into my head when I see the gemstone and bring it into my studio for the first time. I rarely sketch a design unless I feel I am going to forget my thoughts at the time. The particular gemstone characteristics is what gives me the inspiration for the piece making it the focal point of my designs. I only work with natural gemstones with no dyes or synthetic materials because I want to stay close to my Geology roots. I use a wide array of colors and I really love working with Tourmaline because this particular gemstone has such a wide variety of colors and unique physical properties. I also really enjoy working with irregular shapes because it makes the piece both challenging for me and interesting to my customers. When I am not in my studio working I feel antsy and bored, which is how I knew that this was my true inspiration and calling in life. When I sold my first piece of jewelry I was so excited I could barely contain myself. Also, seeing the joy on my customer’s faces with every purchase is the highlight of my art.