LizardsJewelry

I started creating jewelry in college, at The Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA), where I majored in Crafts, Jewelry/Metal being my main focus. My jewelry design won scholarships and awards throughout college. I graduated in 1985. After college my husband, Jeff Hall, and I moved to Loudon County, Virginia and started renovating what is now Silverwood Farm and Studio. Silverwood combines Jeff Hall’s sculpture studio, my jewelry and graphics business, and a pinto sporthorse breeding farm.

My work combines precious metals, polymer clay, stones, plastics, glass or whatever shiny object catches my eye. My designs are contemporary, combining both organic and geometric forms, usually with unusual and colorful stones, glass or found materials. I consider each one of my pieces a little piece of fine art. I like making pieces that are different and unique but still very wearable. The majority of my pieces are pendants, necklaces, and earrings, though I do occasionally make other items. My main focus in the past was fabricating metals to create my designs. In 2004 I discovered a new medium called Precious Metal Clay®, which is comprised of metal, such as sterling silver, fine silver and 22k gold. This material has inspired many new works. I enjoy exploring, working and combining it with my other techniques and materials such as polymer clay.

In 2006 I received my PMC® (Precious Metal Clay®) Certification. Over the years I have won and been a finalist in many design and jewelry competitions, including The Saul Bell Design Competition, NICHE and my work has been featured in books and magazines. I strive always to improve on my designs and skills and to make jewelry that is creative, unusual, elegant and fun to wear.