[Jewelry making - Article 00798] - [Orchid] [New Gallery] David L. Smith

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Artist: David L. Smith
Email: westtexas69120 AT yahoo.com
Orchid Gallery:  http://www.ganoksin.com/orchid/david-smith.htm


    Earrings Bracelet Red Woodward Ranch Agate

          I collected the red moss agate used in this bracelet and
          earring set from the famous Woodward Ranch located 21 miles
          south of Alpine in Brewster County in the Big Bend of Western
          Texas, USA. I then cut the cabochons and hand fabricated the
          settings, including the box clasp from sterling silver stock.
          The safety chain and spring ring are machine made. 


    Pendant Dino Bone 

          I collected this petrified dinosaur bone from a low grade coal
          deposit situated in the Upper Cretaceous strata and located
          near Terlingua in Brewster County in the Big Bend of Western
          Texas. This is an unusual material insofar as it is not a
          typical Quartz replacement fossil but is rather a Carbonate
          replacement fossil. I cut the cabochon from the colected
          material and hand fabricated the setting from sterling silver
          stock.   


    Pendant Spider and Fly Four 

          The Dominican Amber used in this piece was purchased. A spider
          and a fly are included within this Amber cabochon. The Amber
          is thought to be around 25 million years old and the design
          for the leaves surrounding the setting are inspired by a
          fossil fern from around that same period. The Garnets and silk
          braid used in this piece were also purchased. I hand
          fabricated the setting from sterling and fine silver stock. 






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