Collected Work
Here are a pair of hand-made Hoop Earrings. They are adorned with 3mm Freshwater Pearls and 14K gold-fill ball beads. The earrings are made in 14K gold-fill wire and measure 7/8″ in circumference. These earrings can be made in Argentium Sterling Silver or 14K yellow gold. Contact Ann for current price.
The family is Chalcedony. This double cabochon pendant is comprised of Lavender Chalcedony that hails from Indonesia and Chrysoprase, which comes from Australia . Chrysoprase is often mistaken for Apple jade but is placed as the rich cousin of the Chalcedony family. The colors of these two are most definitely feminine and are considered “high...
The Tiffany style ring is designed for the bigger faceted gemstones – 2.50 carats and up and in most gemstone shapes except trillion. The ring has hand fabricated prongs. This ring can really have a wide price rage based on the choice of metals and gemstones – Silver vs 14K Yellow Gold; Citrine vs Tanzanite...
This is a real showstopper! Starting at the top with a Honey Baltic Amber Chinese coin, followed by a yummy Butterscotch Amber oval, and ends with a lovely piece of Ithaca Peak Turquoise from Kingman Arizona. In addition, this triple-stone pendant/necklace can be worn three ways – with the 3-strand hand-knotted multi-colored amber and turquoise...
This very special piece was donated to PBS Eight’s Great Online Auction 2012. 2012 was the Year of the Dragon. Inspired by Raku Pottery comes this double cabochon pendant of a Hematite Chinese Coin set with a very whimsically carved Dragon in Chinese Cinnabar – a perfect match, set in non-tarnishing Argentium™ Sterling Silver. This...
This pendant is an Intarsia. Intarsias are artfully created by skilled lapidaries by merging three different stones together. No seams can be felt. This Intarsia is made of Rock Quartz that has several carved holes on the back side of the stone, a slice of Lab-Grown Opal, and a large piece of Black Onyx that...
By Lee Anne Park and Ann Turpin Thayer These stone pieces (Scrimstones) are created using a unique art form developed by the artist and inspired by the ancient arts of Scrimshaw and S’graffito. The image is scratched into the surface of the stone using a stylus just as the ancient sailors scratched their designs into...
Sleeping Beauty Turquoise is mined in the Sleeping Beauty Mountain in Globe, Arizona. The profile of the mountain looks much like a woman lying down. Originally a copper mine, the turquoise that is obtained from this area comes in many shapes and sizes. But one thing runs true, it is considered to be the finest...
Here’s a cut above version hatband. It is designed to fit 24″ circumference crown of a cowboy hat. Because of the weight of this hatband, it should be tacked to the hat by milliner or tailor Hand-made from 14K gold-filled pattern wire and 14K gold-filled and Argentium™ Sterling Silver wires. There is over 18 feet...
Kingman Turquoise comes from the Kingman mine in Kingman Arizona. Kingman Turquoise has been featured for many years in collectible Fine Indian Jewelry that has been handed down from generation to generation. The material is increasing in value due to lack of availability because of the resumption of copper mining there. This is an original...
Argentium Sterling Silver Unique and beautiful in any color hair. This is a One-Of-A-Kind with Moritz Turquoise from southern Arizona. The Turquoise is set in Argentium™ Sterling Silver and secured to the comb. The Turquoise measures 1 5/16″L x 1 3/8″W. The comb measures 2 ¾”L x 1 ¾”. Please see Library for glossary of...
Here is a One-Of-A-Kind dynamic duo of feminine delights in a two gemstone pendant. On top is lovely oval Lavender Jade from Myanmar (Burma) and below is an elongated pear-shaped Chrysoprase from Australia. This color range is referred to as being in the high frequency feminine vibration. The pair are set in 14K Yellow Gold...
Moonstone’s energy is reflective, lunar and introspective, hence it’s name. Moonstone was once considered the traveler’s stone was used to protect against hazardous travel. It is also a charm of good fortune. What woman wouldn’t want to wear this beauty? Moonstone shows a blue whitish opalescence which glides off the surface of cabochons. Interference...
This strand of pearls are so beautiful and sensuous! These Chinese Freshwater pearls are lavendar, peach, pink, cream & white and all natural. The sizing of the pearls are well matched 9.5-10.0mm ovals. The strand has exceptional luster with a rating of “Extra Fine”, and are hand-knotted on silk cord. The clasp is made of...
“A Day at the Beach” and Mother Nature does it best! This has not been painted or enhanced. This is a One-Of-A-Kind in 14K Yellow Gold wire with a unique top closing design. The necklace is finished with a strand of 8mm Australian Chrysoprase beads and 14K Yellow Gold safety clasp. The landscape agate measures...
Thanks to Madeleine Albright, pins and Brooches are making a making a comeback and this one is a classic, yet contemporary cameo. Cameo jewelry pieces are traditionally handed down from one generation to another. This one is a very contemporary shaped hand-carved Shell Cameo from Italy and is set as a pin in 14K Gold-...
Lapidaries and miners call it druse and jewelers call it druzy. I call it yummy eye candy! Druzys occur in many gemstones and minerals. It is a fine crystalline formation on the inside of geodes and was formed by volcanic gas bubbles in the rock spaces. About a decade ago, jewelry designers found them irresistable...
This combination of mineral is so special it has been named – Sonoran Sunrise. The blue-green is Chrysocolla and the orangy-red is Cuprite. This dynamic due comes from Mexico. The pendant is set in 14K Gold-Filled wire and measures 1 5/16: L x 1/4″ W. The pendant comes with a 18-inch 14K Golde-Filled Venetian box...
Mmmm…One of my Favorite stones – this Black Onyz Druzy pendant looks like a field of diamonds twinkling in the light. This pendant is set in Argentium™ Sterling Silver with my “Hidden Bail™” that enables use of an omega, thick chain or thinner chain (sold separately). This pendant measures 2 1/8″ H x 1 1/8″...
What delightful combination. A rainbow of natural color and one of my favorite effects – druzy. This is Rainbow Pyrite entirely druzy comes from the Ural Mountains in Russia and is found in a geode type stone that looks on the outside like a rotten potato. While the stone is triangular, the pendant is heart...
A breathtaking original, this two-piece showstopper is comprised of a opaquely-translucent Brazilian Agate with druzy and a Indonesian Lavender Chalcedony. The triangular agate is actually open along the middle section of the top, which allowed the Indonesian Chalcedony to be set suspended in the center. This Slider/Pendant was exhibited from June to August in...
This original handmade desgn cross was created using a 6.5 mm round Japanese Akoya pearl and is set in Argentium Sterling Silver. The pearl was chosen as the center piece of this cross because it is considered the Queen of Gems and is the symbol of Purity and Modesty. Pearls were know to the Persioand...
From gem rich Brazil is this beautifully faceted Citrine Slider/Pendant. The color of this citrine reminds me of the color of “Mandarine Napoléon Liqueur”; my husband’s favorite liqueur which is made in Belgium with tangerines with a hint of cognac. Like the liqueur, you easily get lost in the layers of its dreamy facets. This...
This One-of-a-Kind combination stone designer piece was created by Alex Horst. Alex is a well-known stone carver and lapidary cutter, who has appeared in major trade journals twice before he turned 30. First is a luscious 20mm round Mabé pearl, (MAH-bay), with excellent luster and it fits like a glove into a triangular shaped Texturized...
This a relatively new cabochon on the market that is somewhat hard to come by because of its highly prized “chatoyancy” – cat’s eye effect – the property in some crystals of transmitting different colors when viewed along different axes. The faceted version became available only two years ago and very hard to find today...
This glistening crystalline piece lapidaries call Druze and jewelers call it Druzy – by whichever name, it is fabulous! This is an original One-Of-A-Kind pendant/slider and features my “Hidden Bale” and will accommodate a simple chain, a thick chain, an omega or a neck ring. It is set in 14K Gold and 1 5/16″L x...
This pendant does your heart good. Here is a one-of-a-kind Australian Chrysoprase with a 0.13ctw. Diamond set with 24K Gold and set in 18K Yellow Gold pendant or slider. This pendant/slider features my “Hidden Bale” and will accommodate a simple chain, a thick chain, an omega or a neck ring. The Chrysoprase pendant/slider measures 1...
Breathtaking with all the colors of the rainbow. This 26.97 carats of Australian Opal doublet is set in 14K Yellow Gold. This is the finest Australian opal crystal (where all the fire is), but it is too thin to support itself in jewelry. It is backed with other opal matrix (the rock) – Boulder Opal...
For those who love crystals, this one comes with added bling! I always like to add gemstones to give extra pizzaz and healing. This one has 3 – 0.50 carat Almandine Garnets for a total of 1.50cttw. Clear “quartz” crystal comes from the Greek meaning “ice”. They believed that rock crystal was eternally frozen. The...
These are some of my favorite stones because of their beautiful warm colors and patterns. These stones have an unusual matte finish and were cut by Keith Horst of Prescott, AZ. The sparkly crystalline area lapidaries call it Druze and jewelers call it Druzy – whichever name, they are wonderful! This is an original One-Of-A-Kind...
From China this turquoise so uniquely defined by its matrix pattern. This turquoise is more green than blue. While I may obtain other Dragon Skin Turquoise again, the shapes will not be quite the same. This is an original one-of-a-kind earrings and pendant/slider and features my “Hidden Bale” and will accommodate a simple chain, a...
Your Lady will feel very regal wearing this One-of-a-Kind “Intarsia” pendant. “Intarsia” is a lapidary technique of merging pieces of three different stones in to one seamless creation. Pizzazz is made up of Black Onyx, Gilson Opal and Quartz Crystal. The crystal has been texturized on the backside, which look like bubbles. Pizzazz is set...
If you want to lift your spirits, wearing this pendant will fill the bill. First of all, it’s a double pendant! The On top is a gemmy bright carnelian. Carnelian has been found in jewelry from Ancient Egypt and older. On the bottom is a colorful and sparkly Rainbow Pyrite Druzy, that comes from Ural...