I enjoy the process of designing with clients. Wedding rings are a specialty. I also rework pieces that are older, sometimes inherited or just no longer worn, into contemporary new pieces. I have access to a wide range of very unusual gemstones, and diamonds of any size. These orders may be done in person, I travel up and down the
Elvis the goat is there too. I show you this to demonstrate that I make these nametags for just anyfurryone. Llamas, donkeys, cats, you name it. I am slightly resistant to working with reptiles, but willing to give it a shot. I perfer a photo of the animal so that I can do the perfect lettering, and they run around $75.00. Again, custom orders are welcome, for people jewelry or jewelry for animals. If you are interested, I would welcome a call or email.
As you scroll through my portfolio on next page, you will see a wide range of work. This is relatively recent work, on display at galleries now. I always have new work in my studio, loose stones in the design process, and I am happy to share those. Just ask.
And as you scroll to farther down in my portfolio, My I introduce my SpokesPoodle, Bruno Crispin-Downing? Yes, I am a serious metalsmith, but I am also a serious animal lover. I design sterling nametags, sterling bow ties, and once I did a pearl strand with a ruby pendant for a toy poodle. She looked exactly like Elizabeth Taylor in it.
Naturally I do horse tack as well. Halter name tags, browbands for English bridles and conchos for western tack, sometimes a ranch logo, sometimes in show colors. All designed for the individual horse, and some riders get matching earrings for themselves. Who doesn't want to dress to match their horse?
Photos by Azad
