Fordite Ring by Karen Gilbert material_cherry I learned basic beading

I learned basic beading

There are a few variations to the stake length available: 4"

This piece includes hardware on the back that allow it to be hung on the wall

The traditional forms taught in school never felt quite right

while honoring the labor of the individual worker

Fordite Ring by Karen Gilbert material_cherry I learned basic beadingLovely round cut antique Fordite bullseye 'stone' sits in a lightly oxidized, sterling silver bezel and band. Fordite is made from cutting cabachons from hunks of paint layers built up over time from the old process of car part painting. When lapidary techniques are used to cut and polish a piece for jewelry, wonderful layers of color emerge, even glittery metallics! No two are alike and often nifty bullseye patterns show up when cut just so, like