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My
fourth grade teacher gave us beads for
extra credit on our exams. Around fourteen years later, I was selling
in boutiques and galleries. Due to the complexity of my bead work, it
takes very long to complete.
I've always liked white metals, so when I saw silversmithing classes at the BCAE, I jumped at the chance. I've taken a couple at the BCAE and CCAE. I typically let a gem dictate how I will make a setting, as opposed to using the gem as an enhancement to my silver work. Copyright Julie Chen 2009 All Rights Reserved |
 "Scarab" pendant, Fluorite in sterling silver wrap, Winter 2003 Since this stone was mostly clear and had criss‐cross striation, I made a wrap setting that echoed the major straie in the stone. Front and back image. 1.76"x2.72" |
 "Jasper Drop" pendant, Picture Jasper in sterling silver bezel setting, Winter 2004 This setting droops for the teardrop. Front and back image. 0.67"x1.47" |
 "Orange Slice" pendant, petrified coral in sterling silver partial‐bezel setting, Winter 2004 I designed a setting that would expose the interesting curve. Front and back 1.36"x0.95" |
 "Raspberry" necklace, glass beads, cable wire, Winter 2001 |