Jewelry from Your Family’s Dishes

It would be my pleasure to turn a piece of your family china in to shard jewelry. The process begins with a discussion about the shard and the memories you are trying to preserve. From there, I work to create the perfect piece based on your specifications.

Antique Shards

Many of the dish shards I use in my artwork date back more than 150 years. During that era, English transferware in colors such as blue, brown, mulberry, and red were among the most popular.

It is also common to discover dishes with handpainted designs, art glass, and porcelain with gilt decoration.

A majority of my antique shards are recovered along the southern coast of Ireland and other locations on the Emerald Isle.

Special Commissions

Schedule a piece of shard jewelry from a piece of family china.

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Shop Online

Visit my online store and browse over 100 shard pins, pendants, and necklaces.

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Giant Thank You Sale

Wow! 25% Off

My new collection has been launched, response has been great, and now I’ve got to get packed for Ireland and turn on my innkeeper alter ego. As a way of saying THANK YOU to everyone for their support this year, I’m having a special sale. All shard jewelry in my online store is marked down [...]

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Shard Jewelry Rings

Rings Make Fingers Happy!

I just finished up a collection of rings for my New Collection Show. There are some real beauties in the mix.

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Changing Course

Turning passion into a career…

I decided a while ago that I was going to follow my passions. That’s why I have the pleasure of showing my artwork all over the US, touring people around Ireland in the summer, and hunting for inspiration where ever I go. This Wednesday at noon EST, I’ll be talking to Dr. Valerie Young from [...]

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New Collection Show Date Announced!

It’s time for me to announce my the date for my Spring New Collection Show wine and cheese event. This is the day I unveil my new selection of shard jewelry. New Collection Show Thursday, May 16, 2012, 2-8pm The Knickerbocker on the Lake 1028 E Juneau Ave Milwaukee, WI Here’s a peek at a [...]

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May the Road Rise Up

An Irish Blessing for St Patrick’s Day

It’s St Patrick’s Day, so I thought I’d invite you to be a part of a family tradition… sharing an Irish blessing. I didn’t want to just write it down… this one is better sung. Click below to hear me sing May the Road Rise Up to Meet to You

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