by Maura Nicholson
closeAuthor: Maura Nicholson
Name: Maura Nicholson
Email: maura@mauranicholson.co.uk
Site: http://mauranicholson.co.uk/
About: She comes from an artistic background and with a father who was an artist, poet and musician. She studied Craft Design at Southampton Art College and specialized in Jewellery. After leaving college she began to exhibit at various craft fairs such as Alexandra Palace and The Ideal Home exhibition. She now works from her studio on the Isle of Wight, taking inspiration from the fantastic quality of light, with the sound of waves a constant backdrop to her work. Her designs have appeared in You magazine, Elle, Marie Claire, Company, New Woman and Vogue.See Authors Posts (67) on Nov.30, 2009, under Handmade Jewelry

Gold and Lapis Lazuli Ring
This is one of those piece that just happen! I had a small square piece of gold and wasn’t sure what I was going to do with it, looking through my stones I came across this lovely lapis lazuli, being a big fan of gold and blue a design suddenly came to me, so I made a gold wire ring and solder the gold square to it add a bezel for the stone and solder some loops to hang some beads and a ring was born!
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by massimoruaro
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Name: Massimo Ruaro
Email: massimoruaro@yahoo.it
Site: http://massimoruaro@yahoo.it
About: Massimo began to work as goldsmith about twenty years ago, together with his sister Daniela. He as an Art Director of his company "Gold Italia srl" and won awards at Bijorcha Fair in Paris and at Orarezzo in Arezzo. Three years ago he decided to begin a new phase. Now he carves Vicenza stone and uses it with handcrafted silver and many gemstones to create unique pieces of Designer Jewelry.See Authors Posts (2) on Nov.01, 2009, under Handmade Jewelry
The exclusivity of Vicenza stone to create jewels lies in
- The softness and warmth revealed by this stone.
- Ancient handwork done on it – chiselling and using gravers – to obtain unique shapes.
- Handcrafted silver work, adopting the art of chasing and embossing.
Every jewel is the combination of the Sculptor’s experience, who works the stone and the goldsmith’s ability, that transforms gold and silver in a piece of jewellery. A fine thread divides the craftsman from the artist.. Maybe this is just an artistic object!

Vicenza Stone Jewelry : 925 silver handmade necklace with semi-precious stones
If you like the concept, you can contact Massimo at – massimoruaro[at]yahoo.it
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by Maura Nicholson
closeAuthor: Maura Nicholson
Name: Maura Nicholson
Email: maura@mauranicholson.co.uk
Site: http://mauranicholson.co.uk/
About: She comes from an artistic background and with a father who was an artist, poet and musician. She studied Craft Design at Southampton Art College and specialized in Jewellery. After leaving college she began to exhibit at various craft fairs such as Alexandra Palace and The Ideal Home exhibition. She now works from her studio on the Isle of Wight, taking inspiration from the fantastic quality of light, with the sound of waves a constant backdrop to her work. Her designs have appeared in You magazine, Elle, Marie Claire, Company, New Woman and Vogue.See Authors Posts (67) on Oct.18, 2009, under Handmade Jewelry
This ring is very simple but very striking, I really like teardrop stones. This golden rutilated quartz has wonderful needles of gold in it.

Silver and golden rutilated quartz ring
You can buy this from my website.
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