These are inspired by gorgeously black, rounded rocks, shimmering underwater colors and kelp strands found in the Salt Creek tidepools on the Straight of Juan de Fuca.

Keum-boo is a traditional Korean gilding technique that bonds 24K gold to silver using heat and pressure.

• 24K gold leaf on oxidized sterling silver.
• Gold-filled ear wires.
• No two are alike.

From the artist:

I'm an artist based on Bainbridge Island and work in several mediums. All of my work is inspired by nature—from oil painting to jewelry making to woodworking.

Working with metal is another expression of curiosity and artistic expression. I look for patterns in nature and try to imagine how I can recreate my sense of awe and express my obsession with patterns.