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Stones with a story, made for what comes next.

One-of-a-kind work from our bench, with source and material close at hand.

Contemporary Design line

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Contemporary jewelry is a dynamic movement that treats bodily adornment as a form of fine art, conceptual expression, and personal identity rather than a mere display of precious metals and stones.

21 pieces Contemporary Design line, Turquoise
Red Spiderweb Turquoise Number 8 earrings Red Spiderweb Turquoise Number 8 earringsTurquoise, Sourced from Eureka County, Nevada, now closedNumber 8 turquoise from Eureka County, Nevada, set and finished here in the studio. The stone carries that classic Number 8 spiderweb matrix, tight dark veining running through a ground that shifts between blue and green. Les built the setting around the stone's natural contours so nothing distracts from the pattern the mine gave it. A quiet piece that lets the turquoise do the talking. matching ring and pendant available$350 / setOne of one View piece Red Spider Web Turquoise Pendant Red Spider Web Turquoise PendantTurquoise, Sourced from Eureka County, Nevada, now closedNumber 8 turquoise from Eureka County, Nevada, set and finished here in the studio. This stone carries the classic Number 8 webbing, a dark matrix running through blue that leans more toward robin's egg than green. A quiet piece, built to be worn rather than fussed over. The stone does most of the talking, which is how we like it. Ring and Earrings available to match$450 / pieceOne of one View piece Number 8 Red Spider Web Ring Number 8 Red Spider Web RingTurquoise, Sourced from Eureka County, Nevada, now closedNumber 8 turquoise from Eureka County, Nevada, set and finished here in the studio. The stone carries that warm blue the mine is known for, with the natural matrix running through it. A straightforward piece, built to be worn. ring size 7 Pendant and Earrings also available$550 / pieceOne of one View piece Hubei Turquoise Earrings Hubei Turquoise EarringsTurquoise, Sourced from Hubei Province, ChinaHubei turquoise from Hubei Province, China, finished here in the studio as a wearable piece. The stone carries the deep, even blue that Hubei material is known for, with a tight matrix running through it. Cut and set by hand, ready to wear. A straightforward piece that lets the turquoise do the talking. Also matching pendant$400 / setOne of one View piece Hubei Turquoise Pendant Hubei Turquoise PendantTurquoise, Sourced from Hubei Province, ChinaHubei turquoise, finished and ready to wear. This stone comes from Hubei Province in China, a source we like for its range of color and the way it takes a polish. Les set this one here in the Tempe studio. A straightforward piece with no invented claims, just honest work around good material. also matching earrings$495 / pieceOne of one View piece Number 8 Number 8Turquoise, Sourced from Eureka County, Nevada, now closedNumber 8 turquoise from Eureka County, Nevada, set and finished here in the studio. The stone carries the classic Number 8 matrix, the dark spiderwebbing that makes this mine's material so recognizable. A finished piece, ready to wear, with Les's silverwork framing the stone. The turquoise has that blue the mine is known for, deep and even through the webbing. Matching set of earrings also$375 / setOne of one View piece Number 8 pendant Number 8 pendantTurquoise, Sourced from Eureka County, Nevada, now closedNumber 8 turquoise from Eureka County, Nevada, set and finished here in the studio. This stone carries the classic Number 8 matrix, the dark spiderwebbing that makes the mine's material so recognizable. The turquoise sits with a quiet, grounded color, the kind of blue that reads as blue even in low light. A finished piece ready to wear. also matching earrings$495 / pieceOne of one View piece Number 8 Number 8Turquoise, Sourced from Eureka County, Nevada, now closedFinished and ready to wear. The stone is Number 8 turquoise from Eureka County, Nevada, set and completed here in the studio. Number 8 is known for its rich color and the way dark matrix spiderwebs through the blue, and this piece shows that character well. A straightforward, wearable stone with good presence.$395 / pieceOne of one View piece Number 8 Number 8Turquoise, Sourced from Eureka County, Nevada, now closedA finished piece built around a Number 8 turquoise stone from Eureka County, Nevada. Number 8 is known for its range of matrix, from tight spiderweb to bold, dark veining against a blue to green-blue ground. The stone sits set and ready to wear, with the bench work completed here in the studio. ring size 7$650 / pieceOne of one View piece Number 8 pendant Number 8 pendantTurquoise, Sourced from Eureka County, Nevada, now closedNumber 8 vein turquoise from Eureka County, Nevada, made into a pendant here in the studio. The vein material runs that distinctive blue with the characteristic spiderweb matrix the mine is known for. Les shaped the stone and built the setting around it, letting the natural pattern decide where the silver sits. A straightforward piece for someone who knows their Nevada turquoise.$325 / pieceOne of one View piece Hubei Whimsey Hubei WhimseyTurquoise, Sourced from Hubei Province, ChinaHubei polychrome turquoise set in a whimsical sterling silver pendant. The stone carries multiple colors in a single piece, the kind of pattern Hubei is known for, with natural variation across the face. Les shaped the cabochon and built the silver setting around it in the studio. A playful, one-of-a-kind pendant.$250 / pieceOne of one View piece No 8 Pendant No 8 PendantTurquoise, Sourced from Eureka County, Nevada, now closedNumber 8 turquoise in a sterling silver$425 / pieceOne of one View piece Kingman Ring Kingman RingTurquoise, Sourced from Mineral Park district, Kingman, ArizonaKingman, from Kingman (Mineral Park district, Kingman, Arizona). ring size 6$325 / pieceOne of one View piece Ginkgo Leaf Pendant Ginkgo Leaf PendantTurquoise, Sourced from Mineral Park district, Kingman, ArizonaA ginkgo leaf pendant set with Kingman turquoise from the Mineral Park district here in Arizona. The fan-shaped leaf splits into two lobes, a form long associated with balance and endurance. Ginkgo trees have survived for thousands of years, and several lived through the 1945 blast at Hiroshima, which is why the leaf carries meaning as a symbol of resilience and renewal.$375 / pieceOne of one View piece Sleeping Beauty turquoise ring Sleeping Beauty turquoise ringTurquoise, Sourced from Globe, ArizonaA Sleeping Beauty turquoise ring, one of one. Sleeping Beauty came out of a mine near Globe, Arizona, and it is known for even, matrix free blue. The mine stopped producing turquoise years ago, so every piece of it in circulation was cut from material already above ground.$500 / pieceOne of one View piece Dragon-skin silver turquoise earrings Dragon-skin silver turquoise earringsTurquoiseTurquoise cabochons set into dragon-skin silver, a dimpled texture worked into the metal so it breaks the light instead of polishing flat. A round pair, meant to be worn often rather than saved for something.$350 / setOne of one View piece Amaroo turquoise + blackened silver piece Amaroo turquoise + blackened silver pieceTurquoise, Sourced from Ammaroo Station, Northern Territory, AustraliaAmmaroo Station sits in the Northern Territory of Australia and still produces turquoise today. This stone is set in blackened silver, which gives the piece a quiet, grounded tone. The darkened metal lets the turquoise read as the main event without competing with it. A straightforward setting for an uncommon stone.$425 / pieceOne of one View piece 'High-end' turquoise pendant 'High-end' turquoise pendantTurquoiseA turquoise pendant set in silver, cut and built to be worn often. The stone has a clean, even color that reads well against the metal. Les sets each piece by hand and Jeremy cuts the cabochon to bring out what the rough gives him. A straightforward pendant you will keep reaching for.$375 / pieceOne of one View piece Contemporary turquoise ring Contemporary turquoise ringTurquoiseA clean, contemporary setting in silver lets this turquoise do the talking. The stone sits low and comfortable, with an open design that keeps the focus on the color. We cut and set this one together at the bench in Tempe, the way we like to do. Simple lines, good stone, built to wear every day. ring size 9.5$325 / pieceOne of one View piece Bisbee turquoise ring Bisbee turquoise ringTurquoise, Sourced from Lavender Pit, Bisbee, Arizona, now closedBisbee turquoise from the Lavender Pit, cut and set in silver here in Tempe. The stone carries the deep blue and chocolate brown matrix that Bisbee is known for. The mine closed in 1974, so what exists is what was pulled out of the ground before that. A straightforward piece for someone who knows what this material is. ring size 11$550 / pieceOne of one View piece Number 8 orphan turquoise piece Number 8 orphan turquoise pieceTurquoise, Sourced from Eureka County, Nevada, now closedThis piece of Number 8 turquoise from the closed mine in Eureka County, Nevada, is what we call an orphan. It steps away from the standard matrix patterns usually expected from that location, holding a character all its own. We cut the stone clean to let that unusual shift in the material speak for itself.$450 / pieceOne of one View piece

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