Catalog: New Century: Jewelry (57)

Karen Smith, a contemporary American artisan, refers to herself as a "knotter of miniature tapestry adornments." She designs knotting patterns in washable nylon thread and integrates them with gemstones. This particular necklace is composed of a serpentine dragon carving with amethyst, turquoise, black onyx, jade and goldstone beads. It is hand signed Karen Smith '06 on the back. It is a remarkable and outstanding artwork! I measures 28" end to end (measured using the inside string of beads).

Maya frequently uses semi-precious stones in her jewelry and purses. In this bold necklace she uses a combination of large amethyst chunks and similar chunks of polished smoky topaz with antiqued metal beads. A striking contemporary necklace by Maya! Necklace is 39" end to end. Pendant is 3 5/8" long.

This is a Dorothy Bauer LIMITED EDITION, number 28/120 and has 28 marked in ink on the base of the tree. It is a superb design with the large navette rhinestones surrounded by small clear rhinestones. All stones are Austrian, prong set, and glisten magnificently. The tree has 23 carat gold plating with a round base so that it may stand alone as a perky decoration when not being worn. The Bauer oval cartouche is on the back...