Silver Sculptor Blog

Diploma in Fine Jewellery - Totem Pendant, Term 1, Week 5-6

Diploma in Fine Jewellery - Totem Pendant, Term 1, Week 5-6

Having created the Pear Shaped bezels, it was somewhat easier to create this project,  the totem pendant. A lot of people on the course found the o...
Diploma in Fine Jewellery - Pear Shaped Bezels, Term 1, Week 4

Diploma in Fine Jewellery - Pear Shaped Bezels, Term 1, Week 4

This project consisted of two pear settings (one in gold)           The setting were created using sheet for the bezel and wire for the seat. This ...
Diploma in Fine Jewellery - Claw/Prong Setting, Term 1, Weeks 2 & 3

Diploma in Fine Jewellery - Claw/Prong Setting, Term 1, Weeks 2 & 3

The next project in the Diploma in Fine Jewellery was Claw Setting (or Prong Setting as we call it in America, did I mention the course is based i...
Jewellers Academy Diploma in Fine Jewellery

Jewellers Academy Diploma in Fine Jewellery

I just embarked on a year-long Diploma in Fine Jewelry with Jewellers Academy. Each week there is a new skill and project to work on. At the end of...
The Meaning of Jewelry

The Meaning of Jewelry

I sat down with Stephanie of Metalicious and Tinika from Glim + Glow to discuss the meaning of jewelry, why they wear jewelry and what it means to ...

The Difference Between Lab-Created and Natural Gemstones

What is the difference between lab-grown gemstones and natural gemstones mined from the ground? I have recently completed the Applied Jewelry Profe...
As Seen on TV

As Seen on TV

I’d be lying to you if I told you I didn’t enjoy a little break from the realities of life by watching some stress-free TV. So I got a little (a lo...
The Inspiration Behind the Pebble Collection

The Inspiration Behind the Pebble Collection

I often get asked what my inspiration is for the jewelry that I make. A lot of the time, it comes from my surroundings, whether that's architecture...
Finally!!!

Finally!!!

For over a year now, I’ve been working on the pebble collection, but for some reason, I just wasn’t ready to release it. I can’t tell you what my b...
How I Make... Scrabble Cuff Links

How I Make... Scrabble Cuff Links

In today's How I Make series, I'm making a pair of personalized Scrabble Cufflinks in sterling silver.  I've been creating a series on my Instagram...
Meet Joanne Simmons in person and celebrate the launch of the Pebble Collection

Meet Joanne Simmons in person and celebrate the launch of the Pebble Collection

The Pebble Collection by Silver Sculptor is finally being released to the public! POSTPONED TIL FURTHER NOTICE Join local Jersey City jeweler, Joa...
How I Make... Statement Cube Necklace

How I Make... Statement Cube Necklace

In today's How I Make series, I'm making a beautiful statement cube necklace. It's part of my cube collection and one of my favorites! I've been c...