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The inspiration for this series comes from what I often refer to as the distant shores of my
youth; the beaches along the shores of Lake Superior in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. As a child, I spent countless hours
on these beaches exploring and collecting treasures. Now, as an adult, I am fortunate to be able to return twice each
year to the distant shores of my youth to collect the black pebbles used in this series.
I take liberties with nature's creations by coring, drilling, and sometimes reshaping the pebbles.
I also add sterling silver, and on some pieces, 18k gold to enhance the pieces. The metals are hammered or forged and
soldered. The final step is the addition of precious or semi-precious stones and pearls.
Each piece is unique because of the shape of the stone and the placement of the various added
elements. The stones also darken with the absorption of body oils and lotions. It is a natural process; a way
for the wearer to personalize each piece.
Enjoy what nature has started, what I have enhanced, and what you will finish by wearing each
unique piece.
Retail prices for the pieces shown range from $150-$900
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Necklace

GCN-3J
Hand forged sterling
Lake Superior beach pebble
Fresh water pearl
Citrine
Bracelet

GCBR-5
Lake Superior beach pebbles
Hand fabricated sterling
Cold connected gemstones
Earrings
GCE-2L
Sterling
Lake Superior beach pebbles
Peridot
Freshwater pearls
Neckpiece
One of a Kind Gentle Current Neckpiece
Hand forged sterling,
hand carved pebble and granite beads,
black diamond,
Tahitian Pearls

GCB-3D Brooch
Hand forged sterling
Lake Superior pebble
Citrine
Ring

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GCR-2B
Sterling, 18K gold,
Lake Superior pebble,
faceted stones
GCB-2C
Sterling, 18K gold
Freshwater pearl
Gemstones
Lake Superior beach pebble
Choice of Faceted Stones
Aquamarine
Citrine
Garnet
White Topaz
Peridot
Also available with:
Black Diamond
Blue Diamond
Champagne Diamond
Cherry Diamond
All Diamonds are VS in clariity.
The images shown are representative of my Gentle Current Series. If you would
like to purchase my work, please contact or visit the gallery nearest you from the Gallery Affiliations link. If you
would like to carry my work in your gallery, please contact me for brochures and more information.
Click here to contact me.
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Lake Superior beach pebbles
Hand fabricated and forged sterling
Cold connected gemstones
Earrings

GCE-3Q
Lake Superior beach pebbles
Hand formed and forged sterling
Gemstones
Earrings
GCE-1C
Hand forged sterling
Lake Superior beach pebbles
Freshwater pearls
Neckpiece (NICHE Finalist 2006)
GCN-5
Hand forged sterling
Lake Superior pebble
Freshwater pearl
Sterling collar
Necklace

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GCN-1
Sterling
Lake Superior beach pebble
Gemstones
Freshwater pearls
Bracelet

GCBR-1A
Carved Lake Superior beach pebbles
Gemstones
Freshwater pearls
Sterling silver
Brooch

GCB-2D
Lake Superior beach pebble
Sterling silver
Freshwater pearl
Blue topaz
Earrings

GCE-2U
Sterling
Lake Superior beach pebbles
Freshwater pearls
Peridot
*** Unless noted, all photographs on this page
taken by Hap Sakwa
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