www.shinyobjectsmichele.com Creatively, my jewelry is inspired by the stone, shell, fossil or other natural object and the metal itself. I am endlessly intrigued by objects found in nature - a shell on the beach or a rock on a path is an amazing treasure to me. I've been collecting rocks and shells all my life - handfuls in my pockets and scattered throughout the house. Now it all makes sense - my collecting had a purpose all along! The collecting has turned into a fascination with transforming those objects into jewelry. I learned basic bead stringing and wire work from local jewelers while living in Turkey & Greece. Over the years I've taken many classes to further my knowledge - metalsmithing, wirework, enameling and recently lapidary. I am inspired by the beach and spend many days combing Rehoboth Beach, DE for things that want another life as wearable art. You will notice recurring themes in my work - shells, stars, fossils, labradorite, pyrite & druzy - I am obsessed! I have an inner voice that drives me to find creative ways to elevate these simple stones, shells and fossils into jewelry - enabling the wearer to enjoy the object and at the same time, express their own unique personal style. The wearer becomes the frame for the jewelry and the jewelry also frames the wearer! Custom orders encouraged.
