Memento Mori "Remember thy Death" Ring

Life is short, and shortly it will end;

Death comes quickly and respects no one,

Death destroys everything and takes pity on no one.

To death we are hastening, let us refrain from sinning.

If you do not turn back and become like a child,

And change your life for the better,

You will not be able to enter, blessed, the Kingdom of God.

To death we are hastening, let us refrain from sinning.

Much memento mori is associated with the Mexican festival, Day of the Dead, including even skull-shaped candies, and bread loaves adorned with bread "bones".  This is another funeral pin that has been converted into a unique ring.

The size is 2" wide by 3/4" high. On an adjustable gunmetal band.

Southwestern style cross

Multi Stone Sterling Silver Cross.

Cross is 2 1/4 x 1 1/4 on coral and turquoise necklace.

Leather Cross with Fine Silver

Handmade Leather Cross with Fine Silver braiding.
Could be a unisex piece. Just stunning on.
Cross is 3 long x 2 wide.

Snow finally ended

We are snowed in! We received 15 inches (at lot for this area). The storm started Christmas Day (many were happy for Christmas Snow) and it snowed for 2 1/2 days. We'll just keep on digging ourselves out...

Christmas Snow in the South

Winter wonderland here in the mountains.

So far we received 9 1/2 inches and the snow is expected to finally end tomorrow around noon.

Of course we are stranded - good thing we did not lose our electricity and it's a good time to just bundle up with some hot chocolate and watch the snow fall, and fall and fall.

Uwotlvdi Danisdayohihv

Uwotlvdi Danisdayohihv,

Cherokee for Merry Christmas

Peace

Still thinking about you.

I know that for some folks the holiday season is a hard time, especially if there is a loss in the family.

Lillian passed away last Saturday after a long battle with cancer. The funeral was this past Wednesday and Chris was asked to be a pallbearer. There wasn't a dry eye and it was a beautiful sermon. She was much loved and respected.

Mike, Robyn and the rest of the family our thoughts and prayers are still with you.

Peace.

website and store

Well with the New Year just around the corner... only fitting to start the New Year with a new site design! 

However, I'm still working on the website and will be for a while. Making jewelry, painting and working a full time job, while taking care of the farm animals is taxing at times.

I think the vampire bat skulls are my favorite, but I do like the rats...

vampire skull necklace

baby crow skull bronze

baby crow skull resin

old vintage brass gargoyle with clear quartz necklace

old vintage brass angel with vintage chandelier crystals
and brass st mary medal necklace

handcarved fossil walrus tusk with rice pearl necklace

hand carved antler wolf carving bone necklace

old vintage skeleton key with vintage chandelier crystals necklace

vintage brass coffin tag necklace

skull rings

southwestern mother of pearl cross earrings with turquoise

Some pieces that I was finally able to get good photos of.

New Jewelry

Well I've been busy! Just need a sunny day to finish taking photos of the jewelry. Here's a peek at some new pieces that will be available for sale.

L to R: vintage lens earrings, vintage skeleton key necklace with vintage crystals,
brass gargoyle with clear quartz crystal, crow skull, vampire skull, crow skull,
angel with vintage crystals and vintage st mary medal, human body tag, wolf carving on deer antler.

More Works

CROSS KNIFE ROSARY NECKLACE WITH MEDAL

BRONZE VAMPIRE SKULL NECKLACE ON VINTAGE BRASS CHAIN

Our Darling Silver Funeral Rings

"Our Darling" rings are cast in silver and can be hand oxidized to a black. Nearly an inch and a half long and slightly over an inch wide, making it a bold statement piece. The band is 10mm wide and is adjustable to fit most ring sizes. The rings will be available for sale through my shop.

"OUR DARLING" - VICTORIAN MOURNING - DEPARTED CHILD

A Ornate Victorian funeral piece circa 1860 to 1900s. The original "Our Darling" was probably a brass tag that was either inlaid or nailed into a coffin. 

"Our Darling" is a term used when mourning children, and would be used to commemorate a death of child. 

"Our Darling" were used on flowers, lapel pins and casket tags. 

The funeral pin is cast in silver and I have converted it into a ring. It is hand oxidized to match the gunmetal band. Nearly an inch and a half long and slightly over an inch wide, making it a bold statement piece. And will be available soon as rings and necklaces. Shown here are the rings.

Loyal Companion

Ako Oct 21 2001 - Oct 22 2010.

She was my inspiration and subject for my art.

New Jewelry for sale

Brass Vintage Switchblade Cross with
Seven Sorrows Connector. On a brass 20" chain.