Custom Jewelry Made By Kimberly J Munson Nicholson
Boa Jewelers, Est. 1978
Hearing about the Black Pearl reminded me of this pendant that I made as a gift for my daughter. I set a small diamond in a white gold v-bail above a beautiful black pearl. It hangs nicely in the above photo on a box chain (kink resistant and good for traveling). It paired very nicely with a pair of black pearl stud earrings.
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The oval Black Star Sapphire in the center of this shield pendant sparkles back at the viewer from the middle of the cuttle bone cast shield. As you can guess, this pendant was inspired by the Game of Thrones! It has a very nice Sterling weight, almost 9 grams of silver! The oval Black Star Sapphire is set horizontally and has a very nice shine (let me know if you would like more photos). Price: $185 (Item N-107)
As you may know, I teach Jewelry fabrication. I created this piece to demonstrate to my students how to inlay gold wire into a flat surface, and it turned out wonderfully.
There are several 14kt gold accents in this pieces. The bail has lovely gold swirls that match the flow of the design in the middle. I have set 14 kt. balls on each lower corner of the piece, as well as a gold accent at the base. Price: $165 (Item N- 110)
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This Sterling silver pendant swings like the falling leaves of the ancient gingko tree. Gingko trees have always been surrounded by lore and are often assosiated with longevity. You can even read more about what Botanist Peter Crane has to say to Yale Magazine about Gingko trees here. In this pendant I have chosen to set a 7 mm round Carnelian cab in a Sterling bezel on top of the gingko leaves to shine with the color of late summer. Sold with an 18” Sterling snake chain. Price: $ 140 (Item N-106)
The Maw Sit Sit stone comes originally from Myanmar (formerly known as Burma). This particular stone caught my eye for its unusal shape and color striations. Sometimes, irregularly shaped gemstones are difficult to design around, but this one practically made itself!
To accentuate the unusual shape of this stone, I set it in a Sterling Silver bezel setting and topped the pendant with a 3.5 mm faceted round green Tsavorite stone. The angles in the Sterling Silver cuttlebone casting pull out the color variance in the Maw Sit Sit stone. The bail will easily accommodate any 3 mm chain, however this pricing includes a 18″ snake chain. Price: $260 (includes 18” snake chain)
This 14 kt yellow gold, 4 prong, rabbit ear bail pendant will look fabulous around your neck! It has a 75ct. round diamond with a clarity of I1 & H color, and noticeable inclusions with a jewelers loupe (hard to see with the naked eye). It will certainly give a beautiful sparkle around your neck. Price: $850.
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I’ve always loved watching hummingbirds flitt from flower to flower in our southern Californian garden, and the plumeria flower brings fond memories of vacation time in Hawaii. They have inspired me to make this whimsical Sterling Plumeria Pendant that can keep flying around your neck. I also have a pair of Sterling Hummingbird earrings that match this nicely. Pendant Price: $55 (chain sold seperately)
This stone is also called the Tempest stone because of the swirling colors that resemble a storm. It’s a large oval measuring 31 mm x 22.5 mm. Set in a bezel with a Sterling top using the cuttlebone casting technique. To bring out the colors of the stone, I’ve soldered on three 14 kt gold balls as accents. Pietersite is said to help us keep centered on our spiritual being. Great to facilitate meditation, and to catch the eye! I’ve also soldered on a Gold accent on the bail that can accommodate a 3 mm chain. Price: $175.
I love making things. Creating jewelry is an extension of my art and experimental animation practice. My work explores stillness within movement, the significance of small gestures and non-verbal ideas related to the body, life cycles, emotional and spiritual states of being. My films have screened at numerous international film festivals and museums. In addition, I am a Full Professor in the John C. Hench Division of Animation and Digital Arts, School of Cinematic Arts at the University of Southern California.
Titled “Midnight,” this piece is sterling silver, with a beautiful sodalite cabochon. I used two cuttlebone castings to make the figure and the bail. I think of the cat-like creature as an ancestor, riding high in the sky above us, watching.
Kimberly is an exceptional and patient teacher. I have been taking her classes for many years and will continue to do so as long as I can. I love our class, making and learning about silver fabrication.
Christine Panushka, 2020
