About the Artist,

Inspired by nature settings in Arizona, I naturally developed a keen interest in the beauty of cactus bone and organic natural materials around me. I originally studied biology, chemistry, arts and kept my interest in making Jewelry. I live in Arizona as a busy mom and wife and I find my desert surroundings & organic matter quite beautiful and fascinating. I want to preserve nature and wear a piece of wonderful cactus organic matter with my daily outfits.

The whole family often takes a walk in the park and collects old cactus bones from the earth. One day my son picked up a cactus bone and desert flowers for me and I was so happy that I wanted to preserve the beautiful piece with Silver metal clay.  

There was a lot of trial and error, but now I can preserve a very unique piece of nature in silver or gold metal form.  Each piece is individually made and each one is unique. Each ring pieces are all hand rolled and are unique. I initially studied metal smith work but found metal clay more natural and special since I can directly work with my hands without so many tools involved.  For me this whole process is quite relaxing. Just like working with ceramic clays, it brings my childhood’s bliss when I work on my pieces.  

I hope my jewelry pieces will bring you a special feeling of nature to your life and I  hope joy will follow.

-Anne Stark