Mexican Fire Opal Faceted Heart Necklace |
Hi! I’m Augie, otherwise known as The Silver Bear.
Where did “The Silver Bear” come from?
Well … my nickname among family and friends has always been Bear or Bearsie, so when I started making jewelry, as I work primarily with sterling silver, it just seemed the logical way to go.
Amethyst Stalactite and Sterling Necklace |
I trained as a silversmith way back in the dim, dark, distant past, then didn’t touch it for almost 40 years, so these days I’m pretty much starting from scratch again, slowly.
Blue Topaz and Sterling Necklace |
Gemstone Intarsia Necklace |
I’ve collected mineral specimens, rocks & gems for over 40 years (besides a whole heap of other stuff you don’t want to know about)! My two primary areas of interest are Turquoise and Jade. I set out 30 years ago to acquire a Turquoise specimen from every named mine in the U.S. southwest & Mexico, & am probably ¾ of the way there, with over 150 mines crossed off the list, as well as most other global localities.
Dragonskin Turquoise |
Stunning Larimar and Sterling Necklace |
Thanks for reading.
Augie
I love your work, Augie! That Mexican Fire Opal necklace is just one of the many fabulous creations I covet in your shop!
ReplyDeleteI love your entire shop Bear, you know that. You are an inspiration for me.
ReplyDeleteHey Augie/Bearsie! Beautiful, beautiful jewelry - I especially love that larimar.
ReplyDeleteYou are so talented Bearsie! Your shop is dreamy and your quality of gemstones unparalleled!
ReplyDeleteGreat blog post! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteGreat to find out some of your background, sounds like you have some fab collections to match your fab jewelry!
ReplyDeleteHi Augie, great blog post and lovely jewelry creations.
ReplyDeleteAugie, I love love love your shop. I want to come to your house and look at your rocks!!
ReplyDeleteGreat post and lovely jewerly!!!
ReplyDeleteHey Bear!!
ReplyDeleteI am over here just literally DROOLING(as I always do) over your jewelry. I am so happy to have found out we share so many common interests, but I'm a babe in the woods...I'd LOVE to go rock hounding with you and yes take a peek at your collection.
You are doing everything I WANT to doI'm just off to a late start, but better late than never!!
enjoyed learning more about you Augie, and your beautiful jewelry!
ReplyDeleteYou are one talented lady!! I love the Dragonskin Turquoise necklace..
ReplyDeleteStunning Jewelry! Great feature!
ReplyDeleteAugie, what an interesting and talented bear you are :-) I too would love to come rock hunting with you (could be tourist potential here !!!)
ReplyDeleteJust love reading about you. Getting to know Jets better is awesome. Great designs and lovely post.
ReplyDeleteIncredible handmade jewelry, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWonderful post from an extraordinary artisan! Stunning designs and craftsmanship!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun post, I enjoyed learning about your collections and you make such lovely jewelry.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful jewelry and a wonderful post. Thanks for sharing with us!
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