Michele Heath - Jewellery Artist

I create jewellery from sterling silver in unique designs that range from the abstract to ones that reflect the natural world by incorporating images of plants, horses or wildlife. Each piece is one-of-a-kind and individually made from sterling silver sheet and/or wire. Intricate designs are cut out by hand with a fine saw blade and texture may be added by fusing, reticulation, hammering or engraving. Many pieces are designed around "semi-precious" stones that I shape and polish myself.

By using stones that I have cut and shaped (and often collected by me on field trips all over the world), I can incorporate uniquely patterned or shaped stones in my jewellery pieces. Some of my designs are suggested by the stone and at other times I find a stone to fit a design. One of my specialities is stone inlay, as shown in the photo of the cuff bracelet and pendant. All of the stones in these pieces come from beaches on Vancouver Island. The pendant chain is also hand-made and can be worn alone.

In general, my prices range from about $30 for simple silver earrings or rings to about $400 for individual complex, stone-inlaid, bracelets. Commissions are welcome and although my studio is not open year round, you can contact me anytime by phone or email to see if I have the "special piece" that you are looking for.