Jewelry Inspired by the Sea
Discover the quirky world of artistic jewelry design by Aaron, where opal stone cutting meets fine art. Explore handcrafted pieces that blend precious metals with stunning gemstones.
Upcoming Shows
Art Westport
Kansas City, MO
September 11-13, 2026
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Downtown Olathe, Kansas
October 9-10, 2026
Art in the Park Lawrence
South Park, Lawrence, Kansas
September 19-20, 2026
Crafting Jewelry Art
The stone that started it all
Opals have always been at the heart of my work — and how could they not be? No other stone carries a universe within it. Tilt one in the light, and it shifts: flashes of blue and green, a sparkle of yellow, a sudden violet that vanishes before you can name it. They remind me of the sea — of light caught in shallow water, of the iridescent shimmer along a fish’s flank, of the way a wave breaks and disappears before you can fully take it in. Opals do not hold color. They perform it.
hand-fabricated wearable art
artist-carved and polished opals
works in sterling, gold, & copper
each piece unique
Inspired by the sea
Artistry in Every Piece
wearable art inspired by seaforms and opals
Every piece I make is hand-fabricated. I work in both metalsmithing and the lapidary arts, which means I am present at every stage: from cutting and polishing the raw stone to forming the metal that will hold it. There is something profound about working an opal from its rough exterior — coaxing out the fire that was always there, waiting beneath the surface. The stone does not change; it is simply revealed. That process never gets old.
