Jewelry

JEWELRY

Deborah Woolfork

Deborah Woolfork has been a full time jewelry designer for the last 10 years. She annually participates in over 25 fine art retail events spanning from Ohio to Indiana and Illinois. The main body of her works is forged and/or fused and wire-wrapped.  Deborah has developed a patina and abrasive finishing process to promote a brushed steel/pewter appearance.

Her jewelry features high quality gemstones, pearls, ancient artifacts and antique European glass. This combination of contemporary, vintage and ancient materials, coupled with the hand construction and finishing of silver, produces a unique look with intrinsic value.

“I am driven by my passion for the magic of minutiae, tiny intricacies, small oddities and the search for preciousness within the world. I always search for beauty within objects; this might be found in the inherent value of a piece, the rarity of the material or in a curiosity of nature.
— Ruth Tomlinson, 2010

My inspiration comes from the idea of lifecycles and change in nature, in transience from birth to decay. I am interested in archaeological finds and Pre-Raphaelite imagery, lifecycles, decay and natural changes.

I respond to my immediate environment and am open to spontaneous finds and observations. I use a variety of materials and aim to work them into jewellery of a sensitive and delicate quality. I hope to evoke a sense of wonder around my work which leads people to question the idea of preciousness.”

Award winning jeweller Ruth Tomlinson launched her first collections ‘Flora’ and ‘Sketch’ in 2001. She has since developed four jewellery collections including critically acclaimed ‘Encrustations’ and ‘Hoard’ following her MA at London’s Royal College of Art in 2005. Her newly launched collection of diamond rings and wedding bands demonstrates Ruth’s commitment to creating exceptional, unique designs and luxuriously wearable rings to be treasured for ever.

For those looking for an exclusive design, Ruth offers a bespoke service and works closely with clients to create something special.

Verre is the french word for glass. every piece of jewelry is handmade by the designers. They believe that simple is elegant and that less is more.

Why glass? Glass is the quintessential modern material. Inconspicuous in nature, it can be created and recycled with no harm to the environment. The myth that gemstones are rare has increased their monetary value and subsequently meant that glass has been perceived as inferior. Glass, however, has just as much allure and luster as a gemstone but can also come in a plethora of colors and shapes at no additional cost. We love glass so much it’s not just what our jewelry is made of, it’s also the key ingredient in our signature packaging. Verre NewYork puts an end to the misconception that glass is less. Glass is actually more: more versatile, more eco-logical, more bang for your buck. Why not glass?