Val Smith
My passion for creating jewelry from natural stones and metals stems from a deep-seated fascination with geology and the elements that imbue color. I design and craft pieces that blend metal and gemstones, striving to find a harmonious balance between timeless elegance and contemporary design.
I meticulously select stones that accentuate particular colors and finishes. By layering fabricated metals, I introduce depth and dimension into the settings. Utilizing traditional techniques—such as forming, forging, and engraving—I manipulate the metal to fashion unique pieces destined to become cherished treasures for their owners.
Additional Credentials/Info: Owner of Smith Silversmith and Wiggly Couture; Member of Tucson Hive Metalsmithing Guild; Currently represented in The Artisans on Main Gallery in La Veta, CO and in addition to Chris Bubany Artists Gallery.
smithsilver52@gmail.comUpdate: 5/2/24 More New Pieces!
New Pendant! Hand carved Bone Bee with Flowers in Sterling Silver
Earrings, Festive Colorful Fordite Freeform and Sterling Silver, 2 inches long
Share your love, this XO pendant with pear shaped Rhodochrosite stone, Sterling Silver 1 ¼ diameter
Festive Handmade Paper Collages
Bees reaching for honey. Sterling and carved bone.
Creative Heart Sterling Ring. Size 7
Rings Sterling. Festive and Size 7
Glass Flowers and Bright Copper for Spring.
Do you have a rock star in your life? Copper sterling and Colorado rocks.
