Mojave Turquoise Ring by Amber Carlin

This one-of-a-kind ring is made with a lovely purple Mojave Turquoise stone in a unique setting. The setting is made of smelted sterling silver and oxidized to bring emphasis to the lovely textures.  I created my own setting for this ring to show off the cool little gold/red blob on the side. Couldn't cover that guy up!! Size: 6 Handmade by Amber Carlin of Dubuque, Iowa. "I am an artist and art teacher living in Dubuque, Iowa.  I grew up in Dubuque and I was introduced to metalsmithing during a high school art class.  I was so enamored with the medium that I went on to receive my B.F.A in jewelry/metal arts. I also recently completed an MA in Art Education from the University of Iowa." "As an artist I am constantly finding inspiration through my environment and through my travels.  My work serves as a visual record of the places I visit and the things I see while exploring different geological and topographical locations. In my work I am always experimenting with different ways that I