Jewelry

Item Description

This is your chance to win a beautiful, handcrafted silver ring by local designer, Becky Kelso.

Sterling silver, hessonite (garnet). 
The princess ring - a Becky Kelso classic. This sterling silver round ring will be noticed. With signature filigree bezel and floral column band. Sterling silver with hessonite (garnet). Reminds us of orange sherbet. Approximate ring size: 7

About Becky Kelso:

Jewelry designer Becky Kelso understands the intrinsic value of creating from the heart, rather than simply following trends. Born into a family of artists, Kelso is passionately committed to integrating her work with all forms of her personal creative expression. She describes herself as a designer routinely inspired by fashion and pop culture but firmly grounded in the artistry of her craft.

Early in life, Becky was en route to becoming a costume designer. She attended the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising in Los Angeles while working as a wardrobe stylist in Hollywood for editorial and film. During a two year detour living abroad in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, Becky immersed herself in the rich cultural traditions of the country and began to explore the art of jewelry making. She served as an apprentice to local jeweler Billy King, honed her skills as a silversmith, and debuted her own collection in 1995 in New York City.

Kelso's various collections showcase artful and timeless pieces that reveal influences gathered from her travels to Morocco, Asia, and Turkey. Each intricate design retains a classic antique aesthetic, but is overall organic, imaginative, and modern. Her jewelry is handcrafted in Sebastopol, California using recycled metal and conflict-free diamonds.

With such gracefulness and intimacy found in all of Kelso's delicate creations, it is no wonder that her jewelry is highly sought after by some of Hollywood's more notable icons, including Cate Blanchett, Penelope Cruz, Sandra Bullock, Jessica Biel, and Naomi Watts. Her designs have graced the covers and features of magazines across the globe, including British Vogue, Italian Elle, Instyle, The New York Times, and Martha Stewart Weddings.

She has designed for Banana Republic and showcased her chandeliers and distinctively crafted rings to luxury retailers such as Barneys, Neiman Marcus, Isetan, and Saks Fifth Avenue. She sells to over 100 specialty boutiques, galleries and jewelry stores in the U.S., Canada, Japan, and the UK.

Item Special Note

Pick up/shipping information: At auction close, item will be available for pick up in Sebastopol, CA on the designated pick up days or it can be mailed at the winning bidder’s expense.

Items are shipped via Priority Mail Flat Rate Shipping with the United States Postal Service. This item will ship in a small flat rate box (8 5/8” x 5 3/8” x 1 5/8”). The shipping cost will be $6.00 plus the cost of insurance. Winning bidder is responsible for all fees.

If more than one item is won, we will combine shipping and make the necessary shipping cost adjustment. If the items do not fit into a Flat Rate box, the best shipping option will be chosen by the auction shipping team.

For planning, note that the pick up days are Friday, March 28, 2014 and Saturday, March 29, 2014 in Sebastopol, California. All information and details about pick up times and location will be given in the auction closing email.

SunRidge School is not responsible for items lost or damaged during shipping and/or mailing.

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