Claire Kern

Meet the Designer-Artist

Where do you live?

Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

What inspires you as a designer-artist?

Nature: land, air and sea animals, flora and fauna; the celestial atmosphere, color, shape, gemstone and glass beads, metal, plastic, art history, Native Americans, angels, causes, religion.

What medium do you work with mostly?

Gemstone, metal and poly resin.

Why did you become enchanted with this style of jewelry-making?

A long spiritual quest has resulted in interesting compositions of subjects such as sea creatures, hearts, angels, peace signs and crystals. I discovered that I have the ability to create beautiful necklaces from great and varied materials which bring joy to many ladies.

Where and how do you sell your jewelry?

Amazon handmade and eBay.

What is the name of the piece you submitted with your success story?

16 dolphins on a Silver Bib Sea

What inspired this design?

Fire Mountain Gems and Beads Metal Contest.

How did it come together?

It developed gradually over a period of 4 days. The creative process formed the plan. It started with 2 unique vintage dolphin pendants and some Fire Mountain Beads. Beads and dolphins were added daily.