SONJA FRIES | Oxidized Sterling Silver Dual Necklace with 14k Chain red tourmaline The first African-American artist to

The first African-American artist to attain art superstardom

maquettes and sculpture--are also illustrated for comparison

Gerbera Daisies

Michael Van Valkenburgh is the founder of Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates

Handmade in New York City using reproduced imagery from John Derian's vast collection of antique and vintage prints

SONJA FRIES | Oxidized Sterling Silver Dual Necklace with 14k Chain red tourmaline The first African-American artist toAbout the Artist Jewelry more than any other object I can think of, is the closest example of something that represents both, a persons identity AND their soul. My jewelry harkens back to my upbringing in rural Germany . If you ask me, many pieces feel a bit like Game of Thrones meets Tiffanys which is a combination of very traditional techniques , earthy but yet polished finish. My work is produced by hand, using the traditional methods of jewelry