Julie Jerman-Melka

My work is nature influenced, specifically the beaches along Lake Superior in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, where I spent my childhood. All silver is hand hammered and forged. I add beach stones, from the shores of Lake Superior, along with various gemstones and pearls to give each piece a unique finish and contrast against the silver. Each piece is unique because of techniques used and the variations in the beach stones and placement of gemstones.