After a life changing experience at the infamous Ghost Ranch, lapidary inlay quickly became my newest obsession. I combine fabricated and cast silver with inlaid gemstones and minerals to create bold and modern interpretations of traditional jewelry of the American Southwest. For this collection I specifically sourced rough from Texas from local gemologists and rockhounds and was experimenting with ways to highlight the irregularities and unusual crystalline structures within the stone.
Tejas large cuff
Christine Fail
Photo credit: Rebecca Black
Bio
With a BFA in studio art, designer Christine Fail's background is firmly rooted in art and design. A minimalist at heart, Christine also embraces the Japanese tradition of wabi-sabi, celebrating the imperfections found in nature that give items life. The results are three distinct collections with a focus on timeless, elegant, and minimal design.