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Rounded moonstone bracelet with faceted agate. 14-karat gold-fill accents, set of two | $59 

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Ruth Pataine Creates Earth-Inspired, Wearable Art

Artisan Michelle Becker Creates One-of-a-Kind Jewelry

Article by Erica Hernandez

Photography by Shannon Valentine | Lunalux

Originally published in Cypress Lifestyle

Each piece of jewelry in Michelle Becker's studio is a creative work of art. Some pieces are hammered or textured by hand while others contain opal or turquoise stones she carefully sourced from faraway lands. 

"My goal is wearable art," Michelle says. "I like to design and create wearable art."

Michelle, a longtime jewelry sales representative turned designer, creates each piece from scratch. She cuts the metals, sets precious or semi-precious stones into the pieces and meticulously shapes her designs by hand. Her studio, which also doubles as her workshop, is home to dozens of dazzling earth-inspired necklaces, bracelets and rings. Clients can meet with her or view her collection by appointment.   

  • Lightning Ridge opal necklace. Australian-sourced opal (.925) sterling silver | $350
  • Sterling silver (.925) bangles | $49-$69. Sterling silver (.925) post earrings | $79 
  • Sleeping Beauty turquoise bracelet. Arizona-sourced turquoise with .925 sterling silver and mosaic-patterned toggle closure | $800 
  • Rounded moonstone bracelet with faceted agate. 14-karat gold-fill accents, set of two | $59 
  • Rounded moonstone bracelet with faceted agate. 14-karat gold-fill accents, set of two | $59 
  • Sleeping Beauty turquoise bracelet. Arizona-sourced turquoise with .925 sterling silver and mosaic-patterned toggle closure | $800 
  • Lightning Ridge opal necklace. Australian-sourced opal (.925) sterling silver | $350
  • Leather necklace. Copper piece mounted on braided leather. Purple beading, copper and agate trinkets | $99 
  • Leather necklace. Copper piece mounted on braided leather. Purple beading, copper and agate trinkets | $99 
  • Seasons of Change leaf earrings. Copper and 14-karat gold-fill leaves with sterling silver and gold-fill ear wires. Genuine jade accent | $99 
  • Sleeping Beauty turquoise ring. Arizona-sourced turquoise set in .925 sterling silver | $160
  • Sleeping Beauty turquoise ring. Arizona-sourced turquoise set in .925 sterling silver | $160
  • Red brass Nugold earrings with 14-karat gold-filled ear wire |  $XX
  • Graduated pink pearl necklace | $240. White and pink pearl necklace | $240 
  • Mexican fire opal necklace wire-wrapped with 14-karat gold | $450