http://artisandesigngallery.com/artist/ria-charisse-swallow-gallery/rss/rss/ As the daughter of a geologist, I grew up looking closely at fossils and rock formations. This fascination with natural forms continues and my childhood rock collection has evolved into my current palette of precious and semi-precious stones. After years working as a sculptor and receiving an MFA from Cranbrook Academy of Art, my aesthetic remains centered on the organic and precious. In 2000 I created my jewelry line, casting from nature and crafting delicate, vine-like necklaces from precious stones. en-us Sat, 19 May 2012 08:14:44 -0400 290 81 http://artisandesigngallery.com http://artisandesigngallery.com/css/img/artisan-design-gallery.jpg