Custom Surfer Rings to Celebrate the Summer Surfing Season

Photo of two surfer rings with cabachon stones

  We’ve had fantastic weather here in the Pacific Northwest Coast of Washington state this summer, home of Walker Goldsmiths. At last count it was over 40 days with minimal precipitation and the surfers are heading to the beach in droves. Some surfers have contacted us wanting to talk about […] Read more »

Debra’s Custom Orca Memorial Ring

Photo of White Gold Surfing Orca Ring

We are splashing around here at Walker Goldsmiths with another type of  custom Surfer Ring.  We were contacted by a lovely lady who wanted to create a Memorial Ring in honor of her Grandfather who has “graduated to glory”.  He is a Makah from Neah Bay which is located on […] Read more »

Trade Bead Necklace TBA31 with Harpoon Head

Photo of Red and Black Trade Bead Necklace with Harpoon Head Pendant

Here’s a pretty Trade Bead necklace, TBA31, that celebrates the colors red and black, by Janet Walker.  I’ve created this necklace for the “Red and Black” show at the Stonington Gallery in Seattle this April.   From the Stonington Gallery posting; “Red and Black. Color brings vitality and depth to […] Read more »

What are Blue Russian Trade Beads?

Graduated strand of Blue Russian Trade Beads

  More interest about one of my favorite subjects, Trade Beads, is always a treat for me.  I’ve received quite a few questions about Trade Beads in the last few months and have determined that we really need a blog post about them on Walker Goldsmiths not just on Active Artists . […] Read more »