Ner Tamid NecklaceNovember 2014 Alabaster, 18 karat yellow gold This special piece was commissioned by Congregation Etz Hayim in Arlington VA to commemorate the rabbi's 15 year anniversary at the shul. The major stipulation in the request was that I use any leftover stone I had from sculpting the alabaster flame of the ner tamid that I had the honor of making for the synagogue in 2010. I also had leftover silver from that project, but the rabbi is a dear friend of mine

I reached out to my old supplier Colorado Alabaster

among the Adinkra symbols of West Africa (where Swahili is spoken) is a symbol called the "Nyame Nti" that represents faith

February 2025

kukui-nut-oiled finish

but this year (and all years henceforth) I gave myself a pass and decided that as long as cotton was the main element

Finally one day I thought "why not just string them

Thus the Name דני is associated with breaking through judgements to awaken spiritual growth

The focal point of the ring is a depiction of a latte stone with a tasa (capstone) made of white gold and a haligi (pillar) made from a pear-shaped sapphire

It's typically a lowland tree

saves and protects

human wisdom tooth

These vintage pearl studs are a perfect understated design for someone looking for a little pop without a piercing