Gabrielle Taylor has always been interested in design in all its forms, and through her life that has manifested itself in many ways. Even her careers, in mathematics and computer design/programming, she found to be very creative professions. At home, she indulged her love of fiber arts through spinning, weaving, knitting and sewing, and did ceramics as well for a few years, but it was only at ret...irement that she met and fell in love with jewelry arts. For many years she had explored the world of jewelry design as she and her husband Chris travelled, so the idea of creating such things was a very compelling one. First she learned all she could about gemstones, but then the search for more artistic findings and focal pieces led her to doing the silver work herself.
Coming from a ceramics background, the discovery of Precious Metal Clay was a perfect fit for her. The artist can form the shapes, as one would in producing a clay piece (though on a much smaller and more detailed scale) and then fire the piece in a kiln to burn off the binder. This leaves .999 Fine Silver, which is then finished and polished as any silversmith would do. Gemstones are added in finishing, in the more traditional manner, but some can tolerate the firing heat and be embedded in the clay form during the initial creation.
Since starting her jewelry design life she has won several awards, and sold pieces through jewelry stores and galleries, in the U.S., Europe and her native Australia. Her studio is a lovely light-filled space looking out on the garden, and she shares it with Chris, who paints wonderful water colors. Each piece she makes is totally one of a kind, with a lot of attention to finish and wearability. Her designs range from intricate and romantic through modern and elegant, and her aim every time is to make something that becomes the "go to" piece for many occasions!
2-Strand Pearls with Gemstones Necklace
Fine Art by artist Gabrielle Taylor - Description: 2 strands of mixed pearls are offset with a sterling link held by pink sapphires and faceted rhodolite garnets with some hand made .998 silver cones. 24" long and held by sterling catch.
3-section Mother-of-Pearl bracelet (GT1538)
Fine Art by artist Gabrielle Taylor - Description: Mother-of-Pearl cabochons are framed in textured fine silver in this bracelet fasted with sterling chain and clasp.
3-Strand Peacock Pearls Necklace
Fine Art by artist Gabrielle Taylor - Description: 3 strands of gorgeous peacock colored pearls and separated with sterling silver bars, and held with a sterling catch set with another peacock pearl. Wear this with a t-shirt, or that little black dress.
4-strand champagne Pearls necklace (GT1569)
Fine Art by artist Gabrielle Taylor - Description: Champagne, pale green, white and peach pearls twist together in this 4- strand piece. Held by a sterling silver catch.
Afghan Pendant with Sapphires
Fine Art by artist Gabrielle Taylor - Description: A Fine Silver pendant patterned with an authentic Afghan pattern is accented with sapphires and garnets, and is hung between beads of tanzanite and lucite. Please send a pic of this, so I can confirm the tanzanite memory!
Amethyst and Gold Earrings
Fine Art by artist Gabrielle Taylor - Description: Faceted amethyst dangles from gold filled earwires and is surrounded by bunches of blue/purple glass beads.
Antique Beads and Pearls Earrings
Fine Art by artist Gabrielle Taylor - Description: Antique silver beads rubbed down to the copper base are hung between peacock green pearls, on sterling wires. Lightweight and fun.
Aqua Quartz and Silver Disc Necklace
Fine Art by artist Gabrielle Taylor - Description: 3 shades of aqua quartz surround a Fine Silver disc from the Hill Tribes of Thailand. Completing this piece are sterling beads and tanzanite colored crystals.
Branches pattern with gold stamen on copper (GT1647)
Fine Art by artist Gabrielle Taylor - Description: Twisted `stamens' of 14k gold-filled wire sprout from the branch-patterned fine silver disc, and the warmth is picked up with a rose-gold colored chain.
Brown Pearls and Sterling Twists Necklace
Fine Art by artist Gabrielle Taylor - Description: Irregular brown pearls are spaced with sterling wire twists and caught with a sterling clasp. Dramatic but still casual.
Bunches of Gems Necklace
Fine Art by artist Gabrielle Taylor - Description: Bunches of multicolored gems dangle from a sterling chain for a light and fun summer piece of sparkle. Multicolored tourmaline, topaz, peridot and amethyst.
Carnelian and Citrine Bracelet
Fine Art by artist Gabrielle Taylor - Description: Faceted carnelian and faceted citrine spill from sterling cones and are accented with a sterling and brass bead and sterling catch.
Chalcedony and Mozambique Garnet earrings (GT1700)
Fine Art by artist Gabrielle Taylor - Description: Faceted Chalcedony and Mozambique Garnet wrap around sterling wires to compose these beautiful fine silver earrings.
Chalcedony in Fine Silver with Antique Beads Necklace
Fine Art by artist Gabrielle Taylor - Description: Clear blue chalcedony is set in .999 fine silver and hung on a light necklace of antique glass beads.
Champagne druzy earrings (GT1496)
Fine Art by artist Gabrielle Taylor - Description: Gold-washed druzy sparkles in these fine silver earrings with sterling wires.
Citrine Triangle Earrings
Fine Art by artist Gabrielle Taylor - Description: Gorgeous faceted citrine in an unusual triangle cut is paired with smaller faceted citrines and hung on sterling wires in these knockout earrings.
Coin drops with Rubies earrings (GT1401)
Fine Art by artist Gabrielle Taylor - Description: Smooth rubies with a lovely blue/red sheen support fine silver discs in these earrings, topped by sterling wires.
Concave drop ears with gold beads (GT1653)
Fine Art by artist Gabrielle Taylor - Description: Concave paddles of textured fine silver reflect the soft gold of the 14K beads dangling from sterling wires.
Copper and Sodalite Pendant
Fine Art by artist Gabrielle Taylor - Description: Copper lentil shaped beads are hung with polished sodalite in this `wear everywhere' necklace.
Copper poly clay medieval pendant (GT1559)
Fine Art by artist Gabrielle Taylor - Description: Beaten and antiqued copper featured in this medieval look in antiqued fine silver.
Cutout with peridot on leather cord (GT1664)
Fine Art by artist Gabrielle Taylor - Description: Leaf shape and peridot accents this fine silver pendant with an organic bale wrapped through the cutout