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Biography

Indian Harbour Beach, FL

The sea speaks to me. My hand fabricated jewelry is an exploration of the ocean environment and the fauna that reside under its surface, capturing the movement of mythical sea creatures, whether they be swimming, plunging, or floating in the water. I reference images of sea creatures and the movements of water, distilling them to a linear form which I can translate into fluid forms forged in silver and gold. Living on the Atlantic Coast for the last 30 years has gifted me the means and time to walk the beach, study the atmosphere and environment, and collect shells on the beach I call home. The Argonaut Necklace is a representation of a graceful octopus underneath the waves, serenely floating on the gentle current.

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Barbara Umbel-Barbara Umbel Jewelry Design
Barbara Umbel-Barbara Umbel Jewelry Design
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