I create and specialize in one-of-a-kind art jewelry. Each piece is unique and meticulously executed using quality materials. Sterling and pure fine silver comprise the body of many designs and polymer clay and seed beaded works have become more prevalent in my recent pieces. Precious and semi-precious gemstones, vintage glass, and lampworked beads add rich embellishment to the bracelets and necklaces I create. Carved bone, found objects, resin, and other non-traditional materials are often added to my designs as accents. I’ve also made cloisonné enamel the focal point of a number of pieces. I use sterling and fine silver sheet and silver metal clays ( PMC®, Art Clay Silver™), bronze metal clay (BronzClay™), and copper (CopprClay™) to hand fabricate many of my beads and charms. Metal clay is comprised of pure silver, bronze, or copper and a binder in clay form. It must be formed into a design, fired, and hand finished. The results render unique jewelry components. Creating one-of-a-kind pieces keeps my work fresh, allowing new ideas to burst forth. I hope you will enjoy perusing the photos of my work as much as I enjoyed creating the pieces themselves!

See my blog: BarbaraBriggsDesigns.wordpress.com for updates on new projects I’m working on or have recently completed and of news and resources involving beads, metals and metal clays, polymer clay, resins, and the many other wonderful materials used in my creative world.

My New Work page contains photos and descriptions of my most recent works. You may also join my mailing list from the page.

If you like to bead and make jewelry, check out my Jewelry Kits page. There you will find designs I've created and made up in kit form for your creative enjoyment. The kits contain beads, components, and full color step-by-step instructions to let you create an exquisite piece of wearable art! Basic jewelry making tools may be required for some of the projects. To place orders, or request more information regarding kits, email me at BriggsDesigns@aol.com or Barbara@BarbaraBriggsDesigns.com.

The Artful Accessories page displays my collection of knitwoven scarf designs and other non-jewelry items. These scarves are available in your choice of colors by special order. Many imported novelty yarns are employed in each design to add loads of texture. They are a sure-fire way to dress up any wardrobe!

I now have a BigCartel page...clink on the link and check it out. As always, you may contact me at Barbara@BarbaraBriggsDesigns.com or BriggsDesigns@aol.com if you have any questions or requests regarding color choice, etc.

Please visit my pages at left and click on the photos for descriptions. Most items pictured are for sale or by special order, though some are past designs from my archives or personal collection. Commissions are accepted. Please note, however, that since every piece is a unique creation, no two pieces are exactly alike. Please feel free to e-mail me with any questions you may have. All designs are copyrighted.