Vitrice McMurry, New Orleans Jewelry Designer

The Vitrice McMurry Collection includes five design groups: the Zen, the Deco, the Mayan, the Cookies and the Organics. Within each group there are earrings, bracelets, pendants, necklaces, pins and rings that coordinate the look.

The Zen Group
based on subtly Oriental knots

The Mayan Group
designs based on Mayan hieroglyphics

The Deco Group
streamlined, geometric designs based on Art Deco architecture

The Cookies
softly modern cookie cutter shapes

The Organics
inspired by the curve and flow of natural forms

One-of-a-Kind and Custom
I love making one-of-a-kind pieces, using unique stones from all over the world, combining techniques and metals. At right are some of my favorites from recent years. My one-of-a-kind work can be seen in my retail outlets (Rhino Gallery and Symmetry Jewelers in New Orleans), and at the occasional craft fairs that I do, such as the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival.

I also do custom work, planned and designed in collaboration with the client, and sometimes using their own stones.

Images:

#1 - "Crossroads", silver and 14k gold pendant.

#2 - "Dream Pendant", silver and 14k gold pendant with cobalt-over-chaldedony stone.

#3 - "Swept Away", 14k gold and pearl pendant.

#4 - "Synchronicity", 18k gold-plate and hematite pin.