~ In Ron's own words ~

Stones have been magical to me since I was in the third grade. I have been mesmerized ever since. They shaped my life and helped me to make my living as a bench jeweler for the past 45 years. Learning from many wonderful teachers has allowed me to expand my knowledge in all areas of metalwork. These classes opened the door for me to create beautiful art objects.

Now my work brings some of my imagined pieces to life. Gold and silver become part of my embellishment for the stones. Materials of all kinds are used in my work.

For me, joy and agony go hand in hand to produce an object of art or jewelry. Therefore, my learning process never ends, and I hope it never ends.

Ron W. Wilson