Nathanael.

Medallion

Nathanael's humor, skill, and sense of design show in this clever 30th wedding anniversary gift. Silver, 24k gold, silk crepe ribbon, with amber stone.

Spertus Museum Exhibition ensemble.

Designed for opening night gala at the Spertus Museum in Chicago. Nathanael was a finalist in an international Jewish art competition. The ensemble bears the logo of Spertus Institute. Choker, earrings, bracelet in silver, copper and gold plated brass, with wire.

Capernaum cartouche

example of archaeological themes. The cartouche is from a stone lentil in the Roman Period synagogue of Capernaum. Part of a set of three, still not completed, is a brooche in silver with 24k gold calligraphy and cabouchon garnet settings. Swan feathers add personalization for the owner.

Roman coins

pomegranate coins of Roman Period Israel popular designs themes in today's Israeli jewelry. This ensemble is 24k gold plated brass.

Philistine pectoral

another archaeological interpretation, the pectoral carries design elements common to Philistine pottery from the early Iron Age.

Jerusalem Millenium.

the three faiths in the skyline of Jerusalem, designed as brooches and choker elements for the 3000 years of Jerusalem celebrations. The theme was resurrected for the millenium celebrations. Calligraphic elements in English, Hebrew, Arabic and Greek in silver or 24k gold plated brass. Brooches often mounted on olive wood slabs.

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Photographs by Menachem Kaplan and Pinchas Richard Wimberly.

January 18, 2012.