Rutilated Quartz Necklace by
Susan Mulvey

Ring Selection by
Susan Mulvey

Garnet Ring by
Susan Mulvey

Exeter Fine Crafts is pleased to present Susan Mulvey as our November Artist of the Month. Working as a jeweler for over 50 years, Susan strives to achieve beauty and simplicity of form in each one of her handcrafted pieces. From the curvature of the metal, to the placement of a stone, Susan’s designs reflect a distinctive elegance and wide appeal.

For Susan, the process of creating and watching that creation emerge is magical. Using precious metals combined with precious and semi-precious stones, Susan constructs her jewelry in a variety of techniques including, forging, embossing, sawing and soldering. Concentrating on the metal, Susan uses stones to highlight the design, not dominate it. She also uses a variety of textures to not only cut the brightness of the metal, but also create a more subtle statement.

Although mainly self-taught, Susan’s journey as a jeweler began at the Brookfield Craft Center where she learned the basics of metalsmithing. Throughout her long career, Susan has returned to Brookfield as an apprentice and demonstrator further honing her skills. Susan has also attended both the Gemological Institute of America and Haystack Mountain School of Crafts. A member of the League of NH Craftsmen, The Society of North American Goldsmiths and the American Craftsmen’s Counsel, Susan’s work can be found in galleries throughout the northeast.

Please join us on Saturday November 23rd between 12 and 3 p.m. when Susan will be here to talk about her stunning jewelry! Exeter Fine Crafts is located at 61 Water Street in downtown Exeter. Stop by Monday through Saturday 10-5:30, or Sunday 12-4. Call 603 778-8282 for more information.