Hans Klein and I have been working together for years on various photography and website related projects. When Hans was panning for gold in the Yukon, he would shoot 35mm black and white film and I would develop it for him and make prints in my homemade darkroom. I still love the work he captured on those trips, and his photography skills pale in comparison to his craftsmanship at the jeweler’s bench.

Hand hammered gold from the Yukon envelopes a crystal with crocodile carved from the inside out.

A beautiful gold ring with a large ruby at the center.

A beautiful Australian Opal shows off every color in the spectrum.

A gorgeous gemstone is the focal point of this Yukon gold pendant necklace.