Fine Jewelry Meets Wearable Works of Art

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an ocean inspired necklace with rippling glass waves and natural gemstones.

hand-carved glass,

precious metals,

& genuine gems

crafted one piece at a time.

How the work is made

Cozy colors, crisp vibes, brand-new pieces.

Each piece is one of a kind. Once it’s gone, it’s gone!

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Script text that reads, "Satisfy your sweegt tooth" * without any calories guaranteed.

(gemstone rings with no calories required)

An array of sculptural sterling silver and gemstone rings. handcrafted by Debra Adelson Jewelry.
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A sparkly brown gemstone statement ring

in Collingswood, NJ • Loved by collectors nationwide

An image of artist, Debra Adelson. Debra has curly blond hair and gray eyes.

meet the maker

From an early age, Debra Adelson knew she wanted to make things. That instinct turned into a lifelong practice when she discovered the metals studio as a student at the Tyler School of Art, where she earned her BFA in Jewelry Design and Silversmithing. She still thinks of herself as a sculptor first — just one who happens to work at a very wearable scale.

For over 25 years, Debra’s award-winning work has been exhibited nationally in galleries and museum shops, including the National Museum of Women in the Arts, the National Portrait Gallery, and the Corning Museum of Glass. Her work is included in the permanent collection of the Museum of Arts and Design in New York City and has been shown at major juried art shows such as the Smithsonian Craft Show and the Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show.

Along the way, her work has appeared in numerous publications, and she authored The Art of Jewelry: Plastic & Resin, published by Lark Books in 2008 — back when plastic was her material of choice and reinvention was still ahead.

Most recently, Debra received a 2023 Fellowship from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts. She continues to experiment, evolve, and make one-of-a-kind pieces that balance serious craftsmanship with curiosity, humor, and a deep love of the natural world.

Over 25 years as a working artist

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