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hand-carved glass, precious metals, & genuine gemstones
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Anatomy of a Piece
Solid yet fluid in spirit, glass holds a quiet magic, capable of capturing movement as if it were still in motion. Each piece reflects light and color in ways that change depending on how it’s worn, creating jewelry that feels alive.
I follow the dialogue between glass, metal, and gemstone, allowing each material to contribute to the movement, balance, and depth of the piece. The result is jewelry that’s not just worn, but experienced—a one-of-a-kind reflection of artistry and craft.
As a classically trained silversmith, my work has evolved through years of experimentation, bringing together cold-worked glass, traditional jewelry-making, and lapidary techniques. Using a centuries-old cold-working process, I laminate colored and optical layers, then carefully cut and carve them in solid form with slow, water-cooled methods. The optical top layer acts as a prism, amplifying light and reflection as colors shift and unfold—integral to the piece’s movement and expression.
Fresh off the bench
Elation Cuff Bracelet features luminous, cold-worked carved glass in a saturated palette of violet, aqua, rose, and warm amber, with color pooling and shifting across softly contoured forms. The glass is laminated and carved without the use of heat, allowing its layered translucence and depth to remain visible at every angle.
Part of an ongoing series exploring movement, balance, and emotional states through glass and metal, this cuff translates those ideas into a bold, sculptural form. The glass element is set into hand-fabricated sterling silver with frilled edges that feel organic yet structured, creating a sense of movement while maintaining clarity and strength. Floating circular forms add rhythm and lift, while a single white topaz is set at the center, catching light and anchoring the composition.
The wide sterling silver cuff is formed to wrap the wrist comfortably while retaining its architectural presence.
Signed and copyrighted for authenticity
One of a kind.
Triple Delight is a playful cascade of carved glass forms, stacked in three tiers like small, luminous sweets. Each piece of glass is hand-carved and cold-worked, then carefully arranged so the shapes nestle and balance together in a loose vertical rhythm. The colors shift between violet, indigo, and teal, creating a rich, candy-like palette that feels both vibrant and luminous.
At the center, a small topaz accent adds a point of light, anchoring the composition while allowing the glass forms to take the spotlight. Below, a cluster of airy sterling silver circles echoes the rounded shapes above and adds a sense of buoyant movement.
The pendant is suspended from a handmade sterling silver double-strand chain that sparkles softly with movement. The chain is adjustable from 16–20 inches and can also be worn separately as a delicate layered necklace.
Each element is individually crafted and assembled by hand, making this piece truly one of a kind.
Signed and copyrighted for authenticity.
This pendant is a small, luminous sculpture for the body. Hand-carved glass forms float within an open framework of sterling silver, accented with a single genuine gemstone that adds a point of color and sparkle.
The glass begins as a solid slab that I make in my studio. From there, it is slowly cut, carved, and cold-worked by hand—no molds, no shortcuts—until the shapes emerge. Subtle facets and curves catch the light as the piece moves, creating soft shifts in color and reflection.
The silver elements are individually formed and assembled to create a light, airy structure that allows the components to balance and move together. Each pendant is one of a kind, with its own combination of glass, gemstones, and sculptural details.
These pendants offer a more delicate expression of my work—light, luminous compositions where glass, silver, and stone come together in quiet balance.
The pendant is suspended from a handmade double-strand sterling silver chain with a subtle sparkle. Adjustable from 16–20", the chain can be worn at multiple lengths and is elegant enough to wear on its own.
Carved glass, sterling silver, blue topaz.
One of a kind.
Signed and copyrighted.
The Sweet Harmony Pendant is carved from laminated glass built from multiple colors held within a single sculptural form. Shades of blue, green and yellow sit in close proximity—creating a sense of warmth, abundance, and buoyant internal movement.
The glass is entirely cold-worked: laminated, then slowly carved and shaped by hand without the use of heat. As material is cut back, rounded planes and pockets emerge, breaking the color fields apart and re-containing them within the form. Light moves across the surface and through the glass, causing the colors to shift subtly and continuously.
The glass form is framed in hand-fabricated sterling silver, with floating circular elements that feel both organic and deliberately balanced. A single topaz is set into the glass, adding a quiet point of clarity and brightness.
The necklace is suspended on a sterling silver omega chain with a bubble detail which is adjustable from 16–20 inches, making it easy to wear with a variety of necklines. The omega can be worn separately as well.
Carved laminated glass, sterling silver, topaz.
One of a kind.
Signed and copyrighted.
The Sugar Rush Pendant is carved from laminated glass built from multiple colors held within a single sculptural form. Violet, pink, yellow, and periwinkle blue sit in close proximity—creating a sense of warmth, abundance, and buoyant internal movement.
The glass is entirely cold-worked: laminated, then slowly carved and shaped by hand without the use of heat. As material is cut back, rounded planes and pockets emerge, breaking the color fields apart and re-containing them within the form. Light moves across the surface and through the glass, causing the colors to shift subtly and continuously.
The glass form is framed in hand-fabricated sterling silver, with floating circular elements that feel both organic and deliberately balanced. A single citrine is set into the glass, adding a quiet point of clarity and brightness.
The necklace is suspended on a handmade, triple-strand sterling silver sparkly chain which is adjustable from 16–20 inches, making it easy to wear with a variety of necklines. The chain can be worn separately as well.
Carved laminated glass, sterling silver, citrine
One of a kind.
Signed and copyrighted.
in Collingswood, NJ • Loved by collectors nationwide
meet the maker
Over 28 years as a working artist
Debra Adelson has always loved making 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, 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.