Gloria Lomas Long Bark Cuff

Gloria Lomas, who lived and loved in Miami and NYC, created a big bold style of jewelry in all kinds of inventive techniques.Many of the pieces that I acquired for my private collection were created from lichen, tree mushrooms, that harden into wood and can be dried and painted and worked with like wood. Gloria had a large style presence in every room. Her aura was bright and bold. Her work was intricately made using natural materials, paint, stones, instinct and glue. I admire her style and her strength. This dramatic cuff is constructed of wood, and has been gold leafed, and trimmed with tiny beads that are fixed into the “veins” of the bark design.