Goldsmith.Silversmith.Artist

What are your favorite projects?

I find so much satisfaction in all the work I do, but it's really an adventure when I can work with my own design without any constraints in terms of materials.

Hand Wrought 24k gold bracelet made by Ruth Rhoten

18k yellow gold bracelet with platinum spheres set with small diamonds. Anti clastic raising, all hand fabricated by Ruth Rhoten, Goldsmith

24k gold ring hand wrought by Goldsmith Ruth Rhoten

Earrings

24k

black pearls

18k yellow gold, platinum, and

milli diamonds Bracelet

24k Gold Hand Wrought Bracelet

24k gold fun Ring

"What are my favorite commissions?"

A difficult question because I have enjoyed making so many rings, wedding rings, bracelets, eye ware, and meaningful gifts for all my customers.

picture of the antique glasses and new glass-frame fabricated white gold frames to match.

18k white gold eye ware to match antique pair. Details in 14k rose gold.

Hand made 18k white gold glasses frames with rose gold screws made by Ruth Rhoten, Goldsmith

Power Ring/

Ring of Office.

18k yellow gold,

green cats eye tourmaline,

and green/gold sapphires.

18k gold ring with green tourmaline with cats eye. Green and golden shappires. Cast and fabricated and designed by Ruth Rhoten

Wedding Rings

Mokume set into rose gold and yellow gold bands with engraving of the special day.

smoky quartz handled knife with sterling silver blade, cuttlebone casting, with stones: raw opal, garnet, small emerals, small rubies in knife

Sterling Silver and 18k gold. Semi precious stones and diamond eyes.

Pure rock quartz prymid set over mother of pearl,60% cut pyramid, sterling silver, set with 18k gold rivets, lazis lazuli

Sterling Silver and 18k gold. Moldavite, rose quartz. Texture engraced, fabricated silver and gold

Black Obsidian cut in round knife shape, set in sterling silver, and handle of ebony. The 4 elements; earth, fire, air, water are represented .

Handmade Quartz Knife with silver hilt and black obsidian handle. Balancing knife.

Lapiz Lazuli, purple rose quartz, with sterling settings and gold rivets.

Sterling silver, 18k gold, rutilated quartz cut crystal, shappires, chroysocolla.

Sterling silver, 18k gold, smoky quartz, diamond eyes, lapiz, large citrine. Hand fabricated.

Sterling Silver Libation Bowl

Sterling Silver knife blade, Opal in Matrix, Smoky Quartz, two garnets, milli rubies and emerald set in blade.

"Owl Wand" Sterling, 18k gold,

"Balancing Tool" Lapis Lasuli and clear crystal quarts set over mother of pearl., sterling silver

"Condor Wand" used for healing and prayer.

"Knife to clear the Pathway" Black obsidian, ebony, sterling silver

"Healing Knife" Clear Quartz, obsidian, sterling silver, perfectly balanced molecular density.

"Prayer Stone" Lavender rose quartz, lapis lazuli, sterling silver.

"Magical Bear Wand" Sterling Silver, 18K gold, diamond eyes, turquoise, rutilated quartz crystal.

"Lucia Wand" Sterling Silver, 18K gold, diamond eyes in bird, rutilated quartz crystal, Citrine faceted stone.

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Story for New Artists

Early in my career I traveled in a pick-up truck from Seattle all the way across the country to New York City.

I thought I would go to the big galleries and show my artwork.

Walking down Fifth Avenue, I ventured into a high-end jewelry gallery. It was luxurious!

The owner was polite enough and seemed happy to see what I had created.

She was impressed!

And then she asked, “Who are you??”

Well, I am Ruth Rhoten!

Since I had yet to establish my reputation, she was not interested.

I felt disappointed and went on my way.

That way led to Soho and a One-Woman show and on to a gallery in Easthampton.

And the rest is history!

I tell you this story so those who are beginning artists realize that we all face obstacles along our way.

The important thing is this: Don’t give up! Do!

Persevere with your art.

The path may have potholes, but the journey is worth ever step.

I send all my best wishes to you!

Art of Ruth Rhoten

Ruth Rhoten is a Goldsmith and Silversmith who is inspired by nature. She creates pieces reflecting the earth’s beauty.

Her expertise ranges from original one-of-a-kind pieces to limited editions in Gold and Silver. Commissions for jewelery and sculpture are always welcome.

Contact Her: 510-798-2734 ruth@ruthrhoten.com