About Me

Welcome to Laura Wilson Gallery. I'm Laura, and I'm so glad you stopped by.

Jewelry has been part of my life since I was a child, restringing necklaces in Encinitas, California. In 1974 I took an adult education class, soldered my first silver ring, and I've been hooked ever since. I'm largely self-taught: I learned the fundamentals from Murray Bovin's book How to Make Jewelry and added enameling and diamond setting through classes along the way.

Since the 1980s, I've been perfecting magnetic earrings, designed to be the most comfortable earrings you'll ever wear, with no pinching and no piercing required. My collection also includes pearl jewelry, sterling silver pieces, magnetic brooches, eyeglass holders, tie tacks and ear wraps. Many earrings can be ordered pierced, and some are made from fabric, so they're hypoallergenic and comfortable for almost anyone.

A note about magnets: the wider the magnet, the more comfortable the earring. If you're sensitive to nickel, choose earrings with enamel-painted ceramic magnets front and back, since neodymium magnets are nickel-plated.

I also paint original acrylic art on canvas and slate. Every piece of my jewelry is made by hand, by me, in Arizona. It's truly Handmade in America.

Think of me as your own personal jewelry designer. I'd love to create a custom piece in your colors, just for you. Email me anytime at mslaurawilson@hotmail.com or visit my Contact page.

Warmly,
Laura