Ed
and Claire Cutshall began making custom jewelry in 1977 in Fairfax, Virginia,
moving to Hillsboro in 1989. We chose Hillsboro because we opted to limit our
production of jewelry to what we can design and manufacture personally, rather
than mass produce merchandise like so many other jewelers/designers.
Our jewelry styles have ranged from
highly detailed, natural, and filigree looks to bold, contemporary and
tailored designs. Our gems are similarly well detailed; often fashioned using
one of our distinctive U.S. patented designs.
Ed's jewelry designs have won both
international and national design competitions. Claire focuses on lapidary
(gemstone faceting) to achieve the most intense color the crystal can offer.
Together the combination of high karat gold, platinum, and gems are the building
blocks of our art.
We display our crafts in our gallery
located in Hillsboro and are open each Thursday through Saturday 12-6 and Sunday
1 - 5 for customers to visit and either find an existing piece or participate in
the design of something new.