Palm Frond MezuzahDecember 2010 Sterling silver Commissioned by a couple for their new house, this mezuzah case has more to say than just what is written on the parchment inside it. The husband and wife had met, married and started a family later in life than either of them had expected, and wanted something to express their joy at the blessings they now have. The couple had chosen verses from Psalm 92 that they felt summed up their situation and that they wanted to

he chose one called "Dragon

I tried all kinds of substitutes: my fingers

So while my wife might not have been willing to wear an engagement ring

14 karat palladium white gold

and having a form-imposed framework helped me to visualize a cascade of plumerias that grew largest at the apex of the demi-hoop and receded into the extremities

A 14-karat gold sleeve wraps around the inside edge to protect the wood from the wearer's skin and to strengthen the ring

"my general malaise")

I happened to be browsing through a book about my original art hero

replacing the center diamond of the original with the birthstones of the couple and their children

which literally translate to "wing to wing

Czech glass beads

יהושע (Yehoshua)