About the artist
From a little farm Michigan village searching the driveway gravel for treasure to Michigan Ste University studying Physics to climbing pyramids & volcanoes; from restoring historic theaters in Wisconsin to painting movie sets in Hollywood, life has led Joanne to Asheville, NC to find time and opportunity to acquire skills needed to bring her ideas into being.
In metalsmithing, Joanne finds a path that balances both rigor and lyricism. Fascinated with the aesthetics of the Byzantine civilization and the utility of the industrial revolution she strives to embed her work in history, yet keep it contemporary.
Often she will begin with an interesting technique, or invent a project to learn the manner of construction of an historic work. She is careful to keep the mark of hand and tool, she looks for an amalgam ancient yet sophisticated, the elusive simple composition.
“That I can make beauty from the ingredients of the earth is endlessly fascinating to me. I want to make the jewelry I long to see in this world.”
An interview with Rapid River Magazine
From Hollywood film sets to Asheville's art scene, Joanne M. Davis-Woods constructs grandeur of originality
After Purchase
Care & Cleaning Once you receive your jewelry, follow these simple guidelines to ensure that your jewelry will always stay beautiful. Apply all beauty products, such as perfume, hairspray or deodorant, before putting on your jewelry. Jewelry should be removed prior to swimming, showering, exercising, or doing household chores which involve the use of abrasive cleaners or chemicals. Storing silver jewelry in a plastic bag will slow the oxidizing (tarnishing process). To clean most jewelry, including gemstones, use a soft toothbrush and toothpaste to gently scrub the piece. For a deeper cleaning, we recommend a professional ultrasonic cleaning service at your local jeweler. For jewelry with gemstones, make sure to store each piece separately in order to avoid unnecessary scratching.
Ring Sizing Most rings can be resized after purchase for an additional fee. This is usually between $20-40. Please contact me if you need your ring resized before returning it to me. All shipping is the customer's expense. The turn around time for a ring re-sizing is approximately 2 weeks.
Repair I am committed to providing reliable, quality and trustworthy expertise with every purchase. I guarantee an absolutely free repair service for one (1) year from the date of your purchase. This applies to normal wear-and-tear and all manufacturing defects. To request a repair, please contact us before returning the item. Repair costs and times may vary for damages caused by an accident or customer’s fault. Ring resizing is not included in the repair service.
