BARBARA MUNDELL - Jeweler and Silver Smith
The undulating shapes of vines and branches, twisted seaweed and shells are the inspiration for Whidbey Island artist Barbara Mundell’s finely-crafted Bella Terra jewelry. Her elegant designs form the settings for precious gems or freshwater pearls, highlighting a variety of color and shapes created by that exquisite gem-maker, Mother Nature.
Pendant, Bracelet, Earrings set
sterling silver with garnets
Sterling and Pearl Earrings
Pearl necklace, bracelet and earring sets made with unique clasps in flowing designs, lend a sophisticated grace to both formal party attire or more casual looks.
Double Strand Freshwater Pearl Necklace
With more than 30 years of metal-working experience, this artist combines quality and skill, with a stylish sense of chic to create memorable pieces. Be ready for the flutter of compliments that comes with wearing Bella Terra jewelry.
To purchase or inquire about Barbara Mundell's currently available pieces,
please contact the gallery at 800/858-5063.
Double Strand White Pearls
Clasp on Triple Strand White, Pink, Bronze Pearls
Triple Strand White, Pink, Bronze Pearls
Working in gold or silver with shears, carving, engraving and repousse tools, Barbara crafts each individual part of her pieces first, and then skillfully joins them by careful soldering, using techniques that have been around for 5,000 years.
"My style of fabricated jewelry is expressed in mostly botanical themes,” Mundell said. Vines and branches capture gems or pearls and hold them in unique settings, which the artist creates at her Whidbey Island home studio.
Silver Gingko Leaf Earrings in two sizes
Brass Gingko Leaf Earrings in two sizes
Drusy Agates and Mabe Pearls
Barbara also works with Drusy Agates, which are tiny crystals that form on previously deposited stones and minerals. Treated with Titanium they can occur in a variety of iridescent colors. Mabe Pearls are pearls that adhere to the mollusk shell rather than growing loose in the shell. Mundell inventively incorporates these eye-catching stones in her sterling pendants and necklaces.
Lavender Drusy Pendant
Sterling and Mabe Pearl Necklace
Writing Rock with garnet in sterling
Chocolate Pearls
Purple Drusy, sterling setting
Purple Drusy, sterling setting
Green ?, sterling setting
White Drusy with Garnets
sterling setting
Green Paisley Drusy with Jade Beads
sterling setting
White Drusy with Flourite Beads
sterling setting
Sterling and Drusy Earrings
Sterling and Drusy Pendants
Sterling and Mabe Pearl Pendants
Lace Agate Pendants
sterling setting
Pink Drusy pendant
sterling setting
Turqoise Drusy , Apatite Beads
sterling setting