Carey-McDuff Contemporary Art

Jewelry by Debby Carey
Exclusively on Ruby Lane. Member since July 2006 View Profile

HUGE Store-Wide Clearance SALE! Some items up to 50%+ OFF. No other discounts will be applied on sale items.

Today's Featured Items

$33 USD
Yellow Lampwork, Gold Vermeil & Baltic Amber Earrings

$127 USD
Imperial Jasper, African Metalwork & Sterling Silver ..

$43 USD
Cape Amethyst, Freshwater Pearl Swarovski & Sterling ..

$69 USD
Freshwater Pearls, Aquamarine & Bali Gold Vermeil ..

$44 USD
Lampwork, Baltic Amber, Amethyst, Lucite, Freshwater ..

$89 USD
Fossilized Coral, Smoky Quartz & Bali Sterling Silver ..

$49 USD
Shell, Hemp, Vintaj Brass, Semi-Precious Gems & Greek ..

$154 USD
Incised and Painted Chinese Bone, Carnelian, British ..

$19 USD
Freshwater Pearl, Aquamarine, Bali Gold Vermeil & 14K ..

$24 USD
Quartz, British Columbian Jade, Carnelian & Bone ..

$27 USD
Freshwater Pearl. Swarovski Crystal and Sterling Silver..

$19 USD
SALE Green Kyanite, Seraphinite, Bali Gold Vermeil, & ..

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About Carey-McDuff Contemporary Art

Our Service Pledge To You:
You will be treated with the same professionalism on-line as in person. I will do my very best to answer any email correspondence within 24 hours. All orders will be shipped via USPS within 48 hours of notification of payment, Monday – Friday, or within 10-14 days after receipt of personal check. All information will be kept confidential and never shared. For those who wish to pay by credit card, I would prefer to take your information by phone call rather than e-mail.

About Us
Welcome to my "Little Shop of Treasures"!
I have been sole proprietor of Carey-McDuff Contemporary Art since 1996. For me and my husband, art is our lifestyle. Our work and gallery have been featured in countless articles highlighting the arts in this region. As though you walked into my gallery, I hope to make your visit exciting and memorable.

I have studied art and design for years and have worked in stained glass, pastel, oil, acrylic and pottery prior to taking up jewelry. My jewelry is a fairly recent addition to my artistic endeavors and I have found that it is, without doubt, the most addictive of all. I continue with my pottery, having added ceramic pendants this past year.

I use top quality gemstones and semi-precious gems, various beads from around the world, sterling silver from Bali, Turkey, Israel and India, Thai Karen silver, 14k gold filled and 22k gold vermeil. All lampwork beads are hand torched by American lampwork artisans or on occasion, are Venetian lampwork beads.

All ceramic pendants are carefully handcrafted by me and include high fire, low fire, salt fire or raku. I have developed a glaze and firing technique that produces pieces that are more akin to an artifact from antiquity than a contemporary ceramic piece. My husband is a popular sculptor and has graciously provided me with some classy, and some whimsical, bronze pendants. He has also shown an extraordinary amount of patience in showing me how to also work in bronze. All of the bronze pendants are by me and/or my husband.

All my jewelry is guaranteed to meet your expectations in design originality and workmanship. All of my pieces are unique and one of a kind. On occasion, I will create
another ONE that may be similar, but never the same. I should be able to lengthen a necklace by adding a chain extension. I may or may not be able to shorten a piece without affecting the integrity of the design. If I can, I will be happy to, but please contact me prior to purchasing.

If you have questions or concerns about any of my pieces, please feel free to ask!

I have exhibited and sold my work in various venues for 20 years, most recently the Amarillo Museum of Art. I also participated in an invitational, traveling museum exhibition –“Playas…Gems of the Plains” which traveled to 15 museums in the five state region of Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Kansas and Colorado. This exhibition received the American Association of Museum’s “Excellence in Exhibition” award in 2005. In addition, I host one to two shows, including a full blown opening reception, featuring my and my husband’s work along with one to two visiting artists, each year at our gallery.

I have had two art-related articles published. “Carey-McDuff Contemporary Art on the Subject of Plagiarism”. The Llano Destacado Monocle. 1997 Summer Edition and “The Story Behind the Sculpture, Ozymandias”. Route 66 Federation News. Winter 1999.



Customer Testimonials--thank you for your kind words!

Just a note to let you know that I got my lovely Sleeping Beauty earrings. I love them. I sort of went on a jewelry binge the last two weeks and I have bought several pairs of earrings and a couple of necklaces from different artists on Ruby Lane. But, truth be told, although your earrings are the least expensive thing I bought, they are the most enchanting and my favorite out of the whole bunch. The color is unbelievable!
Pam

I just wanted to let you know that the Lapis Lazuli Necklace
with the Sterling Hill Tribe silver charms was absolutely
breathtaking, and the fit was perfect! I wore it to work and
everyone that saw it felt the same way. Even the guys who never comment about jewelry were impressed with your design. Thank you for designing such beautiful jewelry for others to enjoy.
Looking forward to my next purchase. Thanks again - Kathy

I received your jewelry this morning. I'm well pleased, they are lovely pieces & will look real grand with my togs.
Denise

Received and LOVE...Thanks...will be back soon
Ria

WOW Debby!!!
Sooo pretty!! These lovely earrings came today.
Thanks!
Alice

I just wanted to let you know I received my earrings today and they are gorgeous.Thank you so much. I love them. I know I will have trouble keeping away from your shop. I will be visiting with you soon I am sure.

My earrings came today and I love both pairs but the pink and green ones are extraordinary!Thank you so much for handling everything so well.The earrings are beautiful and cool.Thanks again and take care,

Stephanie

I picked up your package at the local post office yesterday after work. The Rhyolite/Amber/African Jade/assorted beads necklace will be treasured. It is a knock-out --- wonderful colors. The verdant greens make me think of the environment/rainforest.
Sandra

Hi Debby! I got the earrings today, and wow! They are so
beautiful! I have a shopping basket full of stuff I love and want to buy if they're still there when I get back.
Thanks,
Tami.

Hi Debby, I wanted to let you know that I received my orders today, Thank You for the earrings!! The jewelry as usual, is beautiful! Once again, I really appreciate you letting me reserve these for so long, your customer service goes above and beyond expectation!! I know now when I order from you, I'm going to get beautiful well crafted jewelry, and 100% great customer service. Thanks for being so considerate, Take Care, Hope to talk to you again soon!!
Tami

WOW!!!!! My necklace arrived yesterday--it's so unique and really cool and the earrings finish a fabulous look.
Lucy

Just wanted to let you know that the necklace arrived with today's mail. I love it! Thanks so much for such a wonderful piece. Of course, I'll be back to your shop to see what other goodies you have to offer.
Andrea

The earrings arrived today and they are so cool.I absolutely love them. I think I am at the point now where I don't need to buy anymore just because they are another pretty pair.They have to be cool and unusual and that's totally where these fit...
Stephanie

Because of your unique and lovely jewelry designs, the world is a more
beautiful place!
Lucy

The bracelets arrived yesterday and are fantastic. I will be back for more. Many thanks...
Sharon