For all of my jewelry creations over the past 40+ years, I use solid sterling silver and solid 14k gold. I specialize in hand-formed hollow fabrication using various contemporary techniques including (for this current 2024 application): corrugation, hand stamping, hand-done inlay of natural stones & corals. I put extra effort into creation of hollow beads. My large and small hollow beads on necklaces all have 3 to 5 pieces of silver to make 1 bead, depending on the necklace style. I continue to experiment with my own new ideas in hollow art forming methods that incorporate indigenous contemporary art.