Welcome to Ray Design by M. Nichols

I am a visual effects artist and a student of metal in my free time. I make everything myself from wire and sheet. I am currently influenced by the paintings of Holbein the Younger, and medieval art and armor from Europe and Japan. I painted for many years and love color and textures. I use the best materials I can afford and what I find most beautiful. Thank you for visiting my website.

This is my three year old niece’s husband, Clowny. Her mom told me they were married in a small private ceremony. #sweetdreams #thankful
"Retrato de Frida Kahlo" by Diego Rivera. Circa 1935. From a trip to LACMA a few months ago. She seemed to allow herself to be creative in all areas of life, including her jewelry.
Amethyst quatrefoil pendant. Listed in my shop. #amethystjewelry #raydesignbymnichols #raydesignofficial #purple
A serenely pink guava quartz pendant. Newly listed in my shop. #guavaquartz #raydesignofficial #raydesignbymnichols
A goldstone and patinated sterling silver ring. US size 5. Listed in my shop. #raydesignofficial #raydesignbymnichols #goldstone #goldstonejewelry
I came across these tonight when I was listing stuff for my shop. My jewelry practice is named after him. #cats_of_world #blackcats #blackcatsrule
This guy has been around for a bit, but I never listed it until now. Rosarita set in sterling silver. Lost my mojo there for a while and found it exhausting to do more than I was doing (day job, showering, breathing). Oops. #raydesignofficial #rayde
A few people were interested in these rings. I just listed them in my shop. They are lab-grown rubies set in patinated sterling silver rings. You can also request a custom size. Takes 2 days to make. #labgrownruby #raydesignofficial #raydesignbymni
A few people were interested in this ring at the night market. Well, I listed it in the shop at last. This is a Tibetan turquoise cabochon set in sterling silver. US size 8.5. #powerings #raydesignofficial #raydesignbymnichols