One jewelry artist working away at a jeweler's bench - that's really what it's all about - the nuts and bolts of jewelry crafting.

It's this type of jewelry designer and artist, people like Ari Kuperman, who works as a team with his wife Lisa Kuperman, to create truly hand-crafted works of art.

Though Ari has worked in various media, most of the jewelry you'll find on his new web site Make It Jewelry uses precious metals.

Like this sterling silver beaded bracelet


Now, here are some gemstones - opals - mixed with sterling silver in this pair of earrings


Finally, here's a clever reversible necklace. On one side is a blue topaz stone and on the other is an onyx stone. The bezel is sterling and the pendant hangs on a strand of pearls.