Beth Biggs

Beth M. Biggs, MFA, RCA, QGJM

Beth Biggs graduated from the State University of New York and New Paltz (MFA) and the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design (BFA). With a teaching career that spanned 30 years, she taught at the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, Nunavut Arctic College and the New Brunswick College of Craft and Design. Among grants and awards are the Golden Jubilee Medal from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth for her contribution to arts education in Nunavut and the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts. 

"Medieval Lace" draws from rich metalworking history.  I have taken the concept of maille as protection and created feminine lacy jewellery. These pieces are intended to simultaneously empower and protect the wearer.

 

Beth Biggs

Beth Biggs

$190.00$220.00
Medieval Lace ring. Sterling silver rings with 14k yellow gold and gemstones. All are size 7, but can be made to order in different sizes. 5mm band. Click here to view more...
bracelet

Beth Biggs

$270.00
Medieval Lace Bracelet. Elegant sterling silver bracelet with handmade clasp. This bracelet fits a size large at 2.5 x 20 cm., but different sizes are easily available. Click here to view...
Medieval Lace Earrings. Brazilian Amethysts

Beth Biggs

$190.00
Medieval Lace Earrings. Brazilian Amethysts set in 14k gold start the medieval lace triple drop sterling silver dangle earrings. 1 x 4 cm.  Click here to view more work by this artist.
Medieval Lace Earrings.

Beth Biggs

$95.00
Medieval Lace Earrings. Sterling silver chainmaille forms hang lightly from silver hooks or studs. 2 x 4 cm.  Click here to view more work by this artist.
Medieval Lace Earrings

Beth Biggs

$125.00
Medieval Lace Earrings. Large round sterling silver chainmaille discs hang lightly from silver hooks or studs. 3 x 4 cm.  Click here to view more work by this artist.
Blue Topaz Medieval Lace Earring

Beth Biggs

$240.00
Blue Topaz Medieval Lace Earrings. Sterling silver dangle earrings with 14k gold bezels around blue topaz stones. 1 x 4 cm.  Click here to view more work by this artist.
Lemon Topaz Medieval Lace Earrings

Beth Biggs

$290.00
Lemon Topaz Medieval Lace Earrings. Sterling silver dangle earrings with topaz stones set in 14k gold. 2 x 4 cm.  Click here to view more work by this artist.
Red Garnet Medieval Lace Earring.

Beth Biggs

$295.00
Red Garnet Medieval Lace Earrings. Large round sterling silver chainmaille discs  with red garnets set in 14k yellow gold hang lightly from silver hooks. 3 x 4 cm.  Click here to...
Ribbed Ring  Amethyst, 14K yellow gold and sterling silver

Beth Biggs

$800.00
Large Oval Amethyst Cabochon Ribbed Ring. The 14 x 10 mm amethyst is set in a 14K yellow gold bezel, surrounded by ribbed sterling silver. Size 7.   Click here to view more work...
Lacy Ring  Turquoise and sterling silver

Beth Biggs

$450.00
Large Turquoise Cabochon Lacy Ring. The large turquoise, 25 x 18mm, is fancifully set in the sterling silver medieval lace shank. Size 7 1/2. Click here to view more work by this...
Ribbed Ring  Onyx and sterling silver

Beth Biggs

$190.00
Large Oval Onyx Cabochon Ribbed Ring. The 25 x 18mm onyx is set in sterling silver. Size 7. Click here to view more work by this artist.
Ribbed Ring  Turquoise, 14K yellow gold and sterling silver

Beth Biggs

$620.00
Large Turquoise Oval Cabochon Ribbed Ring. The 18 x 131mm turquoise is set in a 14K yellow gold bezel with a sterling silver shank. Size 9 1/4. Click here to view more work by this...
Regalia Ring  Garnet, 14K yellow gold and sterling silver

Beth Biggs

$1,160.00
Red Garnet Round Cabochon Regalia Ring. 12mm garnet, 14K yellow gold and sterling silver. Size 9. Click here to view more work by this artist.
Ribbed Ring  Chalsedony, 14K yellow gold and sterling silver

Beth Biggs

$700.00
Large Oval Chalcedony Cabochon Ribbed Ring. The 16 x 12 mm chalcedony cabochon is set in a 14K yellow gold bezel, surrounded by ribbed sterling silver. Size 5 1/2. Click here to view...
Ribbed Ring  Carnelian, 14K yellow gold and sterling silver

Beth Biggs

$530.00
Large Oval Carnelian Ribbed Ring. The 18 x 13 mm carnelian cabochon is set in a 14K yellow gold bezel, surrounded by ribbed sterling silver. Size 9 1/2.  Click here to...
Medieval Lace Ring  Amethyst, 14K yellow gold and sterling silver

Beth Biggs

$390.00
Amethyst Medieval Lace Ring. The 5mm amethyst is set in a 14K yellow gold bezel in the centre of the chainmaille. Sterling silver round pattern. Size 6 1/2.   Click here to view...
Large Carnelian set in a Ribbed Ring.

Beth Biggs

$230.00
Large Carnelian set in a Ribbed Ring. The carnelian of 25x18mm is set in sterling silver. Size 7. Click here to view more work by this artist.
Beth Biggs Medieval Lace Ring

Beth Biggs

$360.00
Medieval Lace Ring. Sterling silver, 14k yellow gold and 5mm garnet. Size 8 1/2.   Click here to view more work by this artist.
Beth Biggs Medieval Lace Ring

Beth Biggs

$190.00
Medieval Lace Ring. Sterling silver. Size 8.5. Click here to view more work by this artist.