Living in the Michigan woods, silversmith Betsy Lehndorff has been making jewelry for 15 years and creates innovative, well-made pieces. Sterling silver fern leaves, ants, and frogs are combined with freshwater pearls and local gemstones, culminating in a style that is a solid seller at high-end galleries.

Betsy also is a frequent contributor to Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist, which has published her work since 2010.

Time Warp Pendant: Rescue from La Brea tar pit $900 at Main Branch Gallery, Grayling, MI