Gary Dawson Designs

Designer, Goldsmith, Author, Educator, Foodie

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Sky Islands in southeastern Arizona. . #travel #adventure #wanderlust #vacation #travelgram #explore #holiday #travels #traveler #traveller #traveling #travelling #travelphotography #travelingram #travelblog #travelblogger #traveladdict #exploretocreate #passionpassport #tourism #mytravelgram #instapassport #tourist #skyisland #skyisthelimit #skyislands (at Coronado National Forest) https://www.instagram.com/p/CZYkHfvuhro/?utm_medium=tumblr

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As long as I get to be here I don't think I'll ever get tired of this. . #arizonasunsets #sunset #sonora #sonorasunset #puestodelsol #sunsetsky (at Bisbee, Arizona) https://www.instagram.com/p/CY708ZruNr5/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Real Jewelry for Real People! The first image captures the moment of presentation. I love my job! . #engaged #shesaidyes #theysaidyes #bridal #style #instyle #trendsetter #ontrend #jewelrydesigner #model #beauty #gorgeous #beautiful #fashion #fitnessgirl (at Gary Dawson Designs) https://www.instagram.com/p/CYy6fFLOcTY/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Yellow and white gold ring with sapphire and akoya Pearl. . #jewelry #jewelrydesigner #customdesign #customjewelry #finejewelry #fashion #metalsmith #artisan #jewelrydesign #jewelrymaker #indiebusiness #ilovejewelry #style #instyle #trendsetter #ontrend #model #beauty #gorgeous #beautiful #fashion #fitnessgirl #akoyapearl #sapphire #yellowgold #whitegold https://www.instagram.com/p/CYxFTZgPuKu/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Radish Green Pesto, the saga continues! Practicing snout to tail everyday. 🤠 *Radish tops *Garlic *Pine Nuts *EVOO I didn't add cheese to the pesto itself but addlater when it's on my plate, or in this case in the omelette. I use Pecorino Romano when it's on pasta and use cheddar in The Omelette. So savory so green so good! . #omlette #radishtoppesto #radishgreens #radishgreenpesto #snouttotail #foodie #breakfastofchampions #organic #sourdoughtoast #sourdough #homecooking #fresheggs #lacocina #rábano #encimaderábano #partesuperiorderábano (at Bisbee, Arizona) https://www.instagram.com/p/CYKCYE4uI6i/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Oh Wow! Radish green pesto... This changes EVERYTHING! . #radishgreenpesto #food #cooking #foodie #foodphotography #breakfastofchampions #foodporn #foodlove #sourdough #pancakes #chef #foodofthegods #breakfast #amazingfood #healthyfood #foodgasm #brunch #lunch #summer #cocina #chefingitup #lickingmylips #homecooking #foodstagram #farmegg #organic #homecooking #cocinasmodernas #homecookingisthebest #picante (at Planet Earth) https://www.instagram.com/p/CYITQ_ku4BW/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Another project that can now be revealed. Proposal made and acceptance tendered! Congratulations to both gentlemen! . #commitmentring #weddingring #jewelry #jewelrydesigner #customdesign #customjewelry #finejewelry #fashion #metalsmith #artisan #jewelrydesign #jewelrymaker #indiebusiness #ilovejewelry #style #instyle #trendsetter #ontrend (at Gary Dawson Designs) https://www.instagram.com/p/CYB-uaDu7MS/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Leftovers? Nah... An exciting opportunity to create a whole new dish. Last night's chuck steak, tonight's Phò. , #creativekitchen #leftovers #pho #food #cooking #foodie #foodphotography #breakfastofchampions #foodporn #foodlove #sourdough #pancakes #chef #foodofthegods #breakfast #amazingfood #healthyfood #foodgasm #brunch #lunch #summer #cocina #chefingitup #lickingmylips #homecooking #foodstagram #organic #homecooking #cocinasmodernas #homecookingisthebest #picante (at Planet Earth) https://www.instagram.com/gdawsondesigns/p/CX2VY3iO-3s/?utm_medium=tumblr

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36 years ago I made wedding bands for a cute young couple, Nancy and Allen. After a tragic loss of her ring, Nancy contacted me to make another. I love this photo of their hands together with Allen's old and Nancy's new ring. "FedEx messed up so I didn't get the ring until last night. It was absolutely worth waiting for, it's gorgeous! Thank you so much for making it." I'm glad I can make a modest living doing what I love, but it is these warm-hearted moments that keeps me doing it! I love my job! . #ilovemyjob #loyalty #customerretention #engaged #shesaidyes #bridal #style #instyle #trendsetter #ontrend #jewelrydesigner #model #beauty #gorgeous #beautiful #fashion #fitnessgirl #modele #model #modelos #lovinghands #hands #planishedring #weddingbands #redgold (at Gary Dawson Designs) https://www.instagram.com/p/CXv9_vnrC0W/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Well this was a treat! Walked across the border for dinner tonight and discovered Siete. First course was tacos de camarones fritas con bebida Naranjilla. Second course was chicharrones de pulpo con Tecate. Very upscale food with casual dining. . #foodie #tacos #naco #bacanora #diningalone https://www.instagram.com/p/CXm6KT9O7P4/?utm_medium=tumblr

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I love it when a client lets me run with the design! I feel like this really turned out well. . #customjewelry #finejewelry #engaged #shesaidyes #bridal #style #instyle #trendsetter #ontrend #jewelrydesigner #model #beauty #gorgeous #beautiful #fashion #fitnessgirl #modele #modelos #supermodel #polishgirl #russiangirl #islandgirl #americangirl #travel #adventure #wanderlust #vacation #explorecaddesign #whitegold #whitegoldring (at Gary Dawson Designs) https://www.instagram.com/p/CXd_lk9OBL7/?utm_medium=tumblr

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I love it when a client lets me run with the design! I feel like this really turned out well. . #customjewelry #finejewelry #engaged #shesaidyes #bridal #style #instyle #trendsetter #ontrend #jewelrydesigner #model #beauty #gorgeous #beautiful #fashion #fitnessgirl #modele #modelos #supermodel #polishgirl #russiangirl #islandgirl #americangirl #travel #adventure #wanderlust #vacation #explorecaddesign #whitegold #whitegoldring (at Gary Dawson Designs) https://www.instagram.com/p/CXd_lk9OBL7/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Serious question! Please weigh in with your opinion. When you have a nice large gemstone, in this case carat and a half vintage cut diamond, do you really need accent stones or just a beautiful setting to set it off? 🧐 I call this a contemporary classic design. 😏 . #contemporaryclassic #solitairering #metalsmith #artisan #jewelrydesign #jewelrymaker #indiebusiness #ilovejewelry #style #instyle #trendsetter #ontrend #model #beauty #gorgeous #beautiful #fashion #fitnessgirl #modele #model #modelos #supermodel (at Gary Dawson Designs) https://www.instagram.com/p/CXFLT9HM7Cd/?utm_medium=tumblr

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If you are anywhere near Bisbee Arizona right now head straight to the old Bisbee Saturday market on Naco highway and check out @labrujaglo for pasteles muy ricos! . #pasteles #pastries #cocoflan #cocina #asweetlife #greatbakingskills #foodie #sabroso #pastelesricos #bisbeesaturdaymarket (at Bisbee, Arizona) https://www.instagram.com/p/CXEcA-8MM1Y/?utm_medium=tumblr

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"Gary, I just picked up the pendants and opening them brought tears to my eyes as they are so perfect and beautiful. You nailed it. I can’t thank you enough for your beautiful work and guidance to me on the design and size. I’m sure they will love them." . #sisters #sentimentalchristmas #gifting #custom #jewelry #jewelrydesigner #customdesign #customjewelry #finejewelry #fashion #metalsmith #artisan #jewelrydesign #jewelrymaker #indiebusiness #ilovejewelry #style #instyle #trendsetter #ontrend #model #beauty #gorgeous #beautiful https://www.instagram.com/p/CW_8h0ULC7-/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Thanksgiving Blessing in the High Desert The first time I came to Southern Arizona I took a day during my time at the Tucson Gem Show to drive to Patagonia. I’ve always been an explorer, willing to embark on random adventures, and that day I had a mission. I was stalking someone. Well, probably not stalking…certainly not in the sense of malevolence, but I was indeed hoping to run into Jim Harrison, my favorite author. As the day wound down, I had a quiet dinner in the restaurant/bar that I’d heard he frequented and lingered. No famous author appeared. In fact, as I recall, I was the only person in the bar the whole time other than the bartender. I was too embarrassed about my intent to inquire if Harrison was even in town, but I did fall in love with the area. I discovered Bisbee decades later and I am still drafting the story of my first journey here, but I’ve written about being in Bisbee in other recent posts. I am living here for the time being, perhaps permanently…I love my little casita on the edge of miles of open desert. There are many new species of fauna to get to know but one that I recognize easily are the quail that seem plentiful around my house. And the quail remind me of Harrison since he often wrote of hunting and eating them around his home in Patagonia. As I walk the desert with my dogs every morning, I’ve often wished I could bag a few quail. I have enjoyed them in the past, but I am too new here to have figured out where (or how) I can legally hunt, far too much settling in to do. And then yesterday, enjoying a beer with my friend Ben at my house, the dogs barking at a taunting coyote just outside my fence led me into my yard to observe a covey, flushed in the commotion. One of the birds flew into a bedroom window with great velocity and immediately went down. I hoped it would recover, but when it became apparent that the bird was dying, I went to retrieve it. My immediate thought as it lay lifeless in my hands was to bury it, but then I thought otherwise. *** To read more, please follow link in profile to my recent blog post! 🤠 #gratitude #bisbee #givingthanks (at Bisbee, Arizona) https://www.instagram.com/p/CWtfoPCP9hh/?utm_medium=tumblr

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"Living well is the best revenge!" . #livingwellisthebestrevenge #sourdough #sourdoughboule #sourdoughbread #baking #rice&mungbeans #shroomsfordinner #homecooking #cocina #lovinglife #ricemungbean #savorykitchen #kitchensmellsamazing #poblano #veggies #martini #keepyourgininthefreezer (at Bisbee, Arizona) https://www.instagram.com/p/CWjzdHKr5Of/?utm_medium=tumblr