About Denise Betesh
Denise Betesh – Ancient Technique – Timeless Design. Denise uses 22 karat gold with a matt finish that lends her work an antique quality.
The simple design elements and flawless gems reference the best of contemporary jewelry. Old and new; traditional and innovative; heirlooms meant to be worn every day.
Denise creates the work at her studio in Santa Fe, New Mexico. When starting a new piece, the gold is milled and drawn, either to form a design or accommodate a gemstone.
Tiny granules of gold are then individually fused onto the surface of the metal without solder. This delicate and detailed process, called ‘granulation’, was refined by the Etruscans, and has been used since the third millennium BC by the goldsmith’s of the eastern Mediterranean regions.
