Because of his reputation as the premier wirewrap artist in the country, Carnegie Museum of Natural History is proud to welcome Jim Fowler of Fowler’s Wirewrapping as a participant in the Ninth Annual Carnegie Gem & Mineral Show. Jim has been at his craft for over 35 years and many of his pieces have ended up on display in museums. He was inducted into the National Rockhound & Lapidary Hall of Fame in the category of Metalcraft in 1993. We thank him and his wife, Selina, for participating in the Carnegie Gem & Mineral Show since its inception in 1998.

Jim will be working on-site in his booth in the Hall of Architecture during the show; he works with both gold and sterling silver wire.

Whether you are looking for a pendant, earrings, bracelet or a ring, there are several ways in which you can own a Jim Fowler original:

• Purchase one of the many pieces Jim has already created that are on display in his booth.
• Buy a stone from one of the show’s other vendors and have Jim create a piece especially for you.
• Bring in a loose stone of your own and have Jim wirewrap it at the show.
• Bring in a piece of jewelry from which you would like to have the stone(s) reset in one of Jim’s original designs.

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• For tickets to the Sea of Pearls Gala Preview Party, please contact Carnegie Museum of Natural History at 412.578.2479 or use the registration form (Microsoft Word, 20 Kb).
• To schedule your group for Children's Activities, please see the Kids' Page.
• To participate in the exhibit competition, please see the Events Page.

Jim Fowler and pearl jewelry: Mindy McNaugher, Carnegie Museum of Natural History
Fowler's wire-wrapped jewelry: Debra L. Wilson