Ostensible beauty can be delicate and uncover deep flaws under detailed inspection. When handled through self reflection or projection onto others these superficial images can be pierced and easily shattered, broken into smaller unrecognizable fragments. In the series "Opalescent Fantasy", the contrast of reflection and fragility celebrates the brilliance of powerful individual expression. The iridescent quality of abalone shells stimulates visual perception, even the dull surface becomes lustrous with light reflection. The reflective finish of the silver in the piece provides a mirrored space that radiates innate grace and reflects back on the wearer, the inner beauty is enhanced by the way we see ourselves