Here’s the latest from Vickie Riggs Designs
Studio & Designer Notes
Notes from the artist and an inside peek at the designer’s studio and the latest works on the bench.
Sculpture & Other Art
Stained glass, tables, sculptures and other art by Vickie Riggs.
Designer Spotlight
Events, press coverage, and design news, straight from the designer herself!
Designer Perspectives
Vickie’s personal perspective and commentary about the jewelry design industry and our obligation as artists.
Recent Posts
Rocky Mountain High
Last summer, 2021, I was on my annual trek to the towering Rocky Mountains. At 10,000' with layer upon layer of beautiful mountains all around me, I am in heaven. I stay in the little town of Breckenridge. The storefronts have that old-west character. The stores are...
Breaking The Glass Ceiling
I was in line to get my COVID vaccine. Behind me were two gentlemen who sounded, to me, elderly. I heard one say to the other, "I can't imagine being born into a system where from the get-go, the cards are stacked against you. I can't imagine how hard that would be,...
Mother Nature’s Raw Beauty
This summer I was Crusin’ down the Mississippi — aboard a Paddleboat no less! It made me feel like I was in a Mark Twain novel! Now I’m in Colorado and the morning greeted me with steamy mountains. With such raw beauty everywhere...
San Diego Home/Garden Lifestyles showcase – STAR of San Diego: Vickie Riggs
Vickie is pleased to be recognized in San Diego Home/Garden Lifestyles' Ninth Annual STARS of San Diego showcase. "Over the past eight years, we have recognized local artists who, by sharing their talents and skills with the public, enrich our communities — as well as...
Breaking The Glass Ceiling: It’s About Time
I'm a 70s girl. I was in high school in the 60s and college in the 70s. Women were raising their voices in strong and beautiful ways. Think Joan Baez and Gloria Steinem. In my naiveté I thought we now were free! Free to do, be, and accomplish anything we wanted to!...
Friday Featured Artist At Emerald C Gallery on Coronado Island!
I'm honored to be in this beautiful gallery filled with amazing art in many mediums that Penny Rothschild has personally selected. This coming Friday, Mirjam Butz Brown and I are the featured jewelry artists at this delightful open house. I'd love to have you join us...
Jewelry Tells Our Story!
I was inspired to share a thought or two about the history of jewelry. I saw an article that photographed six lady's hands. They were elderly ladies, and each had a different story to tell about the pieces they were wearing. As an artist and designer, I love creating...
Wine Women and WOW!
Jewelry is meant to be showcased on a beautiful model. Last Friday, Candice Montoya celebrated her clients and friends by hosting an evening of fun in the Hacienda de las Rosas, a wine tasting bar in Old Town. Here's Nadia modeling one of the newest pieces in Vickie...
Fossilized Palm Wood Earrings
This beautiful Fossilized Palm Wood is going to make the most gorgeous earrings. Adding a delicate crossed extension to accent the drops and provide movement. See the finished piece here.