Aaron R. Thomas is currently working with Stefanie Phan Fine Jewelry to develop her debut collection. Featured here, Thomas gives the editor-turned-jewelry designer lessons in acrylic forming. Inspired by a special dinner, Stefanie wanted to take oyster shells from the evening and turn them into a mod-sea goddess inspired necklace. Using acrylic mirror, black and clear acrylic, the master craftsman showed her how to heat and hand-shape each oyster shell for her necklace design, which features clusters of diamonds and pearls.
![Oyster shells from a special dinner spark inspiration for the To Have And To Hold necklace by Stefanie Phan Fine Jewelry Oyster shells from a special dinner spark inspiration for the To Have And To Hold necklace by Stefanie Phan Fine Jewelry](http://aaronrthomas.files.wordpress.com/2012/11/img_1399.jpg?w=1024)
Oyster shells from a special dinner spark inspiration for the To Have And To Hold necklace by Stefanie Phan Fine Jewelry