Donna's Statement: 

     "As an artist who works with precious metals and gemstones, the challenge to design and manufacture a ‘pick’ for use in a martini glass was a challenging feat.  The design began by identifying the function of the pick to hold olives and the ability of the consumer to control the position of the pick while drinking.  A successfully designed pick should also offer the ability to hang or stay on the glass edge during and after the drink is consumed.  Once the function was identified the artistry or form of the object had to blend.  The vision began by identifying that circles represent the shape of the olive and the free form curves represent the coming together to have a drink with a great friend or family.  It is the hope of the artist that this sterling silver ‘pick’ is a part of many fond memories and special occasions."

Donna Armstrong is a graduate gemologist and metalsmith.  Her training is founded on an extensive educational pursuit.  She obtained her skills by attending the most prestigious school specializing in gemstones and metalsmithing, the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), earning diplomas in Color Stones, Diamonds and Graduate Gemologist.  To further her knowledge she obtained additional training form the Revere Academy in San Francisco and from Farrin O’Conner in Pasadena, California, both distinguished schools of jewelry design and manufacturing.