Michele Palenik has over 20 years experience in fine jewelry work, and with a degree in Marine Biology she combines her two loves; science and art. This blend of art and science allows the artist to create unique forms no matter the medium whether it be brilliantly hued glass, glittering silver, gold or semi-precious gems, luminous pearls or iridescent shell.

Her work appeals to a broad assortment of people from all walks of life; generally those who appreciate the naturalness of Michele's work with it's undulating edges and exciting unique traits inherent to each piece. She has appeared on Channel 8's NBC Daytime Show and his filmed an episode for HGTV that is scheduled to air next summer.

Her professionalism, flexibility, attention to detail and dedication to using only top quality elements in her work makes her a joy to work with either as an individual client or corporation seeking a new line of custom work. You know the piece you receive will have been crafted with care and will become an heirloom piece that will stand the test of time.

Recent custom piece (click on the thumbnails for larger images):

 CLIENTS INCLUDE:

• Odyssey Marine
• The Salvador Dali Museum
• The Florida Aquarium
• Seahawk Shipwreck Deep Ocean Technology
• The Museum of Science and Industry
• Busch Gardens
• The Urban Suburban
• private patrons and galleries throughout the US and Caribbean

Over the course of my jewelry career, on an at-need basis,  I have worked with the Odyssey Marine Research Company. They are an amazing group of people who seek to bring to light the very fabric of world history through shipwreck research and recovery. While using state-of-the-art technology to explore the great depths of our oceans, they also strive to preserve the ecological integrity of the sea floor and use archeologically sensitive methods of retrieval of artifacts. They are very Artist-friendly and working with them is a joyful experience! The following pieces are not available, but were commissioned by Odyssey as part of  a Pirate event in Walt Disney World (May 2007). Each piece has a description, in a prose form, with a photo and is signed by the Artist...it doubles as a Certificate of Authenticity for future references.
	Global Commerce Awash in a sea of red coral, Three Silver, hand-hewn beads Tell the story of travel and treasure. The ship: a noble craft, from the pennant to the water line. The prize: gems, finger bars, goblets, strands of pearls, specie. All there for the taking. The map of the world: An oyster of discovery with the promise of adventure.
	Apparition of an Empire Precious, lustrous pearls, Sequenced with the flash of Labradorite. Conjure misty mornings at sea. Now ghosts from an age gone by, Shine in the metallic memory, Of coin from the insatiable quest.
	A Fool's Folly Chain of silver, entwined with bone. Now Pearl, Peridot and Pyrite shone. A touch of gold- Both authentic and not. Will leave you drunk with fever's rot.
	Life Blood Bound to the sea and sky. Connected by continuity. The dark of night, The light of day. The blur of blue in between. Sinuous waves of silver and crystal Weave fluid into flight. The glistening juice of life.