" This technique continues to hold my fascination as I discover its' multiple applications and infinite design possibilities."

Currently Earthshine Mokume, Inc., Steve's jewelry studio, is producing a line of solid mokume wedding bands and engagement rings.  The focus is to create simply stated, yet elegant rings, that fully exploit the distinctive character of mokume gane.

Steve has authored two books "Mokume Gane in the Small Shop" and "Mokume Gane A Comprehensive Study"  and he teaches the mokume process to others at workshops throughout the world. 

"I was greatly honored to be invited to Japan this spring to share my knowledge of mokume with the professors and students of theTokyo University of Fine Art and Music.  What a thrill it was to work with Japanese artists in their homeland, where the mystery of mokume began, hundreds of years ago."

Steve Midgett

Why Choose Mokume Gane Rings?

Steve was one of the first Western artists to unravel the complexities of mokume,  gaining understanding of  this ancient metalworking method  through extensive exploration and research.   His work with mokume first began in the 70's,  while apprenticed to a master goldsmith.  Since 1989 Steve has dedicated his career to the  mastery of this technique and has gone on to pioneer innovative  improvements to the process.

• 1995 Steve established Earthshine Press, which publishes his first Mokume Gane book and video, "Mokume Gane in the Small Shop"
• 1998 selected by Jewelers Circular Keystone magazine as one of 7 international Rising Star designers
• 1999 Steve's Terra Diamond Wedding Band was selected as a NIche Award winner for jewelry
• 2000 Niche Award finalist.  Publication of his second book, "Mokume Gane A Comprehensive Study"
• 2001 Steve teaches numerous workshops for metalsmith professionals including annual conference of the Society of North American Goldsmiths (SNAG) and the Florida Society of Goldsmiths and Colorado Metalsmiths Association
• 2002 Steve is invited to teach  at the Tokyo University of Fine Art and Music

Steve Midgett is an artist who has designed everything from amphitheaters to zucchini.  In addition to mokume gane wedding and engagement rings, Steve explores the art of metal through one of a kind jewelry pieces and works of sculpture.