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Lovely handmade sterling and opal ring by Patsy and Bill Roach (Roach2);
opal is mostly opaque with spots of pink and light green; blue; just under
size 7; top section (oval) is approximately 3/4" long; marked: "ROACH2,
STERLING;" fine condition.
"Roach2" is
the mark and jewelry of Bill and Patsy Roach. Bill was the son of Ruth
Roach (see above). Patsy's fascination with the jewelry of Ruth Roach
brought her together with Bill and after their marriage in 1959 she
began making jewelry, encouraged by her mother-in-law. Bill and Patsy
created Roach2 (signifying their union) and began showing their
beautiful, unique handmade jewelry in 1961, winning many prizes and
purchase awards at the national shows in which they participated. Their
work is in the permanent collection of the Mitchell Museum in Mt.
Vernon, Illinois and museums in Iowa. Bill died at the young age
of 57 in 1996. Patsy continues to work on jewelry, though her work has
taken a new direction. Pendant is pictured in the online article Roach2,
A Love Story
at MODERN SILVER magazine. |
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