Burlington, Vermont artist Jacob Albee's highly original jewelry combines elements that at first seem incompatible; solid gold bracelets with rubber tubing, diamonds set in slices of meteorites, a sterling and 18K ring that holds 29 free-floating diamonds in a spinning top. He says, "A successful piece is one that does justice to the inherent wonder within the raw materials." His double career in conservation work in Kenya and Ethiopia and goldsmithing provides opportunities to reflect, refine design ideas and draw inspiration from the world during his field work. "Tao Pendant", Gibeon Meteorite with a 4.2ct rhodalite garnet, white and yellow diamonds, and 18k gold, fabricated and etched, 2" x 2" x .4". Burlington, VT 05401;Jewelry