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Da'oud Thompson studied art, geology, and crystallography at Santa Barbara City College, and Humbolt State University, as well as jewelry and gemology under David LaPlantz, apprenticed under Karen Wayne-Smith and Paul Hapip. Starting originally in stone sculpture, his work moved easily to the realm of casting and metal fabrication. Having completed university studies, Da'oud continues his education by attending classes at the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show GIA, as well as Santa Barbara Adult Education jewelry and art classes. Da'oud has always had an interest in ancient symbolism, cave art as well as metaphysical symbolism. Jewelry has much greater depth when it connects the sacred with the profane. Subtly incorporated into these designs, he endeavors to have a multidimensional impact on the wearer. Color, symbolism, gemstone energies, and the ever present feel of the flow of water are the hall-marks of his work. Da'oud is a Pisces.

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