Sherris' signature carving style is fluid and sensual, accentuated by crisp lines and a fine polish. Her sculpted gemstones capture the liquid grace of flowing water.
"No cutter alive can transform stone into water like Shank." – Lapidary Journal/Jewelry Artist, Jan. 2008.
Most of Sherris' carvings are jewelry-sized sculpture created from natural gems.
"Her one-of-a-kind inspirations have won awards and elicited the delight of legions of retailers and consumers." – Professional Jeweler, July 2002
World-class jewelers have designed gorgeous jewelry around Sherris' carved gemstones.
"And finding the perfect complement to her woven clasps, Berk relies on Sherris Cottier Shank of Gemscapes to carve a drop-dead-gorgeous drop." – American Jewelry Manufacturer, June 2001