About Ruth Barzel Jewelry Design. Local jewelry artist Ruth Barzel has been designing and making jewelry for most of her life. She lovingly and thoughtfully creates each piece by hand using natural stones, pearls, wood, bone, cord, silk, and other materials. Ruth’s jewelry is meant to fit your lifestyle and be worn daily. She draws inspiration from art, fashion, nature, and travel, and, especially, from memories of her artist mother, who always encouraged creative pursuits and believed that we should follow our dreams.