necklaces | metal objects

modern DECO copper chain

BE BOLD and wear what you love.

a 26″ copper chain link necklace – industrial modern DECO. the geometric forms in Art Deco architecture and a hardware store find of beautiful oversized copper rivets inspired this handmade speciality chain. a big bold statement piece it slips over your head and with wear more of the lovely copper color will shine through.

sawn,
soldered (lots and lots of soldering),
sanded, with some patina and hand wax to finish the piece.
…..

♦ actually handmade
♦ measures 26″ and is 3/4 of an inch at the widest point.
♦ ….perfect for gift giving.

For more style options and to follow my experiments visit Etsy where I refine my designs and build a collection.

MONOCHROME MOTH pendant

Big, Bold and Beautiful – BLACK & WHITE minimalism

bug pendant – $350

bug w/necklace – $630

This modern deco MONOCHROME MOTH is sure to make a big impact … a pendant to add to your favorite necklace or purchase the matching chain for the complete look.

made with classic metalsmithing tools the handmade sterling bezel model – is sawn, shaped, soldered, sanded and cast….

sterling silver details are hand sawn, sanded, and soldered …
then filled with resin …

the pieces are hand sanded again and polished … finished with a scuffed matte surface.

..the pendant is colored with resin and ground glass for an interesting surface texture.

♦ actually handmade – and one of a kind
♦ pendant measures 2 1/2″ wide by 2 3/4″
♦ pendant is shipped with a leather cord or you may add the 28″ handmade chain at check out.

NOTE – this object is handmade with slight variations in the surface color

For more insect jewelry and to follow my experiments visit Etsy where I refine my designs and build a collection.

modern DECO bug necklace

Big, Bold and Beautiful – butter yellow bug

buy me – $195

This modern DECO bug is sure to make a big impact ….

made with classic metalsmithing tools the handmade sterling bezel model – is sawn, shaped, soldered, sanded and cast….

sterling silver details are hand sawn, sanded, then filled with resin and ground glass …

the pieces are hand sanded again and polished … finished with a scuffed matte surface.

this one-of-a-kind pendant measures 2 3/8″ wide by 2 1/4″. shipped with a 2.2mm 20 inch long bead chain.

NOTE – this object is handmade with slight variations in the surface color

For more style options and to follow my experiments visit Etsy where I refine my designs and build a collection.

INTERSECTED CIRCLE chain

slightly retro – slightly modern … and always one-of-a-kind …

buy me – $282

handmade INTERSECTED CIRCLE chain link necklace … made up of simple lines and circles – which sits beautifully on the neck at 24 inches.

MAKE A STATEMENT EVERYDAY!

sawn,
shaped,
soldered,
sanded,
and polished … out of sterling silver.

For more style options and to follow my experiments visit Etsy where I refine my designs and build a collection.

purple BEETLE BUG pendant – sold

live colorfully!… insect jewelry

bug pendant – $225

bug w/necklace – $405

Big, bold, beautiful BEETLE BUG pendant. Shipped with a leather cord or add to your favorite chain or necklace.

handmade sterling bezel model – sawn, shaped, soldered, sanded and cast….
filled with resin …

sanded again and polished … finished with a scuffed matte surface.

..colored with resin, ground glass and pigments for an interesting matte surface.

Add optional 24″ handmade sterling silver chain at checkout.

♦ hand fabricated
♦ pendant measures 7/8″ wide by 2 1/4″
♦ shipped with a thin leather cord

NOTE – this object is handmade with slight variations in the surface color

For more style options and to follow my experiments visit Etsy where I refine my designs and build a collection.

big BRAIN pendant

big BOLD BRAIN pendant – a wonderful modern ex-voto or talisman

buy me – $225

pendant w|chain – $550

… celebrate a cancer survivor, honor a smartie, a neurosurgeon, or a caregiver! the best part is that you can convert this pendant into many pieces – add it to your own necklace or thin cord and wear it at any length from a choker to a long statement piece. or you can add the handmade sterling silver 20″ matching chain at check out.

sawn,
shaped,
soldered,
filled with ground glass and resin,
sanded, hand sanded some more,
and finished with a scuffed surface…..

make a statement – wear jewelry that speaks to you …..

♦ hand fabricated.
♦ shipped with a length of leather cord.
♦ pendant measures approximately 2″ in diameter
♦ this object is handmade with slight variations / imperfections in the surface color

For more style options and to follow my experiments visit Etsy where I refine my designs and build a collection.

FLOWER CHAIN necklace

BE BOLD wear what you LOVE.

buy me – $245

Live colorfully! A fabulous flower chain necklace with color options – one side is blue and the other yellow or wear it mixed… This one of a kind handmade chain necklace measures 20″ with three flowers ranging in size from 3/4″ to 1″.

This statement piece is made by hand with classic metalsmithing tools.

sawn,
shaped,
soldered,
filled with ground glass and resin,
sanded, hand sanded some more,
and finished with a scuffed surface…..

♦ handfabricated
♦ measures approximately 20 inches

For more style options and to follow my experiments visit Etsy where I refine my designs and build a collection.

photo FILTER pendant – sold

photo filter finery… found object jewelry

sold – $155

this one of a kind piece makes a wonderful present….

…vintage camera filter held in a modern, geometric, handmade sterling silver setting…. diva, rockstar, photographer? perfect gift for that special man, woman, or teen in your life.

measured,
sawn,
shaped,
soldered,
sanded,
and polished…..

♦ hand fabricated.
♦ pendant measures approximately 1 3/4″ in diameter.
♦ add to your favorite chain or cord. shipped with a knotted leather cord.
♦ ….perfect for gift giving.

For more style options and to follow my experiments visit Etsy where I refine my designs and build a collection.

orange BEETLE BUG pendant

modern insect jewelry – ORANGE BEETLE.

buy me – $186

Big, bold, beautiful bug pendant. Add to your favorite necklace or wear on a cord or chain…. the perfect gift for the nature lover, gardener… or your favorite entomologist. This piece looks as at home on a rough leather cord as it does on a thin silver chain. Wear as a pendant on a choker, add it to a longer necklace as a focal piece or wear it with a pile of layered necklaces. An original accessory for your favorite man, woman, or teen.

How it’s made –

sterling bezel model – sawn, shaped, soldered, sanded,
cast,
sanded,
silver inlay,
soldered,
filled with resin and ground glass …
sanded again and polished … finished with a scuffed matte surface.

♦ pendant measures approximately 1/2″ wide by 1 3/4″
♦ The pendant is shipped with a 20″ 2.2mm sterling silver bead chain.
♦ pendant can also be purchased without the chain and will be shipped with a leather cord.

NOTE – this object is handmade with slight variations in the surface color

For more style options and to follow my experiments visit Etsy where I refine my designs and build a collection.

MOON SCARAB pendant

… a modern talisman for your favorite man, woman or teen.

buy me – $186

moon SCARAB BEETLE pendant! Big, bold, beautiful bug pendant. Add to a necklace or wear on a cord or chain.

Make a statement – wear jewelry that speaks to you …..

How it’s made –

NOTE – this object is handmade with slight variations in the surface color

For more style options and to follow my experiments visit Etsy where I refine my designs and build a collection.