one of a kind | metal objects

blue unisex ORBIT rings

… fun, fresh, far out, funky rings.

big blue ORBIT rings with a clean simple modern design … made of sterling silver and cobalt blue ground glass set in resin. geometric and a bit celestial at the same time…. a promise ring – you are my orbit…

“The path of a celestial body or an artificial satellite as it revolves around another body due to their mutual gravitational attraction.”

Wear What You Love!

How it’s made-

handmade bezel model – sawn, shaped, soldered, sanded and cast….
then attached to a handmade ring and soldered,
wire inlaid,
sanded,
and filled with resin … sanded again and polished … finished with a scuffed surface.

… colored with ground glass for an interesting matte surface with lovely color variations. The color changes with the light.

♦ actually handmade;)
♦ this bold ring fits US size 9. or 6.
♦ the face of the ring on size 9 measures approximately 7/8″ in diameter and size 6 measures 3/4″
♦ ….perfect for gift giving or keep it for yourself!

custom orders can usually be completed in two to three weeks. please message me for more information or to request a different color or size.

* NOTE: The earring surface is scuffed and has tiny flecks of other colors embedded…

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

SPRING flower bracelet

… perfect for a birthday or anniversary gift with a modern vibe.

buy me – $320

handmade sterling silver SPRING -outline of flowers and leaves – chain link bracelet. Inspired by simple graphic lines the piece measures 1″ wide, at the widest point, and is adjustable from 7 1/2″ to 8″ long. a classic modern bold statement piece….

Wear What You Love – BE You!

handmade bracelet…
sawn,
shaped,
soldered,
sanded,
hammered,
and sanded again- finished with scuffed matte surface…

♦ handmade.
♦ the bracelet is adjustable from 7 1/2″ to 8″ long.
♦ the bracelet closes with a spring ring.
♦ ….perfect for gift giving.

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

HOPPER insect pendant

HOPPER insect pendant – just a bit BUGGY?

HOPPER pendant – $285

w/ 24″ necklace – $315

Big, bold, beautiful bug pendant. Add to your favorite necklace or wear on a cord or chain …. 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 it as a pendant or add it to a longer necklace as a focal piece with a pile of layered necklaces. An original accessory for your favorite man, woman, or teen.

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

How it’s made –
sterling bezel model – sawn, shaped, soldered, sanded,
cast,
sanded,
silver wire inlay,
soldered,
filled with resin and colored ground glass… sanded again and polished … finished with a scuffed matte surface.

All by hand, on a small table, with classic metalsmithing tools.

♦ hand fabricated
♦ pendant measures 2 1/2″ wide by 7/8″ long
♦ shipped with a leather cord or choose to add the 24″ thin sterling silver bead 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.

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.

BIG BUBBLE earring

BERRY branch earrings

turn heads … BE YOU. BE ORIGINAL. BE BOLD

buy me – $86

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BOTANICAL – simple elegant BERRY branch post earrings… three hand blown glass beads on sterling silver branches. Add one of a kind shine to an everyday outfit or change up that little black dress.

handmade earrings…
sawn,
soldered,
sanded,
and polished with a soft scuffed finish from sterling silver.

♦ hand fabricated
♦ measure approximately 2 1/2″ by 1 1/4″
♦ packaged in a gift box
♦ shipped with sterling silver ear nuts

give the perfect unexpected gift to your favorite original – sister, aunt, girlfriend, mother …

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

purple BEETLE BUG pendant

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.

TRAVEL BUG pendant

Travel BUG – modern insect jewelry

buy me – $285

BIG bright BUG pendant with vintage lithographed tin laid over anodized titanium wings. BOLD silver stripes break up the body of peacock blue and buttercup yellow ground glass inlaid in resin. A square loop on the head allows for a thin cord or chain …. adjust it to your favorite length.

***Check back soon for a matching custom sterling necklace to be added to the listing.

How it is made —
vintage lithographed tin and anodized titanium, sawn, sanded and drilled…. then attached to the handmade sterling bezel model – that’s sawn, shaped, soldered, sanded and cast….
filled with colored ground glass and pigments and sanded again for an interesting matte surface.

♦ hand fabricated
♦ pendant measures 2 1/2″ wide by 3″ long
♦ 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.

ARCHAIC LEAF posts

modern and ancient …

special order – $184

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these white enameled leaf earrings are held in a reverse prong setting that suggest the veins … somehow both archaic and modern at the same time… MAKE a STATEMENT – BE an ORIGINAL.

handmade leaves…
sawn,
fold formed,
drilled,
sanded,
and enameled… held in sterling silver prong settings.

♦ hand fabricated
♦ earrings measure 2 1/2″ by 1 1/4″
♦ shipped with sterling silver ear nuts
♦ these objects are handmade with slight variations in the surface color

…the perfect gift for someone special… or yourself.

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.