statement jewelry | metal objects

Big, Bold and Beautiful – BLACK & WHITE minimalism

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

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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.

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.

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 – 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.

kinetic earrings with just a bit of swing …

buy me – $145

long sterling silver FLOWER CHAIN earrings … a bit mod but definitely modern. simple statement earrings with a big impact. BE YOU!

designed,
cast in sterling silver,
soldered,
sanded,
and polished. the finish is a smooth, scuffed surface with a nice shine.

♦ hand fabricated.
♦ measure approximately 3″ long by 1″ wide.
♦ …..perfect for gift giving.

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

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.

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.

Tag: statement jewelry

MONOCHROME MOTH pendant

Big, Bold and Beautiful – BLACK & WHITE minimalism

modern DECO bug necklace

Big, Bold and Beautiful – butter yellow bug

INTERSECTED CIRCLE chain

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

BIG BUBBLE earring

BERRY branch earrings

turn heads … BE YOU. BE ORIGINAL. BE BOLD

purple BEETLE BUG pendant – sold

live colorfully!… insect jewelry

FLOWER CHAIN earrings

kinetic earrings with just a bit of swing …

TRAVEL BUG pendant

Travel BUG – modern insect jewelry

ARCHAIC LEAF posts

modern and ancient …

big BRAIN pendant

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

FLOWER CHAIN necklace

BE BOLD wear what you LOVE.

photo FILTER pendant – sold

photo filter finery… found object jewelry