statement jewelry | metal objects

blue ORBIT ring – sold

… a fun, fresh, far out, funky ring.

big blue ORBIT ring 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!

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.

♦ hand fabricated.
♦ this bold ring fits US size 9
♦ measures approximately 3/4″ in diameter.
♦ ….perfect for gift giving or keep it for yourself!

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.

SEAHORSE brooch

silver seahorse brooch … wear what you love

buy me – $225

inspired from a 1930’s graphic this seahorse brooch is just waiting to be attached to your favorite coat or sweater … this one of a kind piece is a stunner…..

sawn,
soldered,
sanded,
and polished…

made of sterling silver sheet and tube with a titanium pin stem. the brooch measures 2 1/2″ by 1″ wide

the sea is calling……..

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

tapered STACK bubble hooks

keep them guessing!

buy me – $68

super simple … bubble beads suspended on sterling silver rods form the perfect hook earring. a simple stacked glass CIRCLE-CIRCLE-circle-circle-circle motif adds a Art Deco vibe to these geometric earrings.

wear these statement earrings for a special occasion or for everyday. wear what you love –

handmade sterling silver earrings…
sawn,
soldered,
sanded,
and polished……. finished with a slightly scuffed surface.

the earrings hang approximately 3″ from the curve of the earwire.

boxed ….perfect for gift giving

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

LILY OF THE VALLEY brooch – sold

inspired by 1930s / 40s sweater pins…

sold

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a big, simple, minimal, LILY OF THE VALLEY brooch. handmade using classic repousse and sawing techniques.

feel like a glamour girl and dress up a sweater, jacket, or blouse….. WEAR WHAT YOU LOVE

shaped,
hammered,
soldered,
sanded,
and polished from sterling silver sheet.

The pin is also handmade …formed from 18 gauge sterling wire and is perfect for a sweater or looser weave as it is a bit larger than a manufactured steel pin

the pin measures 2 3/4″ x 2″

……original…..

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

NIGHT BUG insect brooch

NIGHT BUG – modern gothic insect jewelry.

buy me – $195

Big, bold, and a just a bit quirky this minimal interpretation of an insect is sure to make a big impact on your favorite sweater, jacket or blazer….

made with classic metalsmithing tools.

the brooch is…
sawn,
soldered,
sanded,
and enameled…

it is handmade out of titanium, copper, silver and enameled with ground glass.

♦ a one-of-a-kind accessory
♦ the brooch measures 1 1/4″ wide by 3 1/2″
♦ titanium pin back

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

modern CRESCENT bracelet

chunky layering bracelet–

buy me – $165

handmade chain — a sterling silver CRESCENT bracelet measuring 7″ by 3/4″. a classic, modern, bold statement piece…. perfect for a birthday or anniversary gift with a bit of an art deco vibe… modernized…

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

♦ hand fabricated.
♦ the bracelet measures 7″ long.
♦ the chain 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.

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.

INSECT GOD brooch

INSECT GOD brooch – insect jewelry

buy me – $350

big and beautiful this bold minimal design is sure to make a statement on your favorite sweater, jacket or blazer…. handmade with classic metalsmithing tools. a modern fantasy bug…

Could also be worn as a necklace – just add a chain.

handmade sterling bezel model – sawn, shaped, soldered, sanded and cast….
sterling silver details hand sawn, sanded, and soldered to base …
wings sawn, sanded, and soldered…
filled with resin …

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

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

♦ hand fabricated – one of a kind
♦ brooch measures 2 1/2″ wide by 2 3/4″ long
♦ sterling silver manufactured pin back

*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.

long STACK bubble hooks

keep them guessing!

buy me – $78

super simple … bubble beads suspended on sterling silver rods form the perfect hook earring. a simple stacked glass CIRCLE-CIRCLE-circle-circle-circle-circle motif adds a Art Deco vibe to these geometric earrings.

wear these statement earrings for a special occasion or for everyday. wear what you love –

handmade sterling silver earrings…
sawn,
soldered,
sanded,
and polished……. finished with a slightly scuffed surface.

the earrings hang approximately 3 3/4″ from the curve of the earwire.

Click here for more BUBBLE earring options.

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