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and so this one is GONE.
the last of the shard rings from a series of long ago...
Shard Ring - Stained Silver
Shard Rings or Pendants
it's fun to see them leave. happy together, the person, the object, the perfect match.
the little story behind ​these rings was indeed an inspiration, but really i just love the shape. shape, function, wear it as a ring, wear it as a pendant...wear it.
Shard Rings and Pendants

a grouping of some of the last Shard Rings and Pendants (long gone)

Shard Rings - Silver and Polka Dots

Shard Rings - Silver and Polka Dots (​long gone...)

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into spring and looking ahead.
lots of work on the bench and the new slices collection is steadily growing.
the big squares have been selling out right from the beginning of the year and I recently added a slighter smaller size to satisfy the milder version of 'big'...

this week will be adding a new style to the line, here in preview...circles!
Big Circle earrings in black brass
simple sequence of events in playing mode and so these new earrings came to life.
they go well together with the squares and make a perfect mis-match pair for a daring and stylish earring statement.
don't you think?
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the slices are coming!
I have been playing around with strips of brass and came up with some simple but pretty striking square earrings.: the big square slices are 'simple geometry with dramatic proportions' (they are 2" squares), extremely lightweight to wear making a very distinctive statement....dare a little!
the big square slice earrings

the big square slice earrings in black brass

the big square slice earrings in yellow brass

the big square slice earrings in yellow brass

Since the beginning of the year these new earrings have been best sellers the minute I released them out to the world. many people have also been asking about a smaller version of these bold earrings, and so.... introducing below the slightly smaller version of the squares, still big enough for a decisive impact, but taking a bit of the 'big' edge off in a 1.75" square.
the square slice earrings - black and yellow brass

the square slice earrings - black and yellow brass

the square slice earrings in yellow brass

the square slice earrings in yellow brass

from the early feedback i am receiving it seems that these are the perfect choice for someone who wants to be brave and fearless at the same time, but in a just a smaller scale. as the bigger version, they come in black brass and in yellow brass.
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a couple of weeks ago while looking for silver to melt, i found more treasures!
a few pieces of experimental work and 'studies' in sterling silver and 18K gold from way way back.

bit is one of 3 pendants i pulled out from that re-discovered pouch and refreshed by sliding it onto a simple black cotton cord, complete with 2 tube sliders to match for easy adjustment of length and pendant style.
black+gold: bit pendant
and, going through my note books, also found  the scribble i wrote at that time, apparently documenting the process along with the frustrations...!
bit pendant notes
it reads ​in my notes it was 'study 5' then...
​yep, 1988 folks.

renamed it bit this time, for some reason it sounded better this time.

​among the pieces in straight 18K gold are these earrings below, in quick pre-view
18K gold half moon earrings with fancy black onyx

18K gold half moon earrings with fancy black onyx

so excited to rediscover these pieces of my past-making!
so, as a summer round-up, i decided to put together a black+gold collection studio sale and have been working on the final touches for the sale launch on august 24!

and, if you are in town on sunday/august 26, i am having my last august studio visit weekend so plan to swing by for a chance to see everything up close and experience it in touch.
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​here we are.
​just a week into their launch, these colorful summer pendants are having a splash!

people love playing with the matching sliders, giving each pendant a personal  style. as always, the possibilities are endless.
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​am thinking, there will be bundles and sets coming...
they are just irresistible to go it alone, but once you have one on...it seems, something calls for more..
Circle and Stick Pendants - groups

Circle and Stick Pendants - color sets


​also, now available in 2 lengths, with a choice of a 36" or a 42" black waxed cotton cord, depending on how you play with the sliders, you can go from a chocker bolo-style pendant to a long grazing elegant look.
Circle Pendants

Circle Pendants - copper finish, 36" and 42" lengths

Circle and Stick Pendants - color and lengths mix

Circle and Stick Pendants - color and lengths mix

and last but not least: the fun + function of it all!
still looking for those glasses? now you can pair up a few things and have a colorful and stylish eyeglasses pendant for an everyday companion.
and, in case you were wondering, the stick pendants work just as well, and with a touch of different....
Stick Pendants

Stick Pendants another touch of different

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it's windy around here this early spring. today actually it feels like winter...deep deep blue skies and chilly chilly air. but get ready, because the breeze is fading and it's time to let the spring sun touch your skin...
spring coming made me think of the dangling coil earrings, funky swirls of color to wear for springtime.
these coil rings are always in season and in style. and forever popular...could not leave them out this spring!
dare to look dramatically funky this spring!
​and definitely different...the coil arm-piece goes out in style with you!
and, coil and spiral earrings and a spiral necklace to complete this spring collection.
so many possibilities.
twists, turns and springy wires....happy springtime!
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A hectic pace picked up speed early this month, after adjustments to delayed work schedules and repositionings of trays with work in progress at the bench, I am finally churning some new stuff:
​new earrings for the metal feathers collection!
metal feathers earrings

metal feathers earrings in progress

pre-assembled a couple of pairs of the metal feathers earrings, two in sterling silver and copper, one just in sterling silver... a 'hand scratch-finish' comes next for all the feathers, add then touches of color to ruffle them up!
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Early this summer Donut + Bars Necklace finally met its human, a match meant to be.
Many had come around over the years, tempting this unique necklace and pulling this way and that, hoping it would want to go home with them.
But Donut + Bars was never quite sure and passed on everyone.
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That is, until this summer, when C. came by... it was love at first sight!
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It was just 2 of them at the beginning, hollow forms and fabrications in sterling silver, copper and touches of 18k gold, on a long sterling silver chain, long enough to allow play and various combinations...

So now, Cone + Bars Necklace is lonely.
This one too passed on many a good offer and a lot of 'oohs and ahhs' from interesting prospects, but it is the first of the two and always been a bit stubborn.
I am for that special one, it says, wrapping around my fingers...
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Cone + Bar Necklace (2000)

jewelry notes from the bench
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I make simple, colorful and bold jewelry for a contemporary ageless and fun style.
Have been doing this for quite sometime...pretty sure this is what I want to do when I grow up!

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