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Lace Cuff

Art Jewelry Magazine — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 16:33:00 GMT

Lace Cuff

Janet Huddie is inspired by the forms found in Gothic architecture and illuminated manuscripts. She says, “I combine these elements with my love of tessellating patterns to create bold, decorative forms in sterling silver and gold.” Lace Cuff is cast and fabricated of sterling silver and is 2 1⁄2 in. (64 mm) wide. Photo by Joseph Hyde. This piece appeared in the January 2009 issue of Art Jewelry.

Untitled pendant by Dave Warnock

Art Jewelry Magazine — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 16:28:05 GMT

Untitled pendant by Dave Warnock

Dave Warnock fabricated his pendant of 14k white gold and 18k and 22k yellow gold. He bead-set 52 blue diamonds, bezel-set three white diamonds (one is visible only to the wearer), and prong-set two white diamonds to complete the approximately 2 1⁄4-in. (57 mm) long pendant.

Orthoceras brooch

Art Jewelry Magazine — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 16:26:32 GMT

Orthoceras brooch

“The fossil was so interesting, but I had no idea what it may have looked like when it was living,” says Marthe Roberts/Shea of the orthoceras fossil she set at the center of her brooch. Orthoceras brooch is made of fine silver and 14k gold. The fabricated and scribed brooch is 2 1⁄2 x 3⁄4 in. (64 x 19 mm). Photo by Jim Greipp. This piece appeared in the January 2009 issue of Art Jewelry.

Ring of the Goddess

Art Jewelry Magazine — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 16:24:28 GMT

Ring of the Goddess

Jamie Santellano used anticlastic raising and fabrication to create Ring of the Goddess. The sterling silver ring is 5⁄8 in. (16 mm) in front and tapers to 3⁄8 in. (9.5 mm). This piece appeared in the January 2009 issue of Art Jewelry.

I Flower

Art Jewelry Magazine — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 16:22:21 GMT

I Flower

Lucila Nassau says that a woman’s face is like a flower that’s “always blooming regardless of age and complexion.” I Flower represents petals around the neck, and is made of sterling silver and gold. The forged petals are accented with keum-boo. This piece appeared in the January 2009 issue of Art Jewelry.

LapiCorrugia

Art Jewelry Magazine — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 16:20:57 GMT

LapiCorrugia

Linda Kaye-Moses combined metal clay techniques and metalworking skills to make LapiCorrugia. The ring is made of metal clay and sterling silver, and features lapis lazuli. 1 3⁄4 x 1 3⁄8 x 9⁄16 in. (44 x 35 x 14 mm). Photo by Evan Soldinger. This piece appeared in the January 2009 issue of Art Jewelry.

Deco Bracelet

Art Jewelry Magazine — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 16:18:57 GMT

Deco Bracelet

Mayra Orama Muñiz and Erica Millner use recycled materials to create their jewelry. Deco Bracelet is made of Brazilian black walnut and aluminum. The links are 1⁄2 in. (13 mm) square. This piece appeared in the January 2009 issue of Art Jewelry.

Prairie Grass Necklace

Art Jewelry Magazine — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 16:15:11 GMT

Prairie Grass Necklace

“I have been working on a series of designs inspired by the subtle, repetitive forms of the flora and wild grasses of the prairie,” says Sydney Lynch. Prairie Grass Necklace is fabricated of sterling silver, 18k gold, and chrysoberyls. The “grass” is approximately 3 in. (76 mm). Photo by Alan Jackson. This piece appeared in the January 2009 issue of Art Jewelry.

Sea Bleached Stem Brooch

Art Jewelry Magazine — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 16:13:12 GMT

Sea Bleached Stem Brooch

Ann Jenkins found the plant stem featured in Sea Bleached Stem Brooch on a beach in North Carolina. “I wanted to highlight it with rays — almost in an iconic way — to bring attention to this extraordinary object that could have just disintegrated on the ocean floor,” she says. The brooch is made of sterling silver, dyed silver leaf, bronze, glass, acrylic, and a plant stem. 4 x 1 3⁄4 x 1⁄2 in. (10.2 x 4.4 x 1.3 cm). Photo by Robert Diamante. This piece appeared in the January 2009 issue of Art Jewelry.

Moss and Pods Neckpiece

Art Jewelry Magazine — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 16:08:45 GMT

Moss and Pods Neckpiece

Moss and Pods Neckpiece is made of polymer clay and sterling silver. Kathleen Dustin, who finds inspiration in the shapes and textures she spots on walks through New Hampshire woods, used different techniques for each bead in her neckpiece. The longest bead is 3 in. (76 mm) while the overall length is 24 in. (61 cm). Photo by Charley Freiberg. This piece appeared in the January 2009 issue of Art Jewelry.

Quad Veined Pod Necklace

Art Jewelry Magazine — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 16:06:55 GMT

Quad Veined Pod Necklace

Quad Veined Pod Necklace is made of sterling silver with 18k gold accents. Janine DeCresenzo pierced designs on both the front and the back of the pods to enhance the forms and make the necklace reversible. The pod section is 4 x 1 1⁄2 x 3⁄4 in. (10.2 x 3.8 x 1.9 cm). Photo by George Post. This piece appeared in the January 2009 issue of Art Jewelry.

Toccata

Art Jewelry Magazine — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 16:04:40 GMT

Toccata

Barbara Berk creates “fabric” by weaving precious metals. Toccata is hand woven of 18k and 22k gold. Three pearls and a 9.92 carat Mexican fire opal, carved by Sherris Cottier Shank, adorn the 4 1⁄2 x 1 3⁄4-in. (11.4 x 4.4 cm) pendant. Photo by Robert Weldon. This piece appeared in the January 2009 issue of Art Jewelry.

Zuni

Art Jewelry Magazine — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 18:19:25 GMT

Zuni

Kimberley Morris created Zuni from copper that she textured and heat treated. She says, “A patina is applied, then other color is applied with pencil. Each layer is sealed, then finished with a coat of wax.” A sterling silver setting completes the 2-in. (51 mm) piece. This piece appeared in the November 2008 issue of Art Jewelry.

Striped Blossom

Art Jewelry Magazine — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 18:17:01 GMT

Striped Blossom

Grace Stokes fabricated and chased Striped Blossom of sterling silver. Vibrant polymer clay cabochons, created by Stokes, are set in fine silver. The brooch is 2 1⁄8 x 3½ x 3⁄8 in. (54 x 89 x 9.5 mm). Photo by Kevin Olds. This piece appeared in the November 2008 issue of Art Jewelry.

Clematis Neckpiece

Art Jewelry Magazine — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 18:15:21 GMT

Clematis Neckpiece

“I am inspired by forms within the garden and the patterns on [those forms],” says Jan Smith. Clematis Neckpiece is made of hollow- and fold-formed copper, enamel, China paints, sterling silver, and monofilament. The pendant is 4 x 1 x 1 in. (10.2 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm). Photo by Doug Yaple. This piece appeared in the November 2008 issue of Art Jewelry.

Moroccan Star

Art Jewelry Magazine — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 18:13:39 GMT

Moroccan Star

Brian Maggard’s Moroccan Star is an intarsia pendant composed of sugilite, turquoise, and lab-created opal. A sterling silver frame surrounds the colorful stone mosaic. Maggard’s pendant design was inspired by an Asian rug pattern. 56 x 32 mm (2 3⁄16 x 1 ⁄4 in.). This piece appeared in the November 2008 issue of Art Jewelry.

Flower Beetle Pin

Art Jewelry Magazine — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 18:12:24 GMT

Flower Beetle Pin

“My metalwork draws from a broad palette of techniques, including reticulation, granulation, forming with hammers and the hydraulic press, foldforming, carving the metal with files, chasing, piercing, and fabricating,” says Amy Roper Lyons. She was inspired to create Flower Beetle Pin by the beetles in her garden. The cloisonné enamel pin is fabricated and forged of 18k, 22k, and 24k gold and enamel. Drusy pyrite and dichroic glass are bezel-set in the 1¾ x 1 3⁄16 x 5⁄16-in. (44 x 21 x 8 mm) pin. Photo by Ralph Gabriner. This piece appeared in the November 2008 issue of Art Jewelry.

The Life and Times of the Pants Family

Art Jewelry Magazine — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 18:10:59 GMT

The Life and Times of the Pants Family

This brooch is from a series of five titled The Life and Times of the Pants Family. The brooches, created by Karen H. Juplo, tell the tragic love story of two pet mice. Made of sterling silver, copper, and enamel, these brooches are each approximately 2½ x 1¾ in. (64 x 44 mm). Photo by James Obermeier. This piece appeared in the November 2008 issue of Art Jewelry.

Cumulus Humilis Necklace

Art Jewelry Magazine — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 18:09:21 GMT

Cumulus Humilis Necklace

Janice P. Ho used techniques such as roll-printing and hydraulic forming to add texture and dimension to Cumulus Humilis Necklace. The fabricated sterling silver necklace includes 18k gold and an emerald. 1 5⁄8 x 1¼ x ¼ in. (41 x 32 x 6.5 mm). Photo by Larry Sanders. This piece appeared in the November 2008 issue of Art Jewelry.

Shibori Collar Necklace

Art Jewelry Magazine — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 18:07:21 GMT

Shibori Collar Necklace

Shibori Collar Necklace is made of polymer clay, with freshwater-pearl and bead accents. Judy Dunn says, “This new line of jewelry came out of explorations of ways to recycle my scrap clay. My favorite thing about this, in addition to being [environmentally] green, is that it allows me to play with the interaction of color and pattern in my designs.” 10¼ x 8 x ½ in. (26 x 20.3 x 1.3 cm). This piece appeared in the November 2008 issue of Art Jewelry.