Work you admire and other discoveries

Just a Little Different

Bentiron — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:02:44 GMT

Here is something just a little different http://www.carlstanleyjewelryarts.com/id1.html

Art Resource

ArtsandCollections — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:43:25 GMT

For those of you who are passionate about art and need a valuable art resource centre at hand visit:

www.artsandcollections.com

This website continually updates its auction listings and cultural events listings. Auction listings include top auction houses like Christies and Sothebys. Ancient jewelery auctions are always being posted on the site so keep your eyes peeled!

Enjoy.

Pebble Inlaid with Silver

Bentiron — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 22:21:09 GMT

I thought that this ring was a masterpiece: http://www.mschon.com/februaryupdate/stonerng.htm

Can Pukhraj be used in Engagement ring

Ruddy Crux — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 09:07:10 GMT

As per the astrological studies Pukhraj plays a major role in our life. but i want to make clear whether we can use Pukhraj or any other gemstone in Engagement Rings, Wedding Ring, Anniversary ring or any other jewelry gifted on Different occations?

Let me Give some Details of Pukhraj stone.

Pukhraj is the stone of planet JUPITER,’also known as BRAHASPATI. Jupiter the largest planet in the solar system is also the most powerful planet in the solar system. According to Hindu Shastra, “Brahaspati” is the son of “ANGIRA RISHI”. Jupiter is also known as “GURU” of all “Devtas”(god).

Attn: Dressage Woman

Raven815 — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 18:40:52 GMT

Hi there,

I was just looking at a sale e-mail I received from www.smeadbeads.com and I noticed that they had these beautiful horseshoe toggles. They're on sale for 1.74 each (I believe). When I saw these, I thought of you. I don't know if you use toggles or not, but I had to point these out to you. Let me know what you think. I have ordered from this site before and they are good.

Laura

Sawing Machine, Can it be?

Bentiron — Wed, 06 May 2009 02:56:00 GMT

I was shopping at one of my favorite on line jewelery tool stores and was looking in new products and there it was the answer to the pain in my arthritic hands and wrists, the Sawing Machine! What a wonder, what a marvel but alas it costs more than a saw frame and gross of saw blades and besides insurance does not pay it but does for medication. But one can always wish can't they? http://www.ottofrei.com/store/product.php?productid=71

Old Folk Jewelery

Bentiron — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 00:26:49 GMT

Not exactly what you think it is. http://chicagosilver.com/foss.htm#necklaces Look at all of the pages of Mr. Foss' jewelery. Dang he looks old.

Gotta share my favorites

wyreworks — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 16:52:39 GMT

My all-time wire art idol... Lenka's Precious Metal Lace

More favorites:

Mary Lee Hu

Cynthia Downs

Yes, I am partial to the woven designs :) I used to do more of this myself but am so busy wholesaling pendants to the Virgin Islands I don't have much time for the real creative stuff anymore, unfortunately. Maybe one of these days...

We have it so easy!

Bentiron — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 20:27:57 GMT

I was watching this while contemplating buying a newer torch. I think I'll get one like he has. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQwREu9yvEs He has some very nice tools there and they all look like they are made from recycled materials. How's that for green, well except for the sulphuric acid pickle. Notice his premier jeweler's bench too.

Helloooo , Im new :)

Sherine — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 18:05:43 GMT

Hello everyone ,

I am new to this website and i have sooo many questions. I love making jewlery but i just keep jumping from one media to another,,,i have worked with beads , wire , copper , polymer clay , metal clay ..but now i just want to perfect one ..metal clay ...specifically silver...and i have soo many questions i dont even know where to start ... i know the basis of it , but does anyone know how to add color onto silver ?

Saxon Jewelery

Bentiron — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 23:16:18 GMT

I was looking for some stuff on enamel and found this: http://antiquity.ac.uk/ProjGall/sherlock/index.html The pendent with the shell shaped gem stone in it has cloisonné enamel around it, very nice work.

Help - Where can I buy Blank Solid Sterling Pendant bars

Grace-Lea — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 19:38:21 GMT

Hi All, I would be so grateful if someone know where I can purchase blank sterling pendant bars. Thanks!

Some fantastic copper work

Bentiron — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 21:59:58 GMT

I can't remember where I found this but I sure am impressed by it http://www.mielmargarita.com/index.html Enjoy!

Ancient Silver Rings

Bentiron — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 01:46:52 GMT

I may have already posted this but my wife wanted an ancient looking ring so I just Googled it and came up with this. Some of them look very contemporary, even like wire wrapping so to speak. She likes the one with the walking animal on it so I will see what I can come up with. http://www.ancientresource.com/lots/ancient_jewelry/jewelry_rings.html

Knock Your Socks Off Tools!

Bentiron — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:53:56 GMT

It is not often that I am impressed with tools. I mean I'm a tool junkie. I'm always buying tools but these are impressive to me. They have a double flush cutter. That is both ends of the wire a cut flush. They have three texture hammers for $35 each or all three for $90. They look nice. If you haven't the money for a rolling mill with texture wheels you should look into these hammers. They have some other tools that look handy for wire wrapping also. Prices don't look to bad either.http://www.jewelrytoolsbymiland.com/index.htm

Interesting,Y/N?

Bentiron — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 01:41:02 GMT

http://www.ffsd.de/pages/de/aktivitaeten/horror_vacui/161.horror_vacui.htm How about this ring? http://www.ffsd.de/custom/image_popup.php?id=4500&size=640&custom=custom/schmuckforum .

Something of Interest?

Bentiron — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 23:43:02 GMT

You never know what is lurking out there in the dark reaches of the web but I found this to be interesting: http://www.ganoksin.com/benchtube/video/77/Dam-Design-Show-part-2 Enjoy! There are three parts to it.

I had this in High School

Bentiron — Fri, 08 May 2009 01:00:02 GMT

I had this in high school but not quite like this. This guy has pictures and illustrations even plus a sense of humor. So if you ever wondered about the stuff in you Argentium silver now you can see a picture of the elements and put them together in your mind, well maybe. Fun site, http://www.periodictable.com/, I have spent about six hours here. Enjoy!

How about this wire work?

Bentiron — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:50:07 GMT

http://www.royalathena.com/pages/GoldSilverCatalog/Greek/HGM0910.html

Found this web site

Bentiron — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:41:58 GMT

Found this web site: http://ethnofacts.com/store_jewelry.htm , and was take by the In Gall pendent, plus a couple of other items. Enjoy looking around!

Intro and Easter eggs

Jewls — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 21:15:49 GMT

hello!

I've been a long time subscriber to ArtJewelry but never posted before.

so I thought I'd share this

If you sell your handmade items you might be interested in the following two things.

1. There is an Easter egg hunt organized on Artfire.com; You can win Gift vouchers to buy handmade items..support handmade in a fun way ..the contest is free ..even kids can join! Here is the link http://easter-eggs-artfire.blogspot.com/ , it runs until the 21st.

2; If you haven't heard of Artfire then you might be interested. Its an online selling site for anything handmade! They started in september last year so the are still young. But growing very strongly. The reason for their growth is that the advertise to buyers...not to sellers. Also you don't pay commission on your sales , you don't pay a listing fee either. You can sell up to ten items in your own studio for free ...if you have a larger inventory you can sell unlimited items for a flat monthly fee of 12$ .

I'm posting this here because even though there is a lot of jewelry on offer ..there is not a lot of "art" jewelry on offer yet.

They allow you to advertise your other venues and sites, they have a rapid cart system so that you can have your studio on other sites and buyers do not have to become members.

My name is Jackson on Artfire if you want to find me ( I sell craft supplies ..so no competition) if you would like to check it out, registering is free Register on ArtFire.com

Raising Bowls Anyone?

Bentiron — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 23:43:14 GMT

I came across this today: http://www.davidhuang.org/gallery/ Enjoy!

Ancient Jewelry

Bentiron — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 21:27:33 GMT

Trying to find ancient jewelry web sites is sometimes frustrating. You have to go through so much to get so little. Well I found a UK Ebay sight that has large selection of images: http://www.collector-antiquities.com/18/?starti=0&pcat=11 Enjoy!

Interesting Jewelry Site

roseman — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:49:50 GMT

Came accross an interesting jewelry site...TrendTogo.com

Luxury Fancy Diamonds

artvestor — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 12:06:47 GMT

Looking for luxury fancy diamond art works I found an article about a guy from Germany who seems to be very talented. His name is Michael Weggenmann. Here is what he does: LOUNGE 8
I am speaking german (more or less) but I am not very familiar with the german diamond market at all.
Is there anybody who has experience with the diamond art market in Germany and (perhaps) does anybody know this guy ?

thx
artvestor