Magazine Gallery : Bracelets

Straw Bracelet

Art Jewelry Magazine — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 14:19:33 GMT

Straw Bracelet

Karen J. Lauseng says she loves using ordinary materials in unexpected ways. Straw Bracelet is made of plastic soda straws, bristles from a handheld car-wash brush, and drilled plastic pellets. 3 ½ x 3 ½ x 3 in. (89 x 89 x 76 mm). This piece appeared in the May 2009 issue of Art Jewelry.

Wave

Kristin Sutter — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 18:16:39 GMT

Wave

Oregon College of Art and Craft student Erin Lee Knight fabricated Wave of sterling and fine silver. She says, “Wave was inspired by the ocean I swam in while in Mykonos, Greece.” Green garnet, jasper, and agate are bezel set in the 4 x 2 x 2-in. (10.2 x 5.1 x 5.1 cm) bracelet. Photo by Dan Kvitka. This piece appeared in the March 2009 issue of Art Jewelry.

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.

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.

Linear Mosaic Alternate Stack with Green Veneer, Brilliant Series

Art Jewelry Magazine — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 18:06:00 GMT

Linear Mosaic Alternate Stack with Green Veneer, Brilliant Series

Martha Collins uses a process of lamination, slicing, re-lamination, and turning to create bracelets, using 12 to 14 species of wood in each bangle. Linear Mosaic Alternate Stack with Green Veneer, Brilliant Series is made of 250 pieces of wood. The brightly colored lines achieved with hand-dyed veneers contrast the ebony edges of the bracelet. The bangle’s diameter is 68 mm (2 11⁄16 in.). Photo by Steve Meltzer. This piece appeared in the November 2008 issue of Art Jewelry.

Cantilevered Tourmaline Bracelet

Art Jewelry Magazine — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 16:16:35 GMT

Cantilevered Tourmaline Bracelet

Cantilevered Tourmaline Bracelet, by Michael David Sturlin, is forged and fabricated of 18k yellow and white gold. “I like the use of the tourmaline tongues in a vertical orientation, which gives elevation to the bracelet,” he says. “This is echoed in the height of the tubes containing the [yellow] sapphires and diamonds.” Photo by Robert Diamante. This piece appeared in the September 2008 issue of Art Jewelry.

Triatic Bracelet #13

Art Jewelry Magazine — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 15:46:50 GMT

Triatic Bracelet #13

Robert Dancik made Triatic Bracelet #13 of Faux Bone. He used sterling silver, copper, citrine, and peridot to represent celestial elements. “This bracelet was made for someone living at 42º west and 68º north,” says Dancik. “The copper inlays indicate stars that would be seen looking up at the night sky in that location.” The piece is 3 1⁄2 x 5 x 1⁄4 in. (89 x 127 x 6.5 mm). See “Chart Your Own Mixed-Media Odyssey,” page 28 of the September 2008 issue, for more by Robert Dancik. Photo by Douglas Faulke. This piece appeared in the September 2008 issue of Art Jewelry.

Winter Bracelet

Art Jewelry Magazine — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 15:43:25 GMT

Winter Bracelet

“My jewelry revolves around the seamless continuity of a circle,” says Anastasia Azure. Winter Bracelet is woven of steel and sterling silver wire and monofilament. The weave encases wool, which adds warmth to the piece. 5 x 5 x 1 in. (12.7 x 12.7 x 2.5 cm). Photo by Hap Sakwa. This piece appeared in the September 2008 issue of Art Jewelry.