Magazine Gallery : necklace

Blossom necklace

Art Jewelry Magazine — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 16:08:49 GMT

Blossom necklace

Blossom by Alexandra Daini is made of metal clay, enamels, and pearls. Her work combines influences from nature and from her experience as a graphic designer. The necklace is 36.5 x 2 cm (14 1⁄2 x 3⁄4 in.). Photo by Hap Sakwa. This piece appeared in the September 2009 issue of Art Jewelry.

Circle Link Felt Ball

Art Jewelry Magazine — Tue, 26 May 2009 15:00:26 GMT

Circle Link Felt Ball

Kristin Lora’s Circle Link Felt Ball necklace is fabricated of sterling silver and raw wool. Bold shapes and forms, objects, color, and movement are her inspirations. 36 in. (91.4 cm). This piece appeared in the July 2009 issue of Art Jewelry.

Faux Reflection

Art Jewelry Magazine — Tue, 26 May 2009 14:58:39 GMT

Faux Reflection

Faux Reflection, by Jill K. Baker Gower, is etched and fabricated of Argentium sterling silver, NuGold, acrylic mirror, and faux fur. Her work combines historical influences with contemporary ideas on beauty. She says her use of mirrors references our obsession with appearance. 10 x 1 1⁄2 x 1 1⁄4 in. (25.4 x 3.8 x 3.2 cm). This piece appeared in the July 2009 issue of Art Jewelry.

Inordinaria

Art Jewelry Magazine — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 14:23:10 GMT

Inordinaria

Linda Kaye-Moses’ Inordinaria is fabricated of sterling and fine silver, 14k gold, ruby, bone, beetle elytra, and metal clay. 20 in. (50.8 cm). Photo by Evan Soldinger. This piece appeared in the May 2009 issue of Art Jewelry.

Hi Tec Mosaic

Art Jewelry Magazine — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 14:16:46 GMT

Hi Tec Mosaic

Design team 2Roses says that Hi Tec Mosiac creates a bridge between ancient aesthetics and techniques and modern materials, carrying forward the most ancient of adornment traditions: utilization of found objects. The 19-in. (48.3 cm) necklace is made of sterling, electronic components, circuit board, and 24k gold. Photo by John Lemieux Rose. This piece appeared in the May 2009 issue of Art Jewelry.

Reflection

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

Reflection

Reflection, by Valerie A. Heck, is made of a reflector, recycled black plastic, silver, pearls, and gold beads. She made the piece to reflect on the topsy-turvy economy and culture. The reflector is 5 x 1.3 x 5 cm (2 x 1⁄2 x 2 in.). This piece appeared in the May 2009 issue of Art Jewelry.

In My Mother's Garden

Kristin Sutter — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 18:21:23 GMT

In My Mother's Garden

In My Mother’s Garden was fabricated by Savannah College of Art and Design student Kristy René Schoenlank. Her mother’s garden inspired the neckpiece, which is styled after Schoenlank’s favorite plant, the Lunaria annua, or annual honesty plant. The piece is made of sterling silver and Plexiglas and is 11 x 12 in. (27.9 x 30.5 cm). Photo by Charlie Ribbens. This piece appeared in the March 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.

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.

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.

Aspen Grove Necklace

Art Jewelry Magazine — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 16:19:45 GMT

Aspen Grove Necklace

Suzanne Williams is a lifelong resident of Colorado, and she attributes her inspiration for pieces like Aspen Grove Necklace to natural forms found in the mountains. The necklace is fabricated of sterling silver, 18k gold, and citrines. The pendant is 7⁄8 x 1 3⁄4 in. (22 x 44 mm). Photo by Ralph Gabriner. This piece appeared in the September 2008 issue of Art Jewelry.

Nefertiti's Tears

Art Jewelry Magazine — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 16:08:23 GMT

Nefertiti's Tears

Nefertiti’s Tears, named for its Egyptian look, is a wire-wrapped neckpiece by Mint Schlief. Sterling silver and gold-filled wire comprise the frame of the neckpiece, and Labradorite beads and cabochons
plus gold-filled beads add accents. The neckpiece is approximately 9 x 6 1⁄2 in. (22.9 x 16.5 cm). This piece appeared in the September 2008 issue of Art Jewelry.