Search results matching tag 'sterling'

Untitled pin/pendant

Art Jewelry Magazine — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:12:00 GMT

About 15 years ago, the Inuit hunting masks that Sharon Schaffner saw on a museum trip inspired her aesthetic. “I just had to make something in response to that experience,” she says. This 2 1⁄4 x 2-in. (57 x 51 mm) pin/pendant is fabricated of sterling, red brass, 12k gold-filled wire, varasite, peridot, hematite beads, and a silver bird. Photo by Ralph Gabriner. This piece appeared in the January 2010 issue of Art Jewelry magazine.

Merry All the Time (Hollow Bead)

shaktipaj — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:21:07 GMT

I had a commisioned trade with a friend fro this one - she gave me free rein and lots of time - I'm very glad she did! I was stuck after the two halves in the second shot, and it took me a while to work out what I wanted for the center, as well as how to achieve it.

The finished bead is 2.25in. by 1.0 in. - a larger focal. She wants me to 'cook' it -that means an LOS treatment, LOL. I think that is a good idea - more detail and drama in the piece. The photos are quick 'n dirty, plus I was trying out a weird grainy texture, almost newsprinty. I'll stick to the basics next time....

So anyway - any thoughts or questions?

Perri

Re: drilling holes in beach stones to use for beads

NavaehJewelry — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 19:41:00 GMT

This is a good idea, I never thought of drilling holes in beach stones to use for the beads,

www.navaehjewelry.com

Original Sterling Silver Flower and Fox Tail Chain Bracelet

Zeba Collection — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 13:16:45 GMT

The flower focal point is constructed from Sterling silver wire.

The silver double fox tail chain is made up of individual fine silver (99.9% pure) jump rings that are fused and woven together, to create a round, ropelike quality. This type of chain is sometimes called a Roman Chain.

Starfish And The Amethyst Necklace - Cast in Sterling Silver

Zeba Collection — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:18:59 GMT

Sometimes the simplest things can be the inspiration for a gorgeous piece. A plastic starfish toy was the inspiration for this piece. I happen to be holding both, the starfish and the amethyst donut, at the same time and I liked the look of the starfish holding on to a gem.

My Blue Heaven and Citrine Cathedral Rings (WITH PICS!!!!)

shaktipaj — Thu, 14 May 2009 04:01:26 GMT

I've been in a ring kind of mood lately. I haven't worked with faceted, undrilled stones all that much - but these came out very well, I think! Let me know how you see it.....

Whew! Finally got them to post! Although I had to change photo hosts to do it. :^((

These are the links to my Flickr, too: My Blue Heaven and Citrine Cathedral

If you would like to see other views, click my Flickr link in the signature. :^))

Thanks for looking,

Perri

Re: Seriously Addicted - Thank You Miss Perri

shaktipaj — Thu, 14 May 2009 03:45:42 GMT

Bobbi, you do seriously wonderful work! I thank you so much for making me a part of it! Your creativity pushes designs to even better places. :^))

Perri

Commemorative Locket

Art Jewelry Magazine — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 14:05:00 GMT

Julie Jerman-Melka cut and carved the base of Commemorative Locket from a granite pebble, and the top is a quartz stone. The 1 1⁄4 x 1 1⁄4 x 1-in. (32 x 32 x 25.5 mm) piece is also sterling, metal clay, garnet, and pearl. “Many of my days at the ‘office’ consist of walks along beaches and hiking. I tried to make this a very intimate, tactile piece that’s meant to be held and explored, just like my exploring on my walks.” This piece appeared in the May 2009 issue of Art Jewelry.

Wire-wrapped necklaces

Sapphire Girl — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 18:47:03 GMT

Hi,

I like to share with you two necklaces, this is a new style for me I'll keep doing filigree also but I just wanted to try wire wrapping. These two necklaces are the second and third ones that I have made, first one was so awful, that I didn't want to make a picture from it . I have two little children and it is much easier to do wire wrapping than filigree with them.

Thank you!

Here is a picture of a whole necklace

Here you can see a bigger picture of the necklace

Re: Tribal Style Coiled Hoops w/Coral Drops

Pippi — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 03:45:09 GMT

Such nice comments from some of my favorite artists here! Thank you all so much! Your praise means a lot to me, as I also admire all of your works.

I have made 7 or 8 variations on this style, and have loved them all!

Thanks!

~Pippi