Saturday, March 27, 2010

Sandra McCaw Jewelry


The unexpected.

It's common to admire the design
of a piece of exquisite jewelry
yet not be able to tell immediately
what the materials are.

Then one discovers the unexpected.

Jewelry from the Sandra McCaw studio
is exquisitely made with polymer.

It's an unexpectedly delightful
discovery because so many of her
wonderful creations seem to be
made with other materials,
such as enamels or paints.

Sandra explains her inspiration
by saying,
“In working with polymer clay, I am able to create complex patterns where lines seem to lose their distinction and blend, and where colors bloom and merge. Polymer clay, with its richness of color and flexibility, allows me to create the intricate patterns that I love."


One can't help but love the
intricacy found in her
"Woven Earrings" made with
polymer and 23K gold leaf.





Sandra's "Leaves Necklace" is also made of polymer
and 23K gold leaf with glass beads.





Her brooch called, "Floating Leaves, Autumn"
is just as stunning.



We will always admire spectacular jewelry and
we will always delight in finding the unexpected.
The unexpected in design, in workmanship,
and in materials.
We find this work to be inspiring.
What do you think?
We'd love to know.

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Cara Romano Jewelry

We're always intrigued when
an artist combines metals
with textiles, and we find a great
deal to be intrigued about
whenever we see
the sterling silver and felt jewelry
created by Cara Romano.

We are enamored with the
combination of sterling silver
and brightly-colored, felted wool
-- it clearly exposes the duality
of the softness of the felt
with the rigidity of the metal.

Here is an example of a pendant
from Cara's Felted Silver Collection.



These earrings are from her Stitched Felt Collection.



This pendant is from her Abacus Collection.



Intriguing work using intriguing materials.
Always a winner in our book!

Enjoy!

Saturday, March 20, 2010

M. Sturman Jewelry


Enchanting designs combined
with superb craftsmanship
are the hallmarks of jewelry
created by the M. Sturman studio.


M. Sturman designs are handwoven
and crocheted by Peggy Sturman
using gems, pearls, vintage
beads and Swarovski crystals.

Each lovely design is guided by
color, shape, and texture.
Here are a few examples
of the broad range of
work that Peggy does.

Here is her Ruffled Cuff bracelet.


 
This freeform handwoven
collar is called, Be Mine.



This lovely necklace is called,
Sunshine and Flowers.



Each creation is a visual harmony
of light and form, elevating
her rich and lavish designs
to something wonderful and enchanting.

We adore it all.

What do you think?
Let us know, we'd love to hear from you.

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Victoria Lansford Jewelry

Elegance. Intricacy. Splendor.
Some words are used sparingly
yet provide a wealth of description.

It is precisely words like
elegant, intricate, and splendid
that truly do describe the
rich and lavish jewelry
created by Victoria Lansford.

Techniques ranging from
chasing and repousse to
granulation, filigree, and more
are showcased in her work.

One of our favorite pieces is this
hinged-cuff bracelet called, 
Stardust on my Sleeve.



These earrings are called
Spiral Dance



This necklace is called
Entwine


We always look forward
to more of the one-of-a-kind
pieces offered by Victoria.

Let us know your opinions.
We'd love to hear from you.

Saturday, March 13, 2010

Anastasia Azure Jewelry

History has shown that
combining things and ideas can
lead to spectacular results.

Combining weaving techniques with
metalsmithing processes can lead
to spectacular jewelry.

Anastasia Azure's jewelry is spectacular.
Her work combines an
ancient weaving technique
with traditional metalsmithing
and contemporary materials.

As she succinctly describes on
her website, Anastasia creates 
her jewelry by hand weaving on a
floor loom with metals and plastics.

We adore the results of her work.

This bracelet is called Fleur de Lis.




This necklace is called
Attract Inside Out




This brooch is called Golden Trifolium.



Her unique, handmade jewelry
results in structured, clean designs
creating pieces that are both
elegant and organic.

Let us know what you think.
We welcome your opinions.

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Molly Dingledine Jewelry


Molly Dingledine creates botanically-inspired jewelry that
evokes springtime all year round. 

We love the lush organic compositions found in her collections.

This piece is from her one-of-a-kind work, called Flower Ring.
(If you look closely you'll see it's meant
to be worn on two fingers.)



 
This piece is from her larger collection and is called
Falling Leaf Necklace Cluster Pearls.


 

This piece is called Full Lotus Necklace


 
Molly creates a visually-stunning display
of richness and complexity.

Every piece is delightful.

Enjoy!