Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Deb Karash Jewelry

We get a kick out of being surprised.
So, we were pleasantly surprised when we
discovered that jewelry made by
Deb Karash features the
    fusing of colored pencil on metal.



Drawing with colored pencils on a copper base,
using several shades to create each vibrant design,
then combining that piece with sterling silver
 results in delightful jewelry
with depth and texture.




Each new layer of nuanced color adds depth
and each layer of metal provides richly
textured dimension.



 
 
Fusing creative design with excellent
metalsmithing skills is just the beginning
of this multi-layered process.
Fusing multiple layers of pencil and patina
creates surprising and wonderful
jewelry that inspires us.
 
Does all of this inspire you?
Let us know what you think!

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Kim Lucci Elbualy Jewelry

We have recently become aware
of the fascinating jewelry
designed by Kim Lucci Elbualy.

Her one-of-a-kind sculptural works
feature abstract forms in copper, silver,
enamel and patinas.

We usually admire a broad range of work
created by an artist; it's rare that we become
enthralled with one type or one aspect of someone's
work but in this case we have to admit there is
one particular series of brooches that we
crave. Can't really say why, but Kim's
"Entrance Series" is hands-down our favorite.

Here is Entrance I




See what we mean?
Simply fascinating!

Here is Entrance II




And we have to complete the series
with Entrance III




Remarkable. Striking. Intriguing.
We really can't stop admiring them.


What do you think?

Saturday, April 17, 2010

Sydney Lynch Jewelry

We've long admired the jewelry that
Sydney Lynch designs. Each piece appeals to us
for her fascinating choices of shapes,
colors and textures.
We especially admire her one-of-a-kind
designs the best.  Hand-fabricated using
various combinations of 18k and 22k gold
along with sterling silver and gemstones,
most of her one-of-a-kind pieces are
abstract, sensual and bold.

  Here is a spectacular example of one of her pendants.





we also love this wonderful brooch





 
but we're completely enamored with these earrings



Always inventive, sophisticated and intriguing,
Sydney's work shows superb craftsmanship
and beautiful, inspiring design.

What do you think?

Saturday, April 10, 2010

Ronna Sarvas Weltman Jewelry



We like to have fun and wear jewelry
that suits the occasion. 
 Jewelry from Ronna Sarvas Weltman studio
always brings fun and excitement to our day.
Ronna uses various materials in her work
such as sterling and fine silver,
semi-precious stones,
polymer, glass beads, bone, leather,
resins and all sorts of found objects
to craft her one-of-a-kind jewelry.
Of all of her incredible pieces, it's
her rings that we find enchanting.
Here's a wonderful example of
Ronna's one-of-a-kind rings




and here's another spectacular
one-of-a-kind ring



here is another one-of-a-kind
ring that we can't resist


 

Lovely designs, pleasing color palettes,
and excellent craftsmanship.
We are enchanted and inspired.

What do you think?


 

 

Saturday, April 3, 2010

Vicki Eisenfeld Jewelry

Some artists have a talent of creating jewelry
that evokes a meditative mood.
Such is the jewelry from Vicki Eisenfeld's studio.

Fabricated with fine gold and created
with meticulous craftsmanship, each of
her pieces provide a meditative mood
of tranquility and peace.

Some of her designs are based
on the mandala and appear
to be illuminated from within.

Vicki works in fine gold using
woven and 'married metal' techniques.
The repetitive, intricate, complex
designs are stunning.

One of our favorite pieces
is called, Woven Mandala Pendant,
made with 14K, 18K, 22K yellow
and palladium white gold with
a South Sea pearl in the center.


 
Here is her fantastic Woven Panel Bracelet -
each of the woven gold flexible panels
are made with 22k yellow, 14k pink,
and 18k palladium white gold.



And we love her
Half Moon Earrings -
woven and fabricated in14k, 18k,
and 22k yellow and palladium white gold,
with citrine faceted stones.



 
We find these pieces to be inspiring
and rather hypnotizing.
How about you?
Are you inspired by this work?
We'd love to know your thoughts.