Joanne Thompson Jewelry

We've recently found jewelry made

by Joanne Thompson. Focusing on small metal rings

 linked together forming a mesh pattern

her work resembles chainmail.

While some metal jewelry can seem dense

and heavy, this artist's work gives a feathery light

 impression. It's this sense of lightness and

delicacy that we admire.

Made with sterling silver each piece uses hundreds of

rings linked and soldered together.

Some pieces are oxidized,

some are hammered. Each rhythmic, fluid design

is intricately weaved into a signature tube shape.

Here is a wonderful example of a bracelet that

when worn shows her three-dimensional

tube shape.  As is apparent in this picture,

when not worn it collapses

into a puddle of loops.



This lariat necklace is very full and voluminous

with hundreds of loops.

We like how the contrast of oxidized and non-oxidized

rings make it look like a scarf. 

By sheer repetition she creates rhythmic, fluid

designs that look and feel elegant.

The artist's signature tube shape can

be easily seen in this necklace.

Visually comples and tactilely interesting

each piece is rich in design and

very light in weight.

Enjoy!