Natasha Wozniak Jewelry

Her signature flourishes, scrolls and
 curlicues are unmistakeable.

Natasha Wozniak creates exquisite jewelry
 dramatized by a distinctive
sinuous, spiraling motif.

Each bold, rhythmic curl and twist evokes

the intertwined flowing lines of foliage.

 

To see more lovely images of this work

and for more information, visit

Natasha Wozniak's website.

From Ancient to Modern - Sophia Georgiopoulou Jewelry

Ancient jewelry-making techniques
are a strong component in the
contemporary jewelry created
by Sophia Georgiopoulou.

Granulation is a featured aspect of many of
her gorgeous pieces; each is meticulously
covered with tiny spheres in linear pattterns.
Opulent and luxurious, each curved
granulated surface is a visual delight.

This artist explains her point of view on her website,

. . . using techniques that span millennia, I design and fabricate jewels that reinterpret the ancient Mediterranean traditions of jewelry-making . . . I work in 18k and 22k gold, silver, pearls, precious and semi-precious stones. My designs are mostly inspired by the Roman, Hellenistic and Byzantine past of the Near East and adapted to a more modern aesthetic . . . I am always inspired by the amazing jewels produced by the splendid civilizations that flourished around the Mediterranean basin in ancient times. The way the craftsmen of old achieved such a degree of perfection in their pieces using only a few simple tools, metal and fire always poses a challenge to me as a goldsmith.

For more information and beautiful images,

visit Sophia Georgiopoulou's website.

For the Architecturally Inclined - Alexia Cohen Jewelry

 

The first time I saw jewelry created by Alexia Cohen

it was the intriguing shapes that caught my eye.

As I read about her work, it became apparent that

this work is more than what appears.

As she describes on her website,
"Architectural structures - especially bridges -
are created in accordance to a very
specific section of the landscape."
She explains further,

Jewelry is usually imposed on our body.  . . . In my work I want to address specific parts of the body, and instead of the pieces being imposed on the body, they are directly derived from the shape of a specific cross-section. . . The pieces that I have been making are comprised of an outer metal frame which holds under tension a series of elastic cords that cross and form the basics of the original drawing (the tangents). The elastic cords actually touch the body and suspend the metal frame around the wrist or neck  . . .The jewelry forms are essentially the product of my observations and my mathematical mapping of the body.

Here is a place where metalsmith meets
architecture.

Her work results in jewelry that is

eye-catching and engaging.

This artist has several other collections to view.

Visit Alexia Cohen's website for more images and information.

Monica Castiglioni Jewelry

Monica Castiglioni creates jewelry that evokes

the natural, raw beauty of organic forms.

Her rings are sculptural works of wearable art.

Some feature gemstones, others don't; they all possess

a sense of rawness and roughness that is appealing.

Graceful shapes and visible surface patinas

come together to evoke a sense

of deliberate haphazardness.

Each piece is one of a kind.

To see more of her work

visit Monica Castiglioni's website.

Silver with Gold Elegance - Mary Timmer Jewelry

Fine crafstmanship and design
is a hallmark of the jewelry created
by Mary TImmer.

Using sterling silver with gold overtones
 for the basis of most production pieces,
her work easily captures one's attention.

Combined with pearls and gemstones
each piece is graceful and elegant.

Her unique jewelry
is a combination of forging and hand fabricating
that results in structured, clean designs
creating pieces that are both
contemporary and classic.

This artist's work also includes bracelets,

earrings and brooches.

Visit Mary TImmer's website

to see more of her work.

As Time Goes By - Tomoko Tokuda Jewelry

Well, it's been said many times before

on this blog: Upcycling can give useless or

damaged materials a new life.

It's inspiring to see jewelry artists find

the hidden potential in mundane objects

and re-design them to create

something of value.

Tomoko Tokuda spends a significant

portion of her time rummaging around

flea markets and antique stores.

When she found an enormous stash

of watch parts and old keys on one of

her weekly forays she knew she had

found a source of raw materials for

her creative jewelry designs.

For more information and images
be sure to visit Tomoko Tokuda's website.

Polymer Treasures - Judy Kuskin Jewelry

There is no doubt that
Judy Kuskin has a

strong, recognizable style

With roots in metalworking, she

combines traditional metalsmithing techniques

with contemporary techniques in
polymer to create work that is

as noteworthy as it is beautiful.

Her one-of-a-kind pieces incorporate
a soothing use of natural earth tones.

 

 

I especially appreciate her asymmetrical
yet balanced designs.

She creates intriguing displays of

dense richness and complexity.

To see more of her work

visit Judy Kuskin's website.

Victoria Moore Jewelry

Metalsmith Victoria Moore works primarily

 with damascus steel.

This is a hot-forged metal made using alternating sheets

of steel and iron welded together into a solid piece.

While the work is labor intensive and time consuming,

the resulting metal is intriguing. Characterized by

wavy lines that resemble flowing water it

lends itself well to

 beautifully patterned jewelry. 

Each surface presents a beautiful

variegated appearance.

Each piece is truly one of a kind.

More images can be seen at

Victoria Moore's website.