Metalsmith Kate Case creates lovely work in sterling silver
embellished with 18 KT gold and various gemstones.
I immediately became smitten with her hand-pierced jewelry
designs because of her singular vision and the overall
visual design of her work.
The repetitive elements of her designs bring
a charming classical quality
to her work.
Her work is meticulously hand cut with a jeweler's saw,
and the care is truly apparent in every one of her pieces.
and the care is truly apparent in every one of her pieces.
I always enjoy viewing pictures that show
the artist's detailed processes and techniques.
It gives me a sense of how each piece
slowly yet surely comes together.
Here are some photos of Kate's intricate
hand cut work in progress.
It’s easy to see there can be a great deal of enjoyment in
perfecting
these processes, even when it comes to creating the same design
and components over and over – although of course
in the world of the handmade
no piece is ever really identical to
another.
Be sure to see more of her work at