Hand Pierced Delights - Kate Case Jewelry

 

 

Metalsmith Kate Case creates lovely work in sterling silver

embellished with 18 KT gold and various gemstones.

She specializes in the traditional techniques of

 hand piercing and repoussé.

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 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

 Kate Case Jewellery and Silversmithing

 

 

 

Smart and Chic Minoux Jewelry by Kristen Robison

 

A friend recently sent me a link to
Minoux Jewelry. This elegant work
 is known for classic shapes and designs,

and so it's not surprising that her newest collection

is truly classy and modern.
 

Over the years, the artist has developed

 a broad range of metal jewelry including

 pieces that are geometric along with some that are more

relaxed and organic in style.

 

 I'm completely enamored with her smart, minimalist bracelets.

 

 

Founded by metalsmith Kristen Robison, Minoux Jewelry is hand crafted

with an eye towards sustainability and reducing material waste. 

Recycled materials and environmentally-conscious studio practices

are used throughout her work.

 

 

 

Explore her entire collection

at Minoux Jewelry.