firefly jewelry: Handcrafted Jewelry

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Exhibition - Rock On

If you've been following this blog's Facebook Page

then you probably know I've been eagerly waiting

for the current exhibit called 'Rock On'

at Facere Art Jewelry Gallery.

Set to run from July 10 until July 31, 2013

it presents a contemporary

jewelry art exhibition "of the precious things in life.

Fourteen artists explore an abundance of

rocks and gemstones sure to rock your world."

The artist list includes:

Alison B. Antelman, Angela Bubash, John S. Chickadel,

Joshua Craig, Maggie Davidson, Peg Fetter,

Joanna Gollberg, Russell Jones, Janis Kerman,

Eve Llyndorah & Ray Lipovsky, Armande Potel-Martin,

Todd Pownell, Wolfgang Vaatz, and Andrea Williams.

Every time there's an exhibit at this exciting gallery
I plan a trip to Seattle to visit but it hasn't happened yet.

Maybe this time.

See all their artists at

Facere Art Jewelry Gallery

See more photos of this exhibit at

Rock On

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Gold With Silk - Lynsey Pluck Jewelry

Lynsey Pluck creates jewelry incorporating

ethically-sourced precious and

non-precious materials.

Her current designs combine

18kt gold and gemstones with

intriguingly-colorful recycled sari silk.
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Some of her pieces showcase the

intensely-colored silks utilizing just enough

metal to create a bold setting.

Other pieces allow her metalsmithing techniques

to shine while incorporating just enough

silk fabric to serve as focal points.

Each combination of metal and fabric

is eye catching.

You can see more of Lynsey Pluck's work

on her website.

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Delicate Yet Strong - Daniela Osterrieder Jewelry

Distinctive gold jewelry created by metalsmith

Daniela Osterrieder is astonishingly delicate,

elegant, simple and sophisticated.

There seems to be a subtle connection

among all her pieces - an illusion of

delicacy hiding the true strength of the metal.

I love the delicate wispiness of this bracelet

made with incredibly thin, smooth strands of gold.

Her work is dainty even when mixed with red rubber.

This brooch always captures my attention.

It reminds me of cobblestone streets found

throughout Europe.

This artist proves gold is truly a soft metal.

It lends itself well to these exquisite designs -

so many seem to be as finely textured as silk.

More information about Daniela Osterrieder's work

can be found at the Charon Kransen Gallery.

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Textures in Beads - Patrizia Tager Jewelry

For Patrizia Tager, it's beads, beads and more beads.

Her handmade innovative beaded wearable art
is sure to grab your attention.

Her work is richly layered and makes
a strong impression.

My inspiration comes from all textures,
colours and matter: organic, industrial,
modern and ancient but most of all from
the infinite possibilities
of creating with these tiny glass beads.

So beautiful and innovative.

I’m always intrigued by her choices of color,

texture and design. Everything just seems to
blend together flawlessly.

And there's lots more to see at her website.

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She Tells A Story - Becky Crow Jewelry

Becky Crow likes to tell stories through her jewelry.

The plots are simple,

the subject and action easily discerned,

and each pieceevokes genuine feeling,

doing so by showing—not telling.

Every piece in this collection

has its own personality and its own story to tell -

a wonderfully expressive

slice of life full of mood and detail.

This series features imaginative,

heartwarming characters that seem

to be infused with

emotion and thoughtfulness.

See more at Becky Crow's website.

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Graceful Yet Intense - Carrie Bilbo Jewelry

Occasionally, one desires designs that are rough-hewn;

something that definitely shows the hand of the artist

and an intensely personal approach to design.

Such is the work offered by Carrie Bilbo.

Her designs lend themselves to meandering

thoughts and daydreams.

I find myself captivated by her asymmetrical

designs that swirl and spiral.

Each combination of

shape, contour and texture

seems like a little

piece of wearable modern sculpture.

Raw and edgy. Graceful yet intense.

All at the same time.

Each piece is visually and tactilely intriguing.

See more at Carrie Bilbo's website.

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Exhibition - Put A Ring On It

I’ve been carrying a romantic torch

for rings for quite a while.

Big or small, ornate or simple,

as long as it's made with

thoughtful craftsmanship and amazing design

I'm interested.

Taboo Studio in San Diego, California

has a cure for me –

an exhibition called Put A Ring On It.

They're describing this show as,

“ . . . extraordinary and unique rings by
23 accomplished artists.
Designs will include silver rings with
bezel set cabochons, animal rings,
gold and diamond stacking rings,
architectural rings, flower rings,
bee rings, and Damascus steel rings
. . . a virtual ring extravaganza!”

Artists include: Brooke Battles • Steven Brixner •

Jim Cotter • Christine Simpson Forni • Diana Hall •

Barbara Heinrich • April Higashi • Deanna Jacobsen •

Dahlia Kanner • Ananda Khalsa • Janis Kerman •

Christy Klug • Kristin Lora • Sydney Lynch •

Victoria Moore • Rebecca Myers • Brigid O'Hanrahan •

Christina Y. Smith • Julia V. Turner • Myung Urso •

Donna Veverka • Jeff and Susan Wise

These are just a few of the incredible rings

currently on display at Taboo Studio.

Luckily for us

Put A Ring On It will continue until March 22, 2013.

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Polymer and Wire - Laura Tabakman Jewelry

Over the years, Laura Tabakman has developed
a broad range of polymer jewelry including
pieces that are geometric and architectural
along with some that are more relaxed
and organic in style.

My favorites are her

hand-sculpted floral necklaces featuring

delicate-as-tissue-paper blossoms.

Created using polymer and wire

these particular floral designs

look like gently-brushed watercolors.