Wendy Edsall-Kerwin Jewelry

Metal collars that wrap around the
neck in sultry swirls and
asymmetrically-shaped rings and pendants

are just a few examples of the gorgeous

handcrafted jewelry by Wendy Edsall-Kerwin.

Made with sterling silver, copper, 

gemstones and even river rock

  this jewelry evokes a spirit of

spontaneous movement.

I like how the artist innovatively

explores contrasts such as,

rough with smooth, light with dark,

and precious with non-precious.

 

 

See more of Wendy Edsall-Kerwin's work on her website.

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Multiple Talents / Multiple Collections - Cynthia Del Giudice Jewelry

Fold forming intrigues me to no end.

The idea of taking a flat sheet of metal and winding up

with a 3-dimensional piece of jewelry is amazing. 

Some describe it as a combination of origami

and traditional metalworking, where metal is folded,

repeatedly forged, chased, corrugated, crimped 

and annealed.  When it's finally unfolded we now

have something of beauty. 

Cynthia Del Giudice creates these lovely sculptural pieces.

I'm intrigued by all the visual texture.

 

This artist also creates great looking jewelry

using other materials, such as recycled plastics.

These pieces are made from recycled plastic grocery bags

which she fuses into floral shapes and designs.

I find them irresistible!

 

Creative, unique and one-of-a-kind, each of 

 her collections are a treasure trove of beauty.

See how she creates her work and her thoughts

about the processes -

visit Cynthia Del Giudice's site.



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Cynthia Eid Jewelry

Jewelry created by Cynthia Eid is awe-inspiring.
Sometimes delicate and sometimes strong,
it is always dramatic.

Her sculptural jewelry is created by
various metalsmithing techniques;
her main tools are hammers
and a hydraulic press.

We tend to appreciate an artist's work

better when we understand the techniques

and processes that go into its creation.

As she explains on her website, Cynthia uses

techniques such as fold forming where

a flat sheet of metal is folded in various

ways (she mentions terms like

anticlastic forming and synclastic forming),

and the effort results in a dramatic new

three-dimensional form.

We especially love the addition of a

thin layer of gold to many of her silver pieces,

a process known as keum-boo or kum boo.

And we appreciate the way she expresses

 her love for her work:

The paradox that “soft”, fluid-looking metal has evolved from flat, stiff rectangles though force, determination, and tenacity enchants me. I am entranced by the metal’s progressive transformation --- through hammering, persuasion, and struggle --- from a lifeless plane of metal toward an object of vibrancy, unity and fluidity.

Let's take a look at some of our favorite pieces.

This necklace is called Changing Sides -

made with Argentium Sterling Silver

with 22K Kum Boo, Reticulated Silver,

and 14K Gold. 

 This necklace is called Sea Grass-

made with Reticulated Silver, 22K Kum Boo,

Argentium Sterling and Patina.

 

 

Here is a bracelet called Sea-Ish IX

made with Sterling Silver.

Here we see "3 Floral Folded Rings" -

made with 18K Gold and Sterling bi-metal.

 

We are inspired by her unique jewelry designs.
Each is the result of intricate processes, 

superb craftsmanship and an eye for subtle detail.

Elegant and organic, each piece
is delightful and dramatic.

Are you inspired?
Let us know what you think.

We welcome your opinions.



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