Surface Effects on Mixed Metals - Sharrey Doré Jewelry

Hand-fabricated pieces made in sterling silver

 and 14K gold, work by Sharrey Doré delightfully

 combines various elements, textures,

and pattern effects in the creation of

contemporary jewelry.

This artist is a metalsmith with innovative ideas
each beautifully expressed by
a compelling design with a strong
 architectural or Asian influence.

Using techniques such as reticulation, fusing
and embossing, she purposely sets out to explore
and develop her own processes in
surface texturing and patterning on metal.

The results are lovely one-of-a-kind
 miniature sculptures.

 

I especially love her pieces featuring
gold granulation over silver.
It enhances that striking contrast
between the gold and silver.

 

 

 

 Be sure to visit Sharrey Doré's website

to see more of this beautiful mixed-metal work.

 

 

 

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Marne Ryan Jewelry

Once Upon A Time . . .

there was a daily television program called

the Carol Duvall Show.  

It was a how-to program that provided many

expert demonstrations of crafting

projects all of them done

with a personal touch.

For me the best part of the show's format

was the inclusion of an interview segment

talking with various craftspeople.

The interviewer and camera crew

traveled to someone's studio and

the footage of the craftsperson

at work in their studio

 was always interesting,

educational and inspiring.

And utterly priceless.

One of my favorite episodes featured

Marne Ryan at work in her metalsmithing studio.

She provided a vivid demonstration

of her torch techniques to fuse gold to silver.

What really made a lasting impression

 on me that day,

and what I still carry forward with me,

 is her devotion for her craft.

Even though she's been doing this work

for well over 30 years her passion

still burns as brightly as her torch.

 

Her specialty is fusing high-carat gold onto

textured sheets of sterling silver.

 These sheets of mixed metals

are then transformed

into one-of-a-kind

 jewelry and sculptural vessels.

Here's an example of one of

her awesome cuffs.

She often includes rare and unusual gemstones.

The wide variety of choices (especially her rings!!)

is amazing.
 

Her work shows simultaneous delicacy and

deliberateness that's been translated into metal.

It's an unbeatable combination.

 

 

 

 

She creates a smorgasbord of

cutting edge designs.

Variations on a theme just continue to evolve into ever more strikingly
 beautiful pieces of art to wear jewelry.

The bottom line is that

no two pieces could ever be identical

and the never-ending variations in her work

provide an incredible array of choices.

There is no doubt that her passion

and her torch will always be sparked

by her never-ending inspiration.

More of her exquisite jewelry can be

seen at Marne Ryan's website.

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Caroline Viene Jewelry

Some people follow their own internal compass.

Caroline Viene unleashes her inner visions

by creating wonderfully decorative jewelry.

Drawing upon her on metalsmithing

background, and utilizing techniques

such as reticulation, fusing,

embossing and roller printing

she purposely sets out to explore 

her own processes in patination,

surface texturing and patterning on 

 metal. 

Her vision is then set free to create

pieces that are richly textured

with strong coloration.
And each piece is more
appealing than the last.

Multiple layers of metal and processes

produce complex pieces filled

with visual and textural interest.

These pieces highlight the techniques she

masterfully incorporates in her work.

True to her training, she uses traditional

metalsmithing techniques to display

her distinctly unique vision.

Color and texture are deftly handled

by this artist who creates not just a piece

of jewelry but a sculptural piece of art.

We believe that the key to

creating art jewelry is

to find a way to express

one's inner vision.

This artist definitely succeeds.

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Judith Kinghorn Jewelry

It's very easy to feel drawn to

Judith Kinghorn's jewelry.  Her work

is fabricated using a combination of techniques

 including fusing, embossing, die forming,

and granulation. Using a traditional

goldsmith's tool, a mouth-blown torch, she 
creates highly-detailed jewelry by working with
layers of sterling silver and high-karat gold.

 Using the power of one's breath as part

of the process of creating is a
thought-provoking concept.
She literally breathes life
into her work.

Her botanical pieces are enchanting.

The warmth of gold can be hypnotic,

 and the sharp metallic details

provide a vivid contrast to the gentle

blending of luminous color.

Her pieces are often comprised of hundreds

 of individual components that meld together

 exquisitely. Those separate elements seem
at first to be identical to the all the others
but each is distinctly unique.

 

 

 

Each strand is so similar yet different from the others.

 Multitudinous components are a defining
feature of this artist's work.

These surfaces create a delightful play

of darkness and light.

 We love the luminosity of the gold.

Texture and depth of color produce

a spectacular effect.

There is so much detail and
craftsmanship in these
contemporary designs.
It’s obvious the artist has a talent for
creating work of exceptional beauty.
Not only do we see the hand of
the artist in her work, we sense her
spirit is also ingrained in it.

We hope you enjoy it
as much as we do.

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