For the Graduate

I can hardly believe the school year is almost over, but we are looking forward to summer for sure.  With the end of the school year near means Graduation time for many.  The Imagine, Believe, Achieve makes the perfect gift for that special graduate.  The charm is a 7/8th inch sterling silver round disc and is adorned with a beautiful freshwater pearl, it is simple yet beautiful.  You can find the Imagine, Believe, Achieve necklace HERE.

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Silver with Gold Elegance - Mary Timmer Jewelry

Fine crafstmanship and design
is a hallmark of the jewelry created
by Mary TImmer.

Using sterling silver with gold overtones
 for the basis of most production pieces,
her work easily captures one's attention.

Combined with pearls and gemstones
each piece is graceful and elegant.

Her unique jewelry
is a combination of forging and hand fabricating
that results in structured, clean designs
creating pieces that are both
contemporary and classic.

This artist's work also includes bracelets,

earrings and brooches.

Visit Mary TImmer's website

to see more of her work.

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New Metal Cabinet Pull

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Here is a new metal cabinet pull I made from brass, bronze, and copper. This oval shape works very well on cabinets and drawers. How lovely would these be on all your kitchen cabinets? On the cabinets, you position them vertically. On the drawers, horizontally is the way to go.  As with all the other pulls and switch plate covers, all the materials are from within the United States.

"Rivers" cabinet/drawer pull

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As Time Goes By - Tomoko Tokuda Jewelry

Well, it's been said many times before

on this blog: Upcycling can give useless or

damaged materials a new life.

It's inspiring to see jewelry artists find

the hidden potential in mundane objects

and re-design them to create

something of value.

Tomoko Tokuda spends a significant

portion of her time rummaging around

flea markets and antique stores.

When she found an enormous stash

of watch parts and old keys on one of

her weekly forays she knew she had

found a source of raw materials for

her creative jewelry designs.

For more information and images
be sure to visit Tomoko Tokuda's website.

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Mother's Day is May 13th

Mother's Day is May 13th, but don't worry I have a few items that are Ready to Ship!  If the listing says it is ready to ship, it will ship the same day purchased!  Visit Here to see all items that are Ready to Ship!

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Polymer Treasures - Judy Kuskin Jewelry

There is no doubt that
Judy Kuskin has a

strong, recognizable style

With roots in metalworking, she

combines traditional metalsmithing techniques

with contemporary techniques in
polymer to create work that is

as noteworthy as it is beautiful.

Her one-of-a-kind pieces incorporate
a soothing use of natural earth tones.

 

 

I especially appreciate her asymmetrical
yet balanced designs.

She creates intriguing displays of

dense richness and complexity.

To see more of her work

visit Judy Kuskin's website.

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Victoria Moore Jewelry

Metalsmith Victoria Moore works primarily

 with damascus steel.

This isa hot-forged metal made using alternating sheets

of steel and iron welded together into a solid piece.

While the work is labor intensive and time consuming,

the resulting metal is intriguing. Characterized by

wavy lines that resemble flowing water it

lends itself well to

 beautifully patterned jewelry. 

Each surface presents a beautiful

variegated appearance.

Each piece is truly one of a kind.

More images can be seen at

Victoria Moore's website.

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