Tag Archive: brooch

kate furman: lines of a city

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Kate Furman translates her impression of the architecture of Florence Italy into a collection of brooches she calls “Lines Of A City” using wood scraps, gemstones and metal. Read more about the emerging artist’s process here and be sure to view the entire 32 piece “Lines Of A City” collection.

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marianne anderson: the history of ornament

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Inspired by the history of ornament, Marianne Anderson puts a modern twist on our fascination with adornment in this collection of not-so-traditional jewelry. She skillfully transforms oxidised silver, 18kt gold, garnets and pearls into fragmented patterns and motifs that make a bold statement. Swirls, curls and pearls.  How did she know my weakness?

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tod pardon: a body of work

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For quite some time I’ve wanted to write about Tod Pardon and the influence his father, jewelry artist Earl Pardon, had on him as an artist.  I discovered the younger Pardon’s jewelry in late 2006 when this blog was in its infancy and made several attempts to write a post, but none satisfied me.  Recently I was surprised when I realized what was really holding me back and it had little to do with Tod’s glorious, celebratory, exciting and beautifully executed work.

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happiness hangover

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I’m still feeling a little giddy from yesterday’s global festivities- here are a few links to savor while I find my way down from Cloud 9 and back to earth.

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sam shaw stones

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What happens when you combine a degree in geology with a lifelong love of art?  A stunning collection of beachstone jewels wrapped in gold and silver by Maine jeweler Sam Shaw.

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