Found Objects JEWELRY
Most of my work contains some element of a found object or material, but these unique pieces use singular objects that aren't part of a series. I enjoy the challenge of finding a design solution to use a non-precious object or material in a non-conventional jewelry presentation. Some of these were commissioned pieces where I worked with the client to present and preserve special personal objects.
ROYAL DOUBLE FINGER RING: Sterling silver, cork, cubic zirconia, resin
LIQUID GOLD CORKSCREW PENDANT: Steel cork screw, 24k gold keum-boo, 24k gold chain
ANTIQUE CARNELIAN INTAGLIO FOB RING: Sterling silver, antique intaglio carnelian fob (commission)
LUCKY DIE RING: Oxidized sterling silver, antique bone die
No. 27 TAG PENDANT: Oxidized sterling silver, found metal tag (commission)
No. 2 + No. 5 ENAMEL TAG RINGS: Sterling silver, found enamel number tags, black zirconia, resin
SWEET TOOTH NECKLACE: Sterling silver, 18k gold, vintage tin box, liver of sulfur (5x8cm)
SHIFT LOCK RING: Sterling silver, vintage typewriter key
HOMAGE TO THE FARMER'S WIFE (GRANDMA): Oxidized sterling silver, copper, fabric, thread, vintage stocking clip, acrylic paint (96x38mm)
SPARK BROOCH / PENDANT: Oxidized sterling silver, found vintage tin box (5.5x6.5cm)
SPARK BROOCH / PENDANT: Oxidized sterling silver, found vintage tin box (5.5x6.5cm)
SPARK BROOCH / PENDANT + EARRINGS: Oxidized sterling silver, found vintage tin box
BRASS BUTTON PENDANT: Sterling silver, quartz, found metal button
BUENE NOTIZIE LETTER OPENER: Brass, quartz, vintage Italian Lira coin
BUENE NOTIZIE LETTER OPENER: Brass, quartz, vintage Italian Lira coin
ELECTRONIC ELEMENT RING: Sterling silver, electronic element, resin (commission)
ELECTRONIC ELEMENT RING: Sterling silver, electronic element, resin (commission)
EBONY DOUBLE FINGER RING: Sterling silver, ebony piano key, black zirconia
SELF-PORTRAIT BOX: Sterling silver, found camera lens, mirror (on inside of base)
SELF-PORTRAIT BOX: Sterling silver, found camera lens, mirror (on inside of base)
GRAPEVINE RING: Sterling silver, found bottle glass