Thursday, March 31, 2011

Faux Bois

Finishing these pieces in 18k gold is so exciting for me -  this is how I envisioned them in concept and design.

I embrace wabi sabi in all things, also in my line of jewelry. Some pieces are designed with a smoother more perfect finish, others are intended to be a bit rougher around the edges. I love the delicate marks and shadows that make each piece unique.

This ring is called Round Angle and it is a wabi sabi-er one. As anyone who endeavors in anything creative knows, you see new things about your work through other peoples' eyes. Like when a friend was ordering this ring, she said - "But mine will look like wood too right? You'll keep that wood texture on mine?"

Of course! And so this one is nicknamed Faux Bois. Everything sounds better in French.

round angle (faux bois) ring, 18k
round angle (faux bois) ring, 18k

I am so grateful for these first orders, several of them placed from afar based only on a few photos and a promise. I appreciate the encouragement and excitement so much in all of the various forms it has taken. Thank you!

Monday, March 28, 2011

Organic Round Bracelet and a Tease

This completes the suite of three bracelets for the initial line and I confess, I'm madly in love with this one too. I'm also posting a few (not all!) of the new pendants.

Happy Birthday to me!

organic round bracelet
organic round bracelet
organic round bracelet
paddle, amoeba pendants