Bound by Silver - Custom Jewelry Design

10/30/2024

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12/30/2023

12/30/2023

10/16/2021

Pricing Update offered 10/16/18. We are offering 2018 pricing now through December 5th for Christmas delivery and through the end of the year for delivery 4 to 6 weeks after order. Ideas after 12/5/21 will be guaranteed for delivery for Valentines day. 4 week delivery upon request.

Half inch by 1.5mm stock, this open front hook clasp collar comes with a 3 chain drop which includes key, lock and heart charms. This photo included a hand turned wire initial that the heart was dropped from. Current pricing includes 3 charms of your choice on the drop chains.

Copper Alloy Sterling Silver
$400.00

Palladium Alloy Sterling Silver
$675.00

I also offer this design in a collar size of 8x2mm A quarter in wide, hook and eye designs will differ to match the band size, choices provided based on what you would like to express an what is available. Pricing as follows:

Copper Alloy Sterling Silver
$325

Palladium Alloy Sterling Silver
$450

10/31/2020

It's been 20 years since I started this foray into Jewelry creation and manufacturing. This chain, referred to as an Egyptian (or stacked) herringbone came to me under very special circumstances.
I began the journey with simple chain/necklace designs. I had purchased several item from one, gracious and helpful woman. After a while she contacted me, saying she had some stock that she had not listed and asking if I would be interested. Not really knowing what I was looking at or for at that time I agreed. She showed me this chain, she had a single spool, it was special, and she wanted me to have it. Watching my work for a bit she felt that I would eventually know just what to do with it. I was touched. But asked her why me, why now?
She had been diagnosed with cancer and was in stage 4, no hope of surviving. She had kept the chain for just the right project, but that never came and she was out of time. She saw in me an eye that would eventually find the right use.
Like her I kept the chain in a safe place, took it out now and then and just stared at it. Eventually this design came to life.
Braided herringbone chokers have been around for some time, but not in chain quite like this. I had enough to make four. There are three out there from that stock, on three different continents, in 3 different sizes. There is enough for one last choker, a smaller length, but one last one.
I had gone looking for more, I spoke with five or six of the top herringbone chain manufacturers in Italy, they don't even have a memory of the design, nor have they seen anything like it in the last 30 or 35 years.
I am starting production of the last one. The chain is not available anywhere in new old stock or production. Believe me I have searched for years now. If you are interested in finding out more please feel free to reach out to me. I will be giving a considerable discount for a pre-order, but will be firm on the price once listed.
The chain will be approximately 10 inches in length and will fit a 12 to 13 inch circumference which will allow for a 2 to 3 inch corset back.

09/21/2020

I started College in January working towards a Fine Arts degree for transfer to the UA. My goal was to help my design process for my jewelry. I am finding a new confidence in my Artistic ability and struggling a little to re-learn the basics i have forgotten. But it is making a better artist.
Thought I'd share this since all I see in the stores is Halloween stuff right now...lol

05/17/2019

Jugendstil brooche,Emile Riester,Pforzheim,Germany 1905,gold,enamel,pearls and rubies.

05/16/2019

Art Nouveau Dragonfly comb,made by Lucien Gaillard, diamonds,emerald,citrine,enamel,1904,France.

05/06/2019

I want to thank everybody for their reactions to these antique art nouveau pieces of jewelry. I am going in a different direction with my jewelry and I'm working on drawings that will give a modern twist to these antique style designs. And loves the organic look of these pieces and I also love the Artistry in it.

As you see these pieces being posted please know that I am looking for you reactions to help me along with this inspiration.

I have always done with my custom work with the goal creating a piece that is Uniquely Yours, and that is inspired by your vision not mine. For now, I'm going to be creating pieces in variation from jewelry, architectural designs and nature that have always spoken to me. The items that will be created buy wax carving and lost wax casting will be offered in Limited Edition with a few artist proofs released.