The intertwined bubbles design was created yesterday to be symbolic of marriage.
I was thinking about design in its relationship to writing prose or poetry. The goal when writing is to say the most you can with the fewest words. Writing should be clean and uncluttered.
My husband and I discuss design often. He tells me that poetry is kind of like design in that it’s best when simple, not over-reaching for depth or meaning. It has to happen and not be forced, or at least it has to appear that way.
Here is a poem my husband wrote just before we married in 1998 which I believe to be an excellent example.
(Excuse me, I must go off topic for a moment… but isn’t that the sweetest gift? I love that poem. I have it stored in my jewelry box. It’s as special to me as the treasures I keep beside it. )
So much of the jewelry design I see when shopping online or in stores is cluttered with stones and beads. But my favorite designs to see and wear are simple and classic. His advice on writing and design put into words what I believe about design. My designs should be simple and elegant. Uncluttered and clean. They should make the person wearing them feel confident in wearing a classic look that will not go out of style.
What I like about this circle design that it is versitile enough to compliment any outfit from jeans to an evening dress.
On leather (as shown) this pendant is a great everyday wear item. If you plan to wear it with evening wear I suggest selecting a sterling silver chain in 16, 18, or 20″. The pendant should fall just below the collar bone. On a small person, that’s a 16″ but on most people an 18 or 20″ is better.
Pendant with brown/black cord or varius lengths of sterling silver chain. Your choice of White (Super Premium) Cubic Zirconia, Simulated Aquamarine, Lab-grown Ruby, Natural Yellow Citrine. (See photo of stone colors reminiscent of Andy Warhol’s lithographs and Paypal button below.) $84.
The mini bee has a domed front and back. The front side has two stripes that were made by flattening wire and then soldering them to a flat disk.
The disk was then hammered into a dome shape. Closed rings were made oval by placing closed chain nose pliers into the center and spreading apart.
The wings, antenae and stinger were soldered to the rear of the front disk. A disk was domed and then soldered to the backside to enclose and give it a finished look.
The body of the bee got a brushed finish and the stripes a full shine to accentuate the stripes. The pendant is just larger than the size of a dime. This bee is sweet as honey!
$88. on 18″ Chain, with Sterling Silver Silversmyth tag and arrives in a black satin gift pouch.
Okay, just a bit more. This ring is composed of 18 individual components. The outer rings were hand formed and hammered flat. Hefty rivets hold 8 tubes in place. It’s every bit as solid and sturdy as it looks. The outside edge of the rings have a reflective hammered texture.
$197 made to order. The ring shown is a Size 10.5.
Woke up this morning with this design in mind… maybe we all do have muses that whisper in our ears. If I do, mine is an early bird because I tend to get my best ideas right upon waking.
The muse told me to rivet the connection points instead of how I typically attach metal… which is by soldering with a torch. The great thing about riveting is that there’s no heat involved. I will keep this in mind when summer rolls around as the Texas heat (100 degrees for 2 months straight) keeps me indoors as I prefer to solder in my garage space because of the fumes. My riveting tools all remain indoors at my workbench in lovely air conditioned space.
Another great thing about riveting is that it doesn’t turn the metal black like soldering…. so there’s not as much cleanup!
I just love the industrial look of these earrings… they say, “Hey, I’m a girl who likes tools.”
A new take on the old locket! This is a hand formed sterling silver frame made by me in my studio in Fort Worth, TX.
The photo or keepsake is sealed under a crystal clear dome. To supply the photo for this item you can email me a high quality digital image after using the payment button.
Old picture or not a picture at all? You can mail me a paper picture or even a tiny piece of miniature art. If it’s your only copy of the picture please make a copy (for me) and keep your original. Your keepsake needs to be just under 15mm and less than 2mm tall. Unless you want a special custom frame made to your specifications. I’m always willing to discuss custom silver designs.
$70. (Price will vary for different sizes, shapes or additional customizations.)
Please email with specific requirements: info@silversmyth.com
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Silversmyth Jewelry Party!
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Thirty percent of proceeds benefit Arts fifth Avenue a non-profit organization that brings the arts to the community of Fort Worth! Public Welcome~ Feel free to forward on this invitation!
When: Sunday June 7, 2-5 pm
Where: Arts fifth Avenue
1628 5th Avenue (Corner of 5th and Allen Ave in Hospital District)
Fort Worth TX 76104
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Silversmyth jewelry handcrafted by Julie Hiltbrunner. Unique and custom designs with classic simplicity in sterling silver. Blog details what has been created in the Silversmyth workshop, Fort Worth events and an occassional story on an an interesting artist... Enjoy!
Silversmyth jewelry handcrafted by Julie Hiltbrunner. Unique and custom designs with classic simplicity in sterling silver. Blog details what has been created in the Silversmyth workshop, Fort Worth events and an occassional story on an an interesting artist... Enjoy!