Posts Tagged ‘minimalist’

Leaf Ring

Posted on the May 3rd, 2010 under Silversmyth by Julie Hiltbrunner

Much like Nambe’s award winning designs that are found in museum collections, my Sensual Minimalist designs are stripped down to the essential elements. I’m attracted to slow organic curves and lustrous shine. The silver of this ring looks almost molten.

Leaf Ring, originally uploaded by Silversmyth.

Sensual Minimalistic designs are described as abstract forms that are an experience, not just an object. This ring is not just a thing of beauty but a sensual form, exquisite and when worn is warm to the touch.

The smooth and solid feel of 11 grams of precious sterling silver add to the value of this beautifully carved ring. The interior of the leaf is only partially hollowed out and the widest portion of the ring shank is at the bottom for balance.

Did you ever wonder why jewelers hollow out the backside of rings? For one thing it makes them lighter weight and therefore far less expensive to produce. I love the feel of a solid ring and to run my fingers over it and trace the smooth curves.

This is ring is an Art form to behold and to be worn.

$98.

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Cast and Hand Finished Sterling Silver.
Grams vary by ring size.
Size 7 weighs approx. 11 grams. allow two weeks for delivery as each ring is lovingly made to order.  Whole, half and quarter sizes.


Inside Out Rings with Amethyst Cabachon

Posted on the April 29th, 2010 under Silversmyth by Julie Hiltbrunner

Inside Out Rings with Amethyst Cabachon, originally uploaded by Silversmyth.

Three sterling silver rings, two of which are tapered out at the base. The ring tapered in at the base houses a lovely deep purple high dome grade AAA amethyst cabachon.

This is entirely handmade by Silversmyth, Julie Hiltbrunner. Expect to see beautiful variations of this Minimalist concept in the near future…

It’s almost an injustice to show this piece on a plain white background. It will look just stunning laying against someone’s bare skin. Time to get some models to show off the Silversmyth line, don’t you think?

With an 18″ chaind this one is $97. See the color selections available and the chain options in the button below. Thanks!

Silversmyth is happy to create custom designs for you.

Requests or questions:
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Perched Peridot

Posted on the April 26th, 2010 under Birthstones, Jewelry, Silversmyth by Julie Hiltbrunner

Perched Peridot, originally uploaded by Silversmyth.

Just created today this Minimalist design today…

The peridots could have been on the outside of the bottom rings instead, and point down. You know that would have been an easier way to set the stones as there would have had more room to work around the settings. But I’m never one to take the easy path. I take the path less travelled by. You know that has made all the difference.

Actually, now that I think of it that would be a stupid idea. Only short people, children and dogs would get a good look at the pretty stones unless the top ring is fused to the bottom… But I’d only do that by request… I kind of like rings that float around freely when I move them.

I tried these on… just to make sure they hang right and it happened again. The inner argument began. It goes like this…

Bad Julie: I want these.

Good Julie: You can’t have these. You need to sell them.

Bad Julie: Mama like! Must have!

Good Julie: Well they do look good on you…

Bad Julie: Hey you are supposed to be the *good* inner voice.

Good Julie: I can’t be perfect all the time.

Bad Julie: So it’s decided, we’re keeping a pair of these.

Good Julie: We’ll probably need a pair in each color.

Sterling Silver

Stone/Color options: Amethyst(Natural Grade AAA)/Purple, Peridot(lab created)/Lime Green, Natural Blue Topaz(duh, blue), Citrine/Yellow.

$88.

 

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