Many years ago, one of my first casting projects in silver was inspired by Cimabue’s frescoes in the Basilica of Assisi—the colors, forms, and his stylistic story telling. I was particularly drawn to the architectural depiction of an Italian city in the Upper Basilica, a… Read More “ytalia,” cimabue, and contemporary italian art
The latest necklace in a series of found metal measuring instruments is this large pendant made from sterling silver, 18k gold, and brass, measuring 71mm in diameter. I found the vintage dial in an antique market, along with some colorful watch faces that I already made into pendants. I’m not quite sure what the black… Read More new industrial black dial necklace
It’s gift giving time for the upcoming holidays. Here are some unique jewelry gift ideas from the art925 Etsy shop. All pieces are hand-made in Florence (Italy) by yours truly using sterling silver and found elements, stones, and other materials. “Timeless” pieces literally halted in time, preserved. Details magnified. Phrases and words taken out of… Read More unique art925 jewelry gift ideas
New Timeless jewelry collection made in Italy – watch movement rings and necklaces.… Read More timeless: watch movement rings and necklaces
new necklaces from vintage protractors A new trio of necklaces has become part of my series of jewelry made from old measuring devices. These vintage metal protractors from Germany were found in a couple of flea markets in Italy, near Florence. One of them was cut in two in order to make 2 separate pieces.… Read More new necklaces from vintage protractors
This is the paper and resin version of the coral stone inlay Sant’Agostino (Rome) floor plan pendant — part of my architectural floor plan series of fortresses, castles, villas, & churches in Italy. The frame was hand-sawed from 1mm sterling silver sheet to the scale of the diagram found in a vintage Italian travel guide.… Read More sant’agostino church {rome} v2 floor plan pendant
