Wire sculpted jewelry is an ancient art. Pieces can be found as far back as the dawn of the Egyptian empire, over 5000 years ago. This art has been passed down through the generations, and while it has been changed and shaped to suit the individual craftsmen, at its root, the principals have remained the same.
Wire sculpted jewelry is completely handmade. There is no soldering or glue used to hold the form together, and only simple hand tools are used to make the designs. Yet, each piece is so well crafted as to be able to last for your heirs.
Most of the pieces on this page are made of Sterling Silver round or square wire, however, you will also see pieces made from 1/20 Rolled Gold. I will do special orders in 14k Gold upon request.
Each piece is unique from every other, and while I may be able to come close to imitating one of my previous designs, no two will ever be the same.
If you would like a design made with a particular stone or metal, I will quote you a price to have a design done.
Basic Bead - BBEAR1 This piece uses either 20ga or 22ga wire (my choice) to form an earring around a central bead or pearl (purple Biwa pearl pictured). You may request any type of non-precious stone for this creation, and I will see what I can get for you.
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Blue Paua - BPEAR1 Made of 22ga wire around a central 10x14mm Blue Paua Shell. *This design may be reproduced with any type of gemstone stone. Price will be calculated on your stone choice.
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Blue Paua - BPEAR1 Made of 20ga wire around a central 10mm Square Aventurine Stone.
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