Purple Bird Art

Jewelry

I use variety of silversmithing, fabrication, wire and beading techniques in the creation of my jewelry.  Please see the individual descriptions provided with the pieces published below for materials and techniques used to construct each piece. 

Star Madonna - Brass, copper and sterling silver with turquoise.  This is part of my series exploring interpretations of the madonna figure.


Fly Away My Heart - Brass and Copper fabricated.  Completed in a class with Thomas Mann using his fabrication techniques.

 

Collage in glass with soldered edges and silver feather.  Birds are a frequent subject in my art.  I have collected birds, feathers and nests much of my life.

Sterling Silver wire bracelet with copper and glass beads and sterling silver charms.

 

Etched copper discs with sterling silver soldered chain.

 

Stone Madonna - Copper, brass and sterling silver with milagro arm, labradorite, rose quartz and jadeite.

Pendant with embossed celtic design in brass and Graveyard Point agate cabochon.

 

Where Does Your Garden Grow?  Beaded bracelet with sterling silver clasp.

Dia de Los Muertos bracelet - Etched and handcolored copper charms on beaded bracelet.

 


Under the Sea - Etched copper and resin charms with beach stones and collaged shells on beaded bracelet. 

 

 

Homes in the Garden - Silver and painted tin charms on beaded bracelet

 

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