Aline Sar, CA
Hand fabricating a small selection of precious metal jewelry; earrings, bracelets, necklaces and rings, Aline's work is light and airy, organic and always whimsical.
"I love shapes; ellipses to circles, to squares and back. Clean and pure lines, by nature are difficult to achieve. This I resolve through an architectural design in a small multi-dimensional sculpture. If I stray from traditional jewelry, it is to honor classic shapes. Most of all, it is to simplify in order to allow a design to unfold into its purest form."
Aline's techniques include forging, shaping, and soldering. The execution of her simple designs are clean and polished and the perfect alignment is achieved with the least amount of lines.
"I love shapes; ellipses to circles, to squares and back. Clean and pure lines, by nature are difficult to achieve. This I resolve through an architectural design in a small multi-dimensional sculpture. If I stray from traditional jewelry, it is to honor classic shapes. Most of all, it is to simplify in order to allow a design to unfold into its purest form."
Aline's techniques include forging, shaping, and soldering. The execution of her simple designs are clean and polished and the perfect alignment is achieved with the least amount of lines.
Jose Juan Garcia Alfaro, Ashland, Oregon
Born in the semi-rural outskirts of Mexico City, Mexico, Juan Garcia began his path as a jeweler at an early age. He was inspired and studied under traditional Mexican artisans and began teaching himself the art of jewelry making while a teenager.
Utilizing silver, gold and precious stones, Juan designs and creates each piece by hand. The forms and designs Juan Garcia sees in the world compel him to give life and expression of this beauty through jewelry.
Utilizing silver, gold and precious stones, Juan designs and creates each piece by hand. The forms and designs Juan Garcia sees in the world compel him to give life and expression of this beauty through jewelry.
Nicole Loffler, Bend, Oregon
After spending 10 years in a business career where black, navy blue, brown, beige and dark green dominated my wardrobe, accentuated by golden or pearl necklaces, I now take great joy in dressing colorful, with purple, pink and fusia as my favorite shades.
Nicolese Jewelry is made out of handmade lampwork Nicolese Beads and a combination of Sterling Silver Wire and Findings, Svarowski Crystals, matt shining synthetic beads from Germany and accent glass beads. Every piece has a unique combination of these elements in order to create its specific character. Earrings can be created to each piece by repeating the tangling piece beneath the Nicolese Bead.
Creating glass jewelry is a creative outlet for me. All the profit goes to the education of my foster daughter Leslie from Chile, who I started supporting fifteen years ago, when she was 7 years old. I am committed to making it possible for her to get a university education.
Nicolese Jewelry is made out of handmade lampwork Nicolese Beads and a combination of Sterling Silver Wire and Findings, Svarowski Crystals, matt shining synthetic beads from Germany and accent glass beads. Every piece has a unique combination of these elements in order to create its specific character. Earrings can be created to each piece by repeating the tangling piece beneath the Nicolese Bead.
Creating glass jewelry is a creative outlet for me. All the profit goes to the education of my foster daughter Leslie from Chile, who I started supporting fifteen years ago, when she was 7 years old. I am committed to making it possible for her to get a university education.
Steve Harkey, OK
Steve Harkey loves to combine cut and polished stones in the same pendant. He uses the highest quality silver to create his unique style of wire wrapping. Many selections to choose from in the gallery with new work arriving mid June.
