Combining metal practice with my love of sewing and collecting
Mother of pearl and sterling silver pendant
Beautiful heavy one-off vintage mother of pearl coat button and sterling silver pendant.
This button is the last of a pair and from my personal collection.
The sterling silver button centre is approx. 0.8mm thick and has a linen embossed texture.
This pendant has a very simple, light handmade setting.
The button width is 3.2cm. The button is 3mm thick, and it hangs on a 50cm sterling silver belcher chain.
Dark mother of pearl and sterling silver pendant
One-off dark mother of pearl button and sterling silver pendant.
This button was purchased in Tokyo, Japan.
The sterling silver ring around the border of the button as a hammer texture and is oxidised.
This pendant has a very simple, light handmade setting.
The button width is 2.8cm, and it hangs on a 50cm oxidised sterling silver belcher chain.
Carved mother of pearl and sterling silver pendant
One-off carved mother of pearl button and sterling silver pendant.
This beautiful button was purchased in Kyoto, Japan and I bought the only one available.
The sterling silver has a linen embossed texture.
This pendant has a very simple, handmade setting.
The button width is 3cm, and it hangs on a 50cm sterling silver belcher chain.
Lustrous mother of pearl and sterling silver pendant
Beautiful heavy one-off vintage dark mother of pearl coat button and sterling silver pendant.
This lustrous button is from my personal collection.
The sterling silver button centre is approx 1mm thick and has a spotted pattern.
This pendant has a very simple, light handmade setting.
The button width is 3.5cm. The button is 3mm thick, and it hangs on a 50cm sterling silver belcher chain.
Carved mother of pearl and silver pendant
One-off carved mother of pearl button and sterling silver pendant.
This button came from my personal collection,
The oxidised sterling silver has a linen embossed texture.
The button is bezel set.
The button width is 2.8cm, and it hangs on a 50cm oxidised sterling silver belcher chain.
Sterling silver and pearl earrings
One off sterling silver and pearl earrings.
These pearls are part of a small number I purchased in Nouméa and are the first I have made into earrings. The pearls are set with a 999 silver rub over setting so the pearl is revealed, in all its im/perfection.
The hammered bar and hook are sterling silver. All handmade.
Total length from top of hook: 3.5cm; pearl 1x1cm
Silver and mother of pearl pendant
Dark mother of pearl button (small) and sterling silver pendant.
This button was purchased in Tokyo, Japan.
The sterling silver has a linen embossed texture.
This pendant has a very simple, light handmade setting.
The pendant length is 3.5cm; button width is 1.8cm, and it hangs on a 45cm sterling silver belcher chain.
Silver and dark mother of pearl earrings
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Dark mother of pearl button (small) and sterling silver earrings.
These buttons were purchased in Tokyo, Japan.
The sterling silver has a linen embossed texture and the buttons are simple tab set style.
Stud earrings with sterling silver butterfly back.
Total length from top of earring: 3.8cm, width 1.8cm
Carved dark mother of pearl earrings
One-off carved mother of pearl button and sterling silver hook style earrings.
These buttons were purchased in Kyoto, Japan.
The sterling silver has a mesh embossed texture.
These earrings have a very simple, light handmade setting.
Total length from top of hook: 3.7cm, width 2.5cm
Silver and mother of pearl earrings
One-off vintage dark mother of pearl button and sterling silver hook style earrings.
The sterling silver has a linen embossed texture and is oxidised.
Total length from top of hook: 5.3cm, width 3.2cm
Silver and mother of pearl earrings
One-off oblong vintage mother of pearl button and sterling silver hook style earrings.
The sterling silver has a linen embossed texture and is oxidised.
Total length from top of hook: 4.2cm, width 1.8cm
Bold mother of pearl and silver earrings
Mother of pearl buttons and sterling silver hook style earrings.
The buttons were purchased in Tokyo, Japan.
The sterling silver has a linen embossed texture. These are simple tab set style .
Total length from top of hook: 4.3cm, width 2.5cm
Mother of pearl button earrings
Simple mother of pearl and sterling silver hook style earrings.
These one-off vintage mother of pearl buttons are odd shapes but work well together. The mother of pearl buttons are 2mm thick, and strong.
Larger earring: 2.4cm total length, button 1.8 x 1.8cm
Smaller earring: 2cm total length, button 1.5 x 1.5cm
These earrings continue my investigation into surface pattern, inspired by my recent visit to Japan
Turquoise grid pattern studs
Oxidised sterling silver and blue vitreous enamel earrings.
The enamel is applied to 0.8mm thick sterling silver.
Black overglaze is applied to the fired enamel, dried, then removed to create a gingham design on the surface.
Sterling silver earring posts and butterflies.
Dimensions: 1.4 x 1.0cm
Deep turquoise squiggle studs
Oxidised sterling silver and deep turquoise vitreous enamel earrings.
The enamel is applied to 0.8mm thick sterling silver.
Black overglaze is applied to the fired enamel, dried, then removed to create a complex 'drawn' surface.
Sterling silver earring posts and butterflies.
Dimensions: 1.4 x 1.0cm
Deep water blue big oval studs
Oxidised sterling silver and deep water blue vitreous enamel earrings.
The enamel is applied to 0.8mm thick sterling silver.
Black overglaze is applied to the fired enamel, dried, then removed to create a complex 'drawn' surface.
Sterling silver earring posts and butterflies.
Dimensions: 1.8 x 1.5cm
Deep turquoise big oval studs
Oxidised sterling silver and deep turquoise vitreous enamel earrings.
The enamel is applied to 0.8mm thick sterling silver.
Black overglaze is applied to the fired enamel, dried, then removed to create a complex 'drawn' surface.
Sterling silver earring posts and butterflies.
Dimensions: 1.8 x 1.5cm
Blue gingham small oval studs
Oxidised sterling silver and blue vitreous enamel earrings.
The enamel is applied to 0.8mm thick sterling silver.
Black overglaze is applied to the fired enamel, dried, then removed to create a gingham design on the surface.
Sterling silver earring posts and butterflies.
Dimensions: 1.4 x 1.0cm
Unintended Consequences V-form yellow brooch
One-off brooch from the Unintended Consequences series
Gleaned steel from a rusty Toyota corolla c1973 and vitreous enamel. Oxidised sterling silver frame, with a stainless steel pin.
Dimensions: : 80 x 45 x 12mm
Image: Michelle Bowden, Visuall Photography
Unintended Consequences orange panel pendant
One-off pendant from the Unintended Consequences series
Gleaned steel from a rusty Toyota corolla c1973 and vitreous enamel with a matte finish. Oxidised sterling silver frame, with an oxidised sterling silver belcher chain.
Dimensions:
Panel: 60 x 85 x 5mm
Chain: 50cms
Images: Michelle Bowden, Visuall Photography
Unintended Consequences celadon green car wreck brooch with black splash
One-off brooch from the Unintended Consequences series
Gleaned steel from a rusty Toyota corolla c1973 and vitreous enamel. Oxidised sterling silver frame, with a stainless steel pin.
Dimensions: : 45 x 60 x 10mm
Images: Michelle Bowden, Visuall Photography
Deep orange car wreck brooch
One-off brooch from the Unintended Consequences series
Gleaned steel from a rusty Toyota corolla c1973 and vitreous enamel. Oxidised sterling silver frame, with a stainless steel pin.
Dimensions: : 62 x 77 x 8mm
Images: Michelle Bowden, Visuall Photography
Yellow car wreck earrings
One-off pair of earrings from the Unintended Consequences series
Gleaned steel from a rusty Toyota corolla c1973 and vitreous enamel. Oxidised sterling silver frame, and sterling silver hooks.
Dimensions: Left 4cms long, steel piece:2.8 x 3.0cm
Right 4.6cm long, steel piece 3.5 x 2.8cm
Image: Michelle Bowden, Visuall Photography
Reimagine; reinterpret aqua brooch
Sterling silver, fine silver, vitreous enamel, and copper.
This is part of the Reimagine; reintepret series. I have used old enamel colour samples to create bold pieces of jewellery.
Stainless steel pin.
Dimesions: 4 x 4cms square.
Tales quietly told
From the archives.
Tales quietly told, 2017
Brooch
Sterling silver, vitreous enamel, spinning carved amethyst bead, rumbled bottle glass ring, mother-of-pearl button, vintage 9ct gold shirt stud, stainless steel pin.
Dimensions: 9.5cm wide, 6 cm high.
Two tone mix and match pendant purple and turquoise
Disc pendant, double sided for mix and match.
Fine silver, textured with lace and enamelled with purple and turquoise enamels.
Sterling silver belcher chain, 50cm
Light and fun to wear.
Disc diameter 1.6cm
Two-tone mix and match pendant
Disc pendant, double sided for mix and match.
Fine silver, textured with lace and enamelled with 2 different blue enamels.
Sterling silver belcher chain, 50cm
Light and fun to wear.
Disc diameter 1.8cm
Reimagine; reinterpret red/purple earrings
Red/purple enamel earrings in 9 carat gold, vitreous enamel, and copper.
This is part of the Reimagine; reintepret series.
I have used old enamel colour samples to create bold pieces of jewellery, and these earrings are a soft reddish purple enamel. They are studs, set in 9 carat gold, with 9 carat gold butterflies.
Dimensions: 1.6 x 1.6cm