Sarah K. Harms: Peace, Love, and Jewelry

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Peace, Love, and Jewelry

People have been asking me for awile now if I ever make peace signs. Now I can say "of course!"
The above pieces are crafted out of flat steel bar stock, with a sterling silver peace sign overlaid, then hammered flat(ish). They are 1 1/4' square, and hang on a 3mm rubber cord with a sterling clasp. I cut the cor to length, so any size is available, but 16" and 18" are the most popular. $45.00 with or without the glass crow beads.

I like to leave the inside of the heart oxidized from soldering. It really makes the heart POP! This heart is bronze overlaid on the steel. Same thing as above with the cord, the hearts are $42.00.

Also available is a REVERSIBLE necklace, with the peace sign on one side, and the heart on the other. How cool is that???? :-) $60.00

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About the Artist

Since 1979, I have been using time honored, traditional metalsmithing techniques to create my contemporary, yet earthy wearable art. In our high tech, fast paced world, hammering some hot steel or sawing out tiny pieces of silver can be quite therapeutic. With two young boys (born in 1997 and 2000), my studio time is limited, so my production ability is limited as well. Every piece I make comes from an absolute love of creating, and pride in craftsmanship. I’ll take quality over quantity any day.

Rock hunting, a passion of mine, is part of my creative process. I love that! Many of the light colored rocks were collected from the shores of Lake Michigan in Evanston , IL , where I was raised. When my boys were babies, I wasn’t making jewelry, but I could still grab up some rocks off the beach. In the early 90’s, my sister was living in Kodiak , AK , another spectacular rock spot. Most of the black rocks were collected in Kodiak. Sedona is my new collecting spot, and I love exploring dry creek beds, where the nice rounded red rocks can be found. My husband and sons are very tolerant of my rock obsession, and will often come exploring with me.

Many of my designs incorporate ancient symbolism including goddesses, spirals, suns, and moons. I believe that symbols can be inspiring and empowering for people, whatever the meaning is for them. Symbols can also have powerful energy, so I only use what I believe to be positive images. My intent as a jeweler is to create a well crafted, cool looking, affordable piece of wearable art with positive energy for the wearer.