Steel and Sterling Pendants

I was inspired to make these pendants after seeing a blacksmithing demo that included forge welded overlays. I soldered some square silver wire onto some steel bar stock, then hammered the silver to flatten it out a bit. I love the graphic, yet earthy look of these pieces!!! Rectangles are 3/4" wide x 1" long, and the squares are 3/4". All the bar stock is 1/8" thick, so these have some good weight to them. These pieces are hung on steel ball chains and rubber cords. $32.00

Linked Bracelets

These steel and sterling linked bracelets are so comfy to wear! They have a nice weight and great movement. The look is classic in a contemporary way, and perfect for every day wear. Could be used as a charm bracelet..... Bracelets usually have five or six links, and vary in length from 7 1/4"-7 3/4", with the standard bracelet size being 7 1/2". Custom sizes available. $42.00

Bracelets have been coated with wax to protect them from oxidation(tarnish and rust), so should not be worn in water.

Pins

Perfect pins for the cool weather seasons! They look great worn jacket lapels, and also work on heavier fabric tops and sweaters. These pins are forged steel with rocks bezel set in sterling. They are about 3" long(they look about actual size here on the blog!), a perfect size for every day wear. Stones are one of a kind, so the colors will vary from the ones shown here. Grays, blacks, and Sedona Red Rocks are generally what I'm working with. $65.00

Rock Goddesses

These necklaces are fabricated sterling silver, with various rocks for 'body parts' :-) Stamped on the backs is "ROCK GODDESS" They hang on 20"sterling snake chains, and sell for $175.00

Small Steel Spirals

These small forged steel bracelets and necklaces are quite popular at the co-op. The spirals are about an inch in diameter, are strung on adjustable waxed cotton cords, and have recycled glass bead accents. They make GREAT gifts!!! Bracelets are $15.00, and will fit a variety of wrist sizes.

Necklaces are 14.00. Great for stocking stuffers(yes, it will be time to think about that soon), teacher gifts, and souveniers! Available on a cute little gift card in a black organza gift bag.

I always coat steel with wax to prevent rusting, but they should be kept away from water if possible. Getting caught in the rain will not affect the finish, but don't wear them in the hot tub!

Sea Creatures Necklaces

These forged steel and sterling silver necklaces have a very tribal feel, in a contemporary way. Rock and roll chic, baby!
I have been told they remind people of sea creatures, teeth, and Africa. The pieces vary from 1 1/2"-2 1/2". This necklace is about 17" long, and is strung on a leather cord, with a hand crafted sterling clasp. It is currently at the coop, selling for $275.00.

It's really hard to tell how things will look when worn from these photos, so I took a pic of me wearing this(below). This necklace has some weight to it, and tickles my collar bones a little, but not in a bad way ;-) $700.00

This piece is strung on a steel cable, with a silver clasp.

Feathers

I'm expanding my line of forged steel jewelry, and really like these 'feathers' I came up with. They are forged out of 1/4" round steel stock, and have a nice texture and contour. These earrings are about 1.5" long, but that can vary up to a half an inch. They hang on a sterling earwire, and sell for $35.00.

This necklace has some really cool movement, and sits on the neck nicely as a choker. I found the beach rock on the Lake Michigan shoreline, in Evanston IL. The rock itself is about 1.25"w x 1" tall. The necklace is 16" long. $275.00