Handmade oxidized silver jewelry

For me, the very definition of jewelry includes elements made of silver with strong patina. Thus my most recent Etsy treasury, and in my opinion the best I've made so far, reunites jewelry pieces design d'autore, handmade, with oxidized silver. The idea was to show examples of possible gifts for Mother's Day, but the artifacts go beyond the mentioned occasion to be universals.

 

Bookmark jewelry design

 "My precious bookmark" is Elena Crisan's latest exhibition in her hometown. In fact, she has moved to Germany a couple of years back, and this is the first official return to Cluj. I find the idea rather original: a collection of jewelry bookmarks (original design, handmade silver and sometimes precious stones) presented during a book fest. All book lovers and thus invited to expand and nurture their passion with such exquisite accessories.
In order to see more of her work, there is a good website for that: http://www.elenacrisan.ro 

 

Introducing Vivi

Another favorite artist - this time specializing in jewelry design - is Viviana Tosa, my good friend and former studio colleague. She has been active in ceramics initially, but then she discovered silver and.. there it was, love at first sight and dedication+hard work for the sights that followed since! 
I shall show you here (just half bragging) the special ring she made for me, thus the title :) Forana

Forana - original silver finger ring

She designs and processes various jewelry items from top to bottom: from silver powder to alloyed silver plate, cutting, soldering, polishing, finishing - sometimes adding color and patina, depending on the case.

Viviana at work in her studio

To see her work and her methods, see her website, at www.vivianatosa.ro