Wednesday, May 9, 2007

Kudos to Delias Thompson Designs

Three Point Organic Flower by Delias Thompson DesignsEvery person selling jewelry (or jewellery if you prefer) on Etsy shows different styles and techniques. I definitely have an admiration for those who are metalsmiths that transform metal elements into new shapes by cutting, casting, forging, hammering, soldering, and forming the raw metal into pieces of artisty. Here is how Delias Thompson describes the design of the Three Point Organic Flower shown here:

This piece is from my organic collection. It is representative of the type of work I am most known and celebrated for. It is hand fabricated from sterling silver meaning that I cut, form, and solder all pieces. The center stone is a 6 millimeter faceted garnet. The piece features a window in the back to allow light to shine through the beautiful red of the stone. All of the edges are hand chased with small tools and a hammer. The focal point hangs from grade AA faceted teardrop garnets. This piece has been signed by the artists.

View more work in her Etsy shop at deliasthompson.