We’re Lovin’ It: Locally-Made Jewels
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We’re Lovin’ It: Locally-Made Jewels
I’m obsessed with locally-made jewelry, so much so that I convinced my other gig to run an entire feature on it for last month’s Seattle magazine shopping issue. And as we’ve seen on many a local bride, a funky, flashy necklace or cocktail ring can be a stylish addition to your wedding day attire; check out these local artisans for a kicky look that is truly one-of-a-kind.
HEAVY METALS
For these Northwest smithies, precious metals are powerful, from hammered silver rings to unexpected mixed gold and silver earrings and refined brass pendants.
Clockwise from top left: Multiple band sterling silver “Big Bang-Le” bracelet with white topaz stone, by Zuzana Korbelarova of Vashon Island–based Zuzko Jewelry ($480, available at zuzko.com). Brass and silver “Finger Armor” ring with rolled metal tree branch detailing, by silversmith Shelli Markee of Ballard-based Shelli Markee Wire Art + Jewelry ($250 and up, available at Momo in Japantown/ International District; shellimarkee.com). Sterling and fine silver ring with inverted dome soldered detailing, by Lori Linkous Devine of upper Fremont-based Lolide ($158, available at Ghost Gallery on Capitol Hill; lolide.com). Matte 24K gold over sterling silver “Wheat Cuff” with ancient Egyptian wheat inlay design, by River Burke, owner of River Song Jewelry in Madison Valley ($695, available at the store or riversongjewelry.com). Mixed metal large silver hoops with gold wrap detail, by Capitol Hill–based Sara Green of Spill Jewelry ($136, available at Queen Anne Dispatch; spilljewelry.com). Oxidized brass “Fig” pendant necklace on silver chain, by Dorothy Cheng of University District–based Dorothy Cheng Jewelry ($70, available at Far4 downtown; dorothychengjewelry.com). Hand-forged mixed earrings with fine silver hoops, silver-leaf hoop and 14K gold-fill pendant, by Ballard-based Amy Bixby of Amy Bixby Jewelry ($148, available at Venue in Ballard; amybixby.com). Hand-forged “Defenced ” bracelet with hammered sterling silver headpins woven together with silver clasp, also by Zuzko Jewelry ($345, available at zuzko.com)
NATURE CALLS
Statement pieces inspired by the sea
Clockwise from top: Oversized chiffon “Petal” earrings with brass chain detail, by Pamela Davis of Capitol Hill–based Mucho Design ($34, available at Assemble Gallery & Studio on Phinney Ridge; muchodesign.etsy.com). Laser-cut metallic gold leather collar “Bouquet” necklace on plated brass chain, by Andrea Bijou of Maple Leaf’s Bijoudally ($95, available at Frock Shop on Phinney Ridge; bijoudally.com). Oyster shell necklace with freshwater pearl details on gold chain, by Sara Green of Capitol Hill–based Spill Jewelry ($150, available on spilljewelry.com). Necklace of sea urchin spine pieces on antique brass chain, by Alisa Poage of Bothell-based Alisaw ($26, available at alisaw.etsy.com).
STONE AGE
Forget dainty and demure—these on-trend pieces are flush with rough-cut agates, chunky quartz and dramatic crystals that celebrate our wild and woolly nature in the most elegant of ways
Clockwise from top: Long “Porcelain Gem Necklace” with hand-cast ceramic white “stone” suspended between draping chains, by Ballard-based designers Jean Lee and Dylan Davis of Ladies & Gentlemen ($68, available at ladiesandgentlemenstudio.com). Brass-wire-wrapped, rough-cut aquamarine nugget ring with sterling silver hand-cut band, by Lori Linkous Devine of upper Fremont-based Lolide Designs ($78, available at lolide.com). Upside down” rutilated quartz ring with oxidized sterling silver band, by Zuzana Korbelarova of Vashon Island–based Zuzko Jewelry ($355, available at zuzko.com). Aura quartz “Rainbow” ring (made by oxidizing titanium quartz in a sealed chamber to create rainbow-like sheen) melded to silver band, by Lower Queen Anne artist Debra Baxter as part of her Crystal Bomb series ($350, available at debrabaxtercrystalbomb.bigcartel.com). Double retro green agate tusks on hammered hoops ($90 ) and three-tier faceted turquoise teardrop earrings also on hammered hoops ($100), both by Columbia City–based Regina Chang (available at Hitchcock in Madrona; reginachang.com)
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Photos by Hayley Young
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