SHOW THEM HOW MUCH YOU CARE
This Christmas show your loved ones
how much you care for them, and for the environment, by giving
the mindful gift of ethical handmade jewellery from Eclectic Artisans' online
gallery featuring 110 artisans from 30 countries around the
world.
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Eclectic Artisans welcomes newcomer Dani
Fahy of Dani Crompton Designs to our
collective. Based in Surrey UK, Dani is inspired by the
natural world, examining its textures, forms and colours as a whole
and on a microscopic level. Her ‘Nature’s Way’ jewellery
collection is founded in the beauty of woodlands, beaches and sea life
that she observes in her day to day life. Below are
two pieces from her new EA gallery.
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This one-of-a-kind Ancient Stone Wall Necklace is
handmade, inspired by beautiful old loose stone walls that
have been over run by nature. It was created by stacking
silver, newspaper and fabric with glass beads on a stainless steel
neck wire. It is visually bold yet light and comfortable to wear.
Price: GBP375.
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Another striking one-of-a- kind piece, the Ancient Stone Wall Ring is
crafted by hand from newspaper, silver and glass beads. Inspired
by beautiful old stone walls that have surrendered to
nature over the years and become one with the plant life in and
around them. It represents the organic combination of hard stone
with soft colourful plant life through mixed media. Price:
GBP310.
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Andi Terry
is a metalsmith from Austin, Texas, USA. When she is not designing,
hammering, soldering, or forming, she can be found in the company
of family and friends. She obtained a degree in International
Relations, but as with many artists, she realized that her true
calling was craft. So she took some classes and
enjoyed them so much that she found herself with a certification in
jewellery, see her intricate work below.
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Limited edition Maze Earrings are handmade with
fine silver from a flat sheet of metal using the chasing and
repousse technique, starting with a flat sheet of metal and worked
on both sides with a hammer and tools. The seed in the middle is
14K gold. The ear wires are sterling silver. Price: USD450.
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One-of-a-kind Bounty In The Round Ring in fine
silver. So many things grab your eye in this piece; texture,
pattern, and treasure inside in the form of a 14K gold shell. The
textured parts, as well as the gold shell were made using the
chasing and repousse technique, which starts from a flat sheet of
metal worked on both sides with a hammer and tools. Price: USD725.
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From Maine, USA, Robin Cust's pieces contain many
layers and look as if they could have been excavated from an
ancient civilization. The layers of materials are compounded by
process and technique—metaphors for the ways in which we
humans are shaped and formed by the layers of experience in
our lives. A high standard of craftsmanship, the dialogue
of crude roughness paired with refined materials and elements, plus
attention to detail, all create the opulent, timeless beauty found
in Robin's jewellery, see below.
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VERY special jewels for Christmas, Robin's Quad Nested Cup Earrings with African Jasper feature
4 nested cup stacks in 18K gold which create a
diamond shape that supports a suspended 18K triple layer
cap and a rustic African jasper bead. Each layer of the nested cups
is forged from spherical beads of solid gold in descending
sizes to achieve the concentric layers.
Price: US$4250.
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The bespoke Symbols Ring is hand
fabricated by the artist from found pitted steel fence wire
and 18K yellow gold. The asymmetrical design includes
hieroglyphic like symbols that echo the influences of ancient
cultures. This stunning band is lined with highly polished
18K gold for a smooth and comfortable fit.
Price: US$1950.
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