http://WickwireJewelry.ArtFire.com en-us Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:05:05 MST Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:05:05 MST http://www.artfire.com/rss/studio/ ArtFire RSS Generator matt@artfire.com (Matthew J Giustino, ArtFire.com) Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:05:05 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=743061 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=743061"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/7091_product_1340704276_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=743061 Sat, 10 Oct 2009 16:27:31 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=615285 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=615285"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/7091_product_821592527_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> Earthy and casual yet with lots of sparkle, this pendant features an agate druzy stone surrounded by a hand formed and soldered sterling silver frame. The frame has been stamped with a texture for added interest and the stone is secured in the frame with a fine silver pin. The color is a neutral, go with anything pale grey and the back of the stone is highly polished. The total length including the bail is 1 5/16". It measures 9/16" wide and is 1/4" thick. The chain is not included but I have them available for a small extra charge. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=615285 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 21:22:24 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=576575 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=576575"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/7091_product_2114425172_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=576575 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 14:51:23 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=207721 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=207721"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/7091_product_174369986_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> These earrings match the Birds in Flight etched pendant exactly. They are just reduced in size to 3/4". They hang from handmade sterling silver spiral earwires that have been given a liver of sulfur patina. There are many steps involved in making an etched piece with this incredible amount of detail. Royalty-free graphics are manipulated in an image editing program. They are then printed and copied onto a special heat transfer paper. Copper sheet is cut to shape, the image is applied and etched in a ferric chloride solution. The resist is then removed with acetone and the final shape is cut. All edges are then filed and sanded with three grits of sandpaper to make them silky smooth. Cuff bracelets have to be annealed with a torch and pickled so they can be formed. The pieces then go into the tumbler for polishing. After polishing, a patina is applied with liver of sulfur, and the piece is then rubbed back with fine steel wool to enhance the detail. Finally the holes are drilled. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=207721 Sun, 26 Apr 2009 16:25:26 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=202541 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=202541"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/7091_product_2071009615_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> I absolutely love the way these earrings turned out. If you think you wouldn't have anyplace to wear these, think again. Aside from the obvious cocktail dress, how about jeans and a motorcycle jacket? Or one of the maxi dresses that are back in style? These are the perfect colors for summer. As for the details, these are entirely created by hand from sterling silver wire which has been oxidized to show off the details. There are three gorgeous lemon quartz briolettes dangling from each earring. They are loaded with sparkling rondelles of lemon quartz, golden tourmaline, rhodolite garnet, and an orange-y mystic quartz, with a little garnet briolette wired into the center. All gemstones are A quality or above. They hang 2 1/4" long including the secure kidney wires. You'll feel the opulence of these earrings as each one weighs 5.9 grams. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=202541 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 08:29:40 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=122889 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=122889"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/7091_product_1810753556_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> When I saw these muscovite stones I knew I had to have them. They are the color of balsamic vinegar but what is really beautiful about them (although hard to capture with the camera) are the sparkly pink gold flecks of mica throughout the stone. These are suspended from hand forged rings of twisted sterling silver and dangle from handmade ear wires. They have been given an antique patina. The total length is 1 3/4" http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=122889 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 07:55:46 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=122865 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=122865"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/7091_product_1772306835_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> When I saw these muscovite stones I knew I had to have them. They are the color of balsamic vinegar but what is really beautiful about them are the sparkly pink gold flecks of mica throughout the stone. I have suspended this one from a hand forged and soldered twisted ring of sterling silver and added a handmade fine silver leaf charm. The 18" chain is included. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=122865 Thu, 26 Feb 2009 11:56:32 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=110598 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=110598"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/7091_product_1484673830_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> There are many steps involved in making an etched piece with this incredible amount of detail. Royalty-free graphics are manipulated in an image editing program. They are then printed and copied onto a special heat transfer paper. Copper sheet is cut to shape, the image is applied and etched in a ferric chloride solution. The resist is then removed with acetone and the final shape is cut. All edges are then filed and sanded with three grits of sandpaper to make them silky smooth. Cuff bracelets have to be annealed with a torch and pickled so they can be formed. The pieces then go into the tumbler for polishing. After polishing, a patina is applied with liver of sulfur, and the piece is then rubbed back with fine steel wool to enhance the detail. Finally the holes are drilled. This pendant is 1 1/2" across and and depicts three flying birds. The motif is from an Art Deco period stained glass window. It comes with a jump ring attached ready to hand on your own chain or use in your own jewelry design. Additional holes can be drilled according to your specifications. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=110598 Thu, 26 Feb 2009 11:42:12 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=110577 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=110577"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/7091_product_1268577132_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> A gorgeous 15mm A grade green gold quartz faceted coin is the centerpiece of this striking necklace. Green gold is also known as lemon quartz although the color of this stone is more saturated. The gemstone is suspended from a short length of heavy shiny sterling silver cable chain which is in turn suspended from lengths of finer cable chain which has been oxidized. The closure is a lobster claw clasp. The chain is adjustable from 18" to 16" although the chain can be sized to meet your needs. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=110577 Mon, 16 Feb 2009 15:01:55 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=97896 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=97896"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/7091_product_1913126932_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> Hoping for warmer weather, I created this pendant with gems that remind me of the color of popsicles, orange mystic quartz, grape amethyst, and pale green phrenite, all at least A quality gemstones. They have been applied to an oval sterling silver frame that is wrapped with tiny 2mm sterling silver beads. The entire piece has been oxidized and hangs from an 18" sterling silver chain. The pendant itself measures 1 3/8" high by 3/4" wide. Matching earrings coming! http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=97896 Wed, 11 Feb 2009 11:30:38 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=91413 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=91413"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/7091_product_1831822771_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> These shiny sterling silver earrings are crafted from heavy gauge silver wire and jump rings. Dangling from the bottom are rich purple hydrothermal quartz pear shaped gems. The stones are faceted and carved on the back, and the carving shows when the light passes through them. Their total length is 1 3/4". Hydrothermal quartz is NOT glass or cubic zirconium. The quartz crystals are grown from natural seed quartz under high pressure and heat. Colors, some not readily found in nature, can be achieved by the addition of small amounts of other minerals such as iron or cobalt. Hydrothermal quartz is composed of silica dioxide, the same mineral composition as quartz from the ground. Amethyst and citrine are two varieties of quartz. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=91413 Wed, 11 Feb 2009 10:16:15 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=91298 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=91298"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/7091_product_1148404000_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> This bold and chunky bracelet features hand crafted lampwork beads by Samma Parcels in shades of purple, lilac and white. The focal is a hand forged sterling silver flower that measures just over an inch. All of the the links in this bracelet have soldered closed for strength. The inside diameter of the bracelet is 7". http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=91298 Sat, 24 Jan 2009 22:18:47 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=68587 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=68587"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/7091_product_793920727_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> Every part of these of these earrings is created from scratch from the ear wires to the headpins. They start with rectangles cut from copper sheet. The design was drawn by hand and the copper was then etched in a ferric chloride solution. Fine silver scroll work is attached to the top and bottom with sterling silver rings. Everything has been oxidized and then polished to highlight the texture. The finishing touch is 4mm green amethyst faceted beads dangling from the bottoms. They measure 1 3/4" long not including the ear wire by 1/2" wide. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=68587 Sat, 24 Jan 2009 21:54:30 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=68551 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=68551"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/7091_product_1452170890_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> This unique pendant is entirely created by hand. It starts with a rectangle that was cut from copper sheet. The design was drawn by hand and etched in a ferric chloride solution. Fine silver scroll work was attached to the top and bottom with sterling silver rings. The entire piece has been oxidized in liver of sulfur to accentuate the texture. The finishing touch is an 8mm green amethyst rondelle suspended from the bottom. Eveything hangs from a solid copper chain. Then pendant measures 2 2/4" long by 1" wide. The chain is 18" but can be lengthened or shortened to your preference. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=68551 Sun, 11 Jan 2009 12:04:25 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=51284 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=51284"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/7091_product_745118401_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> Casual, fun and swingy with just enough bling to get noticed in cool blue colors. These start with a handmade earwire in 21 guage which is comfortable for all ears. Large 17mm rainbow moonstone drops were added and accented with brilliant blue apatites and pale blue topaz dangles. The pieces have been antiqued with liver of sulfur. The total length of these earrings is a tad over 1 5/8". http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=51284 Sat, 10 Jan 2009 22:30:58 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=50774 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=50774"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/7091_product_584437022_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> Sparkling light aqua hydro quartz briolettes are dangling in teardrop sterling silver frames that have been hand coiled with fine sterling wire. The entire piece has been oxidised to enhance the texture and set off the stones. The handmade earwires are 21 guage, comfortable for all ears. The length including earwires is 1 3/8" and they measure about 1/2" wide. Hydrothermal quartz is NOT glass or cubic zirconium. The quartz crystals are grown from natural seed quartz under pressure and heat. Colors, some not readily found in nature, can be achieved by the addition of small amounts of other minerals such as iron or cobalt. Hydrothermal quartz is composed of silica dioxide, the same mineral composition as quartz from the ground. Amethyst and citrine are two varieties of quartz. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=50774 Wed, 24 Dec 2008 12:20:11 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=32548 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=32548"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/7091_product_209979585_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> These earrrings remind me of the country with the handmade coil of wire that looks like a little grapevine wreath. Dangling from the wreaths are small fine silver leaves that I created from Art Clay Silver. Each leaf is accected by a tiny green leaf shaped tourmaline. These have been given a patina with liver of sulpur to enhance the texture. The length including the handmade earwires is 2" and they measure just shy of 5/8" wide. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=32548 Wed, 24 Dec 2008 12:01:52 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=32540 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=32540"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/7091_product_979192324_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> I call these rustic because they remind me of a roll of barbed wire fencing or a grapevine wreath. The circles were coiled and entirely created by hand. Dangling on handmade headpins are two blue opal rondelles. The silver has been given a liver of sulphur patina to enhance the texture. The total length including earwires is 1 7/8" and they measure just shy of 5/8" wide. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=32540 Mon, 22 Dec 2008 20:09:11 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=31272 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=31272"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/7091_product_9167574_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> These little lovelies coordinate perfectly with the smoky quartz pendant. Two faceted pear shaped smoky quartz stones have been wrapped in twisted sterling silver wire. They dangle from handmade earwires embellished with a sterling silver bead. Everything has been oxidized to give them an atique feel. The total length is 1 1/2" and they are 7 16" wide. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=31272 Sun, 21 Dec 2008 11:51:22 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=29851 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=29851"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/7091_product_1103649924_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> These Kiwi jasper beads are a gorgeous shade of blue-green with some black specks. They dangle on fat hand made headpins from sterling silver ovals created by twisting heavy gauge sterling wire. The rings are soldered closed for strength. Everything hangs on handmade sterling silver earwires. These earrings measure 1 5/8" long. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=29851 Sun, 21 Dec 2008 11:06:40 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=29797 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=29797"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/7091_product_1991129847_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> This lovely bangle was created with artisan made lampwork beads by Samma Parcels in shades of blue, rose and wine. The focal bead and bangle have all been hand coiled on heavy gauge wire and finished with a handmade clasp and a spiral charm. Other components include Bali silver spacers and two Greek Mykonos silver coated ceramic beads. The inner circumference of this bracelet is 7". http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=29797 Fri, 19 Dec 2008 14:19:33 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=27990 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=27990"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/7091_product_1649452951_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> These sparklers start with a 7X9mm faceted stones in a brilliant paparadsha sapphire color that have been prong set by hand and set into a sterling silver frame. They are embellished with Bali silver daisies and finished with 18mm long drops of cubic zirconia in a slighter deeper red shade. You don't have to wear these with red. They would complement colors in the blue or green family beautifully. The total length is 2". http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=27990 Wed, 17 Dec 2008 12:02:54 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=26165 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=26165"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/7091_product_862681483_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> This is the most popular style of bangle that I make although I vary each one. This one features artisan made lampwork beads by Samma Parcels. The two smaller beads are a rich translucent blue while the focal bead is blue with flecks of green, orange and yellow in it. The focal bead has been coiled with copper wire. Other embelishments include diamond cut sopper beads and Bali style copper spacers. The bracelet is finished with a handmade clasp and a spiral charm. The entire piece has been given a liver of sulphur patina to give the copper a warm glow. This bracelet won't spin on the wrist because of the comfortable oval shape. The inner circumference of this bangle is 7 1/2". Thanks for looking! http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=26165 Wed, 17 Dec 2008 11:20:33 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=26117 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=26117"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/7091_product_893132383_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> I had great fun creating a series of whimsical birdhouses from Art Clay Silver. Art Clay Silver is fine particles of silver mixed with water and an organic binder. When fired, the binder burns off and the result is 99.9 fine silver. This one weighs in at a substantial 12 grams. I have textured the outside of the house to resemble twigs. Suspended from the bottom of the house is a faceted pink agate, a green pearl, a handmade fine silver leaf, and a tiny little bird handcrafted from silver clay. The total length of this piece is 3 1/8" and the actual birdhouse if 5/8" by 5/8". I will include a chain with this pendant. Please specify 16, 18 or 24". http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=26117 Wed, 17 Dec 2008 08:46:56 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=25961 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=25961"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/7091_product_1419607063_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> Shimmery blue kyanite ovals are set in a handcoiled sterling silver cradles that are suspended from fine chains. Dangling above are a creamy white pearl and a tiny sparkling blue cubic zirconia drop. The earrings dangle from handmade earwires in 21 gauge silver-comfortable for all ears. The total length of the earrings is 2 1/8" and they are 1" at the widest point. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=25961