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Los Angeles California Handmade Jewelry Designer Turns Metal into Masterful Works of Art
- Thursday, October 21, 2010 | Permalink
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About Metal Smith / Handmade Jewelry Designer Sally Jewett-Brocato: I am inspired by the organic textures and shapes created in nature. I particularly love designing handmade jewelry using the very textures I find all around me such as palm bark, grasses and raffia.  I also delight in the look of reticulated, fused and melted metals which you will find in much of my work.

Handmade Jewelry White Pearl and Sterling Silver Geometric Necklace
Handmade Jewelry White Pearl and Sterling Silver Geometric Necklace

This stunning modern handcrafted artisan jewelry geometric necklace is created with a single, pure white freshwater coin pearl surrounded by an organic textured half moon of sterling silver. This designer jewelry necklace is centered on a dainty, sterling silver chain with spring clasp closure. The sterling silver half moon has a black patina in the texture crevices to highlight the dramatic, organic markings. This fashion jewelry necklace measures approximately 15" so that the focal point is at the throat. It is designed to be worn as interestingly with a little black dress as with a pair of torn jeans.

I guess you could say I'm a corporate girl with an inner "hippie" attitude which comes out when my creative hands start moving!

"hippie" attitude

All of my handmade jewelry pieces are designed and made by me in my bucolic, little backyard studio.  While I saw and hammer and play with fire, I watch the squirrels, birds and spiders busy at work.  They inspire me to keep it pure and natural.

I use only precious metals and natural gemstones purchased from trusted, well-respected suppliers, which further assures that each piece will be high-quality and one-of-a-kind. 

I grew up in Michigan, lived briefly in Philadelphia and spent most of my career working in Los Angeles as a founder of a video public relations company. Handmade

Jewelry design/fabrication is a passion and pleasure.

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Handmade Jewelry Pink Agate Silver Brooch with Aquamarine
Handmade Jewelry Pink Agate Silver Brooch with Aquamarine

This stunning handcrafted artisan jewelry brooch is created with a beautiful, high-quality pink agate cabochon gemstone that has been designed with sterling silver broom cast pieces and highlighted with an oval aquamarine cabochon.

The gemstones and silver components have been combined to create a sense of energy and movement for a dynamic fashion jewelry piece that will inspire! Wear it as a designer jewelry brooch or pendant (it is designed for both) and step back as the compliments roll in!

This Naked Jewelry brooch/pendant measures approximately 1 1/2" in length and is ideal for a great scarf or worn on a chain at the throat or longer depending on your style preference. (sterling 16" snake chain sold separately at $15) Broom casting is an ancient technique where sterling silver is melted and poured into an upright broom, creating silver "stalactite-looking" pieces in the shape of the broom straws that are as unique as snowflakes!

 

Handmade Jewelry Eco-friendly cotton beaded artisan necklace and bracelet
Handmade Jewelry Eco-friendly cotton beaded artisan necklace and bracelet

Copper base beads woven with soft cotton thread, fastened with a reproduction vintage button and loop for the perfect casual necklace or bracelet. Choose between gold, silver or copper colored beads crocheted with forest brown, rustic peach or natural ivory thread. Add a pendant stone in peridot, turquoise, aquamarine or agate for an additional $20.

This gorgeous, handmade artisan jewelry creation is 34" in length which is just right for wearing as one long necklace, a shorter double strand necklace or wrapped four times around the wrist...versatile and delicate...just the right accessory finish for the eco-friendly summer/fall fashion look.

The eco-jewelry look of the season custom-created by hand! Similar pieces have been spotted at Eileen Fischer and Kitson for double or more this special price! Ideal for weekend getaways or office chic...This is the HOT look for the season! Sweeet! The main images shown are forest brown with gold colored beads with a turquoise pendant added. Wrist image is forest brown with silver beads. Vintage reproduction buttons vary.

When ordering, please specify: Thread color-natural ivory, rustic peach, forest brown Bead color-copper, gold, silver Pendant (add $20)-turquoise, agate, aquamarine, peridot Custom thread colors also available to match an outfit (think bridesmaids here). (additional charge may apply)

Handmade Jewelry Sterling Silver Pearl Garnets and Coral Gemstone Pendant
Handmade Jewelry Sterling Silver Pearl Garnets and Coral Gemstone Pendant

As dazzling as a golden sunset , this designer jewelry silver pendant necklace is created from a beaded three-strand necklace of pure white freshwater coin pearls and golden freshwater chip pearls combined with cream-colored glistening pearls, deep red garnet gemstones and pink coral. This handcrafted artisan jewelry sterling pendant is hand-forged with an organic textured surface and a stunning, pure white Mabe cultured pearl as the focal gemstone.

The fashion jewelry necklace is fastened in the back with hand-forged, textured cones and beads with a textured toggle clasp created by Pacific Silverworks. This Naked Jewelry necklace measures 20" and the sterling pendant hangs approximately 2" from the beads. This piece is hand signature stamped and will arrive in a natural brown gift box with raffia bow. This gorgeous Naked-Jewelry necklace is part of my "Beads and Precious Metals" collection It is created for added versatility as the pendant can be removed so that the lovely beads can be worn alone.

This necklace looks dramatic on blacks and browns and is the perfect gift for someone who appreciates wearable art that makes a statement. If I can put one touch of rosy sunset into the life of any man or woman, I shall feel that I have worked with God. G. K. Chesterton

Handmade Jewelry Custom Sterling Silver Birthstone Ring
Handmade Jewelry Custom Sterling Silver Birthstone Ring

This gorgeous, handcrafted artisan jewelry sterling silver ring is created with a sterling silver band; tube set with two faceted gemstones of your choice-designed to celebrate the birth stones of you and the love of your life, your children or best friend. This fashion jewelry ring uses 8 gauge, hand-forged, lightly hammered sterling silver with 4mm faceted gemstones. It is made to order in your size and choice of gemstones.

Because it is forged in sterling silver and is an open-ended ring, it should be sized correctly but allows for some adjustment based on comfort and fit. Please add $10 to the total for each stone marked with an (*), $30 to add a Sapphire or Pink Tourmaline and $50 to add each Emerald.

Modern Birthstones: January--Garnet February--Amethyst *March--Aquamarine April--Diamond (will use White Topaz) ***May--Emerald *June--Moonstone (cabochon-not faceted) July--Carnelian (cabochon-not faceted) August--Peridot **September--Blue Sapphire **October--Pink Tourmaline November--Citrine *December--Blue Topaz Note:

Typically cabochons and faceted stones do not match well.


Sally Jewett-Brocato Artisan Jewelry
Sally Jewett-Brocato
Amboy, Washington
Representing: Los Angeles, California
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Background

JEWELRY EDUCATION:

Venice School-Los Angeles 2006-2008
Loyola Marymount University-Los Angeles 2007-2008
Farrin O'Connor-Pasadena 2006-2009
Precious Metal Arts-Santa Monica 2008
Whaley Studios-San Diego 2009

GALLERIES:

Freehand Gallery-Los Angeles 2008-2009
MOCAShop 2008-2009

AWARDS:

2010 Just Jewelry-juried art publication featuring new and emerging talent.

Etsy EJAG Autumn Splendor Design Winner

ASSOCIATIONS:

-MetalSmiths In Action Etsy Team
-Southern California Metal Arts Society


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