American Jewelry from New Mexico

View Kristin's iconic work as part of an exhibition that examines adornment in New Mexico dating back to 450 CE.

Bullet Necklace with Handmade Chain 2009
(Continuing Jewelry and Metals Class, Open Studio, Personal Studio)

beads vary from .25” - 1.25” x .625" x .625"
(25” long with handmade chain)
copper sheet and wire, quartz

acetylene torch silver solder fabrication, bezel construction, bezel setting unusual stones, copper plating solder joints, dapping, riveting, hollowform construction, chainmaking, handmade findings, heat patination and coloring, machine polishing with zam

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