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.

from top center:
Onyx and Silver Ring
2013
(Albuquerque Public School Mentorship: Series of Private Classes)

75" x .75" x 1"
sterling silver half-round wire, fine silver bezel wire, onyx cabochons

acetylene torch silver solder fabrication, cutting, filing, bezel cup fabrication, cabochon stone setting, hand finish with wire brush and polishing cloth

Grey Moonstone and Silver Ring
2013
(Albuquerque Public School Mentorship: Series of Private Classes)

1" x .75"x .25"
sterling silver sheet, fine silver bezel wire, grey moonstone cabochon

acetylene torch silver solder fabrication, sizing, sawing, filing, bezel cup fabrication, cabochon stone setting, hand finish with wire brush and polishing cloth

Tumbled Stone Pendant (Engraved on Reverse)
2013
(Albuquerque Public School Mentorship: Series of Private Classes)

1" x .75" x .25"
sterling silver sheet, fine silver bezel wire, square wire, tumbled stone

acetylene torch silver solder fabrication, cutting, filing, bezel cup fabrication, handmade jump ring, cabochon stone setting, hand finish with wire brush and polishing cloth, engaving

Cabochon with Prong Setting: Pendant 2013
(Albuquerque Public School Mentorship: Series of Private Classes)

1.25" x .75" x .5"
sterling silver half-round  and round wire, purple agate

acetylene torch silver solder fabrication, cutting, filing, prong fabrication and setting, wire wrapping, hand finish with wire brush and polishing cloth

Ammonite with Prong Setting: Pendant
2013
(Albuquerque Public School Mentorship: Series of Private Classes)

1.25" x 1" x .25"
brass round wire, ammonite

acetylene torch silver solder fabrication, cutting, filing, prong fabrication and setting, wire wrapping, hand finish with wire brush and polishing cloth

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