A Fiebel: a brooch made with an integral needle, formed by spiralling the metal to create a spring. Gold hardens when formed and here may not be reheated (annealed) after shaping, else it would lose its tension. This was common in Roman military tunics. Archive. sold. www.theartistgoldsmith.com/contact #jewelrymaker #jewellery#jewellerymaker#jewelry #goldsmith #artist #handmade #handmadejewelry#brooch#broochoftheday
Here is another of my treasured brooches! Not only a joy to wear, it took us on a major journey. Inspired by paintings of Gustav Klimt, seen in Vienna, I was wearing it at a function in Taipei and explained the story to a Chinese art dealer. He was planning a retrospective of work by Pan Yu Liang (Yu Lin) in a major Beijing museum and asked if Christine would like to create works derived from these paintings. 3 months later, we were showing the work in China! (Photo now cropped, to show brooch!) www.theartistgoldsmith.com/contact #jewelrymaker #jewellery#jewellerymaker#jewelry #goldsmith #artist #handmade #handmadejewelry
At a reception by the German Ambassador for Tag der deutschen Einheit, in Wellington. With Alexander Falk, who organised an exhibition around persons now in New Zealand who were impacted by the Fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. The ‘weaving together’ reminds of our Berlin born friend Silke Ziehl, who drove zig-zag along the border, repairing the rift between East and West, following the opening of the borders.
Mexican opal eardrops in 18ct gold and sterling silver. Part of a collection available to view in Wellington next week - 13-15/10 - when we are visiting for a Tag der deutschen Einheit function held by the German Embassy. Text to arrange a viewing? 021817209. www.theartistgoldsmith.com/contact #jewelrymaker #jewellery#jewellerymaker#jewelry #goldsmith #artist #handmade #handmadejewelry#mexicanopal
Waves and pearls. A layered agate, cut with waveforms, set in silver and accompanied by black keshi pearls. On a handknit pebble jumper, also by Christine, The Artist Goldsmith.
Pounamu - Greenstone. The nephrite jade found in New Zealand (and, I am told, Canada) has high value for Māori. This brooch was a gift from David’s father to his wife (D’s mother!) and was passed down. Soft, undulating curves, accentuated by wave forms in gold. Studio@theartistgoldsmith.com #jewelry #jewellery#artjewelry#artjewellery#goldsmith#18k#18kgoldjewelry
A silver brooch in Shibori technique - crumpled metal sheet, derived from Japanese textile work - highlighted with a pink calcite. At the Home and Garden Show, Nelson; a very successful weekend with many new and repeat visitors savouring Christine’s variety and ingenuity in design.
All action on Day 2 of the Nelson Home and Garden show today! Lots of keen visitors, excited to hear Christine (and Tessa) talking about their work. Another day tomorrow!
Show Time! Stand set up at Saxton Stadium today, ready for tomorrow’s opening at 10.00. Decoration with lead glass works from Abbie Scott, @iostudio_art
Wearing my ‘Roofline’ brooch in 18ct yellow and white gold. With a stone arrowhead from Tirol and a golden pearl, with a tiny diamond. Whilst many contemporary fabrics are too thin for heavy brooches, two layers (shirt and jumper) offer ample support; many compliments received! David. NFS. www.theartistgoldsmith.com/contact #jewelrymaker #jewellery#jewellerymaker#jewelry #goldsmith #artist #handmade #handmadejewelry
Friday to Sunday this week: Home and Garden Show, in Saxton Stadium Nelson/Tasman 5 fine necklaces with baroque pearls, from $700-$1750. 25% OFF AT THE SHOW! (Great Christmas present?) No shipping.
Hot off the bench! 18k white gold, in its natural grey (not plated) with yellow gold and a citrine, cut by Munsteiner. Brilliant diamond. $$ For display at the Nelson Home and Garden Show, 19-21 September. www.theartistgoldsmith.com/contact #jewelrymaker #jewellery#jewellerymaker#jewelry #goldsmith #artist #handmade #handmadejewelry#ring
Show Time! 19-21 September is the annual Home and Garden show in Nelson, where we show Christine’s latest creations! Come and play? Message me for free tickets. David
Star rutile: nature is fantastic in its structures? Golden needles of rutile in quartz, known as Angel’s Hair by Victorian England. Set in silver. $. In studio. www.theartistgoldsmith.com/contact #jewelrymaker #jewellery#jewellerymaker#jewelry #goldsmith #artist #handmade #handmadejewelry #necklace #rutilequartz
Pounamu (greenstone) pendant: “A hei matau is a bone or greenstone carving in the shape of a highly stylised fish hook. They represent good luck and safe travel across water.” Carved by Fergus Bryant, in Hokitika. In 18k gold with green diamond, on a gold torque. www.theartistgoldsmith.com/contact #jewelrymaker #jewellery#jewellerymaker#jewelry #goldsmith #artist #handmade #handmadejewelry #necklace #pounamu#greenstone
A day off making, but a good one for wearing: celebrating 72 years on earth with coffee and cake in good German fashion. Wearing a keshi pearl and Mexican opal necklace, phantom quartz and mandarin garnet double ring. Thanks for the Frankfurter Kranz, Tessa!
Spring colours? A string of beautiful beryls, the group of aquamarine, emerald and morganite (pink) interspersed with black pearls. The disks roll so smoothly, defying their weight. $$. In studio. www.theartistgoldsmith.com/contact #jewelrymaker #jewellery#jewellerymaker#jewelry #goldsmith #artist #handmade #handmadejewelry #necklace
