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Happy Spring to Everyone!
I'm in the process of redoing my site and price changes due to silver going up, please email me before ordering for current prices and availability!
Coming soon! Bridal Tiaras! Here's a sample of the designs I'm working on!
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These designs are done in illustrator and are not yet created.
In other news! I was accepted into the Southern Highlands Crafts Guild last month! So, hopefully soon, you will find my jewelry at some of thier 5 locations in NC, TN and KY!
Jewelry page
In addition, please have a look at my portfolio page
and my hi-resolution image album with printable images(note, the large images are really large!)
Please check my blog for news and New Jewelry!
You will also find a list of Upcoming Shows in my blog.
Jeannius Designs...
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1st place winner |
Classic, yet innovative design...Filigree is a classic technique dating back to Ancient times. Many different cultures have their own distinct filigree techniques and styles. It is somewhat of a lost art here in North America. My filigree is based in the Norwegian style of filigree I learned while in visiting in 1988. I have fused this beautiful technique together with my American heritage to create my own, unique style of filigree jewelry using a more freeform style, gemstones, pearls and beads. |
Wire by wire...Each handcrafted piece is made from individually cut and shaped, thin sterling silver wires. Each wire is then soldered by torch to the other wires in the piece. Some people have confused my work with wire wrapping, but this is a totally different technique which employs silversmithing methods. I use a lot of gemstones, often combining more than one stone in a piece to give it a unique look. I also love to find and cut stones into cabochons! |
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Bridal Designs...My work is well suited to the Bridal industry, and I'm working on a line of bridal jewelry. After all, every wedding and bride is unique! Shouldn't the jewelry be too? Bridal page |
Everyday...My filigree designs are durable, classic and eyecatching. they can be worn on special occasions or with everyday blue jeans!
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Demoing at Clasp Convergence |
About the artist...I learned the very basics of how to shape and solder filigree wire while visiting Norway in 1988. I came back to the USA, bought silver, equipment and stones and began to further teach myself this technique. I developed my own style and continued to work with filigree even after moving to Norway when I got married in 1991. I’ve since added many skills to my repetoire, including lapidary and casting. In 2005, my two daughters and I moved back to the USA after 14 years abroad, settling in Asheville, NC and am pursuing my dream of creating beautiful jewelry. (more) |
Silver Threads...I recently wrote a book, Silver Threads: Making Wire Filigree Jewelry, published through Kalmbach Publishing. It’s a how-to book on making filigree jewelry. The book contains general how-to techniques, examples of filigree from around the world, 12 detailed, step by step projects and suggestions for polishing and design. Visit Silverthreadsfiligree.com for more information! |
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