Jima & Carlie L Abbott
Artist's Statement
The metal work in each piece that we make is entirely hand created by one or both of us.We each make our own unique pieces, but collaborate on many jewels and do a great deal of collaboration at the idea level of our work. We utilize sterling silver, 14k gold, copper, brass and sometimes titanium in conjunction with natural gemstones, pearls, and shell in the creation of our work. We use a wide range of direct construction and fabrication techniques including forging, roller printing, forming on the hydraulic press, piercing, chasing, stamping, repousse, engraving, hard soldering, fusing, inlay, overlay, riveting and heat and chemical patination. Each piece goes through a series of processes to reach its final form.
We work in a variety of styles, but the one over-riding theme that goes through our work is the mixture of metals that characterizes the jewels that we both do. We have become increasingly attracted to using the various jewelry metals in combination with each other. As an artist, it is like having more than one color in the available pallette.
Our studio is located at the same location as our house, an acre of land on the edge of the pygmy forest, about a mile from the ocean near Mendocino, about 3 hours north of San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge. Contact us at jica@mcn.org See more of our work at
www.mixedmetaljewels.blogspot.com
We work in a variety of styles, but the one over-riding theme that goes through our work is the mixture of metals that characterizes the jewels that we both do. We have become increasingly attracted to using the various jewelry metals in combination with each other. As an artist, it is like having more than one color in the available pallette.
Our studio is located at the same location as our house, an acre of land on the edge of the pygmy forest, about a mile from the ocean near Mendocino, about 3 hours north of San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge. Contact us at jica@mcn.org See more of our work at
www.mixedmetaljewels.blogspot.com
CLASS: Jewelry
CATEGORY: Abstract
MEDIA: mixed metals
SIZE: 1 1/2 inches high
YEAR: 2012
PRICE: $$235
A rectangular pendant with textured waveform and spirals, set with a garnet and a grey moonstone. Silver and gold.
CLASS: Jewelry
CATEGORY:
MEDIA: mixed metals
SIZE: 1 1/2 inches high
YEAR: 2012
PRICE: $$185
An asymmetrical set of earrings of mixed metals.
CLASS: Jewelry
CATEGORY: Abstract
MEDIA: mixed metals
SIZE: 1 1/2 inches diameter
YEAR: 2011
PRICE: $$325
A pendant of silver, copper & gold with a tear drop shape black onyx and a Chinese fresh water pearl.
CLASS: None
CATEGORY: Abstract
SIZE: 1 1/4 inches high
YEAR: 2012
PRICE: $$175
Earrings of mixed metals set with abalone shell cabachons.
CLASS: Jewelry
CATEGORY: Abstract
MEDIA: mixed metals
SIZE: 3 by 3/4 inches
YEAR: 2012
PRICE: $$365
A hinged clip bracelet of silver and gold.
CLASS: Jewelry
CATEGORY: Abstract
MEDIA: mixed metals
SIZE: 2 1/2 inches high
YEAR: 2012
PRICE: $$295
A pendant of mixed metals set with a Brazilian amethyst with a hanging black onyx.
CLASS: Jewelry
CATEGORY: Abstract
MEDIA: mixed metals
SIZE: 1 3/8 inches high
YEAR: 2012
PRICE: $$265
A mixed metal shield earring with a hanging orissa garnet. Silver, copper & gold.
CLASS: Jewelry
CATEGORY:
MEDIA: mixed metals
YEAR: 2012
PRICE: $$225
A spinning sun pendant with a hanging hinged abalone piece. Silver, copper and gold.
CLASS: Jewelry
CATEGORY:
MEDIA: mixed metals
SIZE: 1 x 3/4 inches
YEAR: 2012
PRICE: $$345
A mixed metal ring with a 14k gold leaf, set with a pink sapphire.
CLASS: Jewelry
CATEGORY: Abstract
MEDIA: mixed metals
SIZE: 2 1/4 inches high
YEAR: 2012
PRICE: $$285
A mixed metal lotus flower pendant of copper, silver & gold set with a fresh water pearl, garnet and black onyx.
CLASS: Jewelry
CATEGORY: Abstract
MEDIA: mixed metals
SIZE: 2 1/2 inches high
YEAR: 2012
PRICE: $$235
A mixed metal pendant inspired by a martial arts tattoo.
CLASS: Jewelry
CATEGORY: Abstract
MEDIA: mixed metal
SIZE: 1 1/5 inches high
YEAR: 2011
PRICE: $$325
A pendant of silver, rose & yellow gold set with an Orissa garnet and a chinese fresh water pearl.
CLASS: Jewelry
CATEGORY: Animals
MEDIA: mixed metals
SIZE: 2 1/2 x 2 inches
YEAR: 2012
PRICE: $$225
A dragon fly form with pierced silver wings and a carved body. silver and gold.
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