Intricately detailed light brown 1900s Mexican Saddle with long saddle bags artfully designed with a scalloped border and adorned with a combination of deep floral carving; lavish two-tone pitiado (yucca fiber) with a Greek Key border design framing an embroidered grape-vine pattern with grape clusters cleverly fabricated from fine silver threads. Silver mountings include a figural repousse flat horn, maker stamped “E ROMAN / MEXICO”, repousse adornments on the fork, swell and gullet, plus heavy gauge slotted silver conchos and lavish stirrups. Highly detailed silver repousse stirrups. The cowhide seat cover was added many years ago but is not original to the rawhide seat and should be removable. Excellent overall condition including original cinch.
So, I have a TON of work to do. I'm vending out of town at a two day long event next weekend, and I have a bench full of half-finished projects to complete and inventory to work on.
But then I saw this amazing art by @pinkiemme
And... I absolutely MUST make this bolo tie. Immediately. Right?
Hand-forged and one-of-a-kind labradorite amulet made by me 💘
Carved natural labradorite skull set in sterling silver. Rings and bezel soldered to a thick backplate for durability.
Can be worn multiple ways, tied into hair, laced through shoelaces, or as a choker.
In metaphysical circles, labradorite is revered as a potent protector, shielding one’s aura to ward off negativity. It's believed to not only guard against external forces but also to help neutralize internal negativity. Labradorite's renowned iridescence, symbolizing transformation, is closely tied to its reputation as a stone that bolsters inner strength and self-value. Additionally, it's thought to stimulate the throat chakra (communication, self-expression, creativity). While not linked to any specific zodiac sign, labradorite is often said to resonate strongly with those born under the sign of Cancer.
This was the first time i used blender and castable resin for a jewelry project. There are some mistakes here and there and i ran into some setbacks but I'd say it went temendously better than i thought it would!
Only downside I've found so far to using castable resin is that i can't seem to be able to melt it (i figured that the melting point of my liqcreate resin must be different than normal wax) so i can't weld different pieces, which is a shame... Print detail is astounding though.
Yemenite silversmiths in the Bezalel School of Art (בצלאל pron. "Betzalel" after the biblical figure) in Jerusalem, 1909, courtesy of the Yemenite Jewish Heritage Center.
Silversmithing is a historic and renowned tradition among Yemenite Jews, often passed down through generations.
It’s been a month since I launched the new Silver Raven Studio site and dropped my latest collection! ☾
What a whirlwind it’s been - navigating through all the online changes + new features was quite the learning curve. But it’s been amazing to reconnect with all of you through our shared love for jewelry! ♡
Stay tuned, fresh jewels coming soon! To stay in the know, sign up for my monthly newsletter on the site! 🜃
Guess who finally made something with silver!! It's been way too long, but I'm pretty happy with how this necklace turned out! It was a gift for a friend's engagement. 🦋
🖤✨— During the past few weeks, I’ve been teaching myself how to solder, among other things such as fabricating bezels for necklaces from sterling silver sheet metal and wire. In the photo above, you’re actually looking at a memento I made for a good friend of mine - this is her dog (Biminis) blood casted with epoxy and set into the bezel! Biminis is still with us today, but this memento will be something to hold onto forever! I’ve also been experimenting with doing the same thing with ashes as memorial pieces for animals that have passed away. For those who might have questions, please feel free to DM me! This process is completely safe, and no animals were harmed in the making of this!—— .