Suarez Silver... Express Yourself without Saying a Word

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Affordable Sterling Silver & Copper Jewelry designed in Houston, Texas

Since I started my metalsmith class I've become obsessed with working with copper.  When when you take a metalsmith class, copper is used because it's a relatively inexpensive choice when you're learning new skills.  With the prices of Silver skyrocketing I'm glad I have a natural affinity for copper. I have found that I love the look of copper jewelry, especially when it's combined with sterling silver and brass.  The three metals complement eachother.  I also find that copper is very flattering to most skintones and looks great with a tan (don't forget the UV). 

You can see my other work with beads, precious metal clay, sterling silver at http://www.suarezsilver.com or email me at suarezsilver@comcast.net.

Express your personality with jewelry, make a statement without saying a word.

STERLING, COPPER & BRASS COLLECTION

Affordable Handcrafted Jewelry

As the headline says...this is hand fabricated sterling silver jewelry at affordable prices. The collection starts at $50.00 and does not exceed $300.00 for an original design. If there is a certain stone you absolutely love I will work with you in purchasing the stone, incorporating it into the design until the piece meets every thing you dreamed about.

I'm currently working on a series that I'm thinking of calling "Dream Catchers". My first models are formed from copper sheet. Sometimes I hand texture them with various hammers, the rolling mill and other tools. I then pierce and drill a freeform shape, bezel set a turquoise stone and weave sterling wire through the cut out shape to create the dream catcher web. Various patinas are still being played with. So far the series includes Cuffs, Rings and 1 Earring sample. I'd like to work on adding a Pendant, Collar and maybe a Belt Buckle to the series.

The 2 most unusual pieces that I've had commissioned where for a man in Houston who found 2 shark teeth on galveston beach before Hurricane Ike wrecked havoc with the gulf a few years ago. The other piece was commissioned for a local lady who wanted a special charm to mark her best friend's child going off to college. She was searching for bird nests and couldn't find anything she really loved. I made her two small nests from a clay paste syringe that resembled the twigs of a nest. I will gladly incorporate any stones, materials (I do draw the line on some) that are special to you into an original design.

Grand Glimmers Sterling, Copper & Brass Jewelry Collection

Affordable Silver & Copper Jewlery by Linda Grandstaff of Grand Glimmers

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  • Dawn Aug 30, 2007 @ 6:45 pm | delete
    Your work is fabulous! I'm in Deer Park and have been looking for metalsmithing classes. Could you recommend a place or two? You can contact me at dawn@twochixjewlery.com.

    Thanks,
    Dawn
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Hello, I'm Linda Grandstaff and for the past 10 years have worked in the Graphic Design Industry in Houston, TX.  I've applied my graphic design background... more »

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