This bracelet is the marriage of two of my newest lines – Embossed Lace and Woven Depths. I actually wove a traditional Bronson lace pattern using weed whacker line – which made a very substantial weave! When I put this plus the silver into my hydraulic press, at 6000psi the silver flows over the lace pattern creating the interesting texture of the outer ring.

Then, I wove sheets of fabric from rose & yellow 14/20 gold fill wire or Argentium Sterling Silver wire using an ancient medieval fingerweaving technique. Next, I cut this fabric into smaller pieces to embed behind a glass cabochon. The glass both magnifies the weave, giving it more definition, and collects the light, making the entire piece glisten. The result is simply stunning.

This design also features my new clasp design. This clasp is “spring loaded”, and you put it on by bending in the lower part of the bracelet and then slipping the loop over the hook. The benefit of this design is that it creates a “U” shape on the wrist, so the large design element will always be on top. The bottom is very low-profile and will not get in the way if you are working at a desk or a computer.


 

Materials (all alloys are nickel free!):

Silver: Argentium Sterling Silver (the new tarnish resistant silver)
Gold Mix (Rose/Yellow): Rose and Yellow 14/20 Gold Fill wire