Archive for September 2012
Copper Shadowbox Equinox Earrings
Copper Shadowbox Equinox Earrings
Dangling earrings of deep autumnal reds and golds set off turquoise in this hollow form shadow box design. High heat brings out the bright tones of the copper.
Earrings are entirely hand-crafted. No two are alike. Approximately 2 inches long and half an inch wide. Signed on the back.
Matagi Sorensen is a Yavapai-Apache jewelry designer, silversmith, and printmaker. His work is inspired by the natural world, industrial decay, and yoga. Based in Phoenix, Flagstaff, and the Verde Valley, his work can be found throughout Arizona, the United States, Europe and on his online shop matagifineart.com. Wholesale enquiries are welcome.
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little mokume bead pendant
Handmade mokume of copper silver with silver sides and back make up this bead pendant. Satin finish.
This piece may be worn by itself as a pendant or with other beads.
1/2 inch diameter, 1/4 inch deep. Entirely handcrafted, one of a kind. Signed on the back.
Matagi Sorensen is a Yavapai-Apache jewelry designer, silversmith, and printmaker. His work is inspired by the natural world, industrial decay, and yoga. Based in Phoenix, Flagstaff, and the Verde Valley, his work can be found throughout Arizona, the United States, Europe and on his online shop matagifineart.com. Wholesale enquiries are welcome.
Read MoreReticulated Silver and Garnet Pendant
Reticulated Silver and Garnet Pendant
Reticulated silver is a process of heating sterling silver, which has a very small amount of copper in it, until the copper, which has a lower melting point than silver, becomes concentrated and liquifies. The silver forms a sort of skin around the copper, which creates random patterns on the surface of the metal. The patterns are random.
I’ve blackened the silver so that the texture of the surface is more dramatic. In the middle of the bead/pendant is a garnet set in a shadowbox design. The garnet is set so that light can pass through.
Entirely hand-fabricated (hand-crafted). One of a kind. 3/4″ diameter, 1/4 inch deep. Signed on the back.
Matagi Sorensen is a Yavapai-Apache jewelry designer, silversmith, and printmaker. His work is inspired by the natural world, industrial decay, and yoga. Based in Phoenix, Flagstaff, and the Verde Valley, his work can be found throughout Arizona, the United States, Europe and on his online shop matagifineart.com. Wholesale enquiries are welcome.
Read MoreHammered Shadowbox Pendant with Lapis
Hammered Shadowbox Bead with Lapis
Hand-hammered brushed silver and midnight blue lapis make up this gorgeous pendant.
Elegant.
May be worn alone as a pendant, or strung with other beads.
Hand-crafted, one-of-a-kind. 3/4 inch diameter, 1/4 inch deep. Signed on the back.
Matagi Sorensen is a Yavapai-Apache silversmith and printmaker.
Read MoreMokume and Silver Shadowbox Pendant
Mokume and Silver Shadowbox Bead Pendant
A blend of silver, copper, and brass brushed mokume surrounded by brushed silver make up this shadowbox pendant. Elegant and understated. Over time, the color of the copper will shift adding interest to the piece.
May be worn alone as a pendant, or strung with other beads.
Entirely hand-crafted, one-of-a-kind. Hollow form. Signed on the back. 3/4 inch diameter, 1/4 inch deep.
Matagi Sorensen is a Yavapai-Apache jewelry designer, silversmith, and printmaker. His work is inspired by the natural world, industrial decay, and yoga. Based in Phoenix, Flagstaff, and the Verde Valley, his work can be found throughout Arizona, the United States, Europe and on his online shop matagifineart.com.
Read MoreSky Emerges From Earth – Toa Pendant
Sky Emerges From Earth ~ Tao Pendant
Beautiful blue sky turquoise emerges from earthy hand-hammered silver in this gorgeous piece. Soft play of light flickers on the surface of the silver while the attention is drawn toward the turquoise in the center.
May be worn alone as a single pendant or with other beads.
Matagi Sorensen is a Yavapai-Apache artist. He specializes in hand-crafted jewelry and printmaking.
Read MoreRed Rocks and Sky: Copper Top, Silver and Turquoise Pendant
Red Rocks and Sky: Copper Top, Silver and Turquoise Bead Pendant
Copper that has been highly heated to bring out it’s fiery red color contrasts with clear blue sky turquoise set in a beautiful shadowbox design with polished fine silver.
Bold and beautiful. Fun and elegant!
May be worn alone or strung with other items.
5/8″ diameter. Signed on the back. Hollow form. (Made for a cord to run through the body)
Matagi Sorensen is a Yavapai-Apache jewelry designer, silversmith, and printmaker. His work is inspired by the natural world, industrial decay, and yoga. Based in Phoenix, Flagstaff, and the Verde Valley, his work can be found throughout Arizona, the United States, Europe and on his online shop matagifineart.com.
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