Archive for December 2012
Brushed Copper Top Shadowbox Pendant
Brushed Copper Top Shadowbox Pendant
Brushed copper beautifully accentuates turquoise in the shadowbox pendant. The back and sides of the pendant are silver. The copper will mature over time, becoming richer and further emphasizing the hand-crafted process of this piece.
5/8 inches diameter, 1/4 inch deep. Hand-crafted, one-of-a-kind, hollow form. 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 MorePearl in Silver Pendant
Pearl in Silver Pendant
White pearl rests in brushed silver. Sleek modern form meets nature.
Hollow form, hand-crafted. Shadowbox design. One-of-a-kind. 5/8 inch 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 MoreBronze and Silver New Lotus Flower Pendant
Bronze and Silver Lotus Flower Pendant
My new lotus flower design is very lively – the petals on the flower are open and inviting.
Eye catching, yet small and light enough to wear during a workout.
This particular pendant is bronze and has a silver backing for those of you who enjoy the color of bronze but have a sensitivity to the metal.
The perfect gift for a yogi, flower lover, or meditator. Another addition to the zen collection.
Approximately 5/8 inch diameter by 1/4 inch deep. Signed.
Shown here with a 5-strand omega.
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 MoreIt’s Cool to go to School
Since I have a degree in art (BFA with a concentration in Metalsmithing) and am making art and jewelry for my living, Northern Arizona University asked if they could write a profile about me for their “Difference that Matters” page. They were interested in how I decided to go to NAU and about the Whiteman Scholarship that I received. I was honored and excited, so of course, I said, “yes!”
Read MoreSilver, Copper and Turquoise in Balance Pendant
Silver, Copper and Turquoise in Balance Pendant
The raw feel of hand-hammered brushed married metals and turquoise make this hollow form pendant look almost solid. AS the copper matures it will turn darker, adding to the raw nature of this piece.
Approximately two inches long by an inch wide, and a quarter inch deep. Hand-crafted, 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 MoreMarried Metals Overlay Pendant
Married Metals Overlay Pendant
Hand-hammered copper and silver married metals sit atop and are framed by fine silver in this hollow form pendant. The copper will continue to mature and will change as it ages, adding to the raw, natural quality to this pendant.
Beautiful!
This piece is approximately 2″ long by about an inch wide. 1/4 inch deep. Completely hand-fabricated and one-of-a-kind. Hollow form with traditional overlay.
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 MoreCupped Copper Top Pendant with Turquoise and Silver
Turquoise and Silver
Vibrant red compliments deep bright blue and cool silver in this hollow form pendant. Polished copper is heated to bring out its deep red, rust and maroon colors.
1/2 inch in diameter, 1/4 inch deep. Entirely hand-crafted and 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 MorePolished Cupped Copper and Silver Pendant
Polished Cupped Copper and Silver Pendant
Hollow form pendant of polished fine silver and copper. The copper is heated, bringing out a rich deep red tone. The top of the pendant is a concave bowl shape.
This pendant looks good worn on its own, or with other pieces.
5/8 inch diameter, 1/4 inch deep. Hand-crafted and 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 MoreVenus Passing in Front of the Sun
Venus Passing in Front of the Sun
Late last spring, the planet Venus appeared as a small dot moving across the sun for seven hours. Venus’s transit in front of the sun will not happen again for a little over a hundred years. What a sight!
This hollow form shadowbox pendant is made of turquoise, copper, and fine silver. The copper is heated to create a deep red and gold color, which is set off by the clear blue of turquoise and the cool shine of silver. The traditional shadowbox technique is used in a very modern design.
5/8 inch diameter, 1/4 inch deep. Entirely hand-crafted and one-of-a-kind. Signed.
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 MoreBrushed Silver and Amethyst Tao Pendant
Brushed Silver and Amethyst Tao Pendant (Jewel in the Lotus)
Deep purple faceted amethyst and brushed silver create this hollow form shadowbox pendant. Simple and beautiful.
Amethyst is good for intuitive dreams, protection, and for opening the crown chakra. Great for people doing energy healing work.
Hand-crafted. One-of-a-kind. Signed. Approximately 5/5 inch diameter and 1/4 inch deep.
Brushed Silver and Amethyst Tao Pendant (Jewel in the Lotus)
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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