Category: Commission

Something Blue: Silver and Mokume Wedding Rings with Sapphire and Aquamarine

Post author By Matagi Sorensen
Post date 06/13/2013
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Something Blue: Silver and Mokume Wedding Rings with Sapphire and Aquamarine

These wedding rings are made of blackened silver with mokume overlay with set stones: one is faceted aquamarine the other is faceted sapphire.

These handset, hand-crafted rings are one-of-a-kind. The mokume overlay are reminiscent of the earth here in the southwest, the blackened silver like river canyons cutting into the red rock. The mokume is left raw, so that over time, as the copper matures, it’s color will deepen.

The insides of the rings have beveled edges for a comfort fit, while the tops of the edges are flat, so that they stack nicely.

Commission.

Something Blue: Silver and Mokume Wedding Rings with Sapphire and Aquamarine

Tags mokume and aquamarine, mokume and sapphire, mokume wedding rings, one-of-a-kind wedding rings

Bronze Commission Fine Art

Key to the Town: Green Box Arts Festival

Post author By Matagi Sorensen
Post date 06/08/2013
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Key to the Town: Green Box Arts Festival

It’s getting to be that time of year for the Green Box Arts Festival held in Green Mountain Falls, Colorado.

In 2012, I was asked to create keys to the city of Green Mountain Falls, Colorado, to be presented to honored artists at the Green Box Arts Festival. Wildfires shut down the festival last year, but this year all systems are go. Christian Keesee, founder and promoter of the event, talks about this year’s festival in the Denver Post.

I worked with artist Holly Troy to design the keys and we created this unique art piece. The keys are cast in bronze and then are hand-hammered and highly polished, giving each key a unique surface texture. They come with a bronze chain and a medallion naming the recipient of the key and the year. The keys are approximately nine inches long by three inches wide.

This was an amazing project, and it is really exciting that my work will be used over the next several years.

Key to the Town: Green Box Arts Festival

Tags christian keesee, green box arts festival, green mountain falls colorado, hand-hammered bronze, holly troy, key to the city, southwest

Commission Copper Fine Art For Men Mokume Ring Silver

Mountain’s Majesty – Mokume and Silver Wedding Rings

Post author By Matagi Sorensen
Post date 05/15/2013
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Mountain’s Majesty – Mokume and Silver Wedding Rings

Brushed silver and copper mokume combine with silver overlay and blackened silver to create rings that celebrate the beauty of the mountains here in the southwest. The copper is left raw and will deepen in color with age, just like the wild nature of this part of the world.

I love that the mokume can either represent the layers of earth in the mountains, or can represent the swirling of the wind in the sky.

These rings are commissioned. They are one-of-a-kind, entirely hand-crafted, and are signed on the inside.

Mountain’s Majesty – Mokume and Silver Wedding Rings

Tags contemporary native american indian jewelry, mokume wedding rings, silver overlay ring, southwestern jewelry

Commission Silver

Something Old, Something New . . . Wedding Ring: Hand-carved Silver, White Gold, Diamond and Sapphires

Post author By Matagi Sorensen
Post date 05/04/2013
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Wedding Ring: Hand-carved Silver, White Gold, Diamond and Sapphires

This ring is a commission based off of my signature hand-carved silver ring designs, especially Neptune Rising and Shiva’s Flame. The gems are set in white gold and the ring is hand-carved blackened silver.

The bride-to-be repurposed the gems from her grandmother’s wedding ring. Delicate sapphires and a crystal clear diamond set in a very modern and organic, earthy band make for an intriguing juxtaposition of style.

One-of-a-kind and very special. Breathtaking!

Wedding Ring: Hand-carved Silver, White Gold, Diamond and Sapphires

Tags diamond and sapphire wedding ring, hand-carved blackened silver ring, repurposed gems, silver and white gold ring, wedding ring, white gold, yavapai-apache artist jewelry designer

Commission Moon Pendants Silver

Full Moon Garnet Pendant

Full Moon Garnet Pendant

Hand-carved and hand-cut blackened silver overlay with a deep garnet stone. The uneven surface of the silver reflects light so that it ripples, and light illuminates the depth of the garnet.

Approximately an inch diameter. One-of-a-kind, signed on the back.

Full Moon Garnet Pendant

This pendant was a commission. To see my collection of moons, or to order one for yourself, visit my online shop here.

Tags full moon, matagi sorensen, matagifineart.com, phoenix az jewelry designer, silver and garnet pendant, yavapai-apache jewelry designer

Commission Necklace Silver

Neptune’s Daughter Meets Prometheus

Post author By Matagi Sorensen
Post date 01/01/2013
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Neptune’s Daughter Meets Prometheus

Two interlocking hollow form pieces of fine silver, turquoise, and coral may be worn together or separately in this one-of-a-kind hand-crafted necklace. Beautiful, ocean blue of turquoise meets natural fiery red coral.

Traditional material meets modern design.

I made this piece for the Red Hook Antique Center in the Hudson Valley of New York.

Approximately 1.5″ by 1″ and 1/4″ deep. Signed on the back.

Neptune’s Daughter Meets Prometheus

Tags coral and turquoise necklace, hollow form jewelry, hudson valley, matagi sorensen, modern native american jewelry, red hook antique center, Yavapai Apache silversmith

Commission Copper Pendant Silver

Married Metals Overlay Pendant

Post author By Matagi Sorensen
Post date 12/21/2012
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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.

Married Metals Overlay Pendant

Tags hollow form jewelry, married metals, matagi sorensen, overlay pendant, southwestern jewelry, Yavapai Apache artist

Commission Pendant Silver

Super Big Full Moon Amethyst Lotus Seed Pendant

Post author By Matagi Sorensen
Post date 12/02/2012
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Super Big Full Moon Amethyst Lotus Seed Pendant –

Hand-carved polished silver frames faceted amethyst in this hollow form shadowbox pendant. An absolutely gorgeous piece that is sure to be noticed.

Brilliant purple amethyst beautifully translates light no matter what the lighting happens to be. Exquisite!

This piece measures 1 3/4 inches diameter, 1/4 inch deep. The stone is 8 millimeters diameter. Signature on the back. Hand-made, hollow form – one-of-a kind.

This piece was a commission. I’m incredibly inspired to make more.

Super Big Amethyst Lotus Seed Pendant

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Tags amethyst and silver, full moon, hollow form pendant, lotus seed, lotus seed pendant, native american contempary jewley, shadowbox jewelry, yavapai-apache jewelry designer

Commission Moon Pendants Pendant

Turquoise Crescent Moon Pendant

Post author By Matagi Sorensen
Post date 11/25/2012
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Turquoise Crescent Moon Pendant

Classic moon pendants, signature design. Hand-carved sterling silver and turquoise—Sky! Sky! Sky! This one was a commission piece. And speaking of moons, next week there will be a full lunar eclipse!

Turquoise is great for opening the heart and throat chakras! Silver is good for intuition. Together – a great combination.

The moon is about an inch in diameter, signed on the back. All of my moons are one-of-a-kind.

Turquoise Crescent Moon Pendant

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Tags contemporary native american art, lunar eclipse, moon pendant, phoenix jewelry designer, southwestern jewelry, turquoise and silver jewelry, Yavapai Apache artist

Bracelet Commission Silver

Fine Silver Overlay Cuff

Fine Silver Overlay Cuff

Two-and-a-half inches and seven ounces of highly polished fine silver make up this ultra-modern bracelet.

This piece really makes a statement!

I had a lot of fun making this piece. It is an out-of-state commission, and is entirely made by hand. Blackened silver overlay. Overlay is a traditional Native American technique.

Fine Silver Overlay Cuff

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