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46 Art Jewelry ■ March 2016

GALLERY

[Page 45] For Amphora #4, Cyd Rowley

struck a balance between her love of

ancient forms and the virtues of mod-

ern materials. The body is made of

oxidized Argentium sterling silver, and

the neck is traditional sterling. The top

is set with a London blue topaz. Photo by

Victor Wolansky Photography.

[A] Norman Man of Warsaw, Poland,

drew upon memories of traditional

fairy tales to make his Cat pendant,

then added a dash of humor. Sterling

silver, enamel, lapis lazuli, turquoise,

and mother-of-pearl. 60 x 35 mm

(2^3 ⁄ 8 x 1^3 ⁄ 8 in.).

[B] Delighted by the golden-crowned

kinglets in the forests of Virginia, Ali

Wienboldt created this pin/pendant

of antler, sterling silver, found pebbles,

pearls, and acrylic paint to express that

delight. The piece opens to show the

inscription: “May there be peace within

your walls and security in your palaces.

Psalm 122:7.” 2^1 ⁄ 4 x 2^3 ⁄ 8 in. (57 x 60 mm).

Photo by Ellen Martin.

[C] Two adventurous artists came to-

gether to create this colorful brooch.

Polymer artist Helen Breil had been

experimenting with building three-

dimensional bezels; she invited Annie

Pennington to embellish one however

she pleased. Pennington chose a mix-

ture of materials — textured copper,