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Monday, January 31, 2011

Reticulated Bracelets Continue

I've been busy working away in the studio and have been focusing on some new reticulated bracelets.  After finishing up the commission cuff, I thought I'd keep going and continue with some new ideas.  I'm happy to continue working in this series, as every piece is different and stiking on its own.  So, these are what I've finished:

I've overlapped two pieces of reticulated silver and added varying sizes of silver balls along the seam.  It's simple and striking.

Here are the two side views.  I really like how the edges curl and soften the profile and also the piece is a little more simple than others.
 

Next up is a full reticulated bangle.  I love the way the appliqued swirl continues around the entire piece.  Check it out from all sides.



There's no top or bottom--you can wear it either way--and the beauty of the embellishments in the round allows for interest while it rolls around your wrist. 



This is the last cuff I finished this week and it may be my favorite:


It's 20g reticulated silver with balls and wires soldered on.  In its earlier state, I was only going to have one 5mm cabochon on it.  But as I was finishing the piece, it seemed to need a little more.  So I added two additional bezel cups--one 3mm and one 4mm.  I set a green tourmaline in both the 3mm and 5mm bezels and a peridot in the 4mm bezel. 

I'm really pleased with the assymetrical quality of the design and feel I made the right choice by adding the additional stones.  What do you think?

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