Handcrafted Designer Jewelry
Christine MacKellar's core technique is fusing gold to sterling silver, creating subtle color variations within intricate surface patterns. Gemstones and bimetal elements are used for contrast. Bimetal is double-sided sheet metal, composed of two different metals that have been rolled and fused together. Christine textures the metal surfaces using hammers, punches, engraving tools, and a rolling mill.
Long Leaf Pendant
Dramatic bimetal leaf on an 18" cable made from strands of steel and 18K gold plated cable. Available with sterling or oxidized silver. Dimensions: 1.125in W x 3.25in L x 0.3125in D.
$650
Gold Moonstone Necklace
Blue moonstone paired with 22K gold and sterling silver bimetal.
$200
Butterfly Leaf Pendant
An 18K gold and oixidized sterling silver bimetal leaf textured floating form punctuated with a black garnet and soft gray freshwater pearl. Pendant comes on either a 16"L or 18"L oxidized mesh chain. Dimensions: 1.0in W x 1.25in L x 0.25in D.
$300
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Intricate patterns of high carat golds are created for each piece of Christine MacKellar Jewelry. The pieces in her collection are totally hand-fabricated with no casting, says the designer, who describes herself as a metalsmith. Describing her work as a kaleidoscope, she aims to capture color, texture, and movement in each design. She describes her inspiration as often coming from nature and the effect of sunlight reflected on water.
