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August 12th, 2008
Handcrafted Jewels

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Today I wanted to finish up writing about two more of my favorite artisans out of Asheville. Although their aesthetic is quite different from one another, they both create each jewelry piece completely by hand. I have several pieces by Amber Mahler of Mani Designs and I just adore her process. She ventures out to the woods to collect various botanicals and uses the lost wax casting method. She also finds vintage tins from around the world to incorporate into her work. Her jewelry is simply stunning. I recently found out that the Getty in Los Angeles has begun to carry her pieces.

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Molly Proctor Designs makes retro inspired resin jewelry from scratch. How fun are her pieces? I have one of her cortez blue rings and I swear it glows.

5 comments
August 12th, 2008 - 1:44 pm

I love her photographs! The blue ring is my fave I think, it looks great against the orange!

August 12th, 2008 - 3:21 pm

alena, i’m such a fan of your work - and am SO thrilled to be introduced to mani designs. what gorgeous pieces!! thanks so much for sharing!

August 13th, 2008 - 1:28 pm

hey, I have that pale aqua ring! It’s fantastic… so light and looks like sea glass, but it’s resin. It is currently enjoying top status amongst my rings right now.

Jody said:
August 13th, 2008 - 9:09 pm

I love the work you’ve featured here - it is so beautiful. And since I’m heading to Asheville in a few days, it was very thoughtful of you to post this little shopping list for me! : )

Amber said:
August 16th, 2008 - 11:41 am

Wow I love the necklace! Looks like bubbles, but in a true green which is very cool… thanks!

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