My Design Inspiration

I have always had a love for semi-precious gemstones, as well as fossils and rocks.  When designing handmade gemstone jewelry pieces, this passion is reflected in my designs. I am inspired by the natural minerals and fossils to create simple but expressive handcrafted jewelry designs.

Because natural gemstones and fossils can stand alone as a work of art, handcrafted gemstone jewelry has the ability to make a statement, no matter how simple the design.  I don't like to complicate my designs, as I don't want to take away from the natural beauty of the semi-precious gemstones and fossils. As an artist, using what is naturally beautiful is such a gift, and I enjoy using my creativity to showcase that beauty in the most simple way.

Gemstone jewelry by danielle is a collection of "one-of-a-kind" and a few "limited edition" handcrafted gemstone and fossil jewelry pieces using copper and silver. Because gemstones and fossils always vary in color and matrix, any of my handmade gemstone jewelry designs will be unique in some way.

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Aug172011

Hammered, Copper Cuff Bracelet

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I designed this handcrafted, copper cuff bracelet with the intention of adding a gemstone. After forming the copper metal, hammering the texture, and applying an oxidized patina, I was very happy with the results of this copper cuff bracelet design - no need for a gemstone. Quite a bit of work was involved in forming the copper metal into this anticlastic cuff shape, but it was well worth it in the end. There was no need to add a stone to this piece of jewelry - it was a piece of art all by itself.

After designing this copper cuff bracelet, I have to admit that I had a hard time taking it off. I toyed with the idea of keeping this copper cuff for myself, as I loved the look of it on my own wrist. But in the end, I am trying to design jewelry to sell, and I knew this would be an awesome piece of jewelry that someone else will love as much as I do.

This handmade, hammered copper cuff bracelet is approximately 1 1/4" in width at its widest point, and it will fit wrist sizes 6 to 8". Additionally, copper doubles as a health benefit, as it helps to alleviate arthritus pain.

One-of-a-kind - SOLD

$68