I created this Argentium sterling silver cuff bracelet to feature this beautiful cabachon turquoise stone. The stone was mined in the Hachita mountains of southern New Mexico and was cut by my friend, Andy Brown, who lives in Cerrillos, New Mexico. I devised a setting that I call a "peninsula mount" that allows the bracelet to be adjusted easily to fit most wrists.
I am enjoying combining the smooth wide half-round sterling with smooth wire for a sleek effect. Cuff bracelets usually have the opening under the wrist, but this one will be worn with it on top. This one sold, but I can make another similar one!!
I bought this turquoise cabachon from Andy Brown in Cerrillos, N.M. this past June. He mined it in local mountains and cut and polished it. The ground in this part of New Mexico contains lots of copper and iron, which then dissolves in groundwater and stains the turquoise a wonderful pale blue and green. The challenge for me is to design a piece of jewelry that will show off the natural beauty of the stone.
This is a photo of the Alaskan shoreline with receeding rows of mountains, that I took on a trip through Alaska's Inland Passage. The memory of this experience inspired these 2 bracelets. The one on the left side is wider & is made from 8 ga. Argentium sterling silver wire. It costs $225. The other is narrower and made from 12 ga Argentium sterling silver wire and is about a third lighter in weight and costs $175. Both are "cuff"style & can be adjusted to fit any wrist.
I created this hammered cuff and decided to fuse the edges for an unusual appearance. Argentium Sterling is more resistant to tarnish. This bracelet measures approximately 1-1/2" in width and 6" in length.
This cuff bracelet is crafted from multiple pieces of half-round sterling silver wire. It was inspired by the handmade iron gates and railings that are seen on the fine old homes in Charleston, SC. I can custom make another one for you!
The idea for this cuff bracelet came to me while flying across the country and looking down at the passing landscapes below me. When rivers reach flat land, they tend to meander around and are known as "braided" streams. I made this bracelet with four strands of silver which cross back and forth over each other at irregular intervals.
This solid sterling silver bracelet weighs just over 2 troy ounces and is tough enough to last you for the rest of your life. I gave it a hammered texture to conceal surface scratches and a solid ball of silver on each end for comfort. It looks good when worn with the opening on top or underneath.
This teething ring is constructed from a 7" piece of solid 6 ga. sterling silver wire. Each letter of the baby's name is stamped 5 times around each ring, so the name is visible as the rings move. There is an extra ring that is stamped with my "Dan Dye" maker's mark and "sterling" stamps.
I made the first of these teething rings in 2006 for my first grand-daughter, Isabel. She enjoyed chewing on it, as well as shaking it and banging it on the table. It started out smooth and shiny, but she quickly added teeth marks and "patina" to make it all her own. This one is for our newest grand-daughter, Eleanor, and she has just begun her junior silversmith work to put her own marks on it. These heirloom pieces can be used as Christmas ornaments, by adding a bit of ribbon, and will last a lifetime.
I was working on a modification of my "pop-top" bracelet when I thought of this variation. The added circular piece adds a bit of weight without making it excessively heavy. Can be worn by men or women.
This bracelet was inspired by the common fences in the West. This one is made from 12 gauge Sterling wire. I can also custom make it in heavier wire for a more sturdy look - priced upon request. Available by custom order.
Reminiscent of chains that I made as a teenager from canned drink pop-top pull tabs. There is one link with a slightly longer "tail" that acts as the catch without being so obvious.
This bracelet has the asymmetrical heart shape that I have made for years as earrings. There is one link with a longer "tail" that acts as the catch while blending with the other links.
This is the lighter version in 12 ga. silver. It also has the "camouflaged" catch.
I make this design with heavier 10 ga. silver wire. One of the curling joints is left unsoldered so the wearer can get it on & off. When in place, the catch looks like all the other joints. I have always liked catches that are part of the design.
This "open" bangle has a smooth mirror finish that really catches the light. I can craft one for you in a variety of gauges of sterling wire, which will determine the cost.
I made this bracelet with three hammered and curving pieces which seem to "dance" around the arm. There is one unsoldered intersection to enable the wearer to put it on & adjust the fit.
This heavy square fits most men and has a hammered texture that I accomplished with a "cross pein" hammer.
Custom made from 8ga and 12ga sterling wire. Also available for ladies in a smaller version. This is an original design that I devised in 1974 while watching Canada geese in flight formation.
This is my women's version of my original 1974 V-link men's bracelet. Available by special order to fit your wrist.
Forged from 12ga sheet silver, 1/4 inch wide; custom made to fit your wrist!
10 ga. Custom made to fit your wrist.
4ga round wire, hammered texture
