Dan Dye Designs

Argentium Sterling Cuff Bracelet

  This sculptural cuff bracelet is made with several overlapping pieces of Argentium sterling which I hammered, fused together and polished.  I can be worn with the opening on the top or underneath, as you prefer.  

Hachita Turquoise Cuff Bracelet - sold

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.

Argentium Sterling Silver Men's Cuff Bracelet

I designed this solid cuff bracelet to appeal to men who like classic simplicity.  It is constructed from square and round silver rods which I fused together under high heat.

Argentium Sterling Silver Bracelet

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!!

Argentium Sterling Bracelet with Cerrillos Turquoise

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.   

Argentium Sterling Silver Baby Bracelet

I recently made these two tiny sterling baby bracelets for a pair of twin girls who were born recently.  The babies were each about 6 pounds at birth.  Their aunt is my niece & I had made one for her over 40 years ago!  The bracelets measure about 3 inches on the inside & will fit the girl's wrists for a limited amount of time, but they can later be used as a Christmas ornament or a napkin ring.  My niece now uses her bracelet as a wine glass charm (clever young lady!).  The amazing thing is to realize in future years just how small they were when they were born!  What a family heirloom they will become in the future!! 

Alaska Inland passage Sterling Silver Bracelet

 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.

Argentium Sterling Silver Hammered Cuff Bracelet w/ Fused Edges

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.

Sterling silver cuff bracelet with Rhyolite & Malachite - $325

 This heavy men's sterling cuff features a central Rhyolite stone, flanked by a pair of Malachites.  The Rhyolite is found in the montains of Utah and is formed by time and high pressure from very fine volcanic ash, which is stained by iron seeping through the stone.  This Malachite is from Arizona.

Sterling Silver Curves & Curls Cuff Bracelet - $195 - sold

  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!

Sterling Silver Braided Stream Bracelet - $145

  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.

Sterling Silver Men's Cuff Bracelet - $200

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.

Sterling Silver Teething Ring -available as a custom order, approximately $150

  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.

Sterling Silver Bracelet - $225

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.

Sterling Silver Barbed Wire Bracelet - $175

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.

Sterling Silver "Pop-Top" Bracelet - $150

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.

Sterling Silver Wacky Heart Bracelet - $145

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.

Sterling silver Bracelet - $95

This is the lighter version in 12 ga. silver.  It also has the "camouflaged" catch.

Sterling silver Bracelet - $125

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.

Sterling silver Bracelet - price available upon request

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.

Sterling silver Bracelet - $150

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.

Sterling silver Men's Bracelet - $145

This heavy square fits most men and has a hammered texture that I accomplished with a "cross pein" hammer.

Sterling silver man's V-link bracelet, $400

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.

Sterling silver and 14K gold V-link bracelet, $575

This is my women's version of my original 1974 V-link men's bracelet.  Available by special order to fit your wrist.

Sterling silver cuff bracelet $125

Forged from 12ga sheet silver, 1/4 inch wide; custom made to fit your wrist!

Sterling silver S-link bracelet, $125

10 ga.  Custom made to fit your wrist.

Sterling silver wave cuff bracelet $95

4ga round wire, hammered texture