Dan Dye Designs

Argentium sterling silver Gardenia Napkin Ring

This is an argentium silver (.0935 silver) napkin ring that was ordered by a returning customer for his wife.  He specifies a different flower each year & I hand-fabricate it from silver sheet and wire.  They will have a nice heirloom collection for future generations!

Argentium sterling silver Gardenia Napkin Ring

This is an argentium silver (.0935 silver) napkin ring that was ordered by a returning customer for his wife.  He specifies a different flower each year & I hand-fabricate it from silver sheet and wire.  They will have a nice heirloom collection for future generations!

Argentium Sterling Silver Hibiscus Napkin Ring - custom order

I just finished this realistic hibiscus blossom napkin ring.   The flower petals are .999 fine silver and the stamen, stems and leaf is Argentium Silver.  It will be a new family heirloom!

Sterling Silver "Double Happiness" wedding cake topper

This custom made sterling piece was commissioned by a young couple who wanted it for the top of their wedding cake & represents the Mandarin Chinese symbols for "Double Happiness".  They wanted their names & wedding date engraved on a plate at the bottom & space for future generations to add their names & wedding dates.  A new family heirloom!  It stands 5-3/4" tall & the base is 2" x 5-1/4" & has a hammered & slightly "puffed" texture on the two characters.  It is formed from 18 gauge Argentium Sterling Silver and weighs 5.25 Troy ounces.  Definitely custom made, but available upon request!

Sterling Silver Rose Napkin Ring/Table Decoration

I made this sterling silver napkin ring for my wife, Nancy, as a gift to celebrate Friday the 13th and Valentine's Day 2015.  We had our first date on Friday the 13th in June,1969 and got engaged on Friday the 13th in November, 1970.  Our wedding day was Saturday, August 14, 1971.  Consequently we celebrate every Friday the 13th.  Nancy loves roses and I gave her 13 for our first Valentine's Day together in 1970.  They have long since turned to dust, but this piece will last for generations!

Sterling silver Calla Lily table decoration - Sold

This piece was ordered by a husband to give his wife for their 25th wedding anniversary.  It measures 9-1/2" long and weighs almost 3 ounces.  The flower is made from .999 fine silver & the stems and leaves are .925 Argentium silver.  All hand formed & constructed, signed and dated with their anniversary date.

Sterling Silver Phaelanopsis Orchid Pendant - $550 sold

Inspired by a delicate Phaelanopsis orchid, I created this piece from a combination of .999 fine silver and .925 sterling silver.  It can be used as a decorative piece of art on a table and can also be worn on a choker or chain as a pendant.  The flower is held up by a silver wire stem that is attached to a forged leaf.  The sculpted orchid center was textured by compressing the silver into a piece of cotton lace in my rolling mill.  

Sterling Silver Daisy Flower Napkin Ring - Custom order

These pictures are of a custom napkin ring that I made for a very special lady.  It weighs almost 3 ounces and was constructed from a combination of .999 fine silver and .925 sterling silver.  I can create a special flower napkin ring and estimate a cost upon request.

Sterling Silver Coconut Palm Tree Swizzle Stick

I made this sterling silver custom swizzle stick for my favorite Tiki Bar bartender, Brian.  He is a Florida native who can stir up a wonderful cocktail of rum and fresh juices.  The stick measures about 10 inches high and does a great job of stirring the drink from the bottom up when you flip it over and rotate the stem between your hands.  Sometimes I create a special piece just because I enjoy making it!

Jack-in-the-Pulpit sterling silver table decoration

  I created this Jack-in-the-Pulpit table decoration to pay homage to the beauty of Spring.  I have one of these interesting plants growing in my garden and look forward each year to it's emergence up through the leaves and pine needles.  This one-of-a-kind piece stands 7-1/2" high and weighs 5-1/4 Troy ounces of combined sterling and fine silver. As with all my pieces, I hand fabricated it from solid silver wire and sheet.  It is now in a private collection, but I can make a similar one upon request.

Japanese Maple sterling silver napkin ring - available upon request

I captured the delicate beauty of the Japanese maple leaves and winged seeds on this unique napkin ring.  It includes a small leaf "foot" that will keep the ring upright, even without a napkin in place, so it can be displayed as you like.

Sterling Silver Martini Swords

Tired of tacky plastic swords through your olive or lemon twist in your Martini?  Nothing looks classier than a handcrafted sterling silver cavalry sword in your favorite cocktail.  I also use mine to spear my cherry garnish when drinking a Manhattan.  They measure 3-1/2" in length.

Sterling Silver Bell - Custom order

This special sterling silver bell features 2 honeysuckle vines that start on either side and then twine around each other as they reach the top.  I designed it to commemorate the 25th wedding anniversary of two friends.  It has a rich tone befitting the rich life they enjoy with each other.  Similar heirloom pieces can be ordered for special events in your life.

Sterling Silver Hummingbird with Nest - $725

I fabricated this sterling silver treasure by cutting and fitting individual pieces of wire and sheet and soldering them together.  The bird has almost 20 different components to its construction.  It stands guard over a nest which resembles the one that hummingbirds make from moss, feather down and spiderwebs.  It measures ~ 4"x5" and 3" high.

Sterling Silver Japanese Maple Tongs - $275

I originally made a pair of these for a friend who loves items with an Asian style.  She wanted them to use for serving ice, but they could be used for serving sugar cubes, lemon wedges and many other things.  They measure 6 inches in length.

Sterling Silver Carolina jasmine Napkin Ring - $425 - available by special order

This beautiful napkin ring captures that details of the Carolina jasmine vines that grow in my garden in the Summer.  Two small leaves act as a foot to keep it upright whether or not it is holding a napkin. 

Sterling Silver teaspoon rests - $90 each

These can help keep your tablecloth clean while dining and look great scattered around with greenery or candles as part of a table centerpiece.  Hand wrought from Sterling silver.

Sterling silver Angel bell - $250

I handcraft these small bells from 20 ga. Sterling silver sheet and lace-texture the wings with my rolling mill before soldering them to the body. Her hair & halo are made from Sterling wire. Her feet act as a clapper & she makes a dainty tinkling sound.  She stands ~ 2" tall. 

Sterling silver Honeysuckle napkin ring - available by request

This delicate looking flower grows on a hardy vine in my native North Carolina and perfumes our air throughout the summer.  I pick a piece from my yard to use as a model so I can capture the intricate details.  The napkin goes through the circling vine beneath the flowers and main leaves.  The napkin ring will also stand up on the 2 leaves at its base.  Signed and dated as a true heirloom.

Sterling silver tongs - $275 - available by request

I use a Tulip poplar leaf from a tree in my yard in North Carolina as a model for these tongs.  They are handy for serving salad,  cooked vegetables, or even ice!  They measure 9 inches in length.

Sterling silver garden gnome - $275

This little garden troll hides under a leaf to escape summer showers.  Totally handcrafted (not cast) in Sterling silver.   Total piece stands ~3" high. 

Sterling silver Dogwood napkin ring - available by request

I handcraft the petals of this dogwood flower from .999 fine silver and the rest of the piece from Sterling silver.  The napkin goes through the oval ring below the flower and leaves.  The whole  piece stands upright on a foot made from two extra leaves.  Signed and dated as a true heirloom.

Sterling silver Gardenia napkin ring - available upon request

The flower petals are .999 fine silver and the leaves and stem are Sterling silver, all hand-fabricated, assembled and finished.  I picked a fresh blossom in the summer to use as my model.  Signed and dated as an heirloom should be!

Sterling silver and 14K gold Calla lily - $425

The flower is crafted in .999 fine silver, the stem and leaf is Sterling silver.  In the throat of the blossom, the stamen is made from 14K gold.  A beautiful table decoration to just admire.  I like to grow these in my garden, they come back from bulbs every year.  Measures ~ 7" long.  Signed and dated.

Sterling silver Daffodil candle snuffer - $625

My father, Bill, was an avid gardener and specialized in daffodils.   At one time, he had over 150 varieties in the yard.  This candle snuffer was inspired by my memory of many hours of helping my dad in the garden.  I patterned it after one of his favorites, "King Alfred".  It is crafted in Sterling silver and stands ~ 8" tall. 

Sterling silver Angel bell - $325

This angel/bell is crafted in Sterling silver from 20 ga. sheet.  I texture the wings by pressing lace into the sheet with my rolling mill, prior to soldering them to the body.  The feet act as the clapper.  She stands ~ 4" tall and has a nice tinkling sound.

Sterling silver Hummingbird and Cardinal flower - $1200

I was making another decorative hummingbird and decided that it would be interesting to mount it in a flower, as if it was feeding.   I first made the bird: the body is .999 fine silver, separate pieces for the back, belly & head and Sterling silver for the wings, tail, beak & feet.  Then I identified a native wildflower, the Cardinal flower, as an appropriate mount.  This flower grows throughout the summer in North Carolina and produces red flowers that hummingbirds love.  The pollen is held in a special curving petal that touches the bird's forehead as it comes in to feed.  When moving to another flower, the bird pollinates the other flowers.  I made three flowers on this piece from Sterling silver and the bird can be moved from one flower to another.  The base is pine needles and an oak leaf made from Sterling silver.  Total piece stands ~ 8" tall.

Sterling silver Hummingbird and Cardinal flower

Additional pictures as the bird moves from flower to flower

Low Sterling silver candle holder - $395

This candle holder is comprised of an oak leaf and two beech leaves, two small mushrooms and a flower  to hold a candle.  It stands~ 1" high.

Sterling silver Candle holder - Vine design - $675

This candle holder is handcrafted from Sterling silver sheet and wire and stands ~ 7" high.  The candle fits down against a base of fallen leaves and the flowering vine swirls up around it.  It will accommodate a variety of tapered candle sizes.

Sterling silver Dogwood napkin ring

Custom Sterling silver garden pond

I made this piece for a special friend in England who is an enthusiastic gardener.  He and his wife have a pond in their garden that inspired the design.  A variety of flowers, ferns and mushrooms surround the pond and it's small dock.  A pine tree adds balance to the middle of the landscape and stands ~ 5" high.  These components were totally hand-fabricated, not cast, from Sterling silver.  Signed and dated.  Price quotes upon request.