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Here is your Suzanne Brown Jewelry May newsletter.
Throughout time, jewelry has been used to
identify status/make a statement/pull together an outfit/complete a look. Match or mismatch – in jewelry, nothing is taboo.
Always above the trend and ultimately timeless, Suzanne Brown Jewelry design vision focuses on natural organic shapes and clean lines utilizing sheet metal of all kinds: gold, silver, copper, brass, and even iron. Cabochons and faceted gems take center stage to time intensive techniques: wire-wrapping, hand-hammering, piercing and etching.
View handcrafted rings, pendants, earrings and bracelets in eye-catching, distinctive designs at Suzanne Brown Jewelry Available Work.
“As one of just a few jewelry artists juried into the 25th Annual Celebration of Fine Art, I want to thank the thousands of visitors – patrons and art enthusiasts alike – whose interest and support helped to make the 2015 event a success.”
“The unmatched quality of my work is enhanced by my signature skill in crafting intentionally mismatched designs – each in a pair of earrings is uniquely different, yet each compliments the other. Subtleties are noticed, appreciated and valued by the discerning women who are beginning and/or adding to their collection of distinctive Suzanne Brown Jewelry. I also incorporate designs that are drawn from my expertise as a former award-winning master quilt maker and my popular cutwork technique is akin to appliqué in metal.”
Just wanted to send a note to let you know I’m VERY happy to be wearing my new bracelet! I’ve not had one second of regret for making the purchase – in fact, all I’ve been doing is smiling! I’m delighted to have met you today! Thank you for sharing your artistry and your wonderful enthusiasm – you’ve made my January 17, 2015, a very special day!
— Nicki Nordell, Minnesota
“When I began learning a new technique of fusing gold over iron, I was reminded of the ancient world and the artifacts left behind. What we know about ancient societies today is largely from the jewelry created back then. Each artisan transmitted his/her indigenous culture’s influence on the world through art.”
“With the Modern Antiquities collection, I realized that I am creating pieces of history for families to treasure, and pass on to their children. Likely they will even wear their jewelry as they visit and learn about cultures around the world.”
View Modern Antiquities – a new collection with a new perspective showcased at Celebration of Fine Art at Suzanne Brown Jewelry.
“I am an artist who, in experiencing the tides of great change, allows the beauty of each day in my life to influence my work filling it with a greater sense of value and purpose. I am now in my home studio in Scottsdale and am excited to shape the things that come.”
Suzanne’s Specifics:
Organic: In art, organic refers to shapes that have less well-defined edges as opposed to geometric shapes. They are generally shapes that are unpredictable and flowing.
Cabochon vs. Faceted: Cabochon refers to a precious stone – usually applied to opaque gems – that has been highly polished but not faceted. Facet (related to the word face), refers to one of the flat polished surfaces cut on a gem – usually applied to transparent stones – or occurring naturally on a crystal.