natural beauty

 

 

 

I had the extreme pleasure of meeting Amber Mahler last December.

She is the woman behind ManiDesigns Jewelry. Amber gathers pieces from the natural world; seedpods, tiny branches, leaves, flowers, even berries and casts them using a lost wax technique. She then creates gold and silver pieces from these casts-leaving her with a gorgeous and completely unique collection.

Her line is an intricate series of works that in person is seriously breathtaking. When you hold a piece in your hand it almost seems it is too fragile to last, but her pieces are super sturdy. Amber is a poet and metal is her medium.

ManiDesigns was exclusively available wholesale and through craft shows but Amber just opened a new etsy shop. Be sure to check it out!

Comments

[tanvi @ now craving]

Im always intrigued by nature-inspired jewelry- I love the sort of easy natural beauty of these pieces and yet, the treatment and finishes make them really special. Definitely good if you're not a big jewelry person (or even if you are!).

[HereBeDragons]

Utterly gorgeous.

[Victoria Bennett Beyer]

These works are so gorgeous!

[Biz]

i like these v. much, espesh. the orchids. thanks for sharing...

[cheap jerseys]

If you can include my nominees and link to my blog--great! Feel better!