Columbia Gem House present, Raffle Cuff Bracelet – Deborah Spencer. Ticket sales for the Pebbles to Pines Fundraiser will be open through October 31st, with 100% of every ticket sold donated directly to the National Forest Foundation’s Reforestation Program.
This hand-fabricated bracelet is crafted from 6 and 8 gauge sterling silver rod and 16 gauge gold wire. The framework was created first, shaped into a cuff, and then 14k yellow gold elements were fused onto the silver swirls and central piece. Finishing touches included adding and welding individual components.
This cuff has an approximate circumference of 7.75 inches, featuring a 1.25 inch opening for easy wear and a band thickness of 1.25 inches. The gemstones are bezel-set for durability, with Oregon Sunstones in 14k yellow gold to enhance their peachy hues, while Mesa Verde Peridot, Montana Sapphire, and Yogo Sapphire are set in silver to complement their colors. Hammer marks were left and a sandblasted texture was applied to create visual contrast and dimension.
Designer, Deborah Spencer shared that while this was an easy piece to design, it was a tricky piece to make. She explained gold’s tendency to melt quickly when soldering simultaneously with silver and required precise heat management. Ultimately, she said, “I took my time throughout the process, nothing rushed, I put it on, I re-bent things, I melted that gold wire and had to redo it.”
Vision of the Columbia Gem House is to create a world where responsibly sourced gems are the rule, not the exception. Whether you buy from us or not, we hope you’ll join the fair trade gem movement and demand safe cutting factories, safe and environmentally responsible mines and fair wages for the people and sustainable support for the communities who mine and cut these natural treasures.
This one-of-a-kind Signature Piece is designed for daily wear, featuring smooth, comfortable elements with no sharp edges. Deborah’s piece is also part of the concurring MJSA Responsibly Sourced Design Challenge. You can vote for Deborah’s design as your favorite from October 1-31st, 2024.
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