ABOUT WIRE-SCULPTED JEWELRY
Jewelry crafted from wire is said have first appeared in ancient Egypt. Wire-sculpted jewelry, however, is a new and innovative technique of working with wire to form jewelry. It is much more than wire wrapping -- it is an art-form in itself.

It is not soldered, glued or welded, but hand-sculpted, much as an artist sculpts with clay, from one or more continuous strands of the finest quality jeweler's wire. Most of the jewelry is made with 14 karat Gold-filled or Sterling Silver wire. Because of the very nature of the craft, no two pieces are ever exactly alike, therefore, when you purchase one of these designs, you will be wearing your own unique piece of Wearable Art.

Wire sculpted jewelry can be embellished with crystals, gems and beads.

Wire For Sculpting Can Be The Following:

  • GOLD-FILLED WIRE
Many people are not aware of the differences between "gold-filled" and "gold-plated" jewelry. Basically, gold-filled jewelry is of a higher quality and is made with 100 times more gold than gold-plated. It is also sometimes referred to as "Rolled Gold".  Like solid gold, gold-filled products are regulated by the government and must be at least 5% gold by weight.  Gold-filled wire is a professional jeweler's quality wire.

HOW GOLD-FILLED WIRE IS MADE
14 kt gold-filled wire is made by forming a tube of solid 14kt gold that is "filled" with a base metal. The gold is bonded to the base metal with heat and pressure. The base metal is also gold in color and is made up of almost the same mixture of metals (usually a brass alloy) used to bring 24kt gold down to 14kt, 10kt, etc. The exterior of the product is solid 14 kt gold and everything you can see or touch is a solid layer of 14 kt gold. This is why it will never tarnish, chip or wear off. The gold layer on gold-filled wire is approximately 100 times thicker than gold-plate as and is bonded with heat and pressure.

YOUR GOLD-FILLED JEWELRY WILL LAST FOR GENERATIONS
14Kt Gold-filled jewelry was worn extensively in the Victorian Era. Many of these Heirloom pieces are still handed down through generations and are considered highly collectible. Gold-filled jewelry is economical & durable -- you enjoy the look and feel of gold at a fraction of the cost.


Featuring One of a kind designs by
DG GEMS

  • STERLING SILVER
Nothing compares to the unique clean, bright sparkle of silver. Sterling is made from 92.5% silver. It also contains nickel, which can cause an allergic reaction for some people. It tarnishes with age, but can be restored with a silver polish.

  • NIOBIUM / ANODIZED NIOBIUM
Niobium is an intriguing metal. It is not an alloy, it's actually atomic element #41. It is used in superconductors as well as in jewelry. Niobium is naturally a shimmery gray color, but anodizing the metal brings out a wide spectrum of beautiful colors. Anodizing niobium creates an oxide layer; the thickness of this layer creates the colors. It is perfect for jewelry because it contains no nickel (which can cause reactions to gold and silver) and is 22% lighter than silver. It is also highly resistant to corrosion and will not tarnish like other precious metals. The oxide layer is highly unlikely to wear off with normal use.

  • ENAMELED COPPER
A center of soft copper coated with a layer of jewel-tone plastic. Softer than the other materials I use, enameled copper is great for earrings or to get that bright color you just can't get elsewhere. Many colors available!

  • COPPER
The color of a new penny! It will tarnish to the color of an old penny over time. It is a very pretty reddish color in the beginning, and the original color can be restored/protected by copper polish or a quick dip in simple vinegar. Beautiful for jewelry or belts.

  • BRASS
Brass is a lovely yellow-gold color. It is an alloy of copper and zinc. It will darken over time, but can be restored/protected with brass polish or a quick dip in simple vinegar. Wonderful for belts, keychains, and pouches.

  • BRONZE
The color of a new park statue! This dark copper colored metal is an alloy of copper and tin. It will tarnish, but can be restored/protected with bronze polish or a quick dip in simple vinegar. Wonderful for belts, keychains, and pouches.


EMBELLISHMENTS:
  • Swarovski Crystals
These are my favorite crystals to use in my jewelry designs. Made in Austria by the famed Swarovski company, these crystal beads are beautiful and elegant. Nothing quite compares to them. Flawlessly faceted, they are practically guaranteed to be a conversation starter. They come in a variety of shapes, including bicones, rounds, teardrops and cubes.

  • Czech Fire-Polished Beads
These beads are machine faceted, then polished in an extremely hot oven. They are beautiful and elegant, with shimmery colors and a softer, smoother feel than Swarovski crystal, as well as less expensive. By far my favorite beads.

  • Czech Pressed-Glass Beads
Available in many shapes, colors, and finishes, these beads are great to add originality to your jewelry.

  • Clasps (Hook, Lobster Clasp, Toggle)
I use three types of clasps, in general. I find hook clasps to be the easiest to fasten. Lobster clasps look like tiny lobster claws. Toggle clasps are great for adding a touch of extra personality to your jewelry.

  • Earrings (French Wire, Studs, Hoops)
French wires, also known as fish hook earrings, are elegantly curved and are great for longer earrings. Studs are great for shorter earrings. Hoops are always in style.

  • Gemstones
I use a variety of natural  gemstones, I think they are all fabulous!
email me