Chapin Dimond | Marque End-Grain Pendant
Artist: Chapin Dimond
Materials: Continuum Silver, Shibuichi, Sterling Silver (bail, settings, chain), Golden Citrine 2mm RD, Swiss Blue Topaz 3mm RD, No Patina/Natural Patina
Dimensions: 1 1/2"x1/2"; Chain 16"/18"
Origin of featured materials: Self-Sourced
Story behind the piece: Marque End-Grain pendant highlights the beauty of the end grain/edge of a billet after fusing. The 3 gem stones play with the concept of the metal combination. The blue topaz as silver centered between 2 citrine representing shibuichi mimics the contrasting metals of the billet stack. 42.7mm x 11mm x 5mm
Working with mokume gane is a fun, playful, and challenging experience for me, utilizing ancient and modern techniques to create unique pieces. In college I was first introduced to the mokume gane process. Using fire and pressure to fuse precious metals together, physical and visual texture patterns magically appear. I enjoy the different pallet to work with, how the contrasting metals give a visual texture. This process is used in my jewelry to express the magic of metals.
Artist Bio: Chapin Dimond, a Jeweler, Metalsmith and instructor in Louisville, Colorado. Ancient & modern techniques with fire & pressure to fuse precious metals together, physical & visual texture patterns evolve. 2003 he discovered the magic of metalsmithing. He earned a BFA from Metro Denver in 2009. 2009-2020 he was a bench jeweler for a Boulder designer. Chapin creates custom pieces that share people's stories. His unique jewelry line, mixed metals with set gems, expresses the magic of metals’ story.
This piece is part of, From Wave to Shining Wave: a Celebration of Phil Baldwin and Shining Wave Metals Baldwin. The exhibition is presented in collaboration with the Seattle Metals Guild. 5% of sales will be donated to help fund an endowment at Pendland in Phillip Baldwin’s name. Learn more HERE. All work will remain on exhibit through July 20, 2025.
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