Stephanie Benson | Wood Grain Necklace

Artist:  Stephanie Benson

Materials: Handmade Mokumke-gane Bi-metal, rose cut golden star sapphire. Sterling Silver Paper clip chain and handmade clasp

Dimensions: 1 1/2" x 2 1/4",  Chain 18"

Origin of featured materials: Shining Wave Metals / Phillip Baldwin

Story behind the piece: After cutting a strip of the copper/silver mokume-gane bar, I bent it and mangled it to try to get some different texture to the bi-metal.  Some folds appeared and the effect was a bit subtle. 

Artist Bio: A New Mexico native, Stephanie Benson is known in the custom jewelry community for her one of a kind handcrafted designs, including wedding rings and big statement pieces.  Having studied Metalsmithing at the University of NM, worked for other artists, Stephanie has cultivated her own line of jewelry and primarily uses silver and gold to create her pieces.  Handcrafted in her Ballard Studio, Stephanie's jewelry reflects a commitment to quality, intention and self love.

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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ℹ️ [Learn more about the exhibition HERE]