Francesca Urciuoli | Mokume gane twisted ring

Artist:  Francesca Urciuoli

Materials: Mokume gane: sterling silver and palladium 500 and diamonds

Dimensions: Size 7 1/4 Band Width: 1/4"

Origin of featured materials: Schichtwerk, located in Germany

Story behind the piece:  With this piece I wanted to play with one of the most common techniques to create mokume patterns: twisting. In this case the twist represents also the decoration element and not only part of the process of making.

I learned mokume gane under the guidance of the talented metalsmith Anne Wolf. I did an internship with her in 2016 and since then I kept working with this technique making more pieces for my jewellery collections.

Artist Bio: I'm Francesca Urciuoli, from Perugia to Florence, then the USA and finally Berlin, my journey is marked by a relentless pursuit of innovation and mastery, particularly in techniques like Mokume Gane. After an enriching MFA at SUNY New Paltz and meaningful internships, including with Anne Wolf, I launched my brand and the What If Studio Gallery in Berlin. This space not only showcases my collections but also serves as a co-working space for other jewelry makers.

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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