{"product_id":"ryan-gardner-strata-brooch","title":"Ryan Gardner | Strata Brooch","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials: \u003c\/strong\u003eSterling silver, sapphire beads\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003e2.4 Inch in diameter\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Statement: \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eRows of multicolored sapphire beads create a vibrant field of shifting color beneath overlapping forms of textured sterling silver. Hand fabricated and intricately constructed, Strata explores the interplay of color, texture, repetition, and form, revealing glimpses of the stones through sculptural layers of metal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Bio: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRyan Gardner discovered jewelry and metalsmithing while earning his BFA from Bowling Green State University. After graduating, he apprenticed with artist Michael Boyd in Colorado, where he developed his passion for cutting and carving stone. Gardner founded Ryan Gardner Designs in 2010 and now works from his Ohio studio, creating distinctive jewelry that combines hand-cut gemstones with precious metals.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis brooch is part of the exhibition On Point: Brooches that Speak for Themselves. \u003cspan style=\"mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;\"\u003eThis exhibition centers on the brooch as a compact but potent site of expression. Each piece holds presence—visually, conceptually, or materially. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eShow dates: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;\"\u003eOctober 1 – November 15, 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the brooches are available for purchase. View the entire collection \u003cspan style=\"color: #04a60c;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #04a60c;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(4, 166, 12);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/danacadesign.com\/collections\/on-point-brooches-that-speak-for-themselves\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(4, 166, 12);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e All purchased brooches will be held by the gallery until the exhibition is complete.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Danaca Design Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53518229504289,"sku":"Pin-RG","price":850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0258\/8662\/1799\/files\/PIN26-RG-1.1.png?v=1790368920","url":"https:\/\/danacadesign.com\/products\/ryan-gardner-strata-brooch","provider":"Danaca Design Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}