jCASEworks

Holiday Happenings

2009-11-18T22:47:00.002-06:00

Christmas is quickly approaching! Stop by the Studio and Showroom during my annual holiday show:

Holiday Happenings Hours:

Friday, November 20: 1-7 p.m.
Saturday, November 21: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Check the Web site for more details and ideas! See you there!

Out of the Studio

2009-09-08T18:19:00.002-05:00

I will be out of the studio and in Georgia teaching, September 18 through October 19.

The jCASEworks studio will resume regular hours on October 20:
2-5 p.m. Tuesday - Friday or by appointment (calls ahead welcome!)

It will be fun to get back to the classroom, and I look forward to seeing you at the end of October! If you're interested, check out all the neat things William Holland has to offer here.

Also announcing ... hours for the Holiday Extravaganza are:

November 20: 1-7 p.m.
November 21: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Check the Web site often to see new photos in the gallery!

Grand Re-opening

2009-07-22T00:42:00.005-05:00

Don't miss my Studio and Showroom Grand Re-Opening!

College is done, the fun has begun!
Visit jCASEworks Studio Thursday through Saturday,
August 13-15, to see my new work. Hours are:

Thursday and Friday: 1 - 7 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Also be sure to check out my other Web site.

Beautiful Jewelry for the Special People in Your World

2007-12-29T08:43:00.001-06:00

I have made jewelry for many years in varying styles and degrees of proficiency. I love spending time in the studio and pushing my creative bent to the limits.
I am continually upgrading my education, taking as well as teaching classes in metalwork and Maille. I enjoy traveling to various places in order to learn new techniques and exchange expertise and advice with other artisans.

I hope you will enjoy viewing some of the newest skills exhibited in my pieces. At this point in time, I seem to tend more toward the metal end of the jewelry world and am looking forward to learning even more from my mentor and friend, this next week in Georgia.

I have described as accurately as possible each piece and the selling price. Inventory is constantly changing as new pieces are added Please contact me to assure the availability of a specific piece . As I mentioned in the Maille conversation, I will not be marking those items SOLD but will continue to mark the one of a kind jewelry items as they go. If you see a piece to your liking and it is marked "SOLD", feel free to contact me and see if another similar piece could be made for you. I am constantly making new pieces but, as stated earlier, I don't get the pieces posted as rapidly as I'd like. It all takes time. ;-}

For more information or to host a show, contact me at jcaseworksjewelry@yahoo.com.

Ancient Elegance

2007-11-06T21:29:00.002-06:00

Five beautiful Egyptian scarabs enhance this lovely jade and silver showpiece. Each hand carved scarab has a petroglyph carved on its underside. The largest scarab measures 1-3/4'' by about 1-1/2'' wide. The complete necklace hangs at a length of 24.'' The matching round ball jade and silver bracelet is finished at 8'' with a hand forged toggle clasp with polished dots. The ball jade and silver earrings hang from hand-shaped silver balled wires. Each piece is completed with the jCASEWORKS signature tag.

Necklace - $115 Sold
Bracelet - $65 Sold
Earrings - $30 Sold

The Feather Cuff

2007-11-06T21:18:00.002-06:00

Another beauty that receives second glances; this hand forged cuff resembles the feathers of an elegant bird and is quite comfortable to wear. It is equally at home with blue jeans or evening attire and seems to always draw comments. As they are handmade, each cuff is unique in its specific cut and finish.

Feather Cuff - $135.00

The Name Game

2007-11-06T21:01:00.000-06:00

A gorgeous 925 sterling silver cuff bracelet that will draw compliments and make a statement. The name you select is created with 14k gold and carefully overlaid onto this unique silver piece. The bracelet can accommodate up to six letters; choose a name or initials. This is truly one of a kind and makes a very thoughtful gift, just in time for the holiday season.

Cuff - $85.00
Add $29.00 per letter

3N3 Chain Maille Bracelet

2007-11-06T20:46:00.000-06:00

This gorgeous bracelet is a comfortable and easy-to-wear selection for any time of day. It is a great accent for jeans and sweater comfort, as well as an elegant accent for evening dress wear. It's a great gift for that special guy on your list, too. Made from heavy gauge silver, it's just an all-around "must have" for guys and gals alike. The bracelet is finished with a traditional twisted toggle and has a double ended security chain attached. The piece is finished with the signature jCASEWORKS logo tag.

Price may vary according to the gauge of silver used, at your request.
As shown, 18g - $85.00

The Snake

2007-11-06T20:38:00.000-06:00

The "snake" is purported to be one of the most difficult chains to make. I found it intriguing and rather relaxing... AFTER I got the pattern through my head! It lays flat against the wrist and always garners compliments whenever it is worn. This bracelet is finished with a beautiful onyx embellished box catch and the signature jCASEWORKS logo. The bracelet measures 7 1/2.''

The Snake - $95.00

Baby Bracelets by the Month

2007-02-27T16:44:00.001-06:00

Let me tell you about something I've been doing for a number of years. Each time one of our young Mothers at our church has a new baby girl, I create a birthstone bracelet for the baby. It comes with a little poem I wrote telling about the bracelet and it's special meaning. The baby is told it was especially made for her with love and prayers and assured it is meant to be worn as often as she wants. As she grows, it's Mom's job to return the bracelet to me and I will re-string it, for a nominal fee, adding new stones and silver each time. This may continue until the young lady is an adult. On her special occasions in life, confirmations, bat-mitzfas, graduations, if she chooses to marry, she will have a very special heirloom, from her birth month, to wear on her special days.

January: Garnet
February: Amethyst
March: Aquamarine
April: Diamond (Crystal)
May: Emerald
June: Pearl
July: Ruby
August: Peridot
September: Sapphire
October: Opal or Pink Tourmaline
November: Topaz
December: Turquoise

I will show example of a bracelet for each month here. Each bracelet IS an individually created one, so realize they will not be just like these. Each will have the appropriate stones for the birth month and a variety of silver and other stones.

Let me know the month of birth of the little lady, her name and I'll create a one of a kind bracelet just for her. I have altered the poem so it reads that it has come from "you." ...You can tell me Grandma, Great Aunt Sylvia... whatever you want to be put in the composition.

When you receive the bracelet, the poem will be unsigned. Just sign and date it, roll it as a scroll, tie with a pretty ribbon and voila' a perfect baby gift or shower gift.

Baby Bracelet of the month: $25.00

More Fe-Maille Enhancement

2007-02-27T13:50:00.000-06:00

Just a pretty picture to show the different looks changing the closure pieces on the maille bracelets give. The lower one is closed with a moonstone enhanced clasp while the upper bracelet is closed with a georgeous smokey topaz set of cabs.

Three and Three Twist

2007-02-27T13:46:00.000-06:00

A beautifully simple maille pattern with a "twist" included. Every other set of rings is centered with a beautifully twisted ring, enhancing the overall look to one of strength and sparkle. The bracelet measures 7 3/4 " and is closed with an amethyst studded box clasp and the traditional signature jCASEWORKS charm.

Three and Three Twist: $72.00

Double Vision

2007-02-27T13:29:00.000-06:00

This beautiful, intricate weave, so named by the two rings that seem to stand alone in the center of each set, creates a delicate 7 1/2" bracelet. The bracelet is finished off with a a topaz centered box clasp and the traditional signature charm. It is a pleasure to wear, and will undoubtedly glean many compliments to the owner of this little beauty.

Double Vision: $65.00

...And All That Jazz

2007-01-13T13:50:00.000-06:00

When I think of good music, jazz invariably comes to my mind. The movement and feelings that go with that genre always make me feel full of life. The same goes for this bracelet I designed from twisted wire soldered rings and lots of bangles.
I recently read from the work of another jewelry artist whose advice to designers was to create something, add to it, and add to it some more...so, that's what I did.
I love the movement and the sparkle this little bracelet gives off. Click on the picture for a closer look at the beads and flower silver rounds added to the interlocked pattern. The bracelet is finished with a toggle clasp and the jCASEWORKS signature tag.
The matching earrings are also full of movement as they swing gently from the sterling earwires.

...And All That Jazz bracelet: $54.00
...And All That Jazz earrings: $18.00

Just A Word About "Maille" from jCASE

2006-12-20T12:37:00.000-06:00

I am making some changes to this Blogsite in the hope that it will be a bit more easily used. I will no longer mark the Maille pieces SOLD as I have in the past. The Maille is the one area where duplication is not particularly a problem. Each piece may follow a certain pattern, but the clasps and toggles and gauge will make each one unique. If you see a piece of maille on the site you would enjoy having, simply contact me and I will e-mail you a picture of the current piece I have in that pattern and it's closure. If you agree it is what you want, then we will complete the transaction.

Maille is defined as a mesh of net, flexible body armour made of small metal chains of rings or scales used for protection in battle. European maille (or mail) was designed for ultimate protection from spears, lances and swords, etc. Japanese Maille was designed more for embellishment for royalty on robes, gowns and festive attire.
The Maille made today for jewelry is derived from these ancient patterns and, in many cases, the weaves are the very same. The patterns are endless and can be found from the very simplest one in one to the immensely complex. Maille is sturdy and comfortable to wear and has found it's place in the elegance of today's jewelry world. The term "chain-maille" is incorrect as it is redundant by definition of maille.
All of my Maille is made completely by hand. I make each of the many hundreds of rings needed for each piece and use only the finest in 925 Sterling Silver in my work. All the clasps and toggles are 925 as well whether I have made or purchased them. All pieces are finished with the signature jCASEWORKS logo tag.
My goal is to create elegant one of a kind pieces of heirloom quality, providing many years of elegant wear for the lady or gentleman who choses a piece of jCASEWORKS jewelry. Maille is elegant in larger size gauges for gentlemen. Please browse to your heart's content and feel free to contact me at jcaseworks@yahoo.com.

"FE-Maille Enhancement"

2006-12-20T12:29:00.000-06:00

"FE-Maille Enhancement" is an absolutely gorgeous four in one weave that is the utmost in simple elegance. This is a quite "weighty" bracelet but the mesh of it feels so very comfortable on the wrist. The bracelet is completed with a gorgeous box clasp embelished with rings and a beautiful blue moonstone and measures 7 1/2 " around.

FE-Maille Enhancement $125.00

Clover and Pearl Bracelet

2006-12-20T12:17:00.001-06:00

The Clover pattern of European Maille is a beautiful weave that appears to be round when finished although in actuality, the pattern is completed in a trianglular manner. It ia a 7 1/2" bracelet that is comfortable going almost anywhere. The bracelet is completed with a toggle clasp with a freshwater pearl inbedded in the ring end.

Clover and Pearl Bracelet $70.00

Japanese Flowers Earrings

2006-12-20T12:11:00.000-06:00

Japanese Flowers Earrings are a little different from the European maille patterns I have been using. They are made of a more delicate and also generally more complex weave. These particular earrings are comprised of two sizes of rings inter-woven to create a gentle falling flower.

Japanese Flowers Earrings $28.00

Flowers Bracelet and Earrings

2006-12-20T12:00:00.000-06:00

Now really, don't we all love flowers? A bracelet designed with tiny flowers made of maille rings and each held together with doublets is a pretty thing to behold...let alone wear in this season. The Bracelet measures the standard 7 1/2". The matching earrings each have a flower dangling froma ball-ended "S" curved dangle. The piece is finished with the traditional signature tag.

Flowers bracelet $65.00
Flowers earrings $18.00

Life is a Paradigm

2006-12-20T11:49:00.000-06:00

The Life is a Paradigm bracelet was an effort in concentration to make. Kind of like our days with lots of things going on to create the whole mix we call life! Lots of fun, but one needs to pay attention to the over and under as the pattern...of both life and the bracelet emerge. What we think we "Know to be correct"..... sometimes isn't! Thus, the paradigm. Made with two sizes of rings, this bracelet has a graceful drape and is very light weight. It falls at 7 1/2" and is finished off with a heart shapped toggle closure.
Life is a Paradigm $55.00

Delicate Empressa Bracelet and Earrings

2006-12-20T11:41:00.000-06:00

The Delicate Empressa measures 7 1/2" and is one of the prettiest bracelets I've woven so far...at least in my opinion. It is endowed with many tiny silver balls and linked together with alternating "bird cages."
The bracelet is finished off with a hand made and forged hook closure. the Bracelet has matching earrings that are light as a feather to wear.

Delicate Empressa Bracelet $52.00

Delicate Empressa Earrings $20.00

Doublin' Up

2006-12-20T11:18:00.000-06:00

A heavy weave of maille, falls gracefully on the wrist of the wearer with this beauty.

The 7 1/2 " bracelet is a piece that can be worn comfortably everyday. The bracelet closes with a toggle clasp with two small hearts incorporated in the design.

Doublin'Up $75.00

Forged, Twisted Bangle

2006-12-20T11:09:00.000-06:00

Take a large gage wire and twist and twist and twist, pound and pound and pound it, then solder the join, and polish the bangle for a very long time to get the beautiful smooth finish....and Voila! Easy as that, the Forged,Twisted Bangle is made..................Yep, it takes a while, but it was fun!!
The bangle measures 2 3/4" across the width so it will fit and hang quite nicely. I tried to take the best pictures I could of this bracelet, but it is hard to get the image to show just how pretty it is.

Forged, Twisted Bangle $48.00

Open Foxtail

2006-12-20T11:03:00.000-06:00

Open foxtail takes an ancient pattern and fills it with light as the weave is made of an unusually large size ring for this pattern. It was an experiment on my part to use the larger size rings and I personally love the light and airy look and the gentle "feel" of the piece as it sits on the wearer's arm. The bracelet measures in at 8".

Open Foxtail $69.00

Empressa in Red

2006-12-20T10:57:00.000-06:00

Perfect for anytime you feel like shining! Empressa is a very delicate and comfortable 7 3/4" bracelet. The piece has lots of movement with the tiny red beads embellishing the weave.

Empressa in Red $55.00

Byzantine Beauty

2006-12-20T10:37:00.000-06:00

A beauty to behold and a pleasure to wear... this twenty inch necklace is stunning! The necklace is "weighty" and glistens when the wearer moves with the light. The intricate weave has been handed down for centuries and is one of the favorites of weavers. The hand forged clasp finishes this georgeous piece. Wear it with blue jeans...or out in your finest evening attire. This necklace will go anywhere with elegance!

Byzantine Beauty $155.

Maid of Honor Bracelet

2006-04-30T18:21:00.000-05:00

This is a beautiful Swarovski crystal and pearl bracelet embelished with sterling silver beads and clasp. The bracelet also holds a charm with "Maid of Honor" on the front. The charm could be personalized.

Bracelet: $28.00

Bride's Elegance

2006-04-30T18:13:00.001-05:00

This beauty is made from the finest of Swarovski crystal and pearls. The necklace is also embleished with 925 sterling silver rounds and chain. The clasp is sterling with a back drop allowing for just the perfect length for the perfect lady.

Necklace: $36.00 SOLD

Samples of Bridal Ensemble

2006-04-30T17:31:00.000-05:00

These pieces are called a "Bridal Ensemble" simply to show what can be made to order for a special day. The jewelry can be used as thank you gifts for the bridal party and designed using the bride's colors to enhance the wedding dresses as well as those lovely ladies who wear them. There are specialty pieces for the Maid of Honor, Bridesmaids and even the Flowergirl.

What better way to say thank you to the special people who helped make your day the perfect event. Don't forget the Bride as well. There is a special necklace designed to perfectly accent her gown and beauty.

You may choose to have a necklace or bracelet for the Mother of the Bride, Mother of the Groom and Grandmothers also. These could coordinate with their chosen attire of the day.

These necklaces, bracelets and earrings are by no means are exclusively for weddings but each in its own right is a beautiful adornment to be worn on the special day and for many years to follow as a rememberance of a beautiful event.