I have a love for objects that are a mix of high and low sensibilities. For example: when designers use sturdy/ permanent/luxurious materials to make riffs on our disposable culture--like Lorena Barrezueta's ceramic dishes in the shape of aluminum pie pans or these ceramic party cups. So naturally, I immediately enjoyed the necklace above designed by thorn that elevates the beer can tab's status above invisibility. Hmmm...gold-plating a beer can tab...I guess that's one way to commemorate a night of drunkenness! Wow, that's one special night. [Discovered through the Cursive New York blog.]
Why buy this copy when you can have the original in SOLID GOLD with a heavy duty goldfill chain from OATHNYC. Here's their link!!
http://www.oathnyc.com/shop/view_product.php?product=neck12
Posted by: jewelry czar | December 03, 2007 at 03:04 PM
I cast these all the time. Solid gold, .925, anything really. Not that I am trying to sell any. I like the whole idea of common objects in precious meetals.
Posted by: Jewelry Casting | June 21, 2009 at 02:35 PM
Nice design work. I like black jewelry, it gives another sense of beauty. The above necklace is fantastic, I wish to buy it somewhere.
Posted by: Vintage Pendants | December 17, 2009 at 04:05 AM