Cindy Calahan
I learned jewelry design and metal working techniques at the University of Maryland in the mid seventies. From 1977 to 1985, I was the resident metalsmith at a retail craft store, The Craftsmen of Chelsea Court, in Washington, D.C. Here I did mainly custom work and repairs. At this time much of my jewelry was first carved in wax and then cast in silver or gold.
When the store closed, I went home to work and created my first wholesale line of jewelry. It was at this point that I realized I actually enjoyed working directly in the metal more than casting.
For the past twenty-five years, I have been producing an ever evolving line of fabricated silver jewelry. My jewelry is classic but contemporary. I was taught that jewelry has to have a flow. I am addicted to stones-- agates and jaspers, etc. I like the textures of schists and druses. I like the rustic beside the smooth, finely polished. I combine these elements to make wearable, one of a kind pin-pendants.
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Turquoise & White Pearl Pin
(CCJ P108)
turquoise, white pearl & sterling silver
2.25" H x 2.5" W
$286
Sagenite & Sunstone Pin
(CCJ P1608)
sagenite, sunstone & sterling silver
2.75" H x 1.6" W
$330
Turquoise & Pearl Pin
(CCJ P308)
turquoise, pearl & sterling silver
1.5" H x 2.2" W
$297
