Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Metal Earth

Meghan and Rebecca
of
"Metal Earth Studios was born out of a desire to create artistic hand crafted pieces with a sense of strength and feminine beauty.
These bohemian pieces are not simply accessories but adornments of self expression, wisdom, balance and inner beauty.
The strength of the metals combined with the organic textures create a sense of power and balance.
Jewelry links all women past and present- we are inspired by the power of these raw materials and aspire to make each individual who wears one feel connected to our earth, its elements, ourselves, and the feminine creature."

Manika Jewelry is excited to be carrying their line of beautiful necklaces, earrings and bracelets. We encourage you to please stop by the gallery to try on their pieces!





Saturday, August 11, 2012

Jamie Joseph at Manika


Manika Jewelry is thrilled to introduce Jamie Joseph to the gallery. Come down to Maiden lane to view her exquisite collection of rings, earrings and necklaces made from the finest stones.

About Jamie Joseph Jewelry
Jamie and Jeremy Joseph convey their artistic vision by focusing on bringing light, shape, and an organic framework to some of the most beautiful stones in the world. Giving equal focus to qualities of movement, asymmetry, texture and luminosity, stones are transformed into wearable treasures with gold, silver, platinum and diamonds. Jamie has an artisan's aesthetic and her collections are renowned for meticulous craftsmanship, signature stone cutting techniques, and an abundance of color. A woodworker and craftsman in his own right, Jeremy Joseph is the head stone cutter. His lapidary collaborations with Jamie have resulted in innovative techniques such as their unique glacier cut treatment and new and unusual organic shapes and textures. 
Read more about Jamie Joseph at 


Saturday, May 26, 2012

Inspired by Nature


CLAUDIA JAFFE
ECHOES
Solid 18k Gold Bangle 


CLAUDIA JAFFE
HYDRA
Gold, Rose Gold and Silver Rings


Glacier Inspired Necklace


becca Straus
ALEYA
Lacy flower petal earrings with diamonds




BECCA STRAUS
HADLEY HARBOR
Starfish Necklace




JENNY REEVES
Argentium Silver and 22k Gold with Saphire and Diamonds



ROBIN HALEY
Stacking Rings


ROBIN HALEY
Leaf Earrings



ALBERIAN & AULDE
Gaia Flower Earrings




Available at Manika Jewelry in San Francisco.
If you would like to make an appointment or set up a consultation with a Manika Jewelry Designer please phone 415.399.1990 

11 Maiden Lane
San Francisco, CA 94108


Thursday, May 24, 2012

Anne Sportun






Rings by Anne Sportun
Stunning collection available at Manika Jewelry


11 Maiden Lane
San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 399-1990



Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Rings at Manika

Toby Pomeroy 
Redstart Designs
Nina Basharova
Sarah Graham
Becca Straus

Just a few of the many amazing designers we feature at Manika Jewelry. 

11 Maiden Lane
San Francisco, CA 94108
415.399.1990



Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Guest Post: Sarah Swell

Being a jewelry designer can be very rewarding. I get to create wearable objects that bring people joy, remind them of happy occasions and connect them to loved ones. Sometimes the things that I create with my own two hands stay with a person forever. It's pretty amazing when you stop to think about it.

However, getting to the pretty end result isn't always fun and exciting. Often times the road to completion isn't smooth, nor a straight shot.

My fishbone collection always tests my will. The finished pieces feel very fluid and natural....and there is a reason. Lots and lots of hard work and time!

Each and every metal "bone" piece is hand hammered, hand cut and hand drilled. The edges must be smoothed and the pieces must be symmetrical but still maintain their obvious handcrafted feel. Between every "bone," is a hand shaped connector, or "spine" piece.

At the bench, smoothing out the edges of fishbone pieces

"bones" in various stages of completion

Once the "bones" are complete, they are assembled so that they graduate in size to create either a bracelet, necklace or earrings. I use my torch to heat the connector "spine" links so that the ends curl up and hold the piece together.


Fishbone earrings on the soldering block

The final steps including multiple tumbling cycles and polishing the piece, or oxidizing it to a rich black finish.

In the end, I'm always very satisfied when I finish a fishbone necklace (it contains over 100 pieces) but getting there can be a challenge!

Oxidized silver fishbone necklace
Silver and 14k gold fishbone bracelet

All studio images courtesy of Stitch and Hammer