Liquid Metal by Sergio Gutierrez

Sergio Gutierrez was born in Colombia in 1965. He studied electronic engineering while living in Medellin, Colombia. In 1991 he moved to San Francisco where he began researching ways of using ball and chain to create a mesh like fabric. After two years he developed what is now the basis of his Liquid Metal Mesh line of jewelry and accessories.

In 1996 he relocated to Miami. His designs are collected and worn by celebrities such as: Demi Moore, Cher, Patricia Wettig, Marilyn Manson, Sara Michelle Gellar, Tony Braxton, Sharon Stone, Thalia, Tyra Banks, Julie Warner and many more. People who wear his jewelry and accessories daily as if they were an extension of themselves, value the comfort and uniqueness of the wonderful mesh designs Sergio has created.

All pieces are made from soldered nickel plated ball chain and crystals. Please note the length listed for each piece and allow ½" over your wrist size for bracelets to allow for some movement. These pieces are very fluid feeling against the skin and that little bit of slack allows for the bracelets to slide demonstrating the movement that adds to their beauty.

Virgins Saints and Angels

VSA combines Mexican artesenia and gothic elements from religious iconography seen throughout Mexico. Each VSA collection carries with it a message derived from these icons with all of their power, protection and beauty; they are ancient and can be translated to many beliefs and cultures regardless of religion or ethnicity. Designed by Cheryl Finnegan, owner / founder of VSA. After a 14 year career in Marketing / Sales with Levi Strauss & Co. VSA was born out of a change of life and a move to San Miguel de Allende, MX. The business can truly be called an "organic happening". It started as an obsession with Guadalupe and Mexican folklore - translated into a keychain - then a belt buckle - then a necklace - then John Galliano wore VSA on his Paris runway show!

Moss Mills

Moss comes from a fourth generation retail background and grew up traveling the west, living in old ghost towns and camping amongst herds of deer. It is from these humble beginnings that he developed a love for animals, nature and the vintage aesthetic which he brings to his designs.

All rings are sterling silver.

Femme Metale

I am the creative force behind Femme Metale. As a former model, Hollywood makeup artist and wardrobe stylist, creativity has always been in my blood. I have been designing my own clothes and accessories since I was very young. With many high school and college jewelry classes under my belt, I decided to put this knowledge and my love of fashion to work. In January 2000 with a passion for fashion, Rock & Roll and precious metal, Femme Metale was born. My focus on high quality, always original designs and exceptional customer service have made Femme Metale the leader in "sterling silver jewelry that rocks".

Femme Metale has graced the manicured hands of Christina Aguilera, Kate Moss, Sheryl Crow, Kat Von D, Brittany Murphy, Avril Lavigne, Angelina Jolie, and the Divas of the WWE, to name a few. A darling of the press, Femme Metale has been featured in the following top publications: Teen Vogue, Cosmo Girl, ELLEgirl, Lucky, Cosmopolitan, J-14, Vogue Italia, W, Vibe, Lemonade, In Style and many more. Femme Metale jewelry has appeared on America's Next Top Model, Miami Ink, L.A. Ink, The House Bunny Movie, The Real Housewives of New Jersey and Orange County, Dante's Cove and many other feature films and television shows.

Minor imperfections are part of hand crafted jewelry and I like to call them "beauty marks." These beauty marks give each piece a one-of-a-kind feel. I do not use machines to cast my jewelry and each piece is polished and finished by hand. I do all of the jewelry assembly in my studio.

I have a lot of cool jewelry pieces for men. My men's collection has been worn by Johnny Depp, Dierks Bentley, Zulu, Ronny North, The Members of Lit, Nikki Sixx and Scott Wieland.

These items are intermingled throughout my website, as many of the designs are unisex.

All of my jewelry is produced in limited quantities.

Each piece is cast of fine .925 sterling silver and will last a lifetime.

Anne Koplik

Anne Koplik, founder and head designer, has always loved antique jewelry. Anne's initial inspiration stemmed from her mother, a successful millinery designer during the roaring 20's. For over 29 years, Anne has combined her innate sense of style and design with her vast knowledge of glass jewels and brass findings to create original works of art treasured for their heirloom quality.

It seems this family tradition will remain strong as Anne works side by side with her two daughters, Jill and Kara. Jill, having a background in fashion marketing and design, works with Anne to create the new line each season, Kara, having a background in finance, manages the finances along with overseeing the office and sales department.

The Company:

For over 29 years the Anne Koplik name has stood for style and quality. With their innovative and unique designs, superior workmanship and outstanding customer service, they have always strived to satisfy their loyal customers.

Individually hand assembled using only the finest materials; including freshwater pearls, Swarovski elements, semi-precious stones, antique glass beads and hand enamels, Anne Koplik Designs is recognized internationally in the fashion jewelry marketplace.

With over 400 new pieces designed each year, as well as specialty pieces designed for leading fashion stylists, Anne Koplik Designs can be spotted everywhere from the grocery store to the red carpet, proving versatile enough for every occasion. For almost 30 years they are proud to say they have accomplished all of this in their New York studio, only miles north of New York City, in the historic town of Brewster. From the design to production and distribution, Anne Koplik Designs is made entirely in the U.S.A., and as always, remains completely nickel and lead-free.

SPRAGWERKS

designed by Rich Sandomeno

Inspiration

My prior career as a heavy-duty diesel mechanic, as well as my upbringing in the post-industrial wasteland of northeastern New Jersey, clearly informed my aesthetic. My work explores the tense intersection of the organic by the industrial, and particularly the consumption of one by the other. Each piece goes through my hands, and all jewelry is cast in either New York City or Los Angeles and hand-finished by me. Because of the hands-on approach to making jewelry, each piece is unique. Everything is made on an as-needed basis. My main objective is to create designs in which form follows function.

SPRAGWERKS is made to last a more than lifetime, and I personally back each piece with a lifetime warranty. One of my strongest beliefs is that fads come and go, but style lasts forever.

About the company

Spragwerks is a small, independently-owned and operated company. When you make a Spragwerks purchase, you are supporting local business and environmental sustainability: Any vendors we use are locally-owned and painstakingly selected for their regard to personal and corporate environmental responsibility and excellent work ethic. Spragwerks endeavors to recycle and reuse everything we can (including your packaging!) and keep our carbon footprint as small as possible. So, macabre tastes and wild hearts notwithstanding, our customers are ethical consumers!

Jessica Kagan Cushman

As the daughter of renowned furniture designer Vladimir Kagan and needlework diva Erica Wilson design runs in Jessica’s veins. What began at an early age with stringing shells and bits of flotsam and jetsam into necklaces on the beach blossomed into a full-blown obsession with fashion and jewelry by the time Jessica was in her mid-20s.

While working as a management consultant by day, Jessica combed flea markets and tag sales on weekends for vintage jewelry, fashion and interesting objects which she re-combined into whimsical creations that she sold to her friends and family. It was during one of these scavenger hunts that the idea for her iconic scrimshaw phrase bracelets was born. Inspired by an engraved ivory napkin ring found in a box of kitchen gadgets, Jessica began transforming plain ivory bangles into armloads of wearable messages. Part bumper sticker and part tattoo but without the commitment, the bracelets became an instant hit. Barneys New York, moss, Colette and Louis Boston all clamored to carry them. Jessica quit her consulting job!

In response to hundreds of requests for a more accessible version of the hand engraved fossilized ivory bangles, Jessica next introduced a resin reproduction version. Collected by everyone from Hollywood starlets to savvy business-women wanting to deliver a subtle wrist-borne message, the JKC bracelets are now sold in over 300 boutiques and stores in 22 countries.

Jessica continues to produce the hand engraved fossilized ivory bracelets which she sells at Bergdorf Goodman along with a line of fine jewelry. Consisting of playful combinations of precious and semi-precious stones, diamonds, pearls, exotic woods and offbeat cameos depicting skulls, hands, dog heads and more, the mainly one-of-a-kind line is a perfect outlet for Jessica's unorthodox sense of fashion and design.

In the Spring of 2009, Jessica introduced a line of tote bags, purses and overnight bags with cheeky and whimsical phrases on them. Like the bracelets, the statement purses and tote bags resonate with people who want to make a clever and witty statement with their accessories.

Jessica graduated from Smith College with a BA in Art History. She has studied jewelry making at the Jewelry Arts Institute in New York and the Silvermine Guild in Connecticut. She has collaborated with Anna Sui on a line of handbags, tote bags and bangles and with Hulger on a series of retro cellphone handsets. Jessica is also collaborating with her father, Vladimir Kagan, on an architecturally-influenced jewelry line.