Posts Tagged “jewelry”

Hard Vitreous Enamel ...  a lost art.
Mar 2nd 2018

Hard Vitreous Enamel ... a lost art.

Handmade and engraved Sterling Silver Enamel Earrings. Hard Vitreous enameling dates back at least to the age of the great Egyptian Pharaohs. The ancient technique is nearly a lost art. Only a hand full of artisans worldwide continue the ancient tech…

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"Going backwards and proud of it!"
Feb 20th 2018

"Going backwards and proud of it!"

"Going backwards and proud of it! is a statement we often make. The statement reflects our commitment to carrying on the human tradition of making fine quality handmade jewelry. No Computers. No CAD. No CAM. No CAD-CAM. Only hands at Bowman Originals…

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Capturing the Blues ... and Greens!
Sep 25th 2017

Capturing the Blues ... and Greens!

Cutting rough stone material can be challenging. Decisions have to be made. Do I slice it here .... or there? Will the color be enhanced or lost as I cut and polish. We value and respect each and every rough stone. We strive to cut the material to pr…

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1691 Hispania Pendant
Sep 21st 2017

1691 Hispania Pendant

Historic Coins of Spain are the inspiration for this pendant handmade is Sterling Silver and accented with Hard Vitreous Enamel. The bail is accented with three fully faceted fine Blue Topaz. The 1691 Hispania Pendant is suspended from a Two Hook Nec…

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Pouring Precious Metal
Aug 25th 2017

Pouring Precious Metal

Pouring gold and silver is a process that does not allow any margin of error. Many critical factors have to come together to make the pour successful. The temperature of both the flask and molten precious metal have to be correct. There is not one fo…

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