Stacey Krantz
In 1996 I met Ron Winters an Archeologist and Master Goldsmith in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
After an informal apprenticeship in techniques of metalsmithing, I have to admit I became
obsessed. I'd found my vehicle for expression.
I produce a line of minimalist sterling silver and 18k gold jewelry that is handcrafted using traditional metalsmithing techniques. The designs incorporate fabricated and cast elements, pearls and diamonds into understated, wearable pieces.
I am inspired by nature. A very curious child, I spent endless hours outside my parent's home in the woods and gardens exploring and discovering. Later this curiosity led me as far as the pristine Equatorial Rainforest of Gabon (as Peace Corps Volunteer) to the stark desert of New Mexico (as an Indian Pueblo Youth Worker) and finally back to the seasons of Maryland. There experiences reinforced and diversified my sensitivity to the natural world and inspire the shape, line, form and function I incorporate into my designs. Designing with the metal, wax, and stones is fascinating to me. The process involved in understating their properties, limitations and strengths is exciting and challenging. It is a constant process of trial and error, discovery and expansion.
I produce my designs in my studio with the aid of several assistants. My father, a skilled woodworker and craftsman, is my invaluable assistant in designing and building my display and studio (I think having his genes is helpful as well). Of course, a supportive and loving circle of family and friends make it all possible.
What I strive for are pieces that are accessible, beautiful and meaningful for the wearer. I hope that you'll find them so. Enjoy!
I produce a line of minimalist sterling silver and 18k gold jewelry that is handcrafted using traditional metalsmithing techniques. The designs incorporate fabricated and cast elements, pearls and diamonds into understated, wearable pieces.
I am inspired by nature. A very curious child, I spent endless hours outside my parent's home in the woods and gardens exploring and discovering. Later this curiosity led me as far as the pristine Equatorial Rainforest of Gabon (as Peace Corps Volunteer) to the stark desert of New Mexico (as an Indian Pueblo Youth Worker) and finally back to the seasons of Maryland. There experiences reinforced and diversified my sensitivity to the natural world and inspire the shape, line, form and function I incorporate into my designs. Designing with the metal, wax, and stones is fascinating to me. The process involved in understating their properties, limitations and strengths is exciting and challenging. It is a constant process of trial and error, discovery and expansion.
I produce my designs in my studio with the aid of several assistants. My father, a skilled woodworker and craftsman, is my invaluable assistant in designing and building my display and studio (I think having his genes is helpful as well). Of course, a supportive and loving circle of family and friends make it all possible.
What I strive for are pieces that are accessible, beautiful and meaningful for the wearer. I hope that you'll find them so. Enjoy!
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