Featured Artist – Elena Adams

Elena Adams has been making and desiging jewelry for over 8 years.   Elena states that she takes her inspiration from many sources and has always been fascinated by  chain and the amazing patterns that can be produced.   While she  strives to maintain the interest of classic chain maille,  she also updates her jewelry to suit the more refined tastes of the modern woman.   Depending on the size and intricacy of the piece, each item can take hours to create.    She makes her own jump rings  by coiling and cutting sterling silver wire. The rings are then connected to form a variety of weaves, based on traditional chain maille.

Elena has recently  expanded her repertoire into metal smithing and Precious Metal Clay, taking classes from renowned Bay Area artists such as Iris Sandkühler, Tom Colson, and Virginia Huffman.

Elena frequently incorporates semiprecious stones, untreated and undyed specimens, along with sterling and fine silver. 

Elena Adams  website has as a wonderful  sample of her  designs.  She  welcomes custom designs and more designs are available for viewing on request.

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