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by Robert and Debra Shinn


Troll Bridge Necklace



Troll Bridge Necklace
This hinged three piece choker tells the story of the Three Billy Goats Gruff. On the left panel, the smallest goat eats grass from the hillside after crossing the bridge. In the center panel, the middle goat is confronted by an angry Troll on the bridge, below which lie silver "rocks" and a striking blue and green azurite-malachite cabochon. In the right panel, Big Billy Goat Gruff watches from the barren hillside and awaits his turn...
This unique sterling silver necklace has a handmade chain and is fully adjustable.
Sterling Silver
Up to 24 inches
This is a fully adjustable piece and is hinged to flex to fit anyone.
$900.00 SOLD


Angel Bell



Angel Bell
An all silver pendant we make is the silver bell, shown here with a woman’s head and winged torso above so that the bell becomes her skirt. This piece is fabricated from sheet sterling forged in handmade dies, which may be usable as many as 50 more times. All joints are tight and the bell is fully functional. The edge of the bell or “skirt” has traditional western stamping and makes the piece capable of free standing. This is a version of the older square mother-in-law bell.
Sterling Silver
2 inches tall
If you need a handmade chain for this pendant, please contact our silversmith.
$1000.00


Turquoise and Coral Pendant



Turquoise and Coral Pendant
Eight color-matched freeform corals surround a freeform turquoise on this large silver pendant.
Sterling Silver
2 inches long
If you need a handmade chain for this pendant, please contact our silversmith.
$120.00


Turquoise Pendant



Turquoise Pendant
Hand-cut freeform genuine turquoise stone set in a sterling mount with leaves and flower for accent.
Sterling Silver
1.5 inches long
If you need a handmade chain for this pendant, please contact our silversmith.
$220.00


Sleeping Beauty Pendant



Sleeping Beauty Pendant
From one side of this pendant Beauty stares at the spindle, topped by a serpent, often associated with the story in Slavic versions. A braided border surrounds the pendant and a long black onyx separates the two.
Sterling Silver
An inch and one-half long.
Please contact us if you need a custom chain for this piece.
$240.00


Inlay Day Night Pendant



Inlay Day Night Pendant
This pendant is two-sided. The Day side has an amber surrounded by stones inlayed in the Directions pattern of jet, turquoise, coral, and charoite separated by conch shell. On the Night side, fossil mammoth ivory sits among a cluster of stamped stars.
Sterling Silver
Total length is 1 1/2 inch.
If you need a custom chain for this pendant, pleast contact our silversmith.
$400.00


SandCast Ankh Pendant



SandCast Ankh Pendant
Solid cast in the same manner as many original pieces, this ankh is a very substantial two inches in length. We have multiples of these; some may show very slight differences due to the process involved. Ready to be hung on either a chain or cord.
See how we make these in our sandcasting demonstration.
Sterling Silver
Two inches.
If you need a custom chain for this pendant, pleast contact our silversmith.
$100.00


Channel Worked Thor's Hammer



Channel Worked Thor's Hammer
Summer thunderstorms roll in quickly, and here is the piece we made to celebrate them. Set with turquoise, coral, azurite, and conch shell. Extremely smooth; all pieces cut from solid material. Ready to be hung on either a chain or cord.
Sterling Silver
Approximately 3/4 inch long.
If you need a custom chain for this pendant, please contact our silversmith.
$90.00



Inlaid Goddess Pendant



Inlaid Goddess Pendant
The individual pieces were carved from denim lapis, coral, azurite, jet, and conch shell. Her blue eyes are blue turquoise inlaid into her shell face. Custom silver bezels and ornaments are set on a heavy sterling back.
Another of our designs paying homage to Mary B. Kelly's work uncovering the lost Goddess embroideries of Eastern and Southern Europe. Kelly's research is transforming our understanding of European Pagan tradition. For more information visit her website http://www.marykellystudio.homestead.com/
Sterling Silver
2 and 1/2 inches long.
Please contact us if you need a custom chain or necklace made to complement this piece.
$1000.00

SOLD
Contact our silversmith if you wish to commission a similar piece.


Triple Moon Pendant



Triple Moon Pendant
After having many requests, we carved a soapstone mold and began casting these pendants, in the fashion of ancient Norse silversmiths.

May be ordered in multiples; please allow for slight variations due to the nature of the casting.
One and one-quarter inch diameter.
Contact our silversmith if you would like it set with one or more gemstones; the center is designed to accomodate a 10 mm stone.
Click here to see how it was made.
Ready to be hung on either a chain or cord.
Sterling silver.


If you need a custom chain for this pendant, please contact our silversmith.
$75.00



Regal Deer Pendant



Regal Deer Pendant
Prince of the forest, this elegant monarch of the herd is ready to watch over you and yours. Regally surveying all his surroundings, he stands assured in his position and strength.

1-3/4 inches long; inlaid with coral, turquoise, jet, shell, pipestone, and black walnut; sandcast antler. Extremely smooth; all pieces cut from solid material. Ready to be hung on either a chain or cord.
Sterling silver.


If you need a custom chain for this pendant, please contact our silversmith.
$400.00



Alert Deer Pendant



Alert Deer Pendant
Frozen in motion, the deer looks back. Tension builds in its body and neck, waiting to spring. In a moment it will disappear and only the vivid memory will remain. Stone, wood, and shell capture its intensity.
Sandcast antler, black walnut, shell, fossil ivory, antler, pipestone, turquoise, charoite, coral, jet, and azurite inlay.

Extremely smooth; all pieces cut from solid material. Ready to be hung on either a chain or cord.
Sterling silver.


If you need a custom chain for this pendant, please contact our silversmith.
$600.00



Turquoise Dragon Pendant



Turquoise Dragon Pendant
Cast and repoussed with our special tools made here at the Forge, this dragon peers out at viewers from beneath a turquoise stone.
Brilliant blue Kingman turquoise weighs almost 2 carats.

Ready to be hung on either a chain or cord.
Sterling silver.


If you need a custom chain for this pendant, please contact our silversmith.
$200.00



Carnelian Lotus Blossom Pendant



Carnelian Lotus Blossom Pendant
Drawn from the treasures of the ancient Egyptians, this sand cast lotus falls from a very bright carnelian.
Over an inch and a half long, this is a very substantial piece.

Ready to be hung on a cord. If you need another jump ring or loop, contact our silversmith.
Sterling silver.


If you need a custom chain for this pendant, please contact our silversmith.
$340.00



Carnelian Arch Pendant



Carnelian Arch Pendant
Another tufa cast and unique piece. It measures 3/4 inch long.
Ready to be hung on a cord. If you need another jump ring or loop, contact our silversmith.
Sterling silver.


If you need a custom chain for this pendant, please contact our silversmith.
$200.00




Carnelian Goddess Pendant



Carnelian Goddess Pendant
This tufa cast feminine image rises from a half inch ling carnelian. One and a half inches long. Loop is behind head. Unique.

Ready to be hung on either a chain or cord.
Sterling silver.


If you need a custom chain for this pendant, please contact our silversmith.
$300.00



Motherly Cuddle Pendant



Motherly Cuddle Pendant
Another tufa cast and unique piece. It measures 1-1/4 inch long.
On one side an abstracted maternal figure with a turquoise for a face cuddles in its wavelike grasp some small bundle lovingly. On the reverse a purple fluorite emerges from the natural roughness of the casting.
Ready to be hung on a cord. If you need another jump ring or loop, contact our silversmith.
Sterling silver.


If you need a custom chain for this pendant, please contact our silversmith.
$300.00




Eclipse



Eclipse
This tufa cast pendant measures almost two inches long with a stormy sodalite mounted in its middle. Heavy casting. Unique.

Ready to be hung on either a chain or cord.
Sterling silver.


If you need a custom chain for this pendant, please contact our silversmith.
$500.00



Cinquefoil Pendant



Cinquefoil Pendant
Delicate Celtic floral piece. It measures one inch in diameter.

Ready to be hung on a cord. If you need another jump ring or loop, contact our silversmith.
Sterling silver.
If you need a custom chain for this pendant, please contact our silversmith.
$50.00