Sunday, January 12, 2014

Harry Bertoia jewelry

Before Harry Bertoia ever designed his first piece of furniture, he studied jewelry and metalworking at the Cranbrook Academy. His designs became very popular in the local community, and he was asked by Charles and Ray Eames to design their wedding rings in 1941.

By the 1950s, Bertoia had become more interested in sculpture and industrial design. Today his original jewelry is rare, but the Harry Bertoia Store still reproduces his most popular pieces.

From modernica.com
Brooch
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Brooch
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Brooch
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Necklace
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Earrings
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Ring
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3 comments:

  1. Stacey@aGoodehouseJanuary 12, 2014 at 2:56 PM

    LOVE THIS! I love Bertoia's designs and the jewelry is fantastic. I had no idea there was a Harry Bertoia Store. You're so bad, Dana.... making me want something I absolutely d̶o̶n̶'̶t̶ NEED! :-) The second brooch is my favorite. Great bit of trivia about the Eames.

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    1. Dana@Mid2ModJanuary 12, 2014 at 3:10 PM

      Everyone should have a wish list. That way, you're prepared when you want to do something nice for yourself. :)

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  2. toveJanuary 18, 2014 at 2:15 PM

    Oh my, how I adore those first two pieces!! Thank you so much for showing us Bertoia's gorgeous jewellry!!

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