Mountain Tree Studios
Jewelry Design
Mountain Tree Studios makes distinctive copper, steel and mixed media jewelry. We value hand-made, unique pieces for people who know their own style.
What is a “Precious” Metal?
In my work I love to celebrate personality and uniqueness, and to challenge the concept of ‘precious’ materials.
Although, traditionally, jewelers worked with silver and gold, I fell in love with copper, brass and steel. Their natural beauty and unique patinas made me question what “precious” really means — is it their monetary value and rarity, or their interestingness and character?
The reactivity of copper and steel, which disqualifies them from the “Precious Metals” category, is precisely what gives them the character that fascinates me. Copper, brass and steel respond to their environment uniquely every time; giving no two patinas alike.
The unpredictable, organic and ever-evolving nature of these metals, combined with my obsession for experimentation, makes each piece of jewelry one-of-a-kind!
Although, traditionally, jewelers worked with silver and gold, I fell in love with copper, brass and steel. Their natural beauty and unique patinas made me question what “precious” really means — is it their monetary value and rarity, or their interestingness and character?
The reactivity of copper and steel, which disqualifies them from the “Precious Metals” category, is precisely what gives them the character that fascinates me. Copper, brass and steel respond to their environment uniquely every time; giving no two patinas alike.
The unpredictable, organic and ever-evolving nature of these metals, combined with my obsession for experimentation, makes each piece of jewelry one-of-a-kind!
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