Michele Cole Jewelry
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I am a jewelry artist whose inspiration comes from natural elements and relics of the past. Working primarily in sterling silver, I thoughtfully design each piece to harmonize with a chosen stone or artifact. The engaging physical characteristics of these elements reflect their untold stories and hint at a mysterious journey from origin, to wearable art.

In addition to semi-precious stones, sea glass, and found treasures, I photograph and process tintype images. Tintypes are created by photographing a subject directly onto a sensitized metal plate before being processed in my darkroom. Finished plates are shaped and set in handcrafted sterling silver or mixed metal mountings that imbue each piece with a narrative that transcends time.