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Bold Jewelry for Bold Women

Sterling Silver contemporary art jewelry crafted by Sarah Holden Metalsmith.

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  • dark gorgeous woman with light hair wearing gold and black hoop earrings

    Earrings

    Earrings designed to make an entrance.

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    Necklaces

    Bold designs that frame your style with confidence.

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    Powerful rings made to be noticed, never ignored.

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Fan Favorite Jewelry Pieces

These iconic jewelry pieces are best sellers in my shop again and again. Hand-crafted and engraved in Chicago in sterling silver, yellow gold and freshwater pearls. Think classic jewelry pieces with a modern twist. Not your grandma’s jewels ,but updated for you. With all the class and style that grandma was giving.

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E402-5 Oxidized Chain Drop Earrings
E402-5 Oxidized Chain Drop Earrings
$280.00

  • These oxidized sterling silver earrings are made from solid .925 sterling silver and then darkened for a modern look. Five interlocking rings move as you do! The ear back is soldered into the last ring so no more losing your ear backs! Available in a larger size HERE Also available in an sterling satin finish HERE

  • .925 Sterling Silver

  • measure 1 inch long

  • Available in short (5 ring) or (7 ring)

  • each item is handmade and varies slightly

  • handmade in Chicago, IL

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E542 Petite Pearl Stud Earrings with Red Abalone and Black Freshwater Pearl
E542 Petite Pearl Stud Earrings with Red Abalone and Black Freshwater Pearl
$240.00

  • Red abalone is one of the most unique shell patterns that I have seen. The swirls of red, pink, purple and green are super elegant with the luster of the large round black freshwater pearl

  • .925 sterling silver, red abalone shell, black peacock freshwater pearl

  • measures .75 inches

  • each item is handmade and varies slightly

  • handmade in Chicago, USA

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E551 Small Sidecar Posts in Dark Green Abalone Shell with Silver Freshwater Pearl
E551 Small Sidecar Posts in Dark Green Abalone Shell with Silver Freshwater Pearl
$320.00

  • Made with stunning dark green abalone shell, these post earrings have flashes of green, blue, purple, pink and black secured with sterling silver handmade prongs. Just for fun there is a perfect round freshwater pearl on the side of each earring. Each slice of abalone is different making each piece one of a kind

  • .925 sterling silver, dark green abalone shell, silver freshwater pearl

  • measures .75 inches

  • each item is handmade and varies slightly

  • handmade in Chicago, USA

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Who is Sarah Holden?

Sarah Holden is a Chicago-based, academically-trained jeweler who makes contemporary art jewelry and sculpture. Her work is informed by strong women in history. Her jewelry is designed to make her clients feel strong, powerful and gorgeous.

Sarah is also a sculptor, using her work to investigating how female identity is constructed and performed through the body.

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