Fenton Design
Handmade Silver Jewelry
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  Handcrafted silver jewelry by Debbie Ritchie

Artist's Statement


I picked up my first torch about 10 years ago and found myself irresistibly drawn into the world of silversmithing.  This is an evolution I expect to last the rest of my life.  There is so much to learn and it is all so fascinating. 

The silver jewelry I create can be described as feminine and having movement.  All my pieces are custom handmade by myself starting from sterling silver sheet and wire.  I am currently exploring the use of copper and gold as well.  I find inspiration in the colours of the many semi-precious gemstones available to me.  Each of my pieces is handmade individually in my studio on Galiano Island.  Due to the nature of the oneness of the stones I use, many pieces are one-of-a-kind and cannot be reproduced exactly the same.  Each piece I create becomes a favourite and I don't feel I will be able to part with it.  But then, the next new "favourite" is right around the corner and so it goes.  ! 

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