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I've
been Goldsmithing since 1990. What started as a hobby soon developed
into an apprenticeship under three different goldsmiths. I have also
developed many of my own personal metalsmithing techniques.
Since
1995, Celtic Artifacts have been my passion. Their design
and history serve as an exploration into my own heritage. I am
also very interested in rediscovering the ancient techniques, which the
Celtic Metal-smiths and Artisians used to create their masterpieces. I love
to learn!
My
Jewellery incorporates styles of Knotwork, Spirals and Ancient
zoomorphic (animal) patterns from different Celtic artifacts throughout
Art History. This gives each of my rings and jewellery pieces a deep
meaning and symbolism. The artifacts are of Stone, Wood, Glass and
Precious Metal. Celtic history ranges from 600 BC to 1100 AD. It
began with the Iron Age in Europe. The Iron Age started in the
Persia and India in ~1500BC. See my Publication on
Alloy History for more.
There
is meaning behind all of the elements of the Celtic style. Through my
own artistic research, I have interpreted the meanings of knotwork,
spirals and many of the Celtic Motifs that I use in my jewellery. I also
recreate replicas of Celtic Jewellery. I've also found that
Scandinavian design had a large influence on Celtic Knotwork
developement.
If
you have any questions about the history of the designs on my jewellery,
please contact me and I will respond within a couple of days. My email
is jason@bellchamber.net . Each piece of jewellery is hand made, one of a
kind and also includes an historical description.
Bellchamber
Artist Bio WordPerfect File.
Who
works at Bellchamber's Goldsmith Shoppe?
Myself and
Darrin Davies.
Darrin started
working with me in the spring of 2002. He has become an integral
part of my production process. While I still make the original wax
model and cast each ring in metal, I rely on Darrin to hand polish each
piece. He has become very proficient at finishing rings and since
2003 does 95% of the polishing of our line.
Darrin
Finishing a Ring
If you visit
or telephone the shoppe you will be greeted by Darrin or myself, and we look
forward to hearing from you.
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