KRISTYN COOPER RINGS
sterling silver with semi-precious stones as indicated below

(thumb) SQUARE SMOKY QUARTZ RING (sz. 7.5) $195

(index finger) COIN PEARL RING (sz. 7.5) - $175

(middle finger) BLUE TURQUOISE (sz. 8) - $200

(ring finger) GREEN TURQUOISE (sz. 7.5) - SOLD

(pinky) WHITE PEARL RING IRREGULAR (sz. 7) $155

KRISTYN COOPER RINGS
sterling silver with semi-precious stones as indicated below

from left to right -
SQUARE SMOKY QUARTZ RING (sz. 7.5) $195

SHIELD (sz. 7.5) $175 SOLD

WHITE AGATE WITH RED DOTS (sz. 6.5) - $185 SOLD

TURQUOISE (sz. 8.25) - $200 SOLD

WHITE PEARL (sz. 7) - $155

BLOSSOM WITH CURLED BAND (sz. 6.25) - $115 SOLD

 

LAPIS LAZULI AND ANTIQUE DETAIL NECKLACE

oxidized sterling silver necklace with hand-pierced links and lapis lazuli pendant set in sterling silver
17 inches in length, pendant is 2.25 in. long and 0.85 in. wide
$580

MATCHING ANTIQUE DETAIL EARRINGS

sterling silver rectangular dangle on post
1.25 in. tall x 0.75 in. wide

 

CORAL LINK NECKLACE

oxidized sterling silver necklace with hand-pierced links with coral pendant set in sterling silver
18 inches in length, pendant is 1.5 in. long and 0.75 in. wide
$330

PEACEFUL

sterling silver, paper, resin and lapis lazuli
locket is 2.75 in. tall x 1.75 in. wide and 1 in. deep
$675

 

“Composition of Memory” is a personal exploration of faded moments and experiences.  Each locket contains fragments of childhood memories that influenced who I have become.  My hope is that these pieces spark something in the viewer that speaks to their unique experience, allowing them to form their own bond with these magical objects.
Kristyn Cooper, 2011

photographs by Jeff Crawford

FAIRY TALE (RING BOX)

sterling silver box with amethyst, paper and resin
the box is 2.25 in. diameter x 1.25 in. deep
$860

ARTIST STATEMENT:

A locket is instantly recognized as an object that has a story to tell.  It draws us in and compels us to open the tiny, hinged door to discover something within. 

“Composition of Memory” is a personal exploration of faded moments and experiences.  Each locket contains fragments of childhood memories that influenced who I have become.  My hope is that these pieces spark something in the viewer that speaks to their unique experience, allowing them to form their own bond with these magical objects.

Living in an era that is characterized by disposable objects has compelled me to create pieces that are more than ephemeral trinkets to be acquired and quickly forgotten.  I want everything I create to someday reach the status of ‘heirloom’.  My goal is to combine materials that have a high level of permanence with quality craftsmanship and classic design to create lasting objects to be cherished and admired for generations to come. 

Kristyn Cooper, 2011

 

NIkki Thériault, chats with artist Kristyn Cooper about the ideas for her one-of-a-kind lockets.

The artist gratefully acknowledges the support of

SPELLBOUND

sterling silver oxidized full linked hand-pierced necklace with labradorite
19.5 inches in length, labradorite pendant is 1 in.
$560

ANTIQUE DETAIL RING

sterling silver oxidized ring in size 6.75
ring design is 1 x 0.5 in.
SOLD

THICK ANTIQUE DETAIL BRACELET

oxidized sterling silver - hand pierced
7.5 in. in length x 0.5 in.
SOLD

SPELLBOUND (detail)

 

COURTLY CARNELIAN

sterling silver pendant necklace with faceted carnelian
18 inches in length, carnelian pendant is 0.75 in.
$240

 

QUEEN'S CARNELIAN

sterling silver full linked hand-pierced necklace with faceted carnelian
18 inches in length
$540

 

PAINTED AGATE

sterling silver pendant necklace with striped agate
18 inches in length
$230

 

clasps on these necklaces and bracelets are handmade and as shown:

ANTIQUE DETAIL BRACELET (FINE)

oxidized sterling silver, hand pierced
7 inches in length
$130

MEDALLION RING

oxidized sterling silver ring with pearl
1 inch diameter, size 9
$140

 

BIRD'S EGG

oxidized sterling silver pendant necklace with Chinese picture stone
18 inches in length
SOLD

 

HEIRLOOM ONYX

sterling silver oxidized full linked hand-pierced necklace with black onyx
18 inches in length, onyx pendant is 1 in.

$560

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