Audrey Werner, Iron and 18-Karat Sterling Silver Torque, United States, 2000

Audrey Werner has always been interested in the different ways people around the world, and throughout history, have adorned themselves. As a child, she would make jewelry from everything she could find—from beads to rocks, wire, and seeds. In 1992 she enrolled in classes at fit with an eye toward expanding her knowledge of metal, and, from this point onward, was hooked. Later that same year, she landed an apprenticeship with the jeweler Gregg Wolf. Werner soon became his assistant, a position she would hold for the next two years while establishing her own practice. Another influence on Werner’s work came from a seemingly unexpected place. In 1996 she was sharing a studio with jeweler Philip Crangi...

Seamlessly mixing influences from around the world, Werner works with oft-overlooked materials, including her signature black iron, to create bold pieces of striking beauty. "I am am...

Silver-plated metal centerpiece by Maria Pergay A sculptural centerpiece in the French Art Nouveau style, attributed to Maria Pergay. The piece features a clean, architectural silho...

Handmade centerpiece in 800 silver, Italy, 1980s It can be used as a fruit bowl. Very elegant and precious object, it is in excellent condition. State stamps present. Small signs ...