Jewelry is an artistic form of expression, but what if your jewelry could serve as a historical scrapbook representing stories from all over the globe? This is exactly what jewelry artisan, Lois Hill offers in her stunning collection. Hill regularly travels the world looking for ancient inspiration and designs from past cultures and civilizations that she can incorporate into her jewelry. She brings history up to date in the form of modern jewelry- something that is truly unique.
Hill’s belief is that ancient beauty is both timely and timeless. You may find yourself with a bracelet is designed in the pattern of an African hut, or replicating their native use of jewelry. Her mission takes her from the depths of the Amazon to the peaks of Bhutan and Tibet and leaves you with an exclusive piece, unmatched in craftsmanship or sophistication.
There are three techniques that go into intricately crafting Hill’s jewelry. The first would be combining granulation and filigree, which derives from wirework of contemporary Scandinavian filigree. The second is actually elegantly hand carving with a hammer and chisel into silver and organic mixtures of tree sap and wax. Lastly, and a great skill of Hill’s, is weaving sterling using techniques she picked up from around the world. It’s so intricate, that sometimes only one to two inches are woven a day.
Every piece in Hill’s collection is special since each is produced for a limited time, leaving customers with distinctive jewelry that can’t be found anywhere else. Hill is keen on giving back to the world and as of 2009; eight percent of net proceeds go toward organizations and causes her team most believes in. You can also shop her collection for CARE that benefits the organization’s dedication to fighting poverty and social injustice worldwide.
Check out www.loishill.com to make Lois Hill’s remarkable jewelry your own- a truly exceptional piece of artwork, unmatched by anything else.
