ARTerburn Studio

Random Chaos Reticulation and Forged Series

Reticulation

This technique was discovered in the late 1800’s by the personal jeweler to the Czar of Russia. Designers such as Faberge’ have used this technique designing sculptural pieces and adoring functional pieces such as eye glass cases and whiskey flasks. Reticulation is a serendipitous process and the challenge is using what comes out. It is a process that forces change in the molecular make up of a sheet of metal. Mostly silver, 80/20 and 14k gold 60/40. First you heat the sheet to an annealing temp, (dull red,) and quench in acid several times this allows the pure form of the metal to the surface. After annealing several times the pure metal and the alloy heat at different temperatures creating a wrinkled and stressed surface. In my designs 14k accents and stone settings are added, then chemical oxidation is used to reveal the wrinkled surface.

Left: RF1B: The "Healer" bracelet of the Random Chaos Series is high polished sterling silver with 14K yellow gold settings and accents. The bracelet is lined with a solid piece of sterling for comfort and strength. The wearable art look of the "Healer" bracelet compliments with its intriguing negative space openings while allowing the wrist to shine through. Available in most wrist sizes.

Due to the "Random Chaos" of the reticulation process, no two pieces are alike. Each piece is one of a kind. If you like one of the bracelets displayed, they can be recreated, but not duplicated. Each piece is designed around the result of the reticulation process.

Random Chaos Reticulation Series

RR8B: Cuff bracelet in sterling silver is embellished with 14k yellow gold settings and accents.

RR1E: Hand crafted reticulated earrings balanced by the high polish of forged sterling silver. 14k white gold posts.

RR6N

RR5N

Random

RR13B: The "Aeneas" Reticulation Bracelet is sterling silver with 14k yellow gold accents. The intriguing negative space openings, bridged with the highly polished, hand forged pieces allow the wrist to shine through.

RF2N: The "Healer" choker has 14k yellow gold connecting links and a toggle clasp. Fits 16 to 18 inch neck. Features a variety of gemstones: tanzanite, amethyst, pink tourmaline, rhodolite garnet, blue topaz, and peridot.

RR10E: The original Random Chaos Reticulation earrings are the first style in the collection. Hand crafted, reticulated silver, embellished with opals and 14k yellow gold. Like the choker, each earring has its own individual look. 14k white gold post.

RR7N: "The Original" choker style necklace is the first piece in the collection. Hand crafted from hundreds of individual pieces of highly polished sterling and reticulated silver. Each piece has its own individual look. Some are embellished with Opals, Amethyst, Blue Topaz, Lolite and Rhodite Garnet. Gemstones are in 14k yellow gold settings.

RR2N: Style 2. Trillion shaped tanzanite and a round peridot.

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Chaos Forged Series

RF1B: The "Healer" bracelet of the Random Chaos Series is high polished sterling silver with 14K yellow gold settings and accents. The bracelet is lined with a solid piece of sterling for comfort and strength.