ESQUELETO

The perfect dad gift: Cat Bates’ simple, strong forms are inspired by both the beauty and brutality of nature. Cast brass and bronze on waxed nylon cord; bracelets and necklaces.

Lauren Wolf Jewelry’s turquoise heishi bracelet was featured on Refinery 29 today! Check out the full article here www.refinery29.com/turquoise-jewelry, then come in the shop for this piece and much more fresh turquoise for summer!

Thanks Jemy and Emily!
http://studio-revolution.us/blog/2013/5/31/design-find-1-esqueleto

photo courtesy of Studio Revolution

This month the lovely Sarah Greenberg of Sarah Swell Jewelry shares the processes and rituals behind the creation of her raw, handcrafted treasures.

Sarah with her pup, her uber-popular Fishbone Earrings

“I’ve always been an artist and have been painting since I was little. I’ve also always known that I wanted to have my own business. While at art school, I took a jewelry making class on a whim and something clicked. I immediately felt like I had found ‘my thing.’”

Sarah at the bench, custom engagement ring, tools of the trade

“It usually takes a while for a design come full circle. Often I will sketch or collect something that will turn into an idea for a piece months or even years later. Sometimes I wish I could expedite the design process, but that just doesn’t work for me!”

Sarah and her adorable Husky, her clean and bright studio

So what is a typical day in the life of Sarah? “I try to wake up around 6:30 and have breakfast and tea while answering emails. Most mornings I go for a run or hike with my energetic Husky pup before heading to the studio. Generally days are production filled, followed by more emails. I’ve been trying really hard lately to make it home by 6:30 to have some down time and a nice dinner with my husband.”

“Nothing makes my day more than receiving a sweet email from a satisfied customer, it makes me feel like I’ve made a small impact in someones life. The worst part of my day is generally when I burn/cut/grind part of my hand. You’d think by now that I would have learned not to touch hot metal…but I haven’t!”

Sarah’s 1924 bunglaow, Sri Lanka, the California coast

“Currently I’m obsessed with the shrimp ceviche from the Sinaloa taco truck on International in Oakland, fixing up my 1924 bungalow a little bit at a time, collecting vintage tools for the studio, and trying to fit in as much travel as possible (I just returned from an amazing adventure in Sri Lanka).”

Sarah finds much of her inspiration in the natural world. “Nature never ceases to amaze me. The wild California landscape has stolen my heart.”

Sarah will be showing some stunning new work at her trunk show next week!

“I’m looking forward to expanding my bridal collection and creating more one of a kind pieces. Production work can be quite tedious, so working on special jewels will help me stay inspired and keep my designs fresh. I’ve also been really interested lately in textiles and somehow combining my background in painting and drawing into a new project. Stay tuned on this one…right now I have my hands full!”

Sarah will be in the shop for a trunk show with her entire collection next week. Please come meet her and check out her beautiful organic pieces in person!

Sarah Swell Trunk Show
Friday June 7th, 2013 1-9pm
&
Saturday June 8th, 11-6pm

ESQUELETO
482 A 49th Street Oakland, CA 94609

We are loving this amazing new piece from MQuan hanging in our front window! Featuring 15 strands of hand-formed ceramic flowers and discs hanging from a piece of natural driftwood, it makes the most beautiful tinkling chime sounds.

We have Welly Fletcher’s beautiful menagerie in the gallery for one more week only - if you haven’t come by to check them out yet, this is your last chance! The show will come down on June 3rd to make way for our next installation by textile artist Jess Feury.

(Trans)Formation Mask: Lion-Bear, 2013

Check out the lovely Jessica Paré (a.k.a. Mrs. Don Draper) decked out in Lauren Wolf’s blackened silver spike earrings in the April issue of Marie Claire. Zou bisou bisou!

You can read the whole article here.

We are so SO excited to have been featured on THE PRICE IS RIGHT yesterday! We could not be more thrilled that we got the call to “come on down!”

Here’s a pic from yesterday’s episode featuring Lauren’s stunning pyrite necklace, bracelet and silver stingray hoops. Click here to watch the full episode (air date 5/21/13) - look out for us around the 6:15 marker!

Esqueleto is featured as one of Racked’s “Indie38”- the 38 best independent retailers in the Bay Area! We’re honored to be selected, along with our good friends Ali Golden, Curator, Rand+Statler, Magpie & Rye, and Erica Tanov. Check out Racked’s cool interactive map here:

http://sf.racked.com/tags/indie-38

We are thrilled to have added our newest jewelry line to the shop, Ursa Major.

Ursa Major jewelry was was started in NYC by designer Kate Jones in 2009. And she’ll soon be relocating to the SF Bay! All jewelry is handmade in house using the most careful eye and finest materials. Ursa Major is designed to be contemporary, yet timeless- subtle, yet distinct. Welcome to the shop, Ursa Major!