My life's works draw deeply from the most ancient wells - the archetypes, symbols, and themes that have persisted for millennia. There's a sumptuous, sparkling, magnificence to his work." - Kenneth Trapp, Former Curator, Smithsonian Institution, Renwick Gallery National Museum of American CraftĪbout Kent: "My life’s path is that of the goldsmith, a path of over 44 years now! To say I love my job would be an understatement! Because, in a world where few things endure, I am one of those who have chosen to celebrate that which defies the passage of time and the whims of fashion. It alludes to a time of opulence, when intensive labor was an end in itself. Kent's work is glorious in that it has a fantastical quality. Using gold, precious and semi precious stones, he brings to mind a fantasy world of sultans, sheiks and palatial surroundings. Kent's pieces are the quintessence of sumptuous jewelry. Beginning with the artist's vision and his sketch, every aspect of the work is done in his studio: alloying the metals, pouring ingots from molten gold, then rolling and drawing the sheet and wire stock used in fabrication, making of granules and small parts used to produce each of Kent's fabulously intricate pieces.
Unlike much “designer” jewelry made today, all jewelry work is done under Kent's direct supervision, with the majority of pieces made entirely by his hand. The push on backs are large size "ear nuts" which keep the earring secure and the wear comfortable.
There are three levels of detail built into that shied, all framed with fine granulation, Raible's trademark. True to the artistry of Kent's work, many of the details, though subtle, make the difference between "just a pair of earrings" and a little magical world of art, that you get to wear! Notice the shield part of this earring isn't just a flat shape. From the Kent Raible limited edition 'Studio Collection', we bring you these lovely drop earrings! The lovely Blue Sapphires paired with the sparkle of diamond and the multi-hued subtle elegance of South Sea Black Pearls give these stunning earrings the perfect composition.
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