Melinda Kocchi
Artist Statement
Vintage inspired with a modern twist is how I would best describe my jewelry designs. Using vintage ceiling tiles in my pieces is one of my popular designs. First, I hand cut into heart shapes then I solder the edges creating a frame for each heart. The hearts are then used as broaches or pendants in one of a kind designs. Other original designs are collected stones or vintage glass crystals. They are silver soldered sometimes using patinas to give an aged appearance.
Portfolio
Solder Quart Pendant with Hardware Chain
Recycled Hardware, Soldered Quartz Pendant • 2023
$95.00
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Solder Stone and Solder crystal Necklace
vintage crystal agate stone turquoise stone • 2023
$75.00
Booth Picture Jewels with Pizzazz
Solder Crystal and Solder Stone Necklace
Solder vintage crystal solder shell solder amethyst • 2023
$75.00
Collection of Earrings
PMC for charms, tin tiles, yarn and copper wire. • 2023
$35.00
Solder Stone and Wire Wrapped Bracelet
PMC for charm, solder with stone, wire wrapped precious stones along with string silver toggle. • 2023
$45.00