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  PAPERGEMS: Whimsical, magical functional paper creations

   

JEWELRY DESIGNS 

By combining whimsical with functional PAPERGEMS' jewelry designs are unusual. Elements for these pieces come from anywhere and everywhere! Postcards, bits & scraps of papers, photographs and other ephemeral papers & items make the focal points of these wearable art pieces. 

Set primarily in silver all jewelry pieces are unique. Due to the individual nature of each gem, prices must be custom quoted after consultation. 

For more information OR to find out what custom jewelry I currently have in stock because I am always playing with ideas!

Antique Postcard Pendant Above Far Left:
Combining an old Chinese coin and vintage postcard of Hong Kong, this piece is set in silver covered with 14 caret gold.  This piece can be worn as a pendant or as a pin, so it does double duty and will not sit in your jewel box for long.  (Chain can be ordered separately). This wearable art comes delivered in a Chinese silk covered box. 

Antique Postcard Gem: 1 ½" X 3 5/8" or 3.3 cm X 9.1 cm
Antique Postcard Gem Box: 1 ¾" X 4 5/8" X 1 1/8" or 4.3 cm X 11.7 cm X 3.7 cm 

Silver Choker Above Second From Left:
Marbleized paper framed by silver hangs from choker or chain (which can be ordered separately). 

Silver Choker Gem: ¾" X 1 ½"
Silver Choker Gem Box: 1 ¾" X 2 ¼" X 1 1/8" or 4.3 cm X 5.5 cm X 3.7 cm 

Photographic Image Pendant Above Third From Left:
Capturing the days when shaves were done in the streets of rural China. 
This image was taken in Hangzhou, China 1987. Framed in silver and bejeweled with pearls and turquoise beads, this piece will pull double duty as a pendant or pin. Choker or chain sold separately. 

Photographic Image Gem: 1 1/8" X 2 ¾" or 3 cm X 7 cm
Photographic Image Gem Box: 1 ¾" X 2 ¼" X 1 1/8" or 4.3 cm X 5.5 cm X 3.7 cm 

Found Paper Pendant Above Far Right:
The gem that started it all, this paper bit transformed a Beijing Birdman 
into a wearable pin or pendant. Choker or chain sold separately. 

Found Paper Gem: 1 ½" X 2 7/8" or 3.8 cm X 7.2 cm
Found Paper Gem Box: 2" X 3" X 1" or 5cm X 7.5 cm X 3.5 cm


Custom orders are welcome!

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PAPERGEMS USA: #81 Prospect Street, Apt #37, Northampton, MA  01060  413.454.5813 and/or 413.341.3130
PAPERGEMS CHINA:  Beijing Studio:  Apartment #2563 in the Capital Paradise of Beijing, China 101300
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