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Der Schmuckfaktor

@schmuckfaktor.bsky.social

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This is schmuck! Never take jewelry too seriously. „Schmuckfaktor“ is German for „Jewelry Factor“. I work in various fields of art. You get my artist account as #metalsmith, #photographer, #author & #illustrator here: @arnicamontana.bsky.social

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Arnica Montana | D7 @arnicamontana.bsky.social · Aug 10

- XL Amorphous Earrings -
Hot Melted Look

925 silver, partially gold plated, pearls (recycled)

Linh, bassist from @badcopbadcop.bsky.social wore my #earrings on #concert stage in Berlin, 2025. She put on such a wild show that the ear studs flew across the stage

picture by © arnica montana
#punk

A person with long, dark hair styled in a ponytail is smiling while wearing large, stylish sunglasses and distinctive silver earrings. They are dressed in a black jacket with white stripes, standing in front of a wall covered in colorful stickers and graffiti.

A pair of artistic earrings featuring a textured silver design with a cutout center, showcasing small gold fish-shaped pendants inside. The earrings are topped with round, white pearls and gold ball accents, displayed against a blue velvet background.

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Der Schmuckfaktor @schmuckfaktor.bsky.social · Aug 3

- DIY FOREVER! -
So much Love & Clay

My mom is a potter, painter and sculptor, so that's what it looks like in my kitchen cupboard. I use it every day, so sometimes it gets broken. Well, as a jeweler I'll have to teach myself Kintsugi.

(I made the bumpy bowl with Raku glaze)

#diyculture #pottery

A collection of ceramic and pottery items displayed on a shelf. Notable pieces include a decorated cup with a yellow rim, a round black teapot, and various stacked plates. The backdrop features a textured gold surface, enhancing the warm aesthetic of the arrangement.

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Der Schmuckfaktor @schmuckfaktor.bsky.social · Aug 1

#artisan #jewelry

Der Schmuckfaktor @schmuckfaktor.bsky.social · Aug 1

- Teardrops & Hearts -
Destroyed Vintage Look

X-Long, silver, fine gold, mother-of-pearl, mineral glass / watch glass, pyrite

handcrafted by me © arnica montana

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#earrings #dangles #motherofpearl #silvergold #destroyedlook #artisan #handcrafted #jewelryaddict #jewelry

A pair of elegant, asymmetrical earrings featuring delicate, intricate cutouts in an pearly material, with circular tops adorned with gold accents. The earrings hang against a textured brick background.

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Der Schmuckfaktor @schmuckfaktor.bsky.social · Jul 31

Thanks! ❤️

Der Schmuckfaktor @schmuckfaktor.bsky.social · Jul 16

- Stacked -

Rings, gold, silver, stainless steel

handcrafted by me

#workinghandswednesday #craft #artisanjewelry #jewelryaddict #art #jewelrymaker #artisanpunk #handmade #edgy #handcrafted #artisan #silver #rings #photography #monochrome #BlackAndWhite

A close-up of a hand adorned with multiple silver rings. One finger has a bandage, indicating a minor injury. The background shows a work surface with tools, suggesting a jewelry-making context. The image is in black and white.

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Arnica Montana | D7 @arnicamontana.bsky.social · Jul 13

- Teardrop XL Earring -

925 Silver, Blue Agate

Nele, Bassist, Vocals > EDDIE.
Interview in actual Plastic Bomb Fanzine Issue 131.

Music: eddiebandmusic.bandcamp.com/album/ambiva...

handcrafted by me © arnica montana

#handcrafted #artisansunday #music #plectrum #jewelryaddict #schmuckfaktor

A close-up portrait of a person with short, tousled hair and striking blue earrings. They have a subtle, natural makeup look with highlighted eyes and a confident expression, set against a softly blurred outdoor background. A silver necklace with a small plectrum pendant.

A close-up of a magazine page titled "21st Century Digital Punks," featuring an interview with a musician named Nele. The layout includes text in German about Nele's experiences in a punk band, along with a black-and-white portrait.

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Patrick Kapty @patrickkapty.bsky.social · Jul 10

Two Edward de Large anodized titanium in sterling silver brooches from the 1970s - they remind me of Yes album covers from that period! NFS

#edwarddelarge #anodizedtitanium #surrealism #surrealistjewelry #brooch #handmade #oneofakind #pinkfloyd #art #wearableart #artistjewelry #sculpturetowear #pin

Edward de Large

Edward de Large moved into silversmithing and jewellery at the RCA (Royal College of Art - London) from 1972 after studying ceramics at Camberwell. His first use of titanium was as a coloured turned base for a gold bowl. He continued to use it while at the RCA but it was after graduation in 1975 that his real experimenting with the material began. His designs were inspired by the cloudscapes observed during a flight to Japan. He enjoyed the challenge of achieving his planned results with such a difficult material, so unlike the traditional metals used for jewellery. His work progressed by continuous experimentation. Pattern was carefully planned and designed using various masking techniques and both brush and dip anodising.

As gold prices rose in the 1970s, jewellers began to look for alternatives to precious metals. Traditionally, they would have turned to base metals, such as bronze, iron and steel. Now, with the continuous search for the 'new', they sought out a wider repertoire of metals and also innovative techniques to create colour through patina. Silver was oxidised, aluminium anodised and painted.

In the space industry experiments with new materials led to the development of metals such as titanium and niobium. Their iridescent colours, achieved through heat or electrical currents, soon attracted the attention of jewellery designers.

De Large studied ceramics at the Camberwell School of Art and later silversmithing at the Royal College of Art, London, where he became interested in titanium. In 1975 he was awarded the Sandersons Art in Industry Award to travel in Japan, where he concentrated on the skills of metal inlay and patination. He went on to develop his own sophisticated and exacting method of anodizing titanium allowing him to achieve a remarkably complex and painterly effect. Variations of colour are created by varying the voltage and timing of the electrical current through the metal, while the sense of perspective is enhanced by polishing and sand-blasting. The fine detail he achieves is the reward of applying the current in a controlled way through the tip of a modified paintbrush.

The brooch shows de Large's fascination with flight and perspective, and also the inspiration of the artist René Escher. De Large has cited the monolith in Stanley Kubrick's 1968 film '2001: A Space Odyssey' as the inspiration for the shadowy rectangular form visible on the surface of the brooch.

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Der Schmuckfaktor @schmuckfaktor.bsky.social · Jul 9

- Wired -
Spiral Ring

925 silver, blackened, 14k gold

handcrafted by me

#craft #artisanjewelry #jewelryaddict #art #spiral #artisanpunk #handmade #freeform #edgy #handcrafted #artisan #silver #gold

A stylish ring composed of multiple intertwined black metal bands, adorned with several gold spheres. The ring is set against a warm, textured background that resembles a fiery surface.

A hand displaying several rings: a wide silver band with a textured design and a spiral wire silver ring with small gold beads. The background features a cobblestone surface.

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Arnica Montana | D7 @arnicamontana.bsky.social · Jul 6

- Rebel Ring -

925 Silver

Inscription:
Rebel

handcrafted by me © arnica montana

#abstractjewelry #ring #EngravedWithLove #jewellersbench #handcrafted #artisansunday #destroyedlook #edgy #rebel #jewelryaddict #punkjewelry

A silver ring with an abstract design sits on a colorful, swirling background featuring vibrant blue and orange tones.

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Der Schmuckfaktor @schmuckfaktor.bsky.social · Jul 1

- I Want The Moon -
Simply Earrings

hammered, blackened, 925 silver

handcrafted by me

#artisanjewelry #jewelryaddict #minimalism #artisanpunk #handmade #blackened #HammeredMetal #handcrafted #artisan #silver #preciousmetals #metal #gothic #punk #schmuck

A pair of round, textured earrings featuring a black and white speckled design, set against a plain white background.

A pair of silver earrings featuring a decorative structured design. The earrings are stud style, with a circular base and intricate detailing on the top part.

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Arnica Montana | D7 @arnicamontana.bsky.social · Jun 29

- DIY Culture -
♻️ Upcycling

Handmade Precious Stone Embroidery by one of my many Cousins 🫶🧵

#Reused: 3 x T-Shirts, 1 x Dress Shirt, 1 x Tie, 1 x Laces, 1 x Denim Jacket, Safety Pins

Added: 2x Patches, 2x Buttons,
Designs by Covercadaver www.metal-archives.com/artists/Alex...

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A stylish, distressed denim jacket featuring a combination of patches, including colorful embroidery, animal print accents, and buttons. The collar is red, and the cuffs have decorative trims. The jacket is displayed against a floral-patterned background.

An artistic denim jacket featuring mixed media patches, including colorful animal print, text elements like "LET’S TAKE CONTROL OF OUR LIVES" and "MINOR THREAT," and embroidered designs. The name "PATSY STONE" is prominently displayed at the bottom.

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Der Schmuckfaktor @schmuckfaktor.bsky.social · Jun 28

- Candy Wrapper -
No Statement Jewelry

Ring, 925 Silver, fine Gold

handcrafted by me

#crafty #artisanjewelry #jewelryaddict #art #artisanpunk #handmade #freeform #edgy #handcrafted #artisan #silver #gold

A close-up of a unique ring featuring a textured design with a mix of silver and gold finishes, resting on a dark stone surface.

Der Schmuckfaktor @schmuckfaktor.bsky.social · Jun 27

- Melting Point Ring -
Statement Jewelry

Spinning ring, 925 silver, 14 Gold, hammered and burnt!

handcrafted and designed by me with enthusiasm ⚒️

#artisanjewelry #jewelrylover #schmuckliebe #art #artisanpunk #handmade #freeform #edgystyle #handcrafted #artisan #silver #gold #wavey #burney

A close-up of a unique ring featuring a textured silver band with a smooth, gold snake-like design wrapped around it. The background is a subtle, blurred metallic surface.

Der Schmuckfaktor @schmuckfaktor.bsky.social · Jun 26

- Rope Ring -
Statement Jewelry

Spinning ring, 925 silver, blackened, hammered,
handcrafted and designed by me with love 🖤

#artisanjewelry #jewelrylover #schmuckliebe #art #artisanpunk #handmade #freeform #edgystyle #handcrafted #artisan #silver #gothic #wave

A close-up image of a silver ring featuring a hammered texture with a twisted design along its edge. The ring has a polished interior and displays a combination of shiny and matte finishes.

A close-up of two silver rings worn on a finger as spinner ring. One ring features a hammered texture, while the other has a braided design. The skin is visible, showing details of the hand.

Der Schmuckfaktor @schmuckfaktor.bsky.social · Jun 25

- Stitches XXX -
Statement Jewelry

Freeformring, 925 silver, fresh water pearl, red aluminum wire

handcrafted and designed by me with love ❤️

#artisanjewelry #jewelrylover #schmuckliebe #art #artisanpunk #handmade #unique #unikat #freeform #stitchy #edgystyle #handcrafted #artisan #silver #pearl

A unique silver ring features a prominent pearl at the top, embellished with intricate red thread woven through a textured design. The ring has an artistic, modern look with contrasting colors and textures.

Der Schmuckfaktor @schmuckfaktor.bsky.social · Jun 24

-Stacking Rings -
Statement Jewelry

Stacking rings, different types, 925 silver, fine gold, fancy lemon 🍋 diamonds

handcrafted by me @arnicamontana.bsky.social

#ring #stackingrings #artisanjewelry #jewelry #jewelryaddict #fancydiamond #artisan #JewelryMakers #design #handcrafted

A hand wearing multiple rings, featuring a mix of silver and gold tones, with various textures and designs. The background is plain and white.

Der Schmuckfaktor @schmuckfaktor.bsky.social · Jun 23

-Black Diamond-
Statement Jewelry

Sold - two rings, hammered 925 silver, black diamonds

handcrafted by me @arnicamontana.bsky.social

#ring #artisanjewelry #jewelry #jewelryaddict #punk #punkgirl #blackdiamond #artisan #JewelryMakers #design #handcrafted

A hand with black nail polish is shown, wearing a textured silver ring with a black stone. The background features dark, patterned stockings.

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Arnica Montana | D7 @arnicamontana.bsky.social · Jun 22

- Lightning Chain Belt -
Statement Accessoires

stainless steel and brass

handcrafted by me © arnica montana

Precious Metalsmithing Account
@schmuckfaktor.bsky.social

#chainbelt #punkrock #Accessoires #lightningbolts #skirtchain #jewelry #metalsmith #jewelryaddict #artisan #artisansunday

A close-up of a person wearing a black skirt and a graphic t-shirt featuring vibrant colors. The attire includes a silver chain belt adorned with lightning bolt charms. The background features a wooden door and a blurred painting.

An image of a person wearing a black t-shirt featuring the text "Dinosaur Jr." adorned with a decorative chain belt that has hanging metal charms. The background includes abstract colors.

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Der Schmuckfaktor @schmuckfaktor.bsky.social · Jun 22

- Rough Ring -
Statement Jewelry

Gun Metal Blackened 925 Silver & Gold

925 Silver, Gold, Size GER 60 / US 9 / Diameter 19mm / GB S / FR 20

handcrafted by me @arnicamontana.bsky.social

#roughring #artisan #handcrafted #jewelry #jewellersbench #artisansunday #punk #edgy #staywild #jewelryaddict

A unique ring featuring a textured, metallic top with a rough finish and a small gold chain detail. The band is hammered and polished, contrasting with the rugged top. The background is a simple, light color.

A close-up of a hand wearing a textured silver ring. The background features soft green and yellow tones, suggesting a natural outdoor setting.

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Der Schmuckfaktor @schmuckfaktor.bsky.social · Jun 8

- Saving The Ring -

If someone asks me to recast their deceased father's wedding ring and keep the original gold.

#redesign #recycling #recast #jewelersbench #goldsmith #jewelry #sustainability
#goldring #handmadering #craftswomanship #jewelryaddict #artisan