Margo Manning Jewelry

This necklace was inspired by my interest in reliquaries. Mine does not contain relics of religious or cultural significance but simply filled with gold colored faceted crystals. These crystals have a sparkling and reflective quality seeming to capture and emulate the sun’s light. This piece is simplistic in shape with minimal texture created with a Florentine file. The texture radiates from the cut out sun shape, a shape often seen in my jewelry. The chain that I made for this piece contrast with the simplicity of this reliquary, my first.

Two years ago I began a series of long pendants and this silver necklace is the most recent addition to that idea. A primary focus are the stones, a druzy quartz and a synthetic sapphire. A less evident focus (unless you are holding this piece) are the connections that allow for ease of movement. I often use embossing to create various textures on the metal and here I used a super fine metal mesh. The way the patina absorbed into the fine surface texture gives this pendant the look of steel or titanium but with silver just below the surface.

In preparation for my next Gallery Exhibition in December this is among the first of the jewelry pieces that I have finished. Once again I am revisiting the flower/pattern motif in the style I refer to as "Ornamental". This piece was fabricated simply by soldering, I mean a lot of soldering. The texture on the leaf shapes is embossed into the metal with sandpaper. I am looking forward to developing ideas and creating new work over the next few months. Stay tuned, more to come.

Point Lobos, Monterey, Carmel, San Francisco and Bodega California.

One of the directions I took during my residency at Pocosin was experimenting with folding and unfolding copper sheets multiple times then enameling each. The enameled sheets serve as frames for the constructed boxes. These are the beginning of a series ( hoping for at least 10). I plan to make objects (to be determined) that will fit in each box. My time at Pocosin was another fulfilling experience. It’s hard to imagine a more perfect work environment So happy and humbled to have been among such a great and creative group of Residents and Pocosin Staff.

Pocosin Arts in sleepy downtown Columbia N.C. So peaceful. A perfect place to work.

You can find me this weekend, Thursday thru Sunday at the:
*Contemporary Crafts area
*Tent K- Middle Booth
See you there!

The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival is practically here. You can find me in:
*Contemporary Crafts area
*Tent K- Middle Booth
*Second weekend only- May 2, 3, 4 and 5
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I just completed this piece that was meant to be part of the exhibition at Sullivan Gallery in December. I could not leave it unfinished.

I hope to see you at the Opening Reception of my newest jewelry at Sullivan Gallery on Saturday, December 2nd from 5:00 to 9:00.

Sullivan Gallery is located at 3827 Magazine Street in New Orleans.

I have occasionally collected twigs and small parts from various trees to create jewelry. Originally I assembled these parts with string and wire. I did not make them to sell or to be worn but as models for future pieces. Even though I used them as models I am not opposed to making jewelry or adornment from non tradition materials. The twig assembled jewelry led me to the pieces I am posting today. Most of my jewelry is fabricated but these pieces are cast. A mold was made from various small twigs then cast in silver. I was immediately drawn to the unique texture and irregular linear quality characteristic of this natural material.

This necklace is comprised of 4 very different sections with somewhat unrelated textures and imagery. The sections are stacked in a column-like arrangement each connected to the other by hinges allowing for back-and-forth movement.

The Exhibition of my new jewelry at Sullivan Gallery is fast approaching. A reception for the featured artist will be held at Sullivan Gallery on December 2nd from 5-8pm. Hope I will see you there.

The show will run from November 29th through January 27th.

Sullivan Gallery is located at 3827 Magazine Street in New Orleans.
Hours of operation are 12-5 pm Wed.-Sat. or by appointment.
504-895-6720

One of the approaches I use to present imagery and designs in my
jewelry is in the form of a box or a frame. This style is my take on
the Shadow Box as jewelry. Depending on the viewer the Shadow Box
usually contains objects that are visually compelling, in some cases
sentimental and occasionally tells a story. This pendant contains two
compartments, each very different from the other but seemingly equal
as focal points. The combination of these two design motifs that I am
drawn to, the flower image and patterns are prevalent in my jewelry.

I have always been interested in patterns and incorporating them in
the designs of my jewelry. I pay attention to the various patterns
around me whether they are the ones so often seen in nature, the
decorative ones in the ornamental ironwork prevalent in New Orleans
Architecture as well as others such as mosaic and fabric designs. In
this latest necklace that I am posting today I wanted to create a
random flower pattern see through a simple crescent shape. This is my
attempt at making something that appears to have a whimsical quality .

The connections of parts and shapes in my jewelry when creating the whole design have always been an interest, and occasionally a challenge. The chain in this necklace is comprised of multiple leaf shapes that are connected on the back of each, not visible from the front. The ease of movement of this type of connection gives this chain a draping and flexible quality. I also wanted to direct attention in an overlapping linear flow kind of way to the simple Amazonite pendant.

This necklace is the first piece that I made for an upcoming show at Sullivan gallery opening in December. I constructed the chain and pendant using silver sheet, silver wire and a rose cut citrine along with a variety of embossing techniques to create the textures. I am very excited once again to have an opportunity to show new one of a kind jewelry at Sullivan Gallery.

Congratulations Della! We are so proud of you.

Yesterday was the last day of Jazz Fest and from the location of my booth next to the blues tent there were so many people, with Melissa Etheridge closing out the day. Thank you to Ulreka for helping me with sales and also helping me to get through a very busy last day. Thanks to all for stopping and for your interest in my jewelry. The Contemporary Staff was as always , wonderful.

Ominous and torrential weather did not keep people away fro the Jazz Fest on Saturday. Thanks to the upbeat spirit and engaging sales abilities of Jenn and Michele a rainy day turned into into a great day at Jazz Fest. It was so wonderful to see everyone out. Thanks to all who stopped by to shop and look at my jewelry.

Thank you Renee for propping me up during the first two days of Jazz Fest. Many thanks to all of the people who came by to shop and to look a what I have been making. You all have made my Jazz Fest fantastic so far. The photo is of a customer after she purchased a necklace-having a great timer Jazz Fest.

Jazz Fest is here!!! Tomorrow is the first day and hope to see you all there. Stop by my booth to see my new jewelry. You can find me in Contrmporsry Crafts , tent J, corner booth. Happy Jazz Fest!

Looking forward to a great Jazz Fest You can find me in Contemporary Crafts, tent J corner booth. Hope to see you there.

I have been busy preparing for the New Orlean Jazz and Heritage Festival where I will be selling my jewelry. It will be here soon. Look for me in Contemporary Crafts, tent J, corner booth. I am there the second weekend only, May 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th. Hoping to see you there.