Uruz Metals

Handcrafted metal jewelry, metalwork pagan sculpture & OOAK esoteric ritual tools. Proudly based in N The absence of a high polish is a conscious decision.

"Men admire the man who can organize their wishes and thoughts in stone and wood and steel and brass." – Emerson

My multiple series of fine art and production jewelry designs are heavily influenced by natural forms and textures. Normally, I have a definitive design in mind but I work in a very organic way. Rather than forcefully imposing my design onto the Metal, I work with the Materials and all

08/26/2024

I cut my first stone today. It needs a little refinement on the polish, but this is mine from start to finish. I mined, cut it and polished it. Now I just need to turn it into jewelry.

08/10/2024

is happening NOW. I've been in the studio NON-STOP for what feels like almost 2 months now. My table is full of new pieces I created specifically for this event. Stop by to see them in person!

Ballroom 👻
Saturday, 8/10. 9a - 7p
Sunday, 8/11. 9a - 5p

P.S. our special event 'Dark Matter After Dark' is TONIGHT from 7p - 9p. Come join us to celebrate our new arrivals and have a drink with us!

08/07/2024

These rings will be available this weekend. A few brand new designs are featured here with the old classic shield maiden rings lurking in the back.

Photos from Uruz Metals's post 08/05/2024

You can see this beautiful electroformed emperor with Charoite and copper filigree work at HexFest THIS WEEKEND! The market is free & open to the public during the event. Tickets for the events, classes and workshops are available through their page.

Bourbon Orleans Hotel Ballroom 👻
Sat, Aug 10. 9a - 7p
Sun, Aug 11. 9a - 5p

Original insect pinning lovingly done by .williams

07/30/2024

HexFest is coming up fast! You'll be able to see this beauty, made of electroformed rib bones, labradorite and a hand stamped pentacle in person. Hope to see you all there.

Bourbon Orleans Hotel Ballroom 👻
Sat, Aug 10. 9a - 7p
Sun, Aug 11. 9a - 5p

07/23/2024

August 4th is opening for This is sure to be a good night.

06/29/2024

Hey guys, I figured I would do a new series on music that I listen to while I'm in the shop or creating. Today's album is an absolute killer from

06/27/2024

Look what I found! I completely forgot we ordered these. You'll definitely see these beauties in August at HexFest.

06/04/2024

I totally forgot to post this super killer Motorhead piece I bought a few months back from just popped into my head while I was having my morning workout listening to Motorhead.

05/11/2024

Mexican flame agate, set in sterling silver.

04/01/2024

We are more than a little excited for next week's total solar eclipse.

These eclipse inspired earrings were created for the 2017 total solar eclipse, and are still among our favorite collections to create. This style is adorned with both and .

Restvcked both on Etsy and at - ✨ - https://www.etsy.com/listing/548229476/copper-eclipse-earrings-with-sunstone

Where are you planning on viewing this event?

03/31/2024

Radio silence for far too long. I'm trying to be more present on here. So here's my spin for the day. The uplifting album Scorn from for your stolen holiday.

Photos from Uruz Metals's post 03/31/2024

Another gorgeous day on Frenchmen Street! 🌞🍹

Market No. 2 of this triple header weekend. 💪🏻 We've got some lovely metalwork jewelry with us tonight.

Scroll Thru 👉 Shown is an electroformed Starling Skull Reliquary Necklace with an oval cut Garnet Third Eye.

Happy to 📦 - just shoot us a 💌.

Come see it tonight in person at the . We're here until 12am.

03/30/2024

New Orleans ... We are back!

Catch us if you can this weekend. This weekend is a triple header on Frenchmen Street and we have LOTS of beautiful new work to show you.

Fri, 3/29. 6p - 12a
Sat, 3/30. 6p - 12a
Sun, 3/31. 6p - 11p

We've fully restocked the Eclipse Collection, and plenty of one of a kind beauties from the Reliquary Collection. 🌑✨🔨

03/16/2024

HOUSTON --- here we come! ⁠

Catch us 𝓽𝓱𝓲𝓼 weekend for the .⁠

I have been working every single day since Atlanta to get ready to come see you. There's lots to show off ... but you'll just have to come see for yourself. ⁠

Come see me in the X Booth -- No. 34. Look for the large vintage jack-o-lantern blow molds. ⁠

George R. Brown Convention Center, HALL E⁠
https://www.facebook.com/events/1533257497447167/
Sat, Mar 16th, 10a - 6p⁠
Sun, Mar 17th, 10a - 4p⁠

Photos from Uruz Metals's post 02/17/2024

begins today! 🔮✨⁠

I've brought a large amount of pieces from my Reliquary Collection. Each of these is completely one of a kind, as the bones remain encased in the copper. ⁠For this event, I've focused on cat, opossum, starling, and rat bones.

There's lots to choose from, but when it's gone ... well, you know the deal. If there's something you have your heart set on, come see me early.

https://www.facebook.com/events/730088092293434
Atlanta Convention Center at Americas Mart⁠
Booth No. 88 - with Dark Matter Oddities⁠
✨ Sat, Feb 17th, 10a - 6p⁠
✨ Sun, Feb 18th, 10a - 4p⁠

See you soon, creeps!
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Photos from Uruz Metals's post 02/15/2024

First event of the year -- 𝓽𝓱𝓲𝓼 weekend! 🔮✨⁠

I've been hammering away for weeks, and can't wait to see it all come together. Stop by early to get the best picks. ⁠

https://www.facebook.com/events/730088092293434
Atlanta Convention Center at Americas Mart⁠
Booth No. 88 - with Dark Matter Oddities⁠
✨ Sat, Feb 17th, 10a - 6p⁠
✨ Sun, Feb 18th, 10a - 4p⁠

I also dropped off a handful of goodies to .⁠
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Photos from Uruz Metals's post 12/31/2023

Get ya'self something glitzy to ring in the new year! ✨💎✨

• Rivet Necklace with Labradorite & sterling silver {175}
• Reliquary Ring with an Anole Skull & Faceted Garnet Eyes, size 7.75 {150}
• Shield Maiden Necklace with Tourmaline Rutile Prehnite & sterling silver, 18" barlink chain {175}

Catch us TONIGHT ONLY (Sat, Dec 30th) til midnight.

After this, we are going into hiding to prepare for a VERY EARLY Mardi Gras, then we're hitting the road with the !

12/30/2023

Catch us if you can ... We're hustling at Back-to-Back markets on this weekend. We'll have ✨NEW✨ pieces with us each night.

Fri, 12/29. 6p - 11:45p.
Sat, 12/30. 6p - 12a.

Check out our Stories to see what's hot off the anvil. ✨🔨

Photos from Uruz Metals's post 12/10/2023

✨ NEW Labradorite Coffin Rings ✨🔨

Scroll thru 👉 to see them all!

Limited Edition
Sizes (US / CA) | 5, 6, 6.5, 7.25, 8, 8.25, 8.75 & 9.75

D M to snag one. 💌

Photos from Uruz Metals's post 12/08/2023

✨ 𝑅𝑒𝓈𝓉𝑜𝒸𝓀 𝒜𝓁𝑒𝓇𝓉 ✨🔨

We just added a few in st°ck beauties to the Etsy Sh°p! Today is the last day to choose Yule gifts, and next Tuesday is the Christmas deadline.

𝒫𝐿𝐸𝒜𝒮𝐸, help us by choosing handmade gifts with enough time to be prepared and shipped. ALL info you need can be found below. PLEASE READ.

• All Deadlines for Made to 0rder Items have PASSED
• Processing time for Ready to Shlp Items is 5 business days
• If you've placed an 0rder, your anticipated shlp date is in your 0rder Details.
⁠• A USPS Priority Mail upgrade will typically speed up the transit of a package (typically 1-3 business days), but it does not reduce our production or processing times.
⁠• Postal delays are out of our control. We've set our deadlines a little earlier to accommodate these types of delays, which we see each and every year.
⁠• We cannot rush your 0rder, as this is unfair to our other customers who are in line before you.

𝓡𝓮𝓪𝓭𝔂 𝓽𝓸 𝓢𝓱𝓵𝓹 𝓓𝓮𝓪𝓭𝓵𝓲𝓷𝓮𝓼

Yule
USPS 1st Class | Dec 8
USPS Priority | Dec 10

Christmas
USPS 1st Class | Dec 12
USPS Priority | Dec 14

𝒮𝒽𝒾𝓅𝓅𝒾𝓃𝑔 𝓉𝒾𝓂𝑒𝓈 𝒶𝓇𝑒 𝓃𝑜𝓉 𝑔𝓊𝒶𝓇𝒶𝓃𝓉𝑒𝑒𝒹.

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p.s. If you've made it this far, use c°de THANKYOU to save 10 percent. 💕

12/01/2023

Mark your calendars for the 𝔗𝔥𝔬𝔯𝔫 & 𝔐𝔬𝔬𝔫 𝔐𝔞𝔤𝔦𝔠𝔨𝔞𝔩 𝔐𝔞𝔯𝔨𝔢𝔱 happening this 𝔖𝔞𝔱𝔲𝔯𝔡𝔞𝔶, 𝔇𝔢𝔠𝔢𝔪𝔟𝔢𝔯 2𝔫𝔡! ⁠

Event Page | 🔗 en Bi0 ✨⁠

Following the Krampus Krawl, make your way to Raven Tower for the Holiday Bazaar & Krampus Karnival, brought to you by ! ⁠

An evening of entertainment awaits, including a Krampus Costume Contest, local artists and makers offering Yuletide treats & unique holiday gifts, refreshments, a food truck, and a captivating Bewitched Burlesque show with a winter wonderland theme! ⁠

HOUSTON -- I am very excited to show you what I've been working on in the studio. Stop by our booth to see a collection of One of a Kind Pieces made ✨𝑒𝓍𝒸𝓁𝓊𝓈𝒾𝓋𝑒𝓁𝓎✨ for this market.⁠

This is certainly one of our favorite markets, and we can't wait to see you there! Find us in the gravel lot set up with . ⁠
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Photos from Uruz Metals's post 11/27/2023

Busy day in the studio, especially considering it is our "Day of Rest".

More of my casting setup arrived, I worked on a few new one off pieces for our upcoming (Dec 2nd in ), and even had a few moments to install a porch swing.

Scroll thru --> to see what a "day off" looks like for many small business owners & independent artists.

Oh, and today is the last day of my annual Holiday Sal3. Be sure to join my mailing list to be notified about future updates, events, and dizc0unt c0d3s.

www.uruzmetals.etsy.com
• SHOPSMALL
• Ends Mon, Nov 27th at 11:59p CST
• 10 per cent off everything
• No minimums, No limits, No exclusions

Photos from Uruz Metals's post 11/25/2023

✨ Last Local Market before the Holidays ✨

Catch us at the TONIGHT 6p - 12a . We've brought some ✨NEW✨ medium sized eclipse necklaces with quartz we mined in Arkansas ourselves.

If you're a subscriber for our Newsletters, you read earlier about how IMPORTANT supporting small is for the holidays. Trust us, big box stores are not going to notice your purchases, but an independent business certainly will.

Tonight's local market is the PERFECT way to come see handmade pieces from over 30 makers. Then pop over to the (right next door) to see a whole different group of local makers. That's almost 50 LOCAL SMALL BUSINESSES for you to peruse. 🛍️🌲🎁

Come on out. The weather is fine, and the art is poppin'.

Holiday Sales & Shipping Deadlines Announced --- Get it on Time! 11/24/2023

Holiday Sales & Shipping Deadlines Announced --- Get it on Time! -

Holiday Sales & Shipping Deadlines Announced --- Get it on Time!

11/22/2023

𝔖𝔞𝔳𝔢 𝔱𝔥𝔢 𝔇𝔞𝔱𝔢𝔰 ✨🔨⁠
Wed 11/22, 6p - 12a. Frenchmen Art Bazaar (619 Frenchmen St, NOLA)⁠
Fri 11/24, 6p - 12a. Frenchmen Art Bazaar ⁠
Sat 12/2, 6p - 11p. Thorn & Moon Magickal Market (Houston TX)⁠

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ℑ𝔪𝔭𝔬𝔯𝔱𝔞𝔫𝔱 ℑ𝔫𝔣𝔬⁠
* These are my ONLY markets before the holidays⁠
* Markets feature many varieties & sizes to select from, including many one of a kind pieces, exclusively available at in-person events⁠
* I've been in my studio daily, so there's lots to choose from⁠
* Forging deadlines are approaching SOON for 0nline 0rders (Nov 29 - Yule, Dec 1 - Christmas)⁠

I am currently forging a selection of my favorite 𝔚𝔦𝔱𝔠𝔥'𝔰 𝔏𝔲𝔫𝔞𝔯 ℭ𝔯𝔢𝔰𝔠𝔢𝔫𝔱 𝔑𝔢𝔠𝔨𝔩𝔞𝔠𝔢𝔰, which are made with mild steel. There will be 2 on my table ✨TONIGHT✨! These go quickly, so if you've wanted one, don't delay.⁠

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11/15/2023

I'm finally getting restocked on electroformed rings! Here we have some fiery carnelian. Amethyst and peridot have already been restocked. Citrine and moonstone are up next.

#🔥🔥🔥

11/11/2023

Houston --- Save the Date!

Uruz Metals and Dark Matter Oddities & Artisan Collective are very excited to be coming back for Thorn & Moon Magickal Market.

Thorn & Moon Market presents Holiday Bazaar & Krampus Karnival
Saturday, December 2nd, 2023
6p - 11p

11/03/2023

We are 𝓽𝓱𝓻𝓲𝓵𝓵𝓮𝓭 to be able to share our 2024 schedule! ⁠

We'll be returning to some of our favorite cities next year ... ATLANTA and HOUSTON⁠

--> 🎃 indicate the 2 cities where we will be Vendors, alongside

11/01/2023

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Our Story

Joshua Gates is the owner and primary metalsmith at Uruz Metals. Together with his wife, Chrystal, they design and create each product by hand in their small home studio located in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Uruz Metals is inspired by the natural world around us: the textures, colors, forms, and biodiversity that surrounds the Mississippi River and are unique to Louisiana. Our electroformed jewelry and sculpture incorporate animal and plant remains (leaves, insects, bones, etc) that we source ethically and collect by hand. As such, each piece is one of a kind --- a truly unique piece of art.

Our finished pieces exhibit beautiful surface textures, like hammer marks and patinas, which demonstrate the mark of the maker. Each mark conscientiously remains, giving the piece its own individual identity, a feeling of timelessness, and distinguishes that this work is made by hand.

The completed pieces are made from found, natural objects and built into wearable keepsakes. The materials we use have character and are inherently unique, and that is what we enjoy about working and creating with them. Although each object is described and photographed to the best of our ability, the nature of hand forging and sourcing of natural stones and minerals often lends to each product's uniqueness.

More about the artist.
Joshua earned Bachelor's Degrees in Metals and Glass from Southern Illinois University Carbondale, with a minor in Art History specializing in tribal art. Influences from the American Craftsman and Art Nouveau movements of the late-1800s to early-1930s are present throughout his work.

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822 Chartres Street
New Orleans, LA
70116

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 6pm
Wednesday 12pm - 6pm
Thursday 12pm - 6pm
Friday 11am - 7pm
Saturday 11am - 7pm
Sunday 11am - 7pm

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