The jewelry of Elise Moran has both a seasonal, cyclical quality, and a timelessness. Seasonal because Moran’s blooming silver and gold flowers are ever-reminiscent of the dewy moment of late spring’s blossoming. Timeless because her flowers are have a soft, satin luster and a classic elegance that transcends trend, season, age, or vogue. Fire Opal [...]
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Inspired by nature, held by the heart: EAM jewelry
Posted by fireopalma on May 29, 2012
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Paper Play by Fire Opal Artists
One of the best things about a devotion to American Handmade is the variety and inventiveness of materials Fire Opal artists enjoy. Since most of our artists produce one-of-a-kind or limited quantity items, they are able to experiment widely with materials not typically worn or adorned. This spring, we have several bodies of work that [...]
Posted by fireopalma on May 21, 2012
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Brookline’s fabulous Arts Festival is just around the corner… Coolidge Corner!
photo credit: Kara Kochalko Artistic Collaboration: Ashley Conchieri’s Stella tank and is well matched with sterling silver earrings by Sophie Hughes in a recent photo shoot for Conchieri’s collection, MadebyAshe. The two artists, Conchieri and Hughes, are both local Boston area artists, and both artists of Fire Opal. We’re so proud that they will also both [...]
Posted by fireopalma on May 10, 2012
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Reminder: Dahlia Kanner Trunk Show tomorrow!
Don’t forget to stop by Fire Opal Jamaica Plain tomorrow 2pm – 6pm for consultations with Dahlia and 6pm – 8pm for a reception with the artist! All Dahlia Kanner jewelry is still 10% off, including special orders, at both Fire Opal Brookline, 320 Harvard St., and Fire Opal Jamaica Plain, 683 Centre St., through [...]
Posted by fireopalma on May 2, 2012
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Fire Opal Mother’s Day Gift Guide
“Nothing erodes [a mother’s love]. It is not sand on a beach. It is the nuclear heart of things—hard as the rock of this earth.” – Beth Kephart It’s time to honor the special women of the season! Sunday, May 13 is a day set apart for something special for your mother above and beyond [...]
Posted by fireopalma on April 30, 2012
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The perfect American Handmade wedding ring
Your wedding day is like no other, just you are like no other, and your preferences and style are unique. Selecting a one-of-a-kind or limited production wedding ring adds distinction and individuality to the way you symbolize your marriage or partnership. Knowing that your ring is American handmade and specially ordered, and knowing the artist’s [...]
Posted by fireopalma on April 24, 2012
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Desiring Dahlia: Her jewelry’s distinct visual vocabulary
Fire Opal is pleased to host jewelry artist Dahlia Kanner in Jamaica Plain on May 3, 2012. From 2pm-6pm, Dahlia will be available for consultations on her unique jewelry. This is a great time to meet the artist and plan a wedding ring purchase or Mother’s Day gift, or discuss a custom piece or special [...]
Posted by fireopalma on April 11, 2012
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KimmChi T-shirts: Bold. Abstract. Decorative.
Kimm Alfonso is the Brooklyn-based artist and graphic designer behind KimmChi, a line of t-shirts, hoodies, totes, cowls, scarves and other accessories. KimmChi’s graphic t-shirts for women are designed and hand silkscreened by Kimm, who is a native New Yorker and grew up in the Bronx. KimmChi t-shirts available at Fire Opal in Jamaica Plain [...]
Posted by fireopalma on March 27, 2012
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Interview with Chihiro Makio, Boston area Jewelry Designer, Owner of 314 Studio
Nature, Assymetry and Perfection How did you get into jewelry design? I have always loved making little things since I was young. I made things out of paper, strings, and scrap fabrics and one day I found a box of my mother’s glass beads that she played with when she was young. My grandmother bought [...]
Posted by fireopalma on March 10, 2012
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