Forged Iron Jewelry

Forged Iron
Jewelry & Bells
by Lorena B. Moore

BLACKSMITHING inspired by Nature and the sacred Black Metal....graceful, exotic, and unique.
JEWELRY - lightweight and beautifully wearable - is shown on this page.
To see more of my ironwork, follow these links:

See and Hear
Shaman's Bells
HERE

Women's
Ritual
Knives
HERE

I am a self-taught blacksmith and have been designing and forging unique ironwork since 1994.
I use a small clean-burning propane gas forge. Finished, polished pieces are heated and
quenched in peanut oil for a nontoxic rust-resistant glossy black finish.
With heavy wear, iron jewelry develops a beautiful warm gray patina.
HOW TO PURCHASE: My work is available only on this website. E-mail for a payment link.
Paypal ONLY, in U.S. dollars ONLY. Prices do not include postage.
CUSTOM WORK: I am not accepting commissions at this time. I do not make rings.
IRON AND STEEL: What's the difference?
Steel is iron that contains a tiny amount of carbon to harden it. Nearly all ferrous metal available today is some type of steel,
and the words "iron" and "steel" are often used interchangeably. They are both the "BLACK METAL."
To anyone but a metalworker or metallurgist, the two are indistinguishable.
Steel made in primitive smelters contains varying amounts of carbon ("pure" iron contains none).
but a modern furnace controls the exact percentage. High-carbon steel is harder than low-carbon "mild" steel.
People tend to think of "steel" as industrial, and "iron" as more primitive,
but it is more accurate to think of iron as the element and steel as the raw material made from it.
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About Me	Ironwing Tarot

EARRINGS
Handmade sterling silver earwires. Length measurements do not include wires unless stated.
Comes with unlined silver-gray velvet drawstring pouch. KNIFE EARRINGS


Lapis Lazuli Triskele $40 1.5" copper wire, lapis beads	Curly Cones $40 1.5"	Iron Bead Spiral $60 1.5" antique African iron beads	Odd Cones & Spirals $60 1.25" for GATHERING & RELEASING

Asymmetrical earrings are some of my most popular jewelry items. Choose your own combination!

ODD EARRINGS: 1 for $30, 2 for $45, 3 for $85
Lengths to 1.5", excluding earwires.
L-R: curly cone, curved knife, flat-point knife, coil.


Spirit Feathers $325 16" high-carbon steel, black steel wire.	Spirit Caller $325 18" cut nails, black steel wire	Reverse Twist Earrings $85 black steel wire 2 5/8"


Protective Wands for defining sacred enclosures. IN PROGRESS: 16 spikes when finished. Also for sale individually. Fourth from right: SOLD Left: $100 Third & fourth from left: $85 Others: $45 Shortest is 5 1/4", longest is 9" long.	Pod Goddess $225 4.5" Hot-forged iron, copper, sterling silver. Black steel wire, antique African cast-bronze bead.	Silver Pod Wand or Hairpin $125 4.5", hot-forged sterling silver.

COPPER

TRADER'S MEMORY 17" $165
(Can be lengthened to 18" or shortened
to make an ankle bracelet upon request.)
Hammered and hot-forged copper chain,
Chinese turquoise, African cast glass beads,
antique Chinese bronze bell.

STERLING SILVER & HANDMADE RED GOLD

Glacier Fire $260
2.5" including earwires
Covellite cabochons, sterling silver,
handcut mammoth ivory, red gold.


SPIRITFIRE Faceted almandine garnets, red gold, sterling silver. Earrings $185 1.25" including 14 kt white gold earwires. Pendant $165 1". Inner diameter of loop: 1/8"	Pendant back, with hole drilled to let light shine through the dark red garnet.

SOLD


Meteorite Pendant	Torc & Earrings	Kunzite Crystal	Vine Necklace


LEPIDOLITE MICA in iron bezel: 1995	Psilomelane, quartz crystals, red gold, silver, aquamarines.	Moonstone Mirror mammoth ivory, bronze, red gold	Penannular Brooch hot-forged copper	Jasper & Conch	Copper Necklace hot-forged

My forge is available HERE.
CUT NAILS: www.tremontnail.com
ANVIL MAGAZINE: www.anvilmag.com

In Memoriam: Whittaker Freegard
On March 10, 2006, I lost a beloved friend and the world lost an outstanding gem carver. Whittaker specialized in gemstone flutes and ocarinas, as well as
beautiful nature-inspired netsuke and ojime. He worked in various gems, quartz crystals, and several types of jade (including Guatemalan blue jadeite, the recently re-discovered stone of the Olmecs.) His art reflects his love of the earth and personal connection with the stones. It literally embodies the strength of his heart and will, and his pieces are treasures that transcend all time and culture. As a friend, his gracious warmth, humility, and deep gentleness were as precious as his creative talent.


Flint Nodule Ocarina in Key of F by Whittaker Freegard, 1995. I commissioned this piece. It is a river pebble from Salisbury, England. He left part of the stone rough and natural, and polished the rest to reveal iron oxide patterns in the hydration rind and fresh gray flint underneath. It is a powerful shaman's tool with a shrill, wild, primitive voice.