Axolotl Brooch spinel inviting intrigue and fascination from

inviting intrigue and fascination from all who behold it

cast in brass

Each detail speaks to the meticulous craftsmanship that went into its creation

Every line is cut directly into the metal

reminiscent of jewelry techniques used since antiquity

Axolotl Brooch spinel inviting intrigue and fascination fromThis brooch is fabricated in sterling silver from start to finish, built up from sheet and wire with no casting. Each part is cut, shaped, engraved, and assembled by hand, so the piece keeps a direct link to how it was made. At its center, an axolotl is held within a network of interlacing lotus flowers. The structure is dense but fluid, with lines that weave around the figure rather than framing it, giving the whole piece a sense of continuity