Squaring

square ring, sterling, 2006
Custom sizes available direct from lesleyashton@sympatico.ca

Update

bond online
If you missed this years annual juried show in person at Zilberschmuck you can now visit 'Bond' online using the link to their blog to see the work and read about each piece.
http://zilberschmuck.com/blog/bond-exhibition-artists.html

new shop selling lesley ashton jewellery
Toronto: the Devil's Workshop.
If you are in the Trinity Bellwoods area you can see more of my work and other local artist jewellery at The Devil's Workshop. They have a new storefront and studio where they offer all kinds of jewellery making classes throughout the year. They reopen after the holidays January 8th.
http://www.thedevilsworkshop.ca/contact.shtml

For the Season

These sterling silver dandies will suit anyone with french cuffs for formal events all winter long. The design of these cufflinks was inspired by thoughts of the city of Chicago; it's buildings and fashion history.
Chicago Stripes Three, sterling, 1.6 x 1.5 x 0.4 cm, 2010.
These dandies will suit anyone with french cuffs for formal events all winter long. The design is inspired by thoughts of the city of Chicago; it's buildings and fashion history. Sold.

Ruby Ring

Ruby, 18ktY, 18ktW. 2006
"Among the coloured gemstones, ruby is by far the most valuable, exceeded in price per carat only by the rarest pink, blue and green diamonds." Understanding Jewellery, Bennett and Mascetti, 1996, British Library Cataloguing in Publication Data, UK.
This ring was a commission for a significant other designed to simply keep the stone as the focal point and to suit the style of the recipient.

Emerald Rings

Emerald, 18kt. 2006
Emerald, diamonds, 18kt, palladium. 2007
These rings were both commissions made for significant others. In each situation the customer had some idea of what they wanted and we worked together through drawings to determine the final design. The top image is a man's engagement and wedding ring, and below is a woman's anniversary ring.

Opening Reception December 2nd

I will be at the reception for this years' show at Zilberschmuck to meet the other artists. I am looking forward to seeing the pieces accepted into this event, which are all various interpretations of the word "bond". Also on display will be the work of Zilberschmuck's regular roster of artists - some absolutely stunning jewellery.

Earrings for Winter

snowflake concave dome studs, pierced heart mitten hook earrings. silver.
For the season I made a few sweet styles. There are also necklaces to match each of these.

Saturday November 27th Makers' Market Hamilton

This week I am getting work ready for the first Makers' Market Holiday show this Saturday at the St.Paul's Anglican Church in Westdale Hamilton. These are not church events but rather community events that the churches graciously host with the Makers' Market. The backdrop of a beautiful building makes the holiday shows have a very warm and friendly vibe. The Makers' Market events have been a great connection for me to meet other creative people in Hamilton.
Oak leaf earrings, sterling silver studs.
While in Toronto yesterday dropping off and picking up items to galleries and clients I stopped by the AGO gift shop to check in on things. These are some of my one of a kind oak leaf motif items that are available there. The annual members shopping week has just begun, the lovely and odd Shary Boyle exhibit is still on display and a Henry Moore previously unseen sculptures exhibit is now on too.
http://artmatters.ca/wp/2010/11/members-double-discount-holiday-shopping-week/

Hamilton Spectator October 28th

Jewellery from the AGH Fall Art Sale was featured in the Style section of the The Hamilton Spectator ('the spec') October 28th. As part of my Music series of mens cuff links I made a pair of these cassette links (there are only three pairs in existence to date). Always great to have some advertising - thank-you to both the AGH and the spec!
http://www.myvirtualpaper.com/doc/hamilton_spectator/hamiltonspectator_20101028/2010102801/38.html
Double Branch Necklace, silver.
The Branch series was started this past August while I was preparing for the Queen West Art Crawl (QWAC) in September.The show is always great because it is in Trinity Bellwoods Park with its giant trees and fabulous neighbourhood of art interested folk.
http://www.parkdaleliberty.com/show_info.php?page_id=99.

Thorens Turntable Cufflinks

These cuff links will be included in the Burlington Art Center Auction February 11th, 2011.
They made their public debut at the Art Gallery of Hamilton for the annual Fall Art Sale 2010, Thursday November 4th - Sunday November 7th.

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