About

Since the 4th millennium BC, silver has been recognized as a precious metal with beauty and function. It has historically been used to make decorative objects and jewelry, and also became the basis of ancient monetary systems. In the archaic practice of alchemy, silver was associated with the moon, and was represented by a crescent symbol.

In its pure form and in compounds, silver is extremely versatile. It is used in electrical conductors and mirrors; it has known antimicrobial properties; and the discovery that certain silver compounds are light sensitive led to the advent of photography.

Sterling silver contains 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% copper, an alloy that retains pure silver’s beauty and adds the strength and durability of copper: three traits that are ideal in a favorite piece of jewelry.

Artist

Lisa Gent is an artisan from Cape Elizabeth, Maine, where she has a home studio in which she crafts her jewelry. As a kid, she dreamed of being a farmer or a forester, to be able to work outside; now she dreams of having an outdoor studio. When creating her jewelry, she thinks about the kind of jewelry she would want to wear.

"My work has an organic feel in general," Lisa says. "What I make is an expression of myself."

When Lisa is not working on her latest design, she enjoys surfing, being outdoors, hiking, swimming in the lake at her family's cabin, reading and knitting. Her dog, Daisy, usually accompanies her on these adventures. Lately, while at work in her studio, she's been listening to the Grateful Dead, Norah Jones, and Peter Tosh.

Details

• handmade with recycled satin-finish sterling silver
• 2mm hammered band
• TLC for your satin-finish sterling silver jewelry