Dan Dye Designs

Category: In Stock Nature

  • Argentium sterling Dragonfly Pendant

    I made this life-size dragonfly pendant (it is about 3" wide)  to celebrate the delicate details of the insect.  I textured the wings by crushing cotton lace into the 20 gauge sterling silver sheet.  

  • Argentium Sterling Silver Trillium Pin

    Springtime brings trilliums to my garden.  I have planted 3 varieties: white, yellow and red.  The flowers last just a few weeks here in the Piedmont of NC.  This silver one will last for generations!

  • Argentium sterling silver Dragonfly pin

    With Springtime in mind, I just finished this dragonfly pin.  I added the texture to the wings by crushing lace into the silver sheet with my rolling mill.

  • Argentium Sterling Trillium Pin

    I have trillium blooming in my garden now in piedmont N.C. and was inspired to make this pin in order to "preserve" one.   Trilliums usually grow in the mountains or in Northern states, but I bought these from a local nursery & they have done well.   This sterling piece can also be used as a…

  • New turquoise from Santa Fe area

    I am back from a trip to Santa Fe, New Mexico where I stayed with friends and visited a favorite small town named Cerrillos. There I buy local turquoise, mined, cut & polished by Andy Brown (pictured).  He laid out an amazing collection of turquoise that he had mined from 4 different areas for me…

  • Sterling Silver Coconut Palm Tree Swizzle Stick

    I made this sterling silver custom swizzle stick for my favorite Tiki Bar bartender, Brian.  He is a Florida native who can stir up a wonderful cocktail of rum and fresh juices.  The stick measures about 10 inches high and does a great job of stirring the drink from the bottom up when you flip…

  • Japanese Maple sterling silver napkin ring – available upon request

    I captured the delicate beauty of the Japanese maple leaves and winged seeds on this unique napkin ring.  It includes a small leaf "foot" that will keep the ring upright, even without a napkin in place, so it can be displayed as you like.

  • Sterling Silver Holly pin with Carnelian beads – $225

    This holly pin features 4 natural 8mm carnelian beads at the center.  It will add a striking look to your holiday wardrobe.  It measures ~ 3-1/4" from point to point of the holly leaves.

  • Sterling Silver Bell – Custom order

    This special sterling silver bell features 2 honeysuckle vines that start on either side and then twine around each other as they reach the top.  I designed it to commemorate the 25th wedding anniversary of two friends.  It has a rich tone befitting the rich life they enjoy with each other.  Similar heirloom pieces can…

  • Sterling Silver Hummingbird with Nest – $725

    I fabricated this sterling silver treasure by cutting and fitting individual pieces of wire and sheet and soldering them together.  The bird has almost 20 different components to its construction.  It stands guard over a nest which resembles the one that hummingbirds make from moss, feather down and spiderwebs.  It measures ~ 4"x5" and 3"…