Organically hand-carved chain links cast in recycled heavy PVD water resistant gold plating with stud post backing ✨

✦ Cast in silver with heavy PVD Gold plating (waterproof)

✦ Measures approximately 1.5-2"

✦ Quality made in Wilmington, NC.

Meet the maker: Colby Shelton Byrd is the jewelry designer, creative director, and owner of Shelton Metal. attended East Carolina University for Art and studied under world-renowned metalsmiths and contemporary jewelers for jewelry design. After spending several months in Italy for an art intensive program, Colby was able to bring home the inspiration and skills needed to begin his own brand, Shelton Metal, in 2013. While in Italy, he attended workshops in enameling and contemporary design with some of the top designers in the region. Now, living back in America, he often travels the World for inspiration and collaborations to expand his brand and craft. Much of Shelton Metal designs are inspired by the depths of the sea; treasures that hold integrity to their origins whether they are recycled heirlooms or new sustainably sourced materials. His techniques are raw, minimal, and organic with a true custom touch to each element. Many treasures are hand carved and cast with inlayed gems or hand fabricated and forged using recycled gold.