Couture

House of Fashion jewelry explains: what is "couture". "Couture" means every item is a total creation from the minds of Elaine Coyne and Sheriden Starr. We create each item by first developing a wax form as a mini sculpture or the design is drawn on paper. Then the item is handcut and hand-forged. Making shapes and styles unique to Elaine Coyne Galleries.  Final finishes are done in the same way that our Themed Collections are completed. The metals that are cast or hand forged allow the patinas, antiquing or mirror finish to achieve the highest level of finishing in our studio.   The applied finishes simply take differently on castings and hand forged metals.

Couture Collections by Elaine Coyne

Subcategories

  • Abstract Lost Wax Cast
    Abstract Lost Wax Cast

    Abstract art is a major art movement of the 20th Century. The concept thrives on non-representational art and it is defined by shapes, forms, colors and textures.  This is the essence of "Abstract" by Elaine Coyne. The metal featured is bronze in this new lost wax cast group. The shapes are multiple, the forms are geometric with a lovely organic undertone, the colors vary with the verdigris patina, as in our one of a kind finish particular to only Elaine Coyne collectible artwear. The textures are so tactical you can nearly feel them by feasting your eyes on these sensational and inventive pieces. This line is magical in its derivative elements and sensational in its coloration. We have achieved it all: texture, color, form and shape.

  • Ancestors
    Ancestors

    Ancestors are an important factor in who and what we are in the here and now.  As we search for the elements that take us back to our past history, we find many twists and turns. Whether your heritage is European, represented by garnet, or American Indian, represented by Turquoise, we all have come to the great American melting pot to affirm our position as an American. Ancestors the twists and turns of our past with a foothold in contemporary America.

  • Copper Iridescent
    Copper Iridescent

    Bronze, Copper, Iridescence, magical rainbows and sophisticated elegance all come together in this fabulous new line by Elaine Coyne.  Hand hammered Copper in one of a kind colorations,  the iridesent effect is burned directly into each art collectible by Elaine's hand. The healing powers of Copper will elate you, the beauty of art will transform you: Copper Iridescent.

  • Etched Collections
    Etched Collections

    Pure Art The Minimalist Movement in metalwork merges with the etching process of antiquity in Elaine Coyne Galleries' Etched Collection .

  • Fan Fare
    Fan Fare

    We have taken the symbolism of the fan in Japanese culture, which represents longevity and prosperity, and once again adapted its essence to a lovely Lost Wax Cast bronze jewelry group called Fan Fare. The use of an odd number of fans is representative of good luck.  When wearing these symbols expect good luck in your daily world.  I have found this to be symbolic, nonetheless it brings a wonderful
    boost to my day.

  • Hand Forged Copper and Mirror Bronze
    Hand Forged Copper and...

    A modern combination of Victorian style design, turn of the century hand forged copper and Brass Styling

  • Lost Wax Cast Brass
    Lost Wax Cast Brass

    Lost wax cast designs by Elaine Coyne. Lost wax is the process by which a duplicate metal sculpture is cast from an original sculpture.  The oldest known examples of this technique are the objects discovered in the Cave of the Treasure (Nahal Mishmar) hoard in southern Israel, and which belong to the Chalcolithic period (4500–3500 BC). Conservative estimates of age from carbon-14 dating date the items to c. 3700 BC, making them more than 5700 years old.

  • Lost Wax Cast Sterling
    Lost Wax Cast Sterling

    Elaine Coyne designs lost wax cast pieces in Sterling.  Lost wax cast designs by Elaine Coyne. Lost wax is the process by which a duplicate metal sculpture is cast from an original sculpture.  The oldest known
    examples of this technique are the objects discovered in the Cave of the Treasure (Nahal Mishmar) hoard in southern Israel, and which belong to the Chalcolithic period (4500–3500 BC).

  • Mid Twentieth Century...

    Our Mid Twentieth Century Collection is based on the works of two giants from that era: Calder and Cocteau
    We are presenting this collection in 14k gold filled wire and sterling silver wire.

     

  • Neo-Victorian
    Neo-Victorian

    Elaine Coyne and Sheriden Starr's Neo Victorian Collection:  A modern combination of Victorian style design, turn of the century American forged copper and hand polished mirror brass.

  • Origins
    Origins

    The Origins Collection by Elaine Coyne.  Elaine designed this group during the Nineties and it has become a best-selling Classic.

  • Silk Road
    Silk Road

    Silk Road: Textured Forged Brass Collection Our Silk Road Geode Group is limited edition.  The one of kind surfaces of the matte stones evoke texture, texture, texture. This is the most technically difficult of sculptural finishes.  The double whammy of matte and irregular surfaced geodes play magic against the polished and matte silk textured metals.  This new collection: Geodes and Silk Textured Metals is the new performance of metals and stones.  This collection is very limited and are available on a first come basis. Make sure to add them to your wardrobe asap. All Elaine Coyne Collectible Artwear Items are handcrafted in the USA and come with our exclusive designer velvet pouch, artist bio and our commitment to you.

  • Textured Tealeaf
    Textured Tealeaf

    Textured Tealeaf:  Designs in handforged and textured metals created by Sheriden Starr for Elaine Coyne Galleries

  • Trimetal
    Trimetal

    Brass, Copper and Sterling forged and hand polished to a high gloss; the hammered texture evokes the spirit of the Turn of the 20th Century Arts and Crafts movement with a contemporary twist in this new Artwear collection by Elaine Coyne Galleries: Trimetal.

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