Onyx Hardware Designs

Now Introducing the latest addition to our slinky family.  We have been fielding requests for a medium-sized serpent since the large one first went on sale- it’s finally here:

More soon on the accent beads from Project Have Hope (center pic)- an amazing social enterprise from Uganda.

I can barely keep up with it- So stay tuned for more photos and details from:

1) This weekend’s Fashion Show with Xarcana and Frida Bee (Photos by Dave Green, copyright Adoor Design):

2) New photos from the Shoot with the fabulous Ellen Claire (makeup and modeling below by Carol Basserman, Photo Copyright Ellen Claire):

3) New Summer Silverwork:

I recently discovered that melting wires into tiny pendulums is surprisingly fun. So after a few days of play time in the studio wrapping melting and hammering wire, I am offering these new earring designs as an online exclusive bargain.

Bohemian Metal OnyxHardwareDesigns $45.00	Bohemian Burgundy OnyxHardwareDesigns $45.00	Bohemian Twist OnyxHardwareDesigns $45.00
Bohemian Curve OnyxHardwareDesigns $45.00	Bohemian Drop OnyxHardwareDesigns $45.00	Bohemian Cascade OnyxHardwareDesigns $45.00

After my last visit to NY I returned to the studio determined to get this spring line moving- so without further ado here are a few pieces from the Serpentine Series I’m developing. There are more to come in the next few weeks, including new silver serpent earrings, so stay tuned…. In the meantime, click on the pic for more designs and shopping

As part of my efforts to build an eco-friendly and socially responsible business, these solid sterling pendants are made from recycled precious metal, cast at the greenest refinery in the states, which also happens to be a family business

The chain is made in the USA, as are the recycled paper boxes I’m now using for packaging. These production & packaging decisions are a drop in the bucket where sustainability is concerned but it’s a start.  And it is amazing how much sweat blood and tears it take to create  adornments that satisfy my criteria for both quality and ethical production, without costing an arm and a leg.

I’m planning to launch a few new jewelry designs this spring, but I just got this piece photographed today and I couldn’t wait. This necklace was a commissioned piece, and I like it so much that I’m working on producing more of them.

The centerpiece is just under 2″ long & 1.5″ wide. It’s cast in recycled sterling then shaped by hand around a labradorite slab with beautiful sparks of blue and green (labradorite flashes iridescent colors like moonstone) and best of all, it’s reversible!

Onyx Hardware Designs Headpiece and Jewelry on Mr. Pet, shown here wearing his Black Widow couture creation for the 2008 NELAFFF New Designers’ Fashion Show.

For more Curious Couture, check out http://curiouscouture.com/

Another beautiful collaboration with dresses by Xarcana and accessories from OnyxHardware. Makeup by Carol Basserman. Enjoy this preview, More to come!

More of Ian’s beautiful Photography at: http://ian-x.com/

Onyx Hardware Jewelry was recently featured in a Photoshoot for Xarcana Designs. Stay Tuned for more from this awesome collection. Beautiful Photos by Ellen Clair (ellenclaire@gmail.com), makeup by Carol Basserman:

Mavi in custom leather top designed for her performance at Gothic bellydance DVD II, Revelations. Below at Tribal cafe in Washington DC, beautiful photo by Carlo Pizarro.

And at X at Bebar in Washington DC:

And finally in a clip from Gothic Bellydance DVD Revelations, just released by World Dance New York.

Check out this preview:

Here’s the back, where I incorporated Mavi’s signature Spiral design. Photographs by the fabulous Elise from Tribal Cafe performances in Washington DC:

Katie Kay and Dusty wear bustle style skirts by Onyx Hardware Designs for Lucent Dossier, a Vaudville Cirque, on tour with Panic! at the Disco. For Custom Costume Creations of your own, contact the designer at Onyx.Hardware@gmail.com

For more designs in a similar style, check out the GOWNS page.

Here’s a few shots of the work in progress:

Prototype for the back of Katie’s skirt:

Side view on a friend- sometimes a legless dress mannequin just won’t cut it: