Wednesday, November 5, 2014

ANIMALS ON LAND: Portraits & Poetry by Monica Hui Hekman

Thanks to each one of you who were able to make it out to my book release show! If you missed it, not to worry. The display will be up through December at GLASHAUS, Barrio Logan in San Diego. Email me at mhh@monicahui.com and I'll give you the VIP tour!



If you are interested in purchasing a copy of my book, please visit my etsy shop. Thank you for your support!

♥ Monica

Wednesday, April 2, 2014

studettes!

NOPALES STUDS

I've been wanting to make these nopales / prickly pear themed earrings for years! 
They make me feel like a proud San Diegan seƱorita.


sterling silver with antique finish
$140

picture of soldering process below...



MELTY SILVER DROPS

Made by melting sterling silver scraps, these organically textured, bright white studs are great for everyday wear.


sterling silver
$50

melted silver droplet pictured below...


Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Silver Leafies

Here are a few more pieces I have made as gifts for my mom and sisters. I love designing for people I know and love — I think that keeping a person in mind as I create gives the piece a special character.


SHAPELY STUDS
sterling silver
$80


EUCALYPTUS INSPIRED EARRINGS
sterling silver
$200


HUGGING LEAVES NECKLACE
sterling silver and pearls
$140

Wednesday, March 5, 2014

hoorah for new jewelry!

Hello world! I've been working on my metal smithing skills, and I have some new jewelry designs to show you. Most of these will be for sale on my new ETSY shop, which is currently in the works.


SUNNY SIDE UP STUDS
sterling silver & brass
$100


BIG & LITTLE LEAF PENDANTS
sterling silver
$80 (little) & $100 (big)



GINKGO TRI-LEAF NECKLACE
sterling silver
$200



"I HEART FAMILY" NECKLACE
sterling silver & brass
$200 (add $20 for each additional heart tag)



JADE FLORAL RING
white jade & sterling silver
NFS


Stay tuned — there's more to come!