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

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 señorita.

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...

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

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!