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Susie Aoki
When Susie Aoki moved to the coastal mountains of Oregon, a series of fortunate events led her to learn metalsmithing, and she has been captivated by it ever since. She has heard her work described as both "industrial" and "organic" and agrees that it is probably a little of both. Her goal is to design everyday pieces that are creatively eye-catching as well as comfortable and flattering to wear.
Aoki cuts, shapes, and textures mixed metals by hand and uses both hot and cold techniques to combine them. She works mostly in sterling silver but also incorporates gold, copper, and gemstones for color. All her work is oxidized.
Aoki often takes private lessons when she wants to learn a new skill. Otherwise, she is self-taught and relies on books, jeweler friends, the internet, and the metals themselves to teach her what she needs to know.
Customer Reviews
The "Breeze" earrings are especially lovely. The craftsmanship is so detailed, and I love that each earring has another earring "panel" behind the foremost one! When the earrings move on your ears, the back "panel" is revealed. An important aspect for me is that these earrings are so light hanging on the ears - I have trouble if earrings are too heavy - my ears do not respond well to heavy earrings!! It is so nice to have jewelry that is truly "one of a kind" and artisan-made. I love them!! KLF
These ear rings were delivered very quickly, and I appreciated that because they were a V-day gift. I wondered if they'd look as pretty in person as in the website photo. They are!
Purchased as a birthday gift for my sister. She received them before her birthday. She loves them. Great workmanship and service. Thank you for such beautiful earrings.
These are light, well made, nicely finished. Good size for short hair - not too long. The red stone on one is great.
Love these earrings; so many compliments; Artist wrote sweetest note and included polish cloth and earring backs.
