This Craving Comes in the Form of Silver and Stone – Sahlia Michelle Jewelry

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April 15, 2010 by Cecilia D. | Comments (5)

Handmade stacked rings by Sahlia Michelle

What’s it like to be surrounded by beautiful things all day long? I bet it’s healthy. On a lovely and sunny afternoon I visited Sahlia at her studio inside the Ford Building in Southeast. Walking around what seemed like a maze with high ceilings and big double doors all around, I finally reached studio #352, Sahlia Michelle Jewelry Design.

I gazed and ogled at all of her pieces, and each piece had a quality about it that made each one really special. Both delicate and strong, feminine and edgy. And all together, her designs were very cohesive and her studio space and props really play a part in making it that way. The wooden frames and ribbon, the plants, driftwood, big open windows and overall natural environment really made this a fun and relaxing place to be.

Sahlia also shared with me a few projects she’s really excited about. She showed me several new bridal designs, some necklaces and earrings incorporating white turquoise spikes, her new elegant website design and also an upcoming photo shoot she was thrilled to put together! I’m anxious myself to see all of her projects when they’re in their finished stages.

Here are some photos I wanted to share with all of you from my visit …

Torched chain necklaces – I just love the gradient!

Sahlia’s workspace

Can you spot a CRAVE Portland business card?

The one and only!

Above is the pair of earrings I walked away with, a new lovely pair of sterling silver and white turquoise spike earrings! They also come in different sizes and lengths, including some with the torched chains, and Sahlia also does custom orders so you should definitely check out her studio to see all the different varieties. AND she has some gorgeous rings! www.sahliamichelle.com — and remember, she’s revamping her site so check back in the following weeks to see the new and improved.

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5 Responses to “This Craving Comes in the Form of Silver and Stone – Sahlia Michelle Jewelry”

• Tina Le Says:
  
  April 16th, 2010 at 6:46 am

  LOVE her work! I need to pay a visit to her studio soon!

• Stephanie Says:
  
  April 18th, 2010 at 1:01 am

  I love Sahlia Michelle Jewelry. I worked across the hall from her studio and whenever the door was open I drooled over all the pretty items!!

• Arrs Says:
  
  April 20th, 2010 at 7:46 am

  GORGEOUS! Her pieces are beautiful; raw and delicate at the same time. *Swoon* Thanks for sharing the pics.

• Carole Penner Says:
  
  April 29th, 2010 at 2:31 am

  Sahlia,
  Your jewelry is stunning – feminine yet edgy. I too make jewelry, not up to your level yet, but I have a question for you. I noticed in one of your photos, some very nice silver headpins, and a comment that it’s hard to keep them in the studio. Do you, or would you ever sell headpins retail? I’m hoping to see your jewelry in person someday soon.

  Thanks,
  Carole

• Sahlia Michelle Says:
  
  May 1st, 2010 at 12:15 am

  Hi Carole,

  Thanks for your interest. No, I don’t sell the headpins retail and probably never will. They are very time consuming so we make just what we need for my designs. If you’d like to purchase some retail, I’d recommend Altamont Silver, http://www.altasilver.com

  Thanks and good luck!
  Sahlia

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