McKim’s jewelry is a sensitive combination of restraint and indulgence. The multiplicity and repetition of shapes and texture are layered, clustered, tangled and/or isolated. The bold patterning of shapes is interrupted by subtle surface texturing. The elements and forms move, mimicking the rhythms of nature. The object can be playful and sensuous as it takes on a life of its own. Each piece is carefully executed and timeless in design and the jewelry is meant to be worn and enjoyed for many years.
The material is silver interlaced with accents of gold and colorful gemstones. The surfaces are oxidized, satin finished and/or high polished. Each piece is hand fabricated combining various metalsmithing techniques. Betty particularly enjoys the process of making a series of parts and then composing them in a harmonious way, sometimes injecting an oddity or dissimilar point of interest.
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