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Encapsulated Bald-faced Hornet silver necklace

$175.00

The Bug Collection

There are not many creatures in nature who are essential to the survival of our species and agriculture, but the bees and other pollinators are. With so many diminishing populations of bees, what better way to celebrate their vital role in our ecosystem than a beautiful necklace that is bound to spark questions. Dying bees outside my studio a few years ago inspired the entire Encapsulated Series. Perhaps the bees had just reached the end of their short lives, but I was struck by the intricate beauty of the bees scattered around under a Vitex tree. Instead of just sweeping them aside, I decided to create a special case for them and encapsulate their beauty forever in resin. You can read more about how to save our bees by taking a look at some non-profits involved in raising awareness about our vanishing bees including the North American Pollinator Protection Campaign, Asheville's Honey Bee Health Improvement Project, and Avaaz. 

The Bald-faced Hornet pendant hangs from a 26 1/2" chain. The hornet and ring drop 3" from the silver chain. The hornet pendant itself is 1 1/4" by 7/8" and is 1/2" deep. Frozen in resin and time, its beauty can be appreciated and admired. This hornet was collected from our organic garden in Atlanta, GA. Each summer the Bald-faced Hornets build a huge paper nest in one of our oak trees. I think the white dots on this delicate creature make it one of the prettiest I've seen. The model is wearing another necklace from this collection. 

The Encapsulated Collection
You can’t capture time but you can capture memories. The precious creature encapsulated in the clear resin of this necklace is a reminder of moments that have come and gone -- intricate, interconnected and irreplaceable. The bugs are carefully collected and set in a handsmithed Argentium silver oval case and captured by clear resin so each pendant is unique and different. These are truly one of a kind.

All designs are copyrighted by ESN Artisan Jewelry, 1997-2021. Each piece is designed and handcrafted by the artist in her Atlanta, GA studio. Join us on IG at @englishnorman and FB at ESN Artisan Jewelry.

Encapsulated Bee silver necklace

$165.00

The Bug Collection

There are not many creatures in nature who are essential to the survival of our species and agriculture, but bees are. With so many diminishing bee populations, what better way to celebrate their vital role in our ecosystem than a beautiful necklace that is bound to spark questions. Dying bees outside my studio a few years ago inspired the entire Encapsulated Series. Perhaps the bees had just reached the end of their short lives, but I was struck by the intricate beauty of the bees scattered around under a Vitex tree. Instead of just sweeping them aside, I decided to create a special case for them and encapsulate their beauty forever in resin. You can read more about how to save our bees by taking a look at some non-profits involved in raising awareness about our vanishing bees including the North American Pollinator Protection Campaign, Asheville's Honey Bee Health Improvement Project, and Avaaz. 

The bee pendant is one of our smaller pieces in the series and hangs from a 28" chain. The bee pendant itself is 1" in diameter and is 1/2" deep. Frozen in resin and time, its beauty can be appreciated and admired. A friend in Atlanta has bees in her organic garden, and I asked her to save the bees that die of natural causes. She laughed, "I've never been asked that before!" I love being able to celebrate this beautiful creature with a one of a kind necklace. This bee was collected from our organic garden in Atlanta, GA. The model is wearing another necklace from this collection. 

The Encapsulated Collection
You can’t capture time but you can capture memories. The precious creature encapsulated in the clear resin of this necklace is a reminder of moments that have come and gone -- intricate, interconnected and irreplaceable. The bugs are carefully collected and set in a handsmithed Argentium silver oval case and captured by clear resin so each pendant is unique and different. These are truly one of a kind.

All designs are copyrighted by ESN Artisan Jewelry, 1997-2017. Each piece is designed and handcrafted by the artist in her Atlanta, GA studio. Join us on IG at @englishnorman and FB at ESN Artisan Jewelry.

Encapsulated June Beetle silver necklace

$165.00

The Bug Collection

Each piece in The Bug Collection is truly one of a kind. The handcrafted June beetle necklace is no exception. Found (dead) in our Atlanta backyard, this Cotinis Nitida necklace is made of Argentium silver, has a handcrafted toggle clasp, and hangs from an 18 1/2" chain.  The pendant itself is 1 1/4" tall, just over 1" wide, and is 3/4" deep. Frozen in resin and time, its beauty can be appreciated and admired. The model is wearing another necklace from this collection. 

Why bugs? My kids love to collect dead bugs and cicada shells for my "jewelry project," and I love these well-earned treasures. Dying bees outside my studio a few years ago inspired the entire Encapsulated Series. Perhaps the bees had just reached the end of their short lives, but I was struck by the intricate beauty of the bees scattered around under a Vitex tree. Instead of just sweeping them aside, I decided to create a special case for them and encapsulate their beauty forever in resin. It is rare to find a June beetle in our backyard, but the shimmering green beauty is worth preserving and celebrating with a necklace. 

The Encapsulated Collection
You can’t capture time but you can capture memories. The precious creature encapsulated in the clear resin of this necklace is a reminder of moments that have come and gone -- intricate, interconnected and irreplaceable. The bugs are carefully collected and set in a handsmithed Argentium silver oval case and captured by clear resin so each pendant is unique and different. These are truly one of a kind.

All designs are copyrighted by ESN Artisan Jewelry, 1997-2017. Each piece is designed and handcrafted by the artist in her Atlanta, GA studio. Join us on IG at @englishnorman and FB at ESN Artisan Jewelry.

Encapsulated small Cicada silver necklace

$175.00

The Bug Collection

Growing up in the southern US, summer evenings were filled with the sounds of cicadas singing at night and chasing lightning bugs (yes, I know other people call them fireflies). I loved hunting for the cicada shells in the morning on the pine trees where they shed their larval stage shell and flew into the night. My own kids love to collect cicada shells for my "jewelry project," and I love these well-earned treasures. Dying bees outside my studio a few years ago inspired the entire Encapsulated Series. Perhaps the bees had just reached the end of their short lives, but I was struck by the intricate beauty of the bees scattered around under a Vitex tree. Instead of just sweeping them aside, I decided to create a special case for them and encapsulate their beauty forever in resin. I feel the same way about the cicadas. Their summer song delights us and I love honoring them with a necklace.

The cicada shell necklace hangs from a 27" chain. The cicada and ring drop 2 1/2"" from the silver chain. The cicada pendant itself measures 1" by 13/16" and is 1/2" deep. Frozen in resin and time, its beauty can be appreciated and admired. This cicada was found by my children in our organic garden in Atlanta, GA. The model is wearing another necklace from this collection. (In the photos with 2 necklaces, this necklace is on the left).

The Encapsulated Collection

You can’t capture time but you can capture memories. The precious creature encapsulated in the clear resin of this necklace is a reminder of moments that have come and gone -- intricate, interconnected and irreplaceable. The bugs are carefully collected and set in a handsmithed Argentium silver oval case and captured by clear resin so each pendant is unique and different. These are truly one of a kind.

All designs are copyrighted by ESN Artisan Jewelry, 1997-2018. Each piece is designed and handcrafted by the artist in her Atlanta, GA studio. Join us on IG at @englishnorman and FB at ESN Artisan Jewelry.

ESN Minis Initial necklace

$42.00

After each personalized order, the artist will send you a personal email confirming details about the personalization. There is not a way to specify names and such on the website order page. But don't worry! English will email you!

These precious minis are perfect for teens, children, tweens, and their moms! Each initial necklace is handstamped and soldered onto a decorative charm. IAfter you order, English will email you to see what initial you'd like and what charm. These items are custom made so use your imagination!

Charms available are:

Awareness ribbon

Chick

Cross

Dogpaw

Elephant

Flamingo

Horseshoe

Owl

Skull and Crossbones

Small bird

Small butterfly

Small flower

Unicorn

These darling charms are suspended on either silk eco-friendly cord (choose navy, light blue, orange, turquoise, or purple) or leather (hot pink, green, brown, red, or turquoise). The USA made deer hide leather is harvested from Fish & Wildlife Services' scheduled thinning in regions of deer overpopulation. It's good to be responsible with your findings :) 

Each piece is handcrafted in our Atlanta, GA studio. All designs are copyrighted by ESN Artisan Jewelry, 1997-2019.

Personalized Mom silver narrow Bespoke Bangle

$115.00

After each personalized order, the artist will send you a personal email confirming details about the personalization. There is not a way to specify names and such on the website order page. But don't worry! English will email you!

A perfect gift for any mother or grandmother- children's names stamped into a delightful, bespoke silver bangle.  Here is our brand new sleek and narrow design measuring 1/8" wide. Each letter is individually stamped resulting in a bracelet that is charming in its simplicity and imperfection. This is the original Bespoke Bangle crafted of ethically sourced metal. It is a solid metal bangle and will not fall off your wrist like a cuff or clasp bangle might.

The slightly oval circumference measures 8" which fits most wrist sizes. We can make it smaller or larger though, depending on the size of your hand. Remember, it's easier to make a bracelet smaller than larger!

Need help determining the bangle size? Please check out our suggestions under the FAQ page. 

Need ideas? Bridesmaid bangles, 40th birthday gift, grandchildren's names, children's names, retirement gift, confirmation gift... the list of possibilities goes on and on!!

Our turnaround time is generally 2 weeks. Please note that each of these necklaces and bangles are crafted by hand, letter by letter, which takes a little bit of time...  But depending on the kids' schedules, the bangles can sometimes be made faster. Email us if you are pressed for time and let's see what we can work out!

To make the bracelet perfect for you, you can choose to put just children's names or children's names and birthdates on the bracelet. Please view the photos to see how various choices work:

~The photo with December 12, 2002 on the bangle shows the 1/8" bangle with the new smaller font.  The current item is for the all silver bangle.

~The photo with the Owen English bangle shows the comparison between the new 1/8" bangle and our ever popular 1/4" width bangle. 

~The Pink Chicken New York photo from Instagram shows owner Stacy Fraser's new Bespoke bangles stacked with her own bracelet and watch. Stylish stacking!

Feel free to email me with questions and to send me your specific names.  englishnorman at yahoo dot com.

FAQ- Why are the narrower 1/8" bangles the same price as the 1/4" bangles? Because I use a heavier gauge metal for the narrow bangles, so the material cost winds up being about the same. Plus, the cost is really for all the labor involved in making your perfect, handcrafted bangle :)

Design copyrighted by ESN Artisan Jewelry, 1997-2017. Each piece is handcrafted by the artist in her Atlanta, GA studio.